Advanced functions of the furnace Multimedia functions Phone function Digital Shade Assistant (DSA) function Practical Use Firing with an Ivoclar Vivadent program Firing with an individual program Important notes on the use of the infrared technology Maintenance, Cleaning, Diagnosis Monitoring and maintenance...
List of Parts Air furnace head Furnace head housing Warnings Screw for cooling tray 10 Touch screen Cooling tray 11 Keypad Housing base Audio ports 12a Optical Status Display (OSD) (in/out) Speaker Furnace feet 12b Progress display 16 Cover for head opening mechanism 17 Air vents (base) 18 USB connection...
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List of Parts 25 QTK2 heating muffle 21 Insulation 26 Furnace head sealing ring 22 Firing plate 23 Firing plate holder 27 Infrared camera 24 Frame plate 28 Sealing surface 36 Cover for head opening mechanism 37 Connection cover 38 Screw for connection cover Air vents rear panel 29 On/Off switch...
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List of Parts 48 Plug lock 49 Heater plug 50 Heater plug socket 51 Thermocouple plug 52 Thermocouple plug socket 43 Furnace head mounting 53 Furnace head vacuum 44 Furnace head connection release 45 Heater cable 46 Thermocouple cable 47 Furnace head vacuum hose 60 USB download cable 61 Programat Firing Tray Kit 2 62 Programat USB stick...
These Operating Instructions facilitate the correct, safe and economical use of the Programat P710 furnace. Should you lose the Operating Instructions, extra copies can be ordered at a nominal fee from your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Centre or downloaded from www.ivoclarvivadent.com.
1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols Note on the different voltage versions The furnace is available with different voltage versions: – 110 – 120 V / 50 – 60 Hz – 200 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz In the Operating Instructions, the furnace is described in the 200-240 V voltage version.
2.1 Indications The Programat P710 must only be used to fire dental ceramic materials and it should be used for this purpose only. Other uses than the ones stipulated, e.g. cooking of food, firing of other materials, etc., are contraindicated. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damage resulting from misuse.
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2. Safety First Do not carry the furnace head by the cables, since the cables and connections may be damaged. The furnace head has an electric drive and must be operated by means of the electronic controls. Never open the furnace head by hand, since the mechanism will be damaged.
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2. Safety First Do not touch the thermocouple and the quartz tube in the firing chamber. Avoid contact with the skin (grease contamination), as the parts may be prematurely damaged. Do not insert any foreign objects into the air vents. There is a risk of electrical shock.
– The furnace may only be used indoors. – Before leaving the factory, the furnace functions were tested for several hours. It is therefore possible that these tests have caused slight discolouration of the insulation. Nevertheless, your Programat P710 is still a brand new furnace.
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This product contains ceramic fibres and may release fibre dust. Fibre dust has proved to be carcinogenic in animal experiments. The heating muffle may only be dismounted by a qualified Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service Centre. Information regarding the Safety Data Sheet is also available from your Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service Centre.
3.1 General aspects The Programat P710 is a modern ceramic furnace for dental applications. The firing chamber may be heated up to max. 1200 °C (2192 °F) by means of a heating element. Furthermore, the firing chamber has been designed in such a way that a vacuum may be created with a vacuum pump.
There are no special transportation grips on the furnace. Support the bottom of the furnace to carry it. Check the delivery for completeness (see delivery form in Chapter 9) and transportation damage. If parts are damaged or missing, contact your Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service Centre. We recommend keeping the original packaging for future service and transportation purposes.
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up Assembly Assembling the furnace is very easy and involves only few steps. Before you start assembling the furnace, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate (32) complies with the local power supply. If this is not the case, the furnace must not be connected.
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up Step 3: Mounting the furnace head The complete furnace head is best mounted with the rear panel of the furnace pointing towards the user. Lift the furnace head with both hands (see picture) and carefully position it on the furnace head mounting.
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Connect the vacuum pump plug (35) with the vacuum pump socket (34). We recommend using a vacuum pump from Ivoclar Vivadent, since these pumps are especially coordinated with the furnace. If other pumps are used, please observe and do not exceed the maximum power consumption.
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up 4.4 Removing the furnace head Before the hood and the connection cover are removed, the furnace has to be switched off and the power cord disconnected from the power socket. 1. Loosen and remove the knurled screw (38) of the connection cover (37).
