PLUSOPTIX A12C How to use

Binocular Autorefractor
Short Manual 1
“Adjusting settings and setting up WLAN”
Plusoptix GmbH
Neumeyerstrasse 48
90411 Nuremberg
Germany
www.plusoptix.com
Edition: 09/17/2018

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Table of Contents
1Adjusting the settings ......................................................................................................3
2Adjusting the basic settings.............................................................................................4
3Adjusting date and time...................................................................................................5
4Setting up the screen lock (only plusoptiX A12C and A16)..............................................6
5Setting up the network access via LAN/WLAN (only plusoptiX A12C and A16) ...............7
5.1 Setting up a LAN connection (only plusoptiX A16)........................................................ 7
5.2 Setting up a WLAN connection (only plusoptiX A12C and A16).................................... 7
List of figures
Figure 1: Settings.................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2: Basic settings......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3: Setting the date and time........................................................................................ 5
Figure 4: Setting up the screen lock ...................................................................................... 6
Figure 5: LAN connection (only plusoptiX A16)...................................................................... 7
Figure 6: Activating WLAN .................................................................................................... 7
Figure 7: List of active WLAN connections ............................................................................ 8
Figure 8: Entering a password for a WLAN connection.......................................................... 8
Figure 9: Viewing active network connection......................................................................... 9
This manual is a supplementary short manual. For general information about your
Plusoptix device, such as its intended use, basic handling, technical information,
maintenance, service, and warranty information, please refer to the user manual that
was delivered with your device. This user manual can also be downloaded on our
homepage www.plusoptix.com, under support.
List of further supplementary short manuals
1. Adjusting settings and setting up WLAN
2. Preparing and performing a measurement
3. Viewing the measurement results
4. Entering, retrieving or deleting patient data
5. Documenting measurement results electronically
6. Documenting measurement results on paper
7. Exporting back-ups and reports (only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
8. Downloading software updates
9. Troubleshooting malfunctions and measuring interruptions

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1 Adjusting the settings
You can use the settings to adjust the “plusoptiX A12” to your requirements. You get to the
settings by touching the gear wheel (1) in the navigation bar. By touching the red “X” (2), you
can return to the screen, from which you originally called up the settings.
Adjust the basic settings
See Chapter 2
Setting the date and time
See Chapter 3
Selecting the language
Configuring the software
and downloading the software update
See short manual 8
Setting up network acces via LAN/WLAN
(only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
See Chapter 5
Connection to your EMR software
(only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
See short manual 5
Exporting data
(only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
See short manual 7
Importing patient data
(only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
See short manual 4
Deleting the database
(only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
See short manual 4
Setting up the screen lock
(only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
See Chapter 4
1) 2)
Figure 1: Settings

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2 Adjusting the basic settings
Touch the button (1) in the settings to access the basic settings.
Selection of the astigmatism display
The astigmatism can be displayed as a plus cylinder or minus cylinder.
Setting the volume
With a 0% setting, the warble sound is turned off.
Setting the screen brightness
Only plusoptiX A12: Screen-Saver-Timer
Time in seconds until the screen switches off after inactivity
Earlier switch-off saves electricity and allows the rechargeable batteries to
last longer. The screen is switched on again after being touched. The
screenshot of the last video image, measurement results and print jobs in
printer spooler are retained when the screen switches off.
Only plusoptiX A12: Automatic shut-off
Time in minutes until the device switches off after inactivity
Earlier shut-off saves electricity and allows the rechargeable batteries to last
longer. The device must be switched on again by pressing the On/Off button.
The screenshot of the last video image, measurement results and print jobs
in printer spooler are deleted when the device switches off.
Only plusoptiX A12C and A16:
Using commas or semi-colons as separators in the CSV files.
The set separator is used for all CSV files that are saved by the Plusoptix
device. Only CSV files that use the set separator can be imported. For more
information, refer to supplementary short manual 5.
Confirm your choice by touching the green checkmark (2) or reject the changes with the red
“X” (3) in the navigation bar.
1) 2) 3)
Figure 2: Basic settings

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3 Adjusting date and time
The date and time will need to be set the first time the device is turned on and again if the
batteries in the plusoptiX A12 models have been removed for an extended period of time.
The selected time and date format is highlighted (1). Using the orange arrows (2), set the
right date and current time. Confirm your entries with the green checkmark (3). The date,
time and display format can be changed at a later date in the settings (4).
Time format
buttons
Date format
buttons
Setting the date
button
Setting the time
button
Figure 3: Setting the date and time

