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Operating manual Original Instructions D440013XA vers.1.0...
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(c) 2011 SILCA S.p.a. – Vittorio Veneto This manual has been drawn up by SILCA S.p.A. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means (photocopying, microfilm or other) without the written permission of SILCA S.p.A. Edition: october 2011 Printed in Vittorio Veneto by SILCA S.p.A.
Fitting or removing the key into or from the clamp ......... 12 5.3.1 Key insertion ..................... 13 5.3.2 Bit key insertion with light shade device ............13 5.3.3 Key removal ..................... 13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..................15 Key search ..................... 15 6.1.1...
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6.3.7.6 KEYPAD ...................... 35 6.3.7.7 CAMERA & LED ..................35 6.3.8 UPDATING OPTIKA LIGHT INTERNAL PROGRAM ........36 6.3.8.1 INSTALLING THE SILCA REMOTE SERVICE PROGRAM ON YOUR PC 36 6.3.8.2 UPDATING/DOWNLOADING THE ON-BOARD PROGRAM ..... 36 6.3.8.3 RECOVERING THE ON-BOARD PROGRAM ........... 36 6.3.9...
Operating manual - English GUIDE TO CONSULTATION This manual has been produced to serve as a guide for u sers of the OPTIKA LIGHT device. Read it carefully; it is essential if you wish to operate your machine safely and efficiently.
OPTIKA LIGHT compliant with directives. Instructions for installation and use of the OPTIKA LIGHT device are those laid dow n by the manufacturer. If the device is used differently or for purposes different from those described in this manual, the customer will forego any rights he may have over Silca S.p.A.
Fig. 3 Transport To avoid da maging the OPTIKA LIGHT it mu st alw ays be tran sported in its packin g case. This will prevent sudden movements or rough handling from damaging the machine, persons or things. Unpacking the machine ATTENTION: if the device comes from a cold environment, to prevent the effect of condensation on the devices lenses it is necessary to wait a few hours before use (unpacking).
Cleaning tools (*) USB PEN contains: • Silca Remote Service" program with which to download the updates for the Optika Light program directly from the Silca web site (ch. 6.3.8, page 36). • Silca key database sub-divided into geographical macro areas.
DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE OPTIKA LIGHT is a key-reading device that incorporates high quality performance and precision. OPTIKA LIGHT reads the profile and recognises most flat, bit and double bit keys if they are included in the selected database. flat keys...
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT Main characteristics • KEY CLAMP The standard clamp is universal and takes all keys provided by Silca. The clamp is opened and closed by means of a lever (B) (fig. 7, page 7). The clamp has a rotation system that facilitates alignment of the keys. To rotate the key simply move the lever to one side (B).
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English Main operating parts Fig. 7 OPTIKA LIGHT device Key clamp Clamp-opening lever Display ENTER Knob/push button ESC Knob/push button Illuminators Power supply socket Serial receptacle USB receptacle (slave) Double USB receptacle (master) Power supply unit...
• Quick Guide Apply the 2 adhesive hooks provided to the right or left-hand side of the Optika Light device, whichever is the most convenient for the operator. Attention: the distance between the 2 hooks should be the same as the distance between the 2 holes on the Quick Guide sheet (fig.
Positioning Place the OPTIKA LIGHT device on the mat provided, on a solid horizontal worktop suitable for the weight of the machine (9 Kg). ATTENTION: position OPTIKA LIGHT device away from sources of light (spotlights, lamps, etc..).
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT USING OPTIKA LIGHT Nota bene: the OPTIKA LIGHT device can be used in Stand Alone mode only. Interface flow on the machine OPTIKA LIGHT comes with: • a graphics display of 5 lines and 20 characters •...
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OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English Nota bene: the display shows the following message only on initial start: Select Area AFRICA-M.EAST AMERICA ASIA-OCEANIA EUROPE ITALY CUSTOM -> You are required to choose the GEOGRAPHICAL AREA (Database/Market) to load for the search.
• The key must not be all black (plastic or surface treatment). • For bit, double bit and pump keys the light shade adapter must be fitted. • The key must be intact. If it is broken it must have a regular profile.
3) For bit key s make sure the key head is aligned horizontally. Fig. 14 5.3.2 BIT KEY INSERTION WITH LIGHT SHADE DEVICE Opening the light shade device: Hold the side of the adapter and lift the closing tab. Closing the light shade device:...
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The main functions that can be carried out on the OPTIKA LIGHT device are: • Key Search • Key Copy • Options Key search Key search • This function is used to re ad/check the profile of an origina l ke y and fi nd the correspon ding references if they are included in the database involved.
10mm of the stem from the bit to the illuminators. c) the part of the stem outside the clamp must be enveloped by the light shade device. Flat keys...
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The bit must go past the illuminators. A minimum of 10 mm. of stem must be inserted. The key stem must be entirely surrounded by the light shade device. When the key involved is inserted, the display will show the profile.
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT 6.1.2 VIEWING THE PROFILE CASE 1: PERFECT VIEW OF PROFILE The profile is perfectly visible on the left-hand bar key alignment bar (profile luminosity) display, the profile luminosity bar is complete and the 3 fine lines on the alignment bar are visible.
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English CASE 3: BADLY FOCUSSED VIEW OF PROFILE The profile is not well defined even after left-hand bar (profile luminosity) attempting the adjustments described in case 2; the display does not show the smiley , but in any case the search...
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Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT The search has no t found any valid reference among the profiles included in the geographical area covered by the search. If you wish to include the profile in the database as a reference for future searches, it is advisable to save it as a User Profile.
