Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Table of contents Dear Customer, ......................General information....................Structure of the document................2.1.1 Identification of danger levels............. 2.1.2 Formats and symbols used ..............Warranty......................Battery warranty ....................
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Installation and startup .................... Transport and unpacking................Disposal of packaging materials..............Scope of supply.................... Initial startup ....................6.4.1 Controls and functional elements ............6.4.2 Operating state LED................
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Calibrating the Bluecam ................Care of the Bluecam ..................8.6.1 Prismatic tube without sapphire glass..........8.6.2 Prismatic tube with sapphire glass............. 8.6.3 Disinfecting the prismatic tube with sapphire glass......
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 1 Dear Customer, Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Dear Customer, Dear Customer, General description ® Thank you for purchasing your CEREC AC from Sirona. This device enables you to produce dental restorations, e.g. from ceramic material with a natural appearance (CEramic REConstruction).
2 General information Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 2.1 Structure of the document Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System General information General information Please read this document completely and follow the instructions exactly. You should always keep it within reach.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 2 General information Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 2.1.2 Formats and symbols used Formats and symbols used The symbols and character formats used in this manual have the following meaning: ✔...
3 General description Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 3.1 Certification Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System General description General description Certification Certification CE mark This product bears the CE mark in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 93/42/EEC of June 14, 1993 concerning medical devices.
Intended use Intended use Indications for use The Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System is intended for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae in support of single or multiple- unit cement retained restorations. The system consists of three major parts: TiBase, inCoris mesostructure, and CAD/CAM software.
4 Safety Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4.1 Basic safety information Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Safety Safety Basic safety information Basic safety information 4.1.1 Prerequisites Prerequisites NOTICE Important information on the building installation The building installation must be performed by a qualified expert in compliance with the national regulations.
CAUTION Note on the prevention, recognition and elimination of unintended electromagnetic effects: The CEREC AC acquisition unit is a Class B unit (classified according to CISPR 11, EN 60601-1-2: 2006 based on IEC 60601-1-2:2001 and A1:2004). This system may be operated in a residential area provided that it is used under the responsibility of a medical specialist.
4 Safety Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4.2 Safety labels Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 4.1.6.1 Included accessories Included accessories ● Camera support (6 pcs), Order No.: 59 45 360 Safety labels Safety labels Fuses NOTICE...
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4 Safety Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Plug connections of external interfaces CAUTION Additional devices connected to external interfaces must be tested according to the relevant standards, e.g.: EN 60601-1:1990 + A1:1993 + A2:1995 based on IEC 60601-1, EN...
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4 Safety Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4.2 Safety labels Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System CAUTION In order to maintain electrical safety, the rear doors of the acquisition unit must be kept closed while it is in operation. The acquisition unit must not be operated inside of the patient area (within a radius of 1.5 m...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4 Safety Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Electrostatic charge Electrostatic charge 4.3.1 ESD warning labels ESD warning labels ESD warning label CAUTION Connector pins or sockets bearing ESD warning labels must not be touched or interconnected without ESD protective measures.
4 Safety Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4.3 Electrostatic charge Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 4.3.3 About the physics of electrostatic charges About the physics of electrostatic charges What is an electrostatic charge? An electrostatic charge is a voltage field on and in an object (e.g. a human body) which is protected against conductance to ground potential by a nonconductive layer (e.g.
LAN connection should be selected to ensure uninterrupted operation. If the only LAN interface on the rear of the CEREC AC is occupied by another plug, remove this H&W wireless interface connection and instead connect the LAN cable with the CEREC MC XL milling unit.
4 Safety Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 4.6 Integration in a network or connection to a modem Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Integration in a network or connection to a modem Integration in a network or connection to a modem...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 5 Technical data Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Technical data Technical data Technical data WW Type designation CEREC AC acquisition unit Rated line voltage for Europe 230 VAC / 50Hz Rated current for Europe 1.5 A...
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5 Technical data Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Dimensions and weight WW Dimensions and weight Dimensions (WxHxD) in mm 350 x 1210 x 470mm in inches 13¾ x 47 ⅝ x 18½“...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Installation and startup Installation and startup Transport and unpacking Transport and unpacking Transport and unpacking All Sirona products are carefully checked prior to shipment. Please perform an incoming inspection immediately after delivery.
6 Installation and startup Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6.4 Initial startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Initial startup Initial startup 6.4.1 Controls and functional elements Controls and functional elements Overview of the front panel Monitor ON/OFF switch...