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4 Setting up the screen lock (only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
To protect the patient data stored in the „plusoptiX A12C” or “plusoptiX A16” from
unauthorised access, the screen can be locked. Touch the lock (1) in the settings.
Activating the screen lock:
- Touch the deactivated button with the lock (2).
- Enter a six-digit PIN using the on-screen keyboard.
- Then touch the green checkmark (3) to activate the screen lock or the red “X” (4) to
discard the entry. As soon as the screen lock is activated, the lock (1) will be seen in the
navigation bar.
Locking the screen:
- Touch the lock (1) in the navigation bar to lock the screen. Once the screen is locked, it
can only be unlocked by entering the six-digit PIN.
Note:
The lock (1) can only be seen in the navigation bar if you have activated the
screen lock in the settings.
Deactivating the screen lock:
- Touch the activated button with the lock (2) and
- Enter your PIN
- Then confirm by touching the green checkmark (3) or the red “X” (4) to discard the entry.
1) 2) 3) 4)
Figure 4: Setting up the screen lock

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5 Setting up the network access via LAN/WLAN (only plusoptiX
A12C and A16)
The “plusoptiX A12C” is equipped with a WLAN interface and the “plusoptiX A16” is
equipped with a LAN and WLAN interface. These interfaces can be used to connect to a
network. The activated LAN or WLAN connection is shown in the header (1)(2).
Note:
WLAN connection with the network can either be set up by entry of a static IP
address, or automatic allocation of the IP address by a DHCP server.
5.1 Setting up a LAN connection (only plusoptiX A16)
Connect the “plusoptiX A16” to your network socket using a LAN cable. No other settings are
needed. The LAN symbol (1) will be shown in the top right of the header on the home page.
To see the IP address and host name of your “plusoptiX A16”, open the “Setting up the
network access via LAN / WLAN” page by touching the symbol (2) in the settings.
5.2 Setting up a WLAN connection (only plusoptiX A12C and A16)
The WLAN interface is deactivated in the factory settings. If the WLAN interface is activated,
the LAN interface is automatically deactivated.
- Touch the button (2) in the settings to get to this screen.
1) 2)
Figure 6: Activating WLAN
IP address
and host name
Figure 5: LAN connection (only plusoptiX A16)

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- Touch the button (1) to activate the WLAN interface. The „plusoptiX A12C” or “plusoptiX
A16” then automatically searches for all available networks within its range and displays
these. By touching the down arrow (2), you can view the list.
- Touch the Repeat button (3) to repeat the search for available networks.
- The „plusoptiX A12C” or “plusoptiX A16” only shows password-protected networks. Touch
the relevant entry on the screen to select a wireless network.
- Enter the password in the input field and confirm by touching the green checkmark (4) in
the navigation bar. Shortly thereafter, the screen will automatically shut down and the
settings screen will be visible. The „plusoptiX A12C” or “plusoptiX A16” is now connected
with the network and the password for the selected network is saved.
Note:
If a previously saved password is changed, the network must be reselected from
the list and the new password must be entered.
If the Plusoptix device is already connected to a WLAN, a green checkmark (4) will be visible
on the WLAN screen instead of the error message symbol. The name of the WLAN is
highlighted in white and the IP address and host name are shown next to the password (5).
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Enter
password
Error message:
No WLAN
network set up
Figure 7: List of active WLAN connections
Figure 8: Entering a password for a WLAN connection

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Note:
If you turn off the „plusoptiX A12C” or “plusoptiX A16” when a WLAN is connected,
it will automatically connect with the selected WLAN every time it is turned back
on.
To deactivate the WLAN interface, touch the button (1). You will automatically return to the
settings.
If the WLAN connection is disconnected, a yellow warning triangle with an error message will
be shown instead of the green checkmark (2).
This error message shows whether an incorrect password or no password at all
has been entered.
This error message shows that the DHCP server has not allocated the Plusoptix
device an IP address.
This error message shows that the WLAN router is outside the range of the
Plusoptix device, that there is no WLAN network set up or that the password for
the network has changed. In this case, enter the new password.
1) 2)
WLAN active
WLAN network
set-up
IP address
and host name
Figure 9: Viewing active network connection