Zeiss HFA3 Quickstart Guide

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

6 ft. safe distance

Extended set-up using cable connection

extended connection

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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.

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

- HFA3 side: Passive DisplayPort or VGA.

- Monitor side: appropriate connection for
additional monitor.

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USB keyboard and mouse - choice of: wireless or wired.

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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.

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ith 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.

Steps to connect display and peripherals to ZEISS HFA3

Connecting an additional monitor and peripherals to HFA3

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Remove the back panel of the HFA3 and locate an available video port.
Note: Two different computer models have been used with HFA3 that have different port configurations (CPC and Mini ITX).

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Connect a second monitor to the HFA3 using the available video port(s).

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Position the second monitor an extended distance away from the HFA3.

HFA3 (CPC model) - serial numbers below 8x0-15000

Video Signal: 1024 x 768, 60 Hz, (4:3 Aspect Ratio)

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HFA3 (Mini-ITX model) - serial numbers higher than 8x0-15000

Dual Monitor Mode: Mirror
External displays can be added to the following port(s):

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DisplayPort

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Video Extension Cable Options for HFA3

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DisplayPort cables – (preferred type) recommend
5 meters, or less, due to monitor specification limit.

Video Signal: 1024 x 768, 60 Hz, (4:3 Aspect Ratio)
Dual Monitor Mode: Mirror
External displays can be added to the following port(s):

DisplayPort (Use this one)

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DisplayPort (Do Not use this one)

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VGA (OK to use but not preferred)

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VGA cables – recommend 5 meters, or less.
Signal quality could be affected.

HFA3 side connection HFA3 side connection

Note: Do not use HDMI type connector. Not compatible with HFA3.

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