Ivoclar Vivadent EP 5010 User Manual
Programat® EP 5010
Operating Instructions
Valid from
software V2.0
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Table of Contents
List of parts 4
1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols 7
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Signs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions
1.3 Notes regarding the Operating Instructions
1.4 Notes on the different voltage versions
1.5 Notes on the images in these Operating Instructions
2. Safety First 9
2.1 Indications
2.2 Health and safety instructions
3. Product Description 14
3.1 General
3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up 15
4.1 Unpacking and checking the contents
4.2 Selecting the location
4.3 Assembly
4.4 Removing the furnace head
4.5 Initial start-up
5. Operation and Configuration 23
5.1 Introduction to the operation
5.2 Firing programs and programming options
5.3 Press programs and programming options
5.4 Advanced functions of the furnace (e.g. user code)
6. Practical Use 68
6.1 Firing procedure with an Ivoclar Vivadent program
6.2 Firing procedure with an individual program
6.3 Press procedure with an Ivoclar Vivadent program
6.4 Press procedure with an individual program
7. Maintenance, Cleaning and Diagnosis 77
7.1 Monitoring and maintenance
7.2 Cleaning
7.3 Service note
7.4 Idle mode
7.5 Power-saving mode
7.6 Replacing the press plunger
8. What if... 81
8.1 Error messages
8.2 Additional error messages
8.3 Technical malfunctions
8.4 Repair
8.5 Resetting to factory settings
9. Product Specifications 88
9.1 Delivery form
9.2 Technical data
9.3 Acceptable operating conditions
9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions
10. Appendix 90
10.1 Firing program table
10.2 Press program table
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List of parts
B Ventilation grid press drive
1 Screw for
cooling tray
2 Cooling tray
3 Furnace base
housing
4 Audio ports
(in / out)
5 Speaker
A Press drive cover
7 Air vents furnace head
8 Furnace head housing
9 Warnings
10 Touch screen
11 Keypad
12a Optical Status Display
(OSD)
6 Furnace feet
12b Progress display
13 Operating
unit fixture
14 USB connections
15 Card reader
16 Covering hood for
head opening mechanism
17 Air vents
furnace base
18 USB connection
19 USB device
20 Ethernet connection
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21 Insulation
22 Firing plate
23 Firing plate holder
24 Frame plate
List of parts
25 QTK2 heating muffle
26 Sealing rims of furnace head
27 Infrared camera
28 Sealing surface
29 On / Off switch
30 Power socket
31 Power cord
32 Rating plate
C Screw for
press drive cover
36 Covering hood for head
opening mechanism
37 Connection cover
38 Screw for connection cover
39 Air vents rear panel
40 Heating element fuse
41 Vacuum hose connection
42 Vacuum hose
34 Vacuum pump socket
33 Vacuum pump fuse
35 Power cord for vacuum pump
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List of parts
43 Furnace head mounting
44 Furnace head
release
45 Heater cable
46 Thermocouple cable
47 Furnace head vacuum hose
56 Press drive cable
48 Plug fuse
49 Heater plug
50 Heater plug socket
51 Thermocouple plug
52 Thermocouple
plug socket
53 Furnace head vacuum
connection
54 Press drive plug
55 Press drive socket
60 Fan 62 Cover for press
electronics
61 Press electronics
67 USB download cable 68 Programat Firing Tray
Kit 2
69 