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Original Instructions
D440013XA
vers.1.0
EN

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Original Instructions D440013XA vers.1.0...
  • Page 2 (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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Guide To Consultation

    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.
  • Page 6: General

    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.
  • Page 7: Transport

    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).
  • Page 8: Accessories Provided

    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.
  • Page 9: Description Of Device

    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...
  • Page 10: Main Characteristics

    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).
  • Page 11: Main Operating Parts

    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...
  • Page 12: Device Installation And Preparation

    • 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.
  • Page 13: Environmental Conditions

    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..).
  • Page 14: Using Optika Light

    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 •...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Fitting Or Removing The Key Into Or From The Clamp

    • 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.
  • Page 17: Key Insertion

    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:...
  • Page 18 Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Copyright Silca 2011...
  • Page 19: Instructions For Use

    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.
  • Page 20: Key Positioning

    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...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Viewing 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.
  • Page 23: Search Result

    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...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: Special Search Cases

    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...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Supplementary Search Data

    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...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Key Copy

    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.
  • Page 31: Possible Errors During Communication With The Key-Cutting Machine

    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.
  • Page 32: Special Case

    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).
  • Page 33: Options

    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.
  • Page 34: User Profiles

    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: •...
  • Page 35: Geographic Area

    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...
  • Page 36: Auto Search

    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.
  • Page 37: Check Profile Area

    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...
  • Page 38: Check Cuts Area

    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.
  • Page 39: Check Glass Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 40: Updating Optika Light Internal Program

    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.
  • Page 41: Set Password

    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.
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 43: Clamp Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 44: Disposing Of Machine

    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.
  • Page 45: After-Sales Service

    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.
  • Page 47: Appendix 1 - Electric Diagrams

    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...
  • Page 49 Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT OPTIKA LIGHT ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Scheda Encoder Encoder board Encoder Karte Fiche Encoder Ficha Encoder Display NERO AZZURRO GIALLO ROSSO BLACK LIGHT BLUE YELLOW SCHWARZ BLAU GELB NOIR AZUR JEUNE ROUGE NEGRO AZUL AMARILLO ROJO...
  • Page 50 Operating manual - English OPTIKA LIGHT NERO AZZURRO GIALLO ROSSO BLACK LIGHT BLUE YELLOW SCHWARZ BLAU GELB NOIR AZUR JEUNE ROUGE NEGRO AZUL AMARILLO ROJO Illuminatore superiore Upper illuminator Oberer Illuminator Illuminateur supérieur Iluminador superior Illuminatore inferiore Lower illuminator Unterer Illuminator Illuminateur inférieur...

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