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English 6.1.4 SPECIAL SEARCH CASES a) SMALL FLAT KEY - HEAD STOP (WITH PLASTIC HEAD) If the distance between the end of the plastic part and the stop is small, impeding proper viewing of the...
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1) Set the NO values in "Automatic Search" (see ch. 6.3.5, page 32). 2) Fit the key into the clamp with the light shade device; the display will show the profile (fig. 30 - 1). 3) Press ENTER.
Press ENT ER, a list wi ll a ppear of r eferences t o spare ke y manufacturers different f rom t he Silca reference blank (found by searching with OPTIKA LIGHT) and highlighted on the last line on the bottom...
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Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT Press ENTER, a list will appear of alternative articles: Alternatives AB1X AB1BZ AB1Q AB1DA AB1 : SILCA 4 - SAVE PROFILE The following display will appear: Save read profile Name: Make: Hook: 1) Turn the ENTER knob to select the field into which the data will be entered.
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OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English 5 - SEARCH by KEY MANUFACTURER Used to filter the results of a search by cylinder or lock make (manufacturer). In this way the result from possible Silca references is more selective. To quit the function Search by Make without keeping the set make, press the ESC button repeatedly until the initial menu appears.
Key copy The OPTIKA LIGHT device is used to read then transmit the cuts of a bit key directly to the IDEA key- cutting machine without the aid of a personal computer. OPTIKA LIGHT can be used as an alternative to the optic reader on the IDEA key-cutting machine, considerably reducing reading times.
Operation not possible with connected machine Appears if the key cutting machine connected to OPTIKA LIGHT is not the required one. Major error during transmission Appears i f d uring tra nsmission there is an interruption i n the seri al con nection or an e rror i n t he transmission data.
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT 6.2.3 SPECIAL CASE: Use the optional adapter to copy keys with CENTRE STOPS (cod. D737017ZB) 1) Lower the lever (B) on the clamp and fit the adapter all the way up against the illuminators (fig. 33).
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English Options Options A ser ies of ope rations, so me m erely co nsultations, by whi ch users can f amiliarise wi th th e d evice, customise it to their needs and check its operation.
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT 6.3.3 USER PROFILES The choices are: Select function: Modify profile Delete profile Keys in memory Restore Backup Turn the ENTER knob (clockwise or anticlockwise) to select the required function (field illuminated). Press ENTER to confirm: •...
User profiles saved in USB PEN will be replaced. Continue? • Restore Function used to download onto Optika Light the list of User Profiles saved as backup on the USB PEN. User profiles saved in Optika will be replaced. Continue? 6.3.4 GEOGRAPHIC AREA...
2) Turn the right-hand ENTER knob so that the disk symbol (bottom right of the display) illuminates, then press ENTER. 6.3.6 IGNORE LENGTH Function used to extend the key search: same profile with different lengths. Optika Light comes with the following settings (value NO). Ignore length Ignore [NO] 1) Press ENTER, the display will show activation status (YES or NO) which can be selected by turning the left-hand ESC knob.
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English Fig. 35 2) Standard key alignment procedure. 3) After confirmation the following display will appear (examples with purely indicative values): Example 1: Detected values: dL: 0.030001 dL: 0.050000 dT: 0.015000 Example 2: Detected values: dL: 0.030001...
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT Check profile area Open and close the clamp Flashing illuminators. Use lever (B) (fig. 7, page 7) to open and close the clamp when the white led is flashing; every flash should correspond to one posi tion. The positions m ust vary f rom maximum open ing to closed, including the intermediate positions.
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English 6.3.7.4 CHECK GLASS CLEANING FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE 6.3.7.5 DISPLAY This function is used to check luminosity of the display. Press ENTER, the display will show a sequence of luminous columns with intensity increasing to the right.
OPTIKA LIGHT 6.3.8 UPDATING OPTIKA LIGHT INTERNAL PROGRAM Updating the OPTIKA Light on-board program is possible through a USB PEN to prepare with the aid of Silca Remote Service. As the Silca Remote Service program downloads the update directly from the Silca web site, you need an internet connection.
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English 6.3.9 SET PASSWORD Function used to block the OPTIONS menu functions so that they can be used only by som eone in possession of the password. Password Activate [NO] modify 1) Press ENTER, the display will show activation status (YES or NO) which can be selected by turning the left-hand ESC knob.
The OPTIKA LIGHT device does not require special maintenance. Replacement is simple and can be carried out by the operator. CLEANING: your OPTIKA LIGHT device should be kept in a relatively dust-free area; clean the surface periodically with a vacuum cleaner.
OPTIKA LIGHT Operating manual - English Clamp cleaning 1) Disconnect the machine power cable. 2) Remove the clamp (see ch. 7.1, page 38). 3) Clean the key plate using the brush provided (see ch. 2, page 4). To simplify this operation turn the clamp upside-down.
Packing The OPTIKA L IGHT device i s consigned in a car dboard p acking b ox w hich can b e re-used if undamaged. When it is to be thrown away it is classified as solid urban waste and should be placed in the special paper collecting bins.
Silca authorized Service Centres. How to request service The guarantee attached to the OPTIKA LIGHT device ensures free repairs or replacements of faulty parts within 24 months of purchase. All other service calls must be arranged by the customer with Silca or with a Silca authorized Service Centre.
Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT Appendix 1 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS The following pages contain the electrical diagrams for the OPTIKA LIGHT device described in this manual. Copyright Sil ca 201 1 Appendix - I...