Setting Up the Topcon Interface

  • You must set up the Topcon CL, KR, and RM interface from the computer connected to the Topcon equipment.
  1. Double-click the Eyefinity Equipment Interface Setup icon on your computer desktop.

    The Eyefinity Equipment Interface Setup window opens.

  2. Click Add.
  3. Select the Topcon manufacturer and a Topcon device:
    • CL Devices (Lensmeter): Use for a Topcon CL equipment interface.
    • ARK Devices (Auto Refractor Keratometer): Use for a Topcon KR equipment interface (except the KR-7000).
    • KR-7000: Use for a Topcon KR-7000 equipment interface.

      Currently, you must use a Topcon digital refraction system to enable a Topcon RM device to interact with Eyefinity EHR.

  4. Click Add.

    The settings and options appear.

  5. (Optional) Enter a Device Nickname.
  6. Follow the instructions for your device:
    DeviceInstructions

    Serial Port Connection for

    • CL Devices (Lensmeter)
    • ARK Devices (Auto Refractor Keratometer)
    • KR-7000 (Auto Refractor Keratometer)
    1. Select the Use Serial Port option.
    2. From the Select COM Port drop-down list, select a communication port number. The default is 1.
    3. From the Select Baud Rate drop-down list, select a baud rate.

    Non-Serial Port Connection for

    • CL Devices (Lensmeter)
    • ARK Devices (Auto Refractor Keratometer)
    • KR-7000 (Auto Refractor Keratometer)
    1. Select the Test File option.
    2. Click Browse, and select the location where the test file are copied.
    3. In the File Prefix field, enter the data file’s beginning characters.
    4. From the File Extension drop-down list, select the data file’s ending characters (extension) .

    KR-800S (Auto Phoropter)

    1. Click Browse, and select the folder configured in the Topcon equipment where the files are saved.
    2. From the File Extension drop-down list, select the data file’s ending characters (extension).
    • KR-800S (Auto Phoropter)
    • KR-800PA (Auto Refractor)
    1. Click Browse, and select the folder configured in the Topcon equipment where you send data measurements and reports.
  7. (Optional) Click Test to verify that you can connect to the Topcon equipment.
  8. Click Save.
  9. Repeat steps 2–8 for each piece of Topcon equipment that you use.

    If you use the KR-800PA, you must set up the Review KR800PA (Image Manager) to review imported topography images.

  10. Close the Eyefinity Equipment Interface Setup window.