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up Step 2: Select the temperature unit Select the desired temperature unit. By pressing the [Next] button, you will reach the next entry screen. Step 3: Select the date format Select the date format. Confirm the entry with the green button. By pressing the [Next] button, you will reach the next entry screen. Step 4: Enter the date Set the date (day, month, year).
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up 4.5.2 Start screen and self-test Immediately after switching on, the display shows the start screen for a few seconds. Subsequently, the furnace conducts an automatic self- test. The performance of all furnace components is automatically checked.
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up Press the [Next] button to acknowledge the self-test. Before the first firing, the firing chamber should be dehumidified using the dehumidification program (see Chapter 5.4 for details). Please note that the furnace may require a certain acclimation time after having been set-up. This is particularly true if the furnace was exposed to substantial temperature changes (water condensation).
5.1.1 Control unit The Programat P710 is equipped with a widescreen colour display. The furnace can be intuitively operated by means of the membrane-sealed keypad and the touch screen. The touch buttons can be actuated by slightly tapping the display with the fingertip and the furnace runs the desired function.
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5. Operation and Configuration Open furnace head Quick cooling with the furnace head open: If the furnace head is completely open and the OPEN FURNACE HEAD key is pressed again, the quick cooling function is activated, e.g. the vacuum pump is switched on for 5 minutes.
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5. Operation and Configuration – Selection list In the selection list, the desired parameter can be selected by using the up/down arrows. An entry must be confirmed with the green button. After that, the selection list is closed. The selection list can be closed with the red button, without any parameters being changed.
Programs for Ivoclar Vivadent materials (See enclosed Program Table) When the furnace is delivered ex works, the Ivoclar Vivadent programs already contain the recommended material parame- ter settings and are write-protected. Consequently, it is not possible to accidentally overwrite the programs.
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5. Operation and Configuration c) Free, individually adjustable programs on a USB stick In a first step, a USB stick must be prepared as program memory (see Chapter 5.4). The programs are designed in such a way that the can be either used as conventional one-stage programs, as two-stage programs or, if required, as three-stage programs.
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If a program has been selected, the program screen is displayed. The firing programs can be changed or edited in this screen. For Ivoclar Vivadent programs, the write-protection must be deactivated first, before any parameters can be changed. The following information is displayed: 1.
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5. Operation and Configuration 2. Enter the desired holding temperature and confirm with the green button. The holding temperature has been successfully changed. All other parameters shown in the firing curve can be changed / edited in the same way. Changing program options Pressing the [Options] button opens the menu for advanced program options: Example 1: Deactivating the write-protection...
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5. Operation and Configuration Example 2: Changing the predrying temperature 1. Press the [Options] button. 2. Press the [Pre-drying temperature] button. 3. Enter the desired predrying temperature and confirm with the green button. 4. The predrying temperature was successfully changed. Press the [Close] button to leave the Options menu.
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5. Operation and Configuration Selecting the IRT operating mode The menu to select the IRT operating mode is opened by pressing the [IRT] button. 1. Press the [IRT] button. 2. Select the desired IRT operating mode. The menu window is automatically closed once the desired operating mode has been selected.
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5. Operation and Configuration Two-stage cooling In addition to the three possible heating stages, up to two long-term cooling stages are available. For one- and two-stage programs, the configuration of the first long-term cooling results in the following cooling parameters to be shown: –...
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Gloss function In addition to the usual program parameters, the Ivoclar Vivadent Gloss programs feature a gloss function. This function can be activated by means of the [Gloss Level] button. After the function has been activated, the gloss of the restoration can be gradually increased (ten gloss levels).
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.2.4 Adjustable parameters in the program screen S – Closing time The closing time controls the duration of the furnace head closing process. Value range: 00:18–30:00 (mm:ss) t – Temperature increase rate (for two-stage programs: t The temperature increase rate defines by how many degrees per minute the furnace heats up.
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5. Operation and Configuration T3 – Temperature increase rate Stage 3 This parameter defines for the third temperature level by how many degrees per minute the furnace heats Value range °C: 10 – 140 °C/min; Value range °F: 18 – 252 °F/min T3 –...
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.2.5 Adjustable parameters in the Options menu In addition to the parameters shown in the firing curve, several other options are available that can be activated by pressing the [Options] button (see Chapter 5.2.3). Active options are shown in the grid next to the [Options] button. The following firing program options are available: Night program If this function is active, the furnace head remains open after the firing process, the heater is switched off...
