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  • Page 1 EvolutionNEXT ™ Manual A COMPANY OF...

  • Page 2: Safety / Important Information

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Safety / Important information × The manual is part of the product × Take good care of the manual × Read and follow the instructions in the manual × Give the manual and all documents associated with the product to all users of the product ×...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Please be sure to follow the safety instructions and keep them somewhere that is accessible to the user. Make all users aware of the safety instructions. CAUTION CAUTION Additional software can restrict the operation of Do not expose equipment components to rain, the system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Contents Safety / Important information ................Symbols / description of the hazard levels / information used .
  • Page 5 3.3 Information display ................... . 3.4 Toolbar .
  • Page 6 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 6 Scanning process ................... . . 6.1 Overview of possible scanning processes.

  • Page 8: General Information

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT General information 1.1 Product description A data sheet and further technical data are included in this manual in → Chapter 9 “Product description”. 1.2 Warranty conditions Please refer to the Zfx GmbH General Terms and Conditions of Business. These can be found on the Zfx website under the following link: https://dentaltec.zfx-dental.com/sites/default/files/ content/4023_202105_AGBs_de.pdf 1.3 Packaging...

  • Page 9: Transportation And Storage In The

    × Send the signed confirmation of receipt to Zfx GmbH. If the product is damaged when there was no detectable damage to the packaging on delivery, proceed as follows: × Report the damage without delay (by no later than the 7th day) to the shipping company. ×...

  • Page 10: Scope Of Supply

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 1.6 Scope of supply 1.6.1 Standard Item Image Part number Name/Description Quantity 1 pcs ZFX03NEXT Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 1 pcs GST120A24-R7B Desktop power supply 1 pcs Mains cable 1 pcs USB 3.0 connecting cable 1 pcs ZFX02001224 Calibration pedestal for Zfx Evolution 1 pcs ZFX02001225 Spacer plates for Zfx Evolution...

  • Page 11: Optional

    1.6.2 Optional Item Image Part number Name/Description Quantity ZFX02001228 Arti-Synchronizer - ARTEX 126 mm height ZFX02001230 Arti-Synchronizer - SAM ZFX02001231 Arti-Synchronizer - STRATOS ZFX02001232 Arti-Synchronizer - KAVO ZFX02001233 Arti-Synchronizer - ARTEX 116 mm height ZFX02001234 Arti-Synchronizer - Panadent ZFX02001227 Multi Die Table for Zfx Evolution WARNING The operation of active implanted systems (e.g.

  • Page 12: Use

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 1.7 Purpose / Intended use 1.7.1 General Intended use also includes observation of all information in this manual and compliance with the inspection and maintenance instructions. The national statutory safety at work conditions and applicable measures for the prevention of accidents must be taken into account when using the product.

  • Page 14: Commissioning

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Commissioning 2.1 Location Arrange the scanner, computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse to enable a comfortable working attitude. The scanner should be easily accessible for inserting and removing objects. NOTE × The scanner is an optical measuring instrument which can be damaged by a lack of care. ×...

  • Page 15: Connection

    2.4 Internet connection Connect the computer using a network cable. If the computer is integrated into an existing network, the responsibility for safety and functionality lies with the network operator. 2.5 Computer Change the date, time, time zone and country settings on the computer if necessary. The system settings must not be changed. No additional third-party software may be installed on the computer (loss of warranty).

  • Page 16: User Interface In Standard Mode

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT User interface in standard mode When an order is registered and stored in Zfx Manager 2.0 or in the configurator, the scan button for the scan software is enabled and the user can immediately start scanning. After starting by means of the “Scan” button, the user gains access to the Scan operating mode level (→...

  • Page 17: Menu Selection

    3.2 Menu selection The following applications can be opened using the „Home“ button Open Save Calibration Service 3.2.1 New Enables a new file to be created without Zfx Manager 2.0. The restoration and scan method are created using the configurator described in → Chapter 4.4 “Operating mode – Configuration”. It is recommended that restorations always be described using Zfx Manager 2.0.

  • Page 18: Toolbar

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 3.4 Toolbar 1 Orientation of 3D data (views) → see Chapter 3.4.1 2 Selection of 3D data → see Chapter 3.4.2 3 Delete → see Chapter 3.4.3 4 Undo → see Chapter 3.4.4 5 Display of 3D data →...

  • Page 19: Undo

    3.4.4 Undo Undo The most recent commands can be undone. In an automated procedure, such as the re-scan mode, this button is inactive. 3.4.5 Display of 3D data Display mode Light sources Single color or textured display Setting in the “Properties” display Recommended setting: deactivated Grid Axis of rotation coordinate system...

