Huvitz HDR-7000, Service Manual

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2. Before Getting Started
2.1 Checking Software Versions
It is very essential for the engineers who perform maintenance or troubleshooting on the Digital
Refractor to check version information of the system before starting the job. Also it is always required to
check the information before contacting the Technical Support Department at Huvitz.
HDR-7000 Digital Refractor is consists of three parts, Refractor Body, Operation Panel and Junction
Box. The Refractor Body is functionally divided into three parts, upper head, right and left battery. Each
part of them has its own driving mechanism and driving software. The Operation Panel is functionally
divided into two parts, GUI and communication interface. Each part of them also has its own software.
Refer to the appendix for more detailed information and how-to. The appendix also includes
information about how you can upgrade the software to latest version.
2.2 Setting-Up Initial System Parameters
It is very common to interface several different optometric instruments with HDR-7000 Digital
Refractor. But it varies from customer to customer that what kinds of and how many instruments are
interfaced with. So it’s required for the engineer who installs and sets up refraction system at customer’s
place to set up initial system parameters according to customer’s needs and environment.
Parameters in the following are the most common parameters that are required to set after installation.
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Chart device and connection style
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Chart connection type (serial / IR)
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Chart notation (decimal / feet / meter) & Controller type
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Whether to use PC interaction or not (yes / no)
There are more parameters that customer can set up according to his or her flavor. Just refer to the
Operator’s Manual and find the chapter that explains ‘System Configuration’ menu.
2.3 Using Engineer Menu Mode
When you’re referring this manual you may often encounter parts that ask you to execute ‘Engineer
Menu’ mode to check or fix something. The Engineer Menu mode provides special functions to aid
engineers easily perform maintenance and troubleshooting. Refer to the appendix for more detailed