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5. Operation and Configuration Predrying holding time Stage 1 (only available if Infrared Technology "OFF") This parameter defines the duration of the predrying process for Stage 1 once the desired predrying temperature has been reached. Value range Off or 00:00 – 60:00 (mm:ss) Predrying temperature Stage 2 (only available if Infrared Technology "OFF") Pre-drying for Stage 2 is only available if Stage 1 has also been activated.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.2.6 Adjustable parameters in the IRT menu With the Infrared Technology active, the temperature measurement during the closing or predrying process is conducted directly on the surface of the object placed in the furnace. The furnace regulates the closing and predrying process on the basis of the measuring data provided by the infrared camera.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.2.7 Starting and stopping programs / the operating indicator Once the program is started by pressing START, the firing curve display appears. The following information is displayed: – Information bar In the information bar in the upper margin of the display, program name and the current furnace temperature are indicated.
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5. Operation and Configuration Change operating indicator The active firing program can be displayed in two ways: – Operating indicator "firing curve" – Operating indicator "remaining time" If the [Display] button is pressed during an active program, the operating indicator can be switched. If the [Display] button is pressed while the firing curve is displayed, the remaining time will be shown.
5. Operation and Configuration 5.2.8 Pausing the active program – Press STOP once to pause an active program (green LED flashes). Press the STOP key twice to completely stop the program or press START to continue. – If the program is paused, the display shows a flashing "Pause“ and the indicator changes back to the program screen. –...
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Programs copied to a USB flash drive can only be opened with this furnace. PrograBase X10 offers the possibility to copy the programs to other furnaces. Programs and program groups cannot be copied into the sector for Ivoclar Vivadent programs. This sector is protected and reserved for original Ivoclar Vivadent programs.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.3.2 Resetting program to factory settings This function is used to reset a changed program to factory settings. 1. Press the corresponding [Execute] button in the Admin menu 2. Enter the user code to confirm that the program is reset to factory settings.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.3.4 Renaming program, program group The current program and current program group can be renamed (only possible for individual programs). 1. Press the corresponding button in the Admin menu and select whether the program or group name should be changed.
5. Operation and Configuration 5.4 Advanced functions of the furnace 5.4.1 Settings To reach the Settings menu, scroll to page 2 in the home screen and press the [Settings] touch button. Example: Changing the brightness of the display 1. Open Settings Scroll to page 2 in the home screen and press the [Settings] button.
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5. Operation and Configuration The following settings can be changed in the Settings menu: Temperature unit You can choose between °C and °F. Setting option: °C / °F Vacuum unit You can choose between mbar and hPa. Setting options: mbar / hpa Vacuum quality Setting the final vacuum value.
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The user code can be individually changed. It is recommended to make a note of the changed user code and keep it separately. If forgotten, the user code may only be reset with the help of Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service. Setting option: 1000 to 9999 Operating mode Setting of the desired operating mode.
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5. Operation and Configuration Timer With this menu item, the timer can be set. Setting option: Off / Monday to Sunday on-time and off-time Setting up a WLAN connection A WLAN connection can be set-up with this function. See Chapter 5.4.9 for details. Testing push notifications Here, push notifications for communicating with the Programat app can be tested.
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5. Operation and Configuration 2. Reading the information The information is displayed on several pages. The [Arrow] buttons are used to scroll to the next information page. To return to the home screen, press either the touch button [Home] in the navigation bar or the HOME key on the membrane-sealed keypad.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.4.3 Temperature calibration The sheathed thermocouple and heating muffle of the furnace may be subject to changes which affect the furnace temperature, depending on the mode of operation and the frequency of use. Conduct the automatic temperature calibration at least every six months.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5. Press on sample If necessary, use the furnace tongs to apply slight pressure to the centre of the calibration base until the calibration sample clicks into place. Observe the corresponding markings. 6. Start the calibration Press START to start the calibration program.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.4.4 Data backup With the data backup function, individual programs and settings can be backed-up on a USB flash drive. We recommend using this feature, e.g. before a software update or before sending in the furnace for maintenance purposes. Moreover, furnace data saved on a USB flash drive can be restored on the furnace.
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The furnace has to be switched off and on again by means of the mains switch at the rear of the furnace to complete the software update. Important information Please note that modified Ivoclar Vivadent programs may be overwritten during a software update. Individual programs are not affected and will not be overwritten.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.4.6 Diagnosis Scroll to page 3 in the home screen and press the [Diagnosis] button. The following functions are available in the Diagnosis menu: – Tests (e.g. vacuum test, heater test, etc.) – Error list (saved error messages) –...