  • Page 20: Operating Basics

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Operating basics 4.1 General advice for achieving good operating results × Handle and transport the unit with the greatest care; it is a high-precision, optical tool. × Do not make any changes to the apertures of the camera or projector lens. ×...

  • Page 21: Calibration Accessories

    4.3.1 Calibration accessories 4 × Spacer plates Calibration plate 1 × mounting plate white CAUTION × The calibration plate is a certified measuring tool; hold by the base when fitting and removing. × Never touch the ceramic plate (test marks on the calibration plate could be damaged). ×...
  • Page 22 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT The calibration plate is moved automatically to the appropriate height at different positions and measured. When all heights and positions have been recorded, the control points are automatically detected and aligned and the deviation compared with a reference data set. NOTE The process may take a few minutes;...

  • Page 23: Operating Mode - Configuration

    4.4 Operating mode – Configuration The configurator displays the scan order created in Zfx Manager 2.0 in the tooth diagram. The order can still be modified or augmented if necessary. The Scan Assistant later leads the user through the necessary scanning steps according to the information defined here.

  • Page 24: Operating Mode

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 4.5 Operating mode – Scan When the order is registered and stored in Zfx Manager 2.0 or in the configurator, the scan button for the scan software is enabled and the user can immediately start scanning. 4.5.1 User interface Scan mode 1 Scan Assistant / Help →...
  • Page 25 Scanning steps The number of images describes the number of scanning steps necessary and depends on the scope of the restoration. The sequence of the scanning steps can be freely selected after capturing the basic data (e. g. jaw model). The next scanning step to be carried out is selected by clicking with the mouse.

  • Page 26: Tooth Selection

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Adjust size of selection frame – Option 1 left mouse button Position the mouse pointer on one of the corners and, keeping the pressed, drag the frame to the required size Adjust size of selection frame – Option 2 left mouse button Position the mouse pointer on one of the four sides and, keeping the pressed, drag the frame to the...

  • Page 27: Brightness Setting

    4.5.5 Brightness setting The optimum brightness for the scan area can be defined in the automatic brightness setting display. Where necessary, this can be adjusted automatically (→ Chapter 4.5.5.1), or manually, (→ Chapter 4.5.6). The user is explicitly advised of the need for the setting. However, it should be ensured that the scan object is optimally illuminated, as the quality of the scan data is directly dependent on this.

  • Page 28: Additional Scan In Scan Step

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Adjust size of selection frame – Option 1 Position the mouse pointer on one of the corners and, keeping the left mouse button pressed, drag the frame to the required size. Adjust size of selection frame – Option 2 Position the mouse pointer on one of the four sides and, keeping the left mouse button pressed, drag the frame to the required size...
  • Page 29 4.5.6.2 Start additional scan Please note: The numbering – corresponds to the processing sequence 1 Data view (3D) The model can be positioned in the viewing window using mouse functions (→ Chapter 4.2 “Mouse buttons and keyboard commands”). When doing so, it must be ensured that the defective areas (holes in the 3D image) are easily visible.

  • Page 30: Additional Scan - Add-Scan

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 4.5.6.3 Possible problems with the additional scan If some of the defective areas are not closed in spite of the additional scan, it may be necessary to treat the scan object with an anti-reflection spray. This is, however, only recommended for strongly reflective (shiny) or partly transparent (impression materials) surfaces.

  • Page 31: Selecting And Deleting A Data Set

    NOTE The scanning procedure is identical to scan data gathering → Chapter 4.5 “Operating mode – Scan” / → Chapter 6 “Scanning process” × Align additionally gathered data with the basic data set using the post processing “Align mesh” function (→ Chapter 4. 5. 9). PLEASE NOTE Additional scan objects cannot be renamed or deleted;...

  • Page 32: Alignment Of Data Sets

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Delete Deletes the areas marked in red Tailoring for crowns At least two adjacent teeth on each side must be selected Tailoring for inlays Also select the appropriate adjacent tooth Tailoring for bridges The completed 3D model may not be smaller than the corresponding squash bite, since the protruding teeth (to the left and to the right of the squash bite) are needed as orientation points for aligning the opposite jaw.
  • Page 33 3 Bright (Brightness) The background color can be set to black or light gray. The “light” setting is recommended and is used for further processing once it has been selected. 4 Align The Align function is an automatic precision alignment and provides the user with an even more accurate alignment option.
  • Page 34 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT NOTE It is recommended that the “Preview” button be activated; the user can decide whether the alignment has been successful using the preview. Examples The areas shown in green in the left-hand image (with Preview active) show the correspondence of the alignment. The user can decide whether the alignment is satisfactory or whether new or further alignment points need to be defined.

