not selected the 02T tracer is required and will need to be placed in the cutter shaft each time you need to
decode a key.
Once you have verified/selected your options, slide your finger from the left edge of the tablet towards the right side. A menu
should appear. S
elect “Reload” to save all of your options to the software.
7.
Calibrations
–
the edge cut clamp (01V), the dimple/track key clamp (01R) and the 01J/02J and 19J/02J jaw combinations
were calibrated at the factory so no further calibration is required to use these components. Any other optional jaws or
clamps that may be included or purchased at a later date must be calibrated to the machine prior to use.
Your Futura machine is now ready to cut keys!
Navigating the Silca software
If you are still in the Options menu, tap the home button at the top of the screen to return to the main operating menu for the Silca
program. Please review the Software Operating Guide of the Futura.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
1.
Search
–
this menu is used to select a category of Series Searches. In each menu there is a variety of information you can
enter to narrow your search. The more information you put in, the shorter the search list will be.
a.
Standard Keys
–
restricted for search of edge cut commercial and residential flat keys.
b.
Vehicle Keys
–
restricted for search of edge cut and track type (laser) vehicle keys.
c.
Dimple/Track keys
–
used to search for dimple/track keys (other than automotive)
d.
Full Key Searching
–
not restricted to the categories above.
e.
Transponder Guide
–
The Transponder Guide contains all of the transponder key copying solutions provided by Silca
(refer to
Ch.12
)
2.
Copy by Original
–
this menu is used to make an “exact” copy of an edge cut key
(only) by means of a laser reader. If you
want to cut an edge cut key back to OEM specifications, you must use the Search menu and select decoding once the “Card”
is opened. All laser or dimple/ track keys must be decoded to copy.
3.
Favorites
–
this menu is used to access a series of searches previously set-up as favorites (refer to CH 4).
NOTE REGARDING VEHICLE SEARCH: Some vehicles are sold worldwide and may use a different lock systems or code series in different
parts of the world so the database may not be 100% correct. If you know the code series used for the key you are trying to cut, you may
find it easier to do a search by code rather than by make and model. Another good reference is the Ilco
Auto Truck Key Blank Reference
that is available from your Ilco distributor at no charge. This reference is updated every year and may be the most accurate database
for vehicles in the North American market. If you notice a code series is missing or know of a new code series coming out for a particular
make and model please let us know and we will attempt to get it added to the database as quick as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN CUTTING OEM KEYS FOR ASIAN MANUFACTURERS!
OEM keys coming from Asia are made of a very hard Nickel/Silver and can cause damage to both the 01LW and the
01F cutters if the speed of cut is not reduced.
For edge cut keys, when you select “CUT” a box will open showing how to load the key. In this box, change the
“
STEPS
”
from 1 to 3. This will decrease the feed rate of the cut (the machine will make 3 passes instead of one).
For laser type keys, when you select “CUT”, change the CUT SPEED to 90% or lower. This will decrease the feed rate
of the cut (the machine will take a few more passes to complete the cut).
Cutters are not covered under warranty, so these are important steps to take to prevent damage to the cutters!