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If the protocolling function has been activated in the Settings menu (see Chapter 5.4.1), the last 20 firing protocols are saved in the protocol table. The saved protocols can be printed from this table, sent to a PC, or deleted. 5.4.6.5 Service menu This menu is code-protected and is only used by Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.4.7 Maintenance programs Scroll to page 3 in the home screen and press the [Maintenance Programs] button. The following programs are available in the Maintenance Programs menu: – Dehumidification program – Cleaning program 5.4.7.1 Dehumidification The condensation of water in the insulation of the firing chamber and the vacuum pump will result in a lower vacuum and thus in impaired firing results.
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5. Operation and Configuration 3. The status bar shows the progress of the dehumidification program. 4. End the dehumidification program. The following messages are displayed: Dehumidification program successful Dehumidification program failed When the dehumidification program is active, the furnace head is automatically opened and closed during the program.
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5. Operation and Configuration 2. Entering the user code Enter the user code and confirm the entry with the green button. 3. Selecting the operating mode Select the desired operating mode and confirm the entry with the green button. 4. Program screen in the "Production" operating mode (example) The operating modes "Protected"...
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.4.9 Setting up a WLAN connection A WLAN connection can be set up in the Settings menu. This function is only available if the Programat WLAN Stick has been connected with the furnace. The set-up requires only a few steps: 1.
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The set-up requires only a few steps: 1. Switch on Bluetooth. 2. Connect telephone with the Programat P710. A Bluetooth connection is established with the operating controls of the mobile phone. Please observe the notes in the Operating Instructions of the mobile phone used.
5.5 Multimedia functions The Programat P710 is equipped with multimedia functions such as photo display, MP3 and video player. The furnace is also equipped with an internal memory. Images can be saved in this memory with the help of the "PrograBase X10"...
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5. Operation and Configuration 6. Full screen view In the full screen view, you can scroll through the available image files. The image can be rotated by pressing the corresponding buttons and the full screen view can be ended. 7. Zooming image section In the full screen view, the image can be enlarged or downsized.
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5. Operation and Configuration 3. Playback elements The corresponding buttons are used to change to the next or previous title, as well as to start or stop (or pause) the playback. At the end of a title, the next title is automatically played. 4.
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5. Operation and Configuration 3. Playback elements The corresponding buttons are used to change to the next or previous title, as well as to start or stop (or pause) the playback. At the end of a video, the next one is automatically played. 4.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5.5.4 PDF-viewer Scroll to the second page of the Home screen and press the [PDF] button. 1. Selecting the folder The arrow keys are used to scroll through the folder. The folder can be opened by clicking the [Open] button. 2.
5. Operation and Configuration 5.6 Phone function The Programat P710 features an integrated phone function. To use this function, a phone with an active SIM card must be connected with the furnace via Bluetooth. Press the phone key on the membrane-sealed keypad to start the phone function.
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5. Operation and Configuration 5. If the furnace is connected to a mobile phone and there is an incoming call, the call can be taken with the green button or rejected with the red button. If the caller is in the contact list and the mobile phone supports this function, the name of the caller appears at the top of the display.
5. Operation and Configuration Digital Shade Assistant (DSA) function The Programat P710 is equipped with a function to determine the tooth shade based on three selected reference teeth. The process of shade determination is divided into two parts: – Determining the reference teeth and imaging involving the patient (clinical part) –...
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5. Operation and Configuration 3. Automatic analysis is conducted This screen is shown during the automatic analysis. 4. Result of the automatic analysis The tooth to be analyzed (green frame) and the three shade guide teeth as well as their orientation (inicisal edge to cervical edge or incisal edge to incisal edge) are automatically recognized.
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5. Operation and Configuration 7. Verifying the designations (correcting) If the designations of the shade guide teeth cannot be clearly recognized, this screen is shown. The recognized designations are shown in the three buttons below the image. If necessary, this designation can be corrected by pressing the corresponding button.
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5. Operation and Configuration 10. Log function The current shade analysis can be saved as a log file by tapping the [Disk] button. The log file can be printed via the PrograBase X10 software or stored as a PDF file. The DSA results greatly depend on the determination of the three reference teeth and optimum picture taking.
6. Practical Use The operating procedure for the Programat P710 will be explained with the help of two examples: one Ivoclar Vivadent and one individual program. 6.1 Firing with an Ivoclar Vivadent program Step 1: Switching on Switch on the furnace with the mains switch at the rear of the furnace.