  • Page 35: Match Holders (Markers) / Scan

    4 Max. iterations Determines the maximum number of iterative optimization loops. 5 Only Selection the complete data set is used for precision alignment YES: only pre-selected data areas are used for precision alignment. 6 3D View Update 3D image is not updated (less memory usage) YES: Every change in an optimization loop is updated in the 3D image NOTE...
  • Page 36 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 4.5.10.2 Match holder (marker) selection Marker status Description Comment Transfers the exact position of the match holder to ADVANTAGE Coded match holder Zfx Manager 2.0 in the form of coordinates per scanned No separate import is necessary match holder in a separate file. The position of the match holder is only measured as a body DISADVANTAGE Uncoded match holder...
  • Page 37 “Add-Scan” procedure in the working step: Example: Markers required for teeth 12 / 15 / 16 / 24 × Set markers on tooth positions 12 / 16 × Start “Scan” (left button) × Select teeth 12 / 16 for example ×...
  • Page 38 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 4.5.11 Multi Die The “Multi-Die” scan function enables the user to scan up to 12 single stumps from different patients simultaneously. Essential accessories × Multi Die Table for ZFX Evolution – ZFX02001227 see Scope of Supply → Chapter 1.6 “Scope of Supply” The “Multi-Die”...

  • Page 39: Operating Mode - Post Processing

    4.6 Operating mode – Post Processing The Post Processing operating mode assists the user in the subsequent processing and preparation of the scan data. The scanning step can be displayed or hidden by clicking the images. If an image is marked with a , this means that the view is hidden.

  • Page 40: Fill Holes

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 4.7.2 Fill holes The “Fill holes” function (Fill Holes Assistant) is an interactive tool with which the user can complete missing 3D data (holes) in the data set by calculation. The user has the option of filling all holes automatically or only selected holes.
  • Page 41 4.7.2.3 Parameters “Parameters”: The way in which a hole is to be filled can be set here. – Sliders, each with 5 steps for setting the filling mode Keep borders Step Description The Assistant automatically cleans the hole borders in order to achieve better filling. Fewer Standard The border retention is progressively weighted.

  • Page 42: Filter Mesh

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 4.7.2.5 Action “Action”: Initiation of filling, the building of bridges, and closing the Assistant Undo the last action Insert bridges, e.g. to connect borders or islands Start the filling process with the above boundary conditions Close the Assistant without saving the parameters Close the Assistant and save the set parameters.

  • Page 43: Export

    4.7.5 Export 3D data sets can be exported and saved in different file formats using the “Export” function (see file format selection). This enables data to be transferred to different 3D Dental CAD processing programs, to be sent as e-mail, or, if required, reloaded into the scan program as a comparison data set.
  • Page 44 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT × The “Inspection” window will open × The range of error in which the two data sets are compared with one another can be changed with the Minimum Error and Maximum Error settings. × We recommend that the suggested parameters be adopted in order to achieve a meaningful comparison.

  • Page 46: Placing The Object To Be Scanned In The Scanner

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Placing the object to be scanned in the scanner The scanning position depends on the scanning strategy and the holders to be used. 5.1 Model Base The user should use Blu Tack to place the object to be scanned on the “Model Base”.

  • Page 47: Multi Die

    The object to be scanned must be positioned centrally with respect to the axis of rotation. Wrong position Right position Wrong position The object to be scanned is The object to be scanned is positioned too high positioned too low Spacer plates are provided for setting the correct height.

  • Page 48: Scanning Process

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Scanning process 6.1 Overview of possible scanning processes × × Standard plaster models Gum models × × Fully anatomical crowns/bridges Situation scanning × × Single veneered copings/wax-ups Implant / scan body (where available in Zfx Manager 2.0) × × Anatomically reduced veneered copings and frameworks Squash bite or aligned jaw model ×...

  • Page 49: Practical Examples

    6.3 Practical examples Two practical examples on the following subjects can be found in → Chapter 10 – “Practical examples”. Match holders Scan implant with coded match holders Articulator Scan a complete jaw/antagonist alignment 6.4 Abort scan A scan can be aborted between every step of a scan order by clicking the “Close Window” exit button with the exception of a scan which has already been started.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Maintenance Premature wear, a shortened product life cycle and malfunctions are caused by improper handling. Carry out proper maintenance regularly. 7.1 Cleaning and care The components must be treated with care, and suitable cleaning materials must be used. CAUTION ×...

  • Page 51: Operating Faults

    Operating faults Please notify Zfx Support of any malfunctions which cannot be rectified with the help of the information contained in the table below Contact information can be found in the → Chapter entitled “Support Service”. 8.1 Fault finding Problem Description/Cause Remedy Error message:...

