Table of contents Safety and responsibility ..............................4 Intended use ......................................4 Operator qualifications ..................................4 Warning messages in this manual ...............................4 Operator obligations ..................................5 Safety symbols on the device ............................... 5 Safe handling of ceramic fibres ..............................6 Safety instructions for transport and storage ........................6 Safety instructions for commissioning............................6 Technical description ................................
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4.6 Firing and pressing programs ..............................28 4.6.1 Overview of firing and pressing parameters ......................28 4.6.2 Start firing or pressing program ........................29 – 30 4.7 Special programs ....................................31 4.8 Smart pre-heating program ................................31 4.9 Power failure behaviour ...................................31 4.10 Muffle fracture (Multimat® Cube press only) .........................31 Troubleshooting ..............................32 –...
“Technical Specifications”, Section 2.4 “Technical Specifications”. Other possible uses, modifications, additions and conversions as well as any misuse can hazard the safety, reliability and function of the unit. Any such use will invalidate the warranty granted by Dentsply Sirona. Examples of conceivable improper uses: •...
• Exclusive use of original spare parts. • Dentsply Sirona recommends a technical inspection of the unit to be performed by Dentsply Sirona every 12 months in order to maintain the unit’s firing quality/pressing quality (Multimat® Cube press only) at a high level.
Safety instructions for intended use: • Repairs to the device may only be performed by Dentsply Sirona. • Visible fibre deposits on openly accessible parts of the unit must be removed, e.g., wiped off with a damp cloth or vacuumed off using approved filters.
Technical description Description of the unit Firing base/pressing base* 10 = USB port for WLAN stick Firing base carrier Connector for compressed-air connection hose* Display with touch screen 12 = Connector for vacuum hose LED status indicator 13 = LAN connector USB port 14 = IEC cold-appliance socket, for vacuum pump...
LED status display on the unit The operating status of the unit is indicated by the status LED below the display. Meaning of the light signals: • green = ready • flashing green = program finished • flashing red = error •...
After unpacking, inspect the shipment for completeness and any damage. Do not put connect or operate the unit if it is damaged or if any components are missing. • Contact Dentsply Sirona. Scope of delivery: • Ceramic furnace Multimat® Cube or Multimat® Cubepress •...
Connecting the unit Observe the safety instructions, Section 1.8 “Safety instructions for commissioning”. NOTICE Follow the user manual for the vacuum pump. Push the vacuum hose over the connector (1). Connect the mains plug to the cold-appliance coppler for the vacuum pump. Multimat®...
4 Operation Observe the safety instructions, Section 1.8 “Safety instructions for commissioning”. Turning on the unit Set the toggle switch to position (ON). When the unit is switched on, the toggle switch will be lit in green. Commissioning (initial configuration) When commissioning then unit (turning it on for the first time), the initial configuration program will automatically appear where you can set the first custom operating parameters.
4.2.2 Initial configuration Selecting your language: The available languages are represented by the respective national flags. Swipe to the left or right on the screen until the desired flag appears in the centre and touch the flag once. Touch to proceed with the initial configuration.
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4.2.2 Initial configuration Setting options in the <General> menu Activating the screen saver: Touch <Screen saver>. Example: 6 minutes and 0 seconds. Numerical input: Minutes (tens digit): Touch 0. Minutes (units digit): Touch 6. Seconds (tens digit): Touch 0.
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Setting options in the <Furnace> menu Base temperature: to open the chamber for inserting the firing base or pressing base*. Setting range: 200 °C to 650 °C. Touch <Base temperature> and enter the new value. *Multimat® Cube press only Standby temperature: The standby temperature is kept constant in standby mode with the firing chamber closed (Section 4.5.4).
Self-test Each time the unit is turned on, the self-test program is executed to check important functions. The following functions will be checked: Lift (firing chamber) Vacuum Pressing function ( Multimat® Cube press only) Temperature Touch <OK> to start the self-test immediately. If a touch display field is not touched within 30 seconds, the self-test will start automatically.
Setting the pressing pressure (Multimat® Cube press only) If the pressing pressure is reduced, it may take a few seconds for the display in the top bar to react, as the compressed air lines in the Multimat® Cubepress will still be under increased pressure, which will drop only slowly.
The user interface 4.5.1 Home screen The home screen appears after the unit has been turned on. NOTICE Touch the display only with your finger. Pointed objects can damage the display. Status bar: Current menu <Home> field Quick selection field: Firing <Back>...
4.5.2 Main menu <Home> field <Settings> menu <Firing> menu <Standby mode> field <Pressing> menu* <Fast cooling> <File Manager> menu *Multimat® Cube press only 4.5.3 <Settings> menu Touch <Settings>.
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4.5.3 <Settings> menu Overview of the submenus in the <Settings> menu: <General> menu • Screen saver (ON/OFF) • Language (selectable) • Temperature unit (°C or °F) • Automatic standby (ON/OFF) • Slide mode (ON/OFF) • Start initial configuration... • Vacuum pressure unit (selectable) •...