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Overview of the CEREC AC keypad Operating state LED ON button CEREC Bluecam Components of the Bluecam Press detent to release Protective cap...
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6 Installation and startup Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6.4 Initial startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Overview of rear side Overview of rear side Fuses Power connection Main switch USB port I = ON, 0 = OFF...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 6.4.2 Operating state LED Operating state LED CEREC AC graphics Operating state LED ON button Description LED not lit: Acquisition unit is switched off at main switch.
6 Installation and startup Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6.4 Initial startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System WARNING Risk of electric shock Electric shock due to inserted power plug. ➢ Disconnect the power plug before selecting the line voltage.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Network installation Notes on network installation The network card is installed. The cable with the RJ-45 connectors establishes the network connection. The network software and the driver for the network card must be installed by your network administrator.
6 Installation and startup Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6.4 Initial startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 6.4.6 Using a trackball 1. Turn the collar (A) counterclockwise and remove it. Using a trackball 2. Insert the ball supplied.
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Switching on CEREC AC graphics Monitor ON/OFF switch Main switch ON button 1. Switch the acquisition unit on at the main switch.
6 Installation and startup Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6.5 Battery-backed operation (optional) Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 6.4.9 Switching the units off Switching the units off NOTICE Proper shutdown procedure The operating system must always be shut down properly to prevent data loss.
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System As soon as 30 seconds have elapsed, the operating system is shut down. NOTICE The operating time of the storage batteries is not constant. It depends on the charge state, the load and the age of the storage batteries.
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6 Installation and startup Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6.5 Battery-backed operation (optional) Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Monitoring window Explanation Line voltage switched on and battery available. When the line voltage is switched on, a battery test is performed one time.
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 6 Installation and startup Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Monitoring window Explanation The temperature monitor has two message thresholds. The first message threshold is output as the message "High" in the temperature result field. The "High" reading is displayed in the red-and-black flashing mode.
7 Operation Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7.1 Setting the acquisition system to 3D camera Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Operation Operation Setting the acquisition system to 3D camera ✔ "3D Setting the acquisition system to 3D camera...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7 Operation Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System ➢ Check the monitor to determine whether the cervical steps and the occlusal margins are simultaneously displayed with sufficient definition. The center of focus should be aimed at the vertical center of the preparation, e.g.
7 Operation Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7.3 Preparations Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 7.3.2 CEREC Optispray 1. Clean and dry the surface to be coated. CEREC Optispray 2. Place the spray head with cannula/nozzle onto the spray can.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7 Operation Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Camera support Camera support Using the camera support gives you the following advantages: ● You obtain acquisitions free of motion blurring. ● You avoid damage to the prism.
7 Operation Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7.6 Acquisition control with software version 3.8 Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Acquisition control with software version 3.8 Acquisition control with software version 3.8 Acquisition control The acquisition control of the Bluecam functions as follows: Manual acquisition control ✔...
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7 Operation Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Automatic acquisition control ✔ A window is opened for a new restoration. "Acquire 1. Position the cursor on the acquisition icon (e.g. preparation" 2. Press the foot control upward briefly.
7 Operation Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7.7 Acquisition control with CEREC SW Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Acquisition control with CEREC SW Acquisition control with CEREC SW General With the CEREC camera you can switch between two acquisition modes: ●...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 7 Operation Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Manual acquisition control Manual acquisition control 1. Press the foot control upward and keep it pressed. A green cross appears in the live image in the camera view.
8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.1 Care and cleaning agents Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Maintenance Maintenance NOTICE Some countries have legal regulations which require regular safety inspections of electrical devices or systems by the operator.
Never spray the monitor screen with a disinfectant or cleaning agent! Surfaces (without monitor) Surfaces (without monitor) Only agents approved by Sirona NOTICE Use only care and cleaning agents which have been approved by Sirona (see Care and cleaning agents)! Cleaning surfaces Cleaning NOTICE...
8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.4 Cleaning and setting the trackball cover ring Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Cleaning and setting the trackball cover ring Cleaning and setting the trackball cover ring 1. Rotate the cover ring counterclockwise and remove it.
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8 Maintenance Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Start calibration 1. In the software, navigate to the system menu and click on the "Configuration" button. "Devices" 2. Click on the button. "Camera"...
