PL-T9 Progressive fitting kit
An aluminium case with everything needed to measure, demonstrate and fit a progressive lens at the counter: an adjustable progressive trial frame, progressive trial lenses, a progressive measuring tool, a lens rack and near-vision aids. The JI-7 trial lenses and the GM8 measuring tool are also sold on their own.
Delivery, packing and documents
What progressive fitting needs
Measure
The GM8 measures monocular and binocular PD, fitting height, frame width, lens wrap, temple width and the corridor length a frame allows.
Pantoscopic tilt
A tilt sensor clips to the frame and reads the forward tilt, one of the values a progressive order can ask for.
Demonstrate the ADD
The JI-7 lenses cover seven ADD powers from +0.75 to +2.50 D, with an inner progressive design and an 8 mm corridor, so the customer feels the near zone before ordering.
Fit the frame
The PL-T9 kit includes the UTF-T4880Jpro adjustable progressive trial frame: PD 48–80 mm, four lens cells per eye.
Check near vision
A ±0.50 D hand-held cross cylinder and a near reading chart refine the near addition.
Accommodation
An adjustable double-row lens rack, +0.25 to +5.00 D with PD 40–80 mm, is included for quick refraction and accommodation tests.
A closer look at the kit
PL-T9 kit
Everything in one aluminium case, 1,680 g.
JI-7 trial lenses
Seven ADD powers, each marked on the lens tab.
GM8 measuring tool
Scales for PD, height, frame width and wrap in one tool.
PL-T9 in figures
Published specifications. Anything not listed here is confirmed in writing on your quotation, never estimated.
The near reading chart in the PL-T9 is printed in Chinese characters. Ask for an alternative if you need one.
PL-T9 progressive fitting kit
- Case
- Aluminium, 420 × 280 mm; 1,680 g
- Trial frame
- UTF-T4880Jpro: PD 48–80 mm, aperture Ø35.4 mm, 4 lenses (2 front, 2 back), temples 0–30 mm, 43.6 g
- Progressive trial lenses
- ADD +0.75, +1.00, +1.25, +1.50, +1.75, +2.00, +2.50 D
- Lens rack
- Adjustable double row, +0.25 to +5.00 D, PD 40–80 mm
- Cross cylinder
- Hand-held, ±0.50 D
- Measuring tool
- 215 × 170 × 28 mm, 50 g
- Tilt sensor
- 45 × 40 mm, 5 g
- Lens PD scale
- 200 × 25 × 2 mm, 12 g; reads pupil height and lens-to-eye distance
- Near chart
- Reading chart, Chinese characters
Measuring and demonstrating a progressive
Measure in the chosen frame
Progressive values belong to a frame: the fitting height depends on where the pupil sits in that frame, and the corridor must fit between the fitting cross and the bottom of the lens. Mount the GM8 on the customer’s new frame, adjusted as it will be worn, then read the monocular PD, the height, the wrap and the tilt.
Let the customer try the ADD
First-time progressive wearers notice the narrower intermediate and near zones. Fitting a JI-7 lens with the right ADD in a trial frame, before the order, shows them how to lower the eyes and turn the head.
Check before you order
- Near chart: printed in Chinese characters in the standard kit.
- Kit or single items: the JI-7 and GM8 are also sold on their own.
Good practice
- Adjust the new frame on the customer before measuring anything.
- Measure PD and height with the customer looking straight ahead at distance.
- Mark the fitting cross on the demo lens with the marker.
- Demonstrate with the ADD from the prescription, in the adjustable trial frame.
Often ordered with the PL-T9
PL-T9 questions
What is a progressive fitting kit?
A progressive fitting kit is a set of tools for measuring a customer for progressive lenses and letting them try the lens before ordering. The PL-T9 combines an adjustable progressive trial frame, progressive trial lenses, a progressive measuring tool, a tilt sensor and near-vision aids in one case.
What is in the PL-T9?
An adjustable progressive trial frame (PD 48–80 mm), progressive trial lenses from ADD +0.75 to +2.50 D, a progressive measuring instrument, a pantoscopic tilt sensor, an adjustable double-row lens rack (+0.25 to +5.00 D), a ±0.50 D cross cylinder, a lens PD scale and a near reading chart.
Can I buy the JI-7 or the GM8 on its own?
Yes. Both are listed as separate items as well as being part of the PL-T9 kit.
Is the near chart available in English?
The standard kit has a Chinese reading chart. Other languages are confirmed on your quotation.