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6. Practical Use Step 3: Load the furnace Open the furnace head with the OPEN FURNACE HEAD key and place the object on the firing tray in the furnace. With the infrared technology active, position the objects in such a way that the infrared camera has a wide view of the objects.
6. Practical Use 6.2 Firing with an individual program Step 1: Switching on Switch on the furnace with the mains switch at the rear of the furnace. The furnace conducts an automatic self-test. Wait until the furnace has reached the set stand-by temperature. Step 2: Select the program After the self-test, the display shows the home screen.
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6. Practical Use Step 4: Load the furnace Open the furnace head with the OPEN FURNACE HEAD key and place the object on the firing tray in the furnace. With the infrared technology active, position the objects in such a way that the infrared camera has a wide view of the objects.
6. Practical Use 6.3 Important notes on the use of the infrared technology The following notes on the Infrared Technology have to be observed to obtain meaningful and correct measuring results from the infrared camera. Note With the infrared technology active, position the objects in such a way that the infrared camera has a wide view of the objects.
7. Maintenance, Cleaning, Diagnosis This chapter describes the user maintenance and cleaning procedures for the Programat P710. Only those tasks are listed that may be performed by dental professionals. All other tasks must be performed by qualified service personnel at a certified Ivoclar Vivadent Service Centre.
When the service note appears for the first time, the furnace has already more than 1500 firing hours. If the service note is acknowledged, is will reappear every 1000 firing hours. Ivoclar Vivadent recommends to conduct a heater test after a certain number of firing hours and have the heating muffle examined by Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service if necessary.
During operation, the furnace continuously monitors all the functions. If an error is detected, the respective error message is displayed. The acoustic signal and the error message can be acknowledged with the corresponding buttons. The following error messages may be displayed. If there are any questions, please contact the Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service. Error /...
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**,*** initialized blocked by external mechanical influences! If this is not the case, contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Centre. The furnace head does not reach Furnace head does not open/close correctly. The furnace head is obstructed the target position or has been moved by hand.
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Check if the protective foil has been removed from the sensor or if the sensor has been contaminated. Check if a correct firing tray is used. The height of the firing tray must correspond with the height of the firing trays recommended for the respective materials by Ivoclar Vivadent AG. 2761 Error IRT Check the orientation and positioning of the objects.
8. What If … 8.2. Additional error messages Please contact the Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service Centre, if one of the following error numbers is being displayed: 25, 29, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 56 103, 107, 108, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148...
Is the furnace connected to the Internet? Connect the furnace to an network with an messages to the Programat App Internet access via Ethernet or WLAN. (e.g. at the end of the program) *If there are any questions, please contact the Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service.
8. What If … Repairs Repairs may only be carried out by a certified Ivoclar Vivadent Service Centre. Please refer to the addresses on the last page of these Operating Instructions. If repairs during the warranty period are not carried out by a certified Ivoclar Service Centre, the warranty will expire immediately.
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8. What If … 5. Complete resetting to factory settings The following messages are displayed: Reset to factory settings successful Reset to factory settings failed To return to the home screen, press either the touch button [Home] in the navigation bar or the HOME key on the membrane-sealed keypad.
9. Product Specifications Safety notes The furnace complies with the following standards: EN 61010-1:2010 IEC 61010-1:2010 UL 61010-1:2012/R:2015 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012 + UPD No. 1:2015 EN 61010-2-010:2014 IEC 61010-2-010:2014 UL 61010-2-010:2015 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-010:2015 Radio protection / electromagnetic compatibility EMC tested Acceptable operating conditions –...
10. Appendix 10.1 Program table A program table (°C / °F) is enclosed to these Operating Instructions. If not, please contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent After Sales Service Centre. Important information The current program table is also available at: www.ivoclarvivadent.com/downloadcenter The program tables can be downloaded from the Internet as PDF files.
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Fax +91 22 2673 0301 www.ivoclarvivadent.co.nz Leicester LE19 4SD www.ivoclarvivadent.in United Kingdom Ivoclar Vivadent Ltda. Ivoclar Vivadent Polska Sp. z o.o. Tel. +44 116 284 7880 Alameda Caiapós, 723 Ivoclar Vivadent Marketing Ltd. Al. Jana Pawła II 78 Fax +44 116 284 7881 Centro Empresarial Tamboré...
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