Silca FUTURA PRO ONE Quick Start Manual

1. The FUTURA SOFTWARE OPERATING GUIDE is on the tablet (refer to Chapter 10 of the Operating Manual for instructions to
access the guide). It is recommended that you register the machine and update the software prior to operation in order
to ensure that you have the latest firmware and database available. Please refer to the Software Operating Guide Section
8 "MACHINE UPDATE AND REGISTRATION" to see the four methods available to register and update the machine or go to
the FUTURA REGISTRATION SITE (www.silcawebsw.biz/futura/reg/) to register the machine.
2. Setting up the Futura machine (review section 3 "Machine Installation and Preparation" of the Futura operations manual)
a. The machine is shipped with a steel rod installed in the cutter spindle. Please remove this rod and install the
proper cutter (01LW for most Laser style keys or 01D for Dimple style keys) into the cutter spindle.
3. Setting up the tablet (review section 4 "Tablet Regulation and Use" of the Futura operations manual). Make sure that the
tablet has a full battery charge prior to use. The top USB port on the back of the machine can be used to charge the tablet
and to keep the tablet charged during use.
a. Find the "Settings" icon in the list of applications on the tablet. Press and hold the "Settings" icon and slide it to
the home screen for ease of access in the future.
b. Open the "Settings" application by tapping the icon.
c. Ensure that "Wi-Fi" is on
d. Language and Input – the tablet should be set to English at the factory prior to shipping. If not, you can select it or
any other language that you prefer.
e. Select Silca Keyboard (if desired)
4. Connecting the Futura to the tablet. The Futura software resides in the electronic board of the machine. The tablet holds
the application (or APP) to run the software. The Futura can be set up in one of four modes to communicate with the
tablet. Review section 5.3.3
from the factory set in Access Point mode. If there are strong Wi-Fi signals located near where you plan to place the
machine, you may want to use Tethering USB mode (for connecting the tablet to the machine via cable) to avoid issues
connecting the tablet via the Wi-Fi signal.
To connect using Access Point Mode:
a. Turn the machine on by turning the red emergency stop button counter-clockwise until it pops out and the white
light comes on signifying that the machine is powered up. When the machine and tablet are switched on the
connection automatically activates in around two minutes; if not, check the Wi-Fi connection from your tablet to
see if the machine is included in the Wi-Fi networks that are found (the Futura PRO machine will appear as Silca-
Futura_... If it does not show that it is connected, pick "Silca-Futura_..." and input the password which
corresponds to the Futura PRO serial number (made up of 13 numbers).
5. Program Start: To start the Silca program, tap the icon "Silca Futura" on the tablet's home screen. Once you hit the icon a
screen will pop-up with the message "Please wait, reloading...". It will take a few minutes for the software to download
once the tablet has made connection with the machine. If the program does not start, check the settings/use (see
5.3.3).
6.

Setting up the Silca Software.

Once the Silca program has opened, select the "Options" box to set-up the software for ease of use (review
"Options" of the Software Operating Guide.
a. Select "Settings" > "Options"> "General"
b. "Measurement Unit" – select "Thousandths of Inch"
c. "Language "– the software comes set to "English" by default. Here you can select any other language in
which you want to display the information.
d. "Reference Key Manufacturer" – select "Ilco" to display the Ilco key blanks as a reference in the database.
e. "Preferences Dimple/Track Key" – Set preferences is used to enable or disable the use of the 01T tracer. The
"Use mobile Tracer" box should be set from the factory. If not, select it here and save the entry. If the field is
not selected the 02T tracer is required and will need to be placed in the cutter shaft each time you need to
decode a key.
FUTURA PRO ONE QUICK START GUIDE
of the Software Operating Guide to select the mode you prefer to use. The machine comes
Ch.
section 5