  • Page 52: Product Description

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Product description 9.1 Datasheet Technical specifications – Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT and component set 9.1.1 General Height 413 mm Width 405 mm Depth 277 mm Weight without load 12 kg 9.1.2 Electrical connections Input voltage 24 V Input connector Power consumption Max.

  • Page 53: Positioning Unit

    9.1.5 Positioning unit Positioning unit 2-axis Angle of rotation [°] ± 360 Swivel angle [°] ± 360 Dynamics Synchronous rotating and swiveling movement Positioning accuracy [°] 0.01 Relative encoder resolution [pulses / revolution] 64,000 Positioning speed [°/s] > 375 Maximum load limit Usable volume 160 ×...

  • Page 54: Device Protection

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 9.2 Device protection The approved fuses are: Manufacturer Type Schurter 0034.1521 Littelfuse 02173.15MXP OMEGA ST520231 The fuses are protective devices for electrical circuits which blow in the event of a fault or short circuit. A fuse may be blown if the device is connected to the supply network and is switched on, but the operating lamp on the connecting panel is not lit.

  • Page 55: Ambient Conditions, Transportation And Storage

    9.4 Ambient conditions, transportation and storage Temperature range Min. –20 °C to max. 55 °C Humidity 5 % to max. 95 % Pressure Min. 700 hPa to max. 1,060 hPa WARNING As result of large temperature changes or high humidity, condensation may form in the unit and lead to a short circuit. The sensor may also go out of adjustment.

  • Page 56: Practical Examples

    Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT 10 Practical examples 10.1 Marker Scan Settings in Zfx Manager 2.0 Scanning example: Entry in Zfx Manager 2.0: × Open new order × Enter order data Order data: × Anatomical crown: Tooth 24 × Implant type : threaded ×...
  • Page 57 Step 1 / 3 – Upper jaw scan × Insert the upper jaw model × Position the model on the mounting plate → Chapter 5 “Placing the object to be scanned in the scanner” Start the scan by clicking the “Scan”...
  • Page 58 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT × Adjust the brightness (→ Chapter 4.5.5) × Define the scan area (→ Chapter 4.5.3) × Select the tooth (→ Chapter 4.5.4) “arrow button” Start the scan by clicking the right The user can now decide whether to gather further data. Confirm by clicking the “Additional Scan”...
  • Page 59 × Adjust the brightness (→ Chapter 4.5.5) × Define the scan area (→ Chapter 4.5.3) × Select the tooth (→ Chapter 4.5.4) “arrow button” Start the scan by clicking the right × Readjust the brightness (→ Chapter 4.5.5) NOTE When setting the brightness for detecting match holders, overexposure is better than underexposure. Start match holder detection by clicking the “Scan marker”...
  • Page 60 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT Clicking with the on the Sub-Type 1 column header opens a drop-down menu to enable a selection to be made. NOTE It is essential to enter the exact type of match holders (markers) used. Examples of possible Sub-Types Lock –...

  • Page 61: Coded Zfx Synchronizer

    10.2 Coded Zfx Synchronizer With the help of a coded Zfx Synchronizer, no further alignment actions are required and thus the error rate can be reduced. The determination of what is to be scanned and how takes place in Zfx Manager 2.0, from which the scan is usually started. Settings in Zfx Manager 2.0 Scanning example: Entry in Zfx Manager 2.0:...
  • Page 62 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT The coding marks of the Zfx Synchronizer are detected automatically. If a code cannot be read, please refer to the information in → Chapter 8 “Operating faults”. Continue scanning by clicking the right “arrow button” NOTE The program will only recognize coded Zfx Synchronizers. The user can now decide whether to gather further data.
  • Page 63 × Adjust the brightness (→ Chapter 4.5.5) × Define the scan area (→ Chapter 4.5.3) × Select the tooth (→ Chapter 4.5.4) The user can now decide whether to gather further data. Confirm by clicking the “Additional Scan” dialog button – the additional scan will be started, →...
  • Page 64 Zfx™ EvolutionNEXT × Adjust the brightness (→ Chapter 4.5.5) × Define the scan area (→ Chapter 4.5.3) × Select the tooth (→ Chapter 4.5.4) The user can now decide whether to gather further data. Confirm by clicking the “Additional Scan” dialog button – the additional scan will be started, →...
  • Page 66 www.zfx-dental.com Zfx GmbH Kopernikusstraße 15 85221 Dachau, Germany Tel. +49 81 31 33 244 - 0 Fax +49 81 31 33 244 - 10 info@zfx-dental. com A COMPANY OF...

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