4.5.4 <Standby mode> field The standby function ensures a constant temperature in the firing chamber and prevents the accumulation of moisture in the chamber insulation. Switch to standby mode manually: Touch in the main menu. Turn automatic standby mode on or off: <Settings>...
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4.5.6 <File Manager> menu <Firing programs> field <Favourites> field <Pressing programs> field <File Manager menu> field *Multimat® Cube press only Activities within the file manager Create new Edit Sort program/group program/group programs/groups Export Copy Move program/group program/group program/group (USB) Import Rename Delete program/group...
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Example: Creating a new group The task: To create a subgroup <Test Group> in <My Programs> (firing programs). Select the group (directory) in which the new subgroup is to be created: Touch the <Firing programs> field (1). Touch <My Programs> twice (2) to access the subgroup.
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4.5.6 <File Manager> menu Touch <OK> to save the new group. Example: Creating and editing a new program The task: To create a new firing program <Test 1> in <Test Group>. Create a new program: Touch the <Firing programs> field (1). Switch to the subfolder: Touch <My Programs>...
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Touch <OK> to save the new program. Edit program “Test 1”: Touch <Test 1> (1). Touch the “Edit” activity (3) in the right-hand window. Edit program “Test 1”: Touch the various fields (1) to modify the firing parameters.
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4.5.6 <File Manager> menu Example: Copying a program or group The task: To copy the firing program <Oxide Firing 780 °C> (Predefined) to the <Test Group> (My Programs). Select the firing program <Oxide Firing 780 °C>: Touch the <Firing programs> field (1). Touch <Predefined>...
4.5.7 Favourites With the <Favourites> you can place frequently used programs or groups on the Home screen for quick direct selection. Creating a favourite: Open the <File Manager: <Main Menu> <Settings> <File Manager>. Select the program or group (1). Touch the <Favourites>...
Firing and pressing programs The following is an illustrative example of how to execute a firing program or pressing programs (Multimat® Cube press only). 4.6.1 Overview of firing and pressing parameters Starting temperature Specifies the temperature at which the firing/pressing program starts. Pre-drying time Specifies the time during which the starting temperature will be held with the firing chamber open.
4.6.2 Start firing or pressing program The following <Firing with Oxide Firing 980°C> is an illustrative example of how to execute a firing program or pressing programs (Multimat® Cube press only). The screenshots were taken with slide mode “ON”: Menu <Settings> <General> <Slide mode>. Place the object to be fired in the centre of the firing base or pressing base*.
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4.6.2 Start firing or pressing program Touch <Oxide Firing 980 °C>. The current parameters settings are displayed in the right-hand window. These parameters can be changed before and after starting the program, provided the pro- gram is not running yet. Parameters in predefined programs can only be changed for the current procedure;...
Special programs The <Firing> <Predefined> <Special programs> menu contains the following special programs: <Silver wire test> Calibration program for correcting temperature deviations, Section 6.2 “Calibrating the unit”. <Dehydration For dehydrating (removing moisture from) the firing chamber insulation after with pump>...
Perform no troubleshooting procedures other than those described in this section. Any other troubleshooting procedure requires comprehensive specialist knowledge as well as extensive experience, e.g., in assessing the wear condition of components. This is the responsible of Dentsply Sirona technical customer service. Error message Possible causes Possible remedies Heating circuit error.
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Error message Possible causes Possible remedies Vacuum system error. Vacuum system is not ventilated. Contact Dentsply Sirona. Program must be aborted. Vacuum cannot be relieved. Vacuum timeout. Target vacuum level is Perform vacuum test. Program must be aborted.
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the unit VORSICHT Burns hazards when touching hot surfaces. Allow the unit to cool before cleaning. NOTICE Surfaces may be damaged by improper cleaning: • Clean the unit and its accessories only on the outside. • Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents. •...
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Calibrating: Open the firing chamber. Place the carrier with the silver wire in the middle of the firing base. Touch <Start>. After the program has run, a prompt will appear asking whether the calibration value should be accepted.
Updating the firmware and software Finding and installing updates: Insert the USB memory stick (from Dentsply Sirona) into the USB port on the left side of the unit. Touch <Settings> menu <General> <Update> New versions are displayed: Touch “Install Version XXXXX”.
Countries of the European Union: Within the European Economic Area, this product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC and national laws. This Directive requires environmentally sound recovery/disposal of the product. All other countries: Contact Dentsply Sirona for further country-specific information. CAUTION Improper disposal may result in environmental damage.
Warranty Dentsply Sirona offers a two-year warranty from the date of delivery. The warranty excludes: • Damage to parts subject to wear during normal operation (consumables). • Damage caused by external impact, e.g., transport damage. • Damage caused by incorrect positioning or installation •...
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Made in Germany Manufacturer DeguDent GmbH Rodenbacher Chaussee 4 63457 Hanau-Wolfgang Germany Telefon + 49 /61 81/59-50 www.dentsplysirona.com...
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