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Quickstart Guide 

Social distancing with your ZEISS HFA3: Extended cable connection

This Quickstart Guide provides an overview on how to set up and operate the ZEISS HFA device using an extended cable 
connection. This option is intended for the Operator and Patient to be physically separated while allowing operation  
at a safe distance. You will need a table, monitor, extended cable, keyboard, and mouse.

What you’ll need for  

extended connection 

• Additional video display

- Standard Monitor, TV, or Projector capable of handling

1024x768 video resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, with one
of the video display interfaces described below.

• Monitor cable: recommend limit length to 5 meters, or less

- HFA3 side: Passive DisplayPort or VGA.
- Monitor side: appropriate connection for

additional monitor.

• USB keyboard and mouse - choice of: wireless or wired.
• Extender to achieve social distance length if using

wired option.

Disclaimers 

• The following suggestions are not intended as a comprehensive solution for managing the clinical workflow in ophthalmic offices as related to

 

COVID-19 virus (or similar) management.

• Any cables used for connecting additional video displays and extended peripherals should be routed and safely secured to avoid any potential

 

tripping hazards.

• With the exception of peripherals available from ZEISS with the HFA, specific video display devices and peripherals are not guaranteed to have been

 

tested or verified by ZEISS. Some video displays may require adjustment of the native display graphics configuration.

• It is recommended that the lengths of any extension cables used are limited to a maximum of six meters (19.7 ft) to ensure reliability.

• All 

periphery 

devices are not sold by ZEISS and is customer responsiblity. 

6 ft. safe distance 

Extended set-up using cable connection

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