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8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.5 Calibrating the Bluecam Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Part B Calibration You will be prompted to fasten the calibration set to the Bluecam with part Part B 1. Slide the calibration set with part B as far as it will go toward the camera handle.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8 Maintenance Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Care of the Bluecam Care of the Bluecam 8.6.1 Prismatic tube without sapphire glass Prismatic tube without sapphire glass Press detent to release Camera support 6 pcs., Order No.
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8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.6 Care of the Bluecam Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 3. Pull off the prismatic tube. Fitting the prismatic tube NOTICE Do not use CEREC 2 / CEREC 3 prismatic tubes.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8 Maintenance Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 8.6.2 Prismatic tube with sapphire glass Prismatic tube with sapphire glass Grafik_groß Description Press detent to release Camera support 6 pcs., Order No. 5945360...
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8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.6 Care of the Bluecam Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Disinfecting US Disinfecting Bluecam NOTICE Do not spray the Bluecam (with the exception of the prismatic tube with sapphire glass*) with or immerse it in cleaning agents or disinfectants! ➢...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8 Maintenance Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 8.6.3 Disinfecting the prismatic tube with sapphire glass Disinfecting the prismatic tube with sapphire glass NOTICE Disinfectants: Cidex OPA, Cidex Plus 28 day solution, Pro-Cide-D-Plus Observe the manufacturer's safety information! 1.
8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.7 Replacing the main fuse Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Replacing the main fuse Replacing the main fuse WARNING Electric shock Disconnect the power plug at the unit end before replacing the fuses.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8 Maintenance Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Replacing fuse F3 Replacing fuse F3 WARNING Electric shock Disconnect the power plug at the unit end before replacing the fuses. NOTICE Fuse type...
8 Maintenance Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 8.10 Replace battery (optional) Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 8.10 Replace battery (optional) Replace battery (optional) Storage battery Bottom door Battery cover Storage battery Battery connector 1. Open the lower door on the back panel.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 9 Disposal Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Disposal Your product is marked with the adjacent symbol. Within the European Disposal Economic Area, this product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC as well as the corresponding national laws.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10 Appendix Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Appendix Appendix 10.1 DVD playback DVD playback Windows Media Center - Windows 7 "Windows DVD videos can be played back on the acquisition unit via Media Center"...
10 Appendix Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10.3 Seal on PC slide-in module Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 10.3 Seal on PC slide-in module Seal on PC slide-in module Text seal NOTICE If the seal is broken, all warranty claims regarding the PC slide-module automatically expire.
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10 Appendix Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 3. Insert the diagnostics tools CD into the drive. 4. Use the arrow keys to select "CD/DVD:…" in the menu and hit the "Enter" key.
10 Appendix Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10.4 PC diagnostics tool Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 10.4.2 Test procedure Test procedure Customer Diagnostics 10.4.2.1 Customer Diagnostics ✔ You have started the "Customer Diagnostics" test and the system configuration is displayed.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10 Appendix Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System The test starts. The entire test run takes approx. 20 minutes. The result, i.e. "Pass" or "Fail" appears at the end of the test (see sections entitled "Test result: "Pass"...
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10.4 PC diagnostics tool Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System 1. Using the information in the system configuration, check whether the system corresponds to the default settings. You can scroll up and down using the arrow keys.
Diagnostics or Technician Diagnostics tests was not diagnosed as error free. Performing the test Tip: Allow the "Sirona Windows Diagnostics" test to run for at least 1 hour. For optimum results, allow the test to run overnight. ✔ You have started the "Sirona Windows Diagnostics" test and Windows starts in the test environment.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 10.4 PC diagnostics tool Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System ➢ Check the result in the "Windows Stress Test" window. Tip: You may have to rearrange the windows to be able to see the "Windows Stress Test"...
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Index Numerics 3D calibration set, 23 Camera support, 23, 47, 49 3D camera, 34 Care agents Care, 42 Care and cleaning agents Acquisition approved care and cleaning agents, 42...
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Heater plate, 22 Packaging, 21 HUB, 18 Patient area, 18 Plug connections, 26 Power connection, 24 Insertion Prism, 23, 47, 49 Trackball, 28 Prismatic tube, 23, 47, 49...
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Operating Instructions for the Acquisition Unit Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System Temperature Storage, 19 Transport, 19 Trackball, 22 Cleaning, 44 trackball button left, 28 right, 28 Trackball button center, 22 left, 22 right, 22 Transport, 21 Type designation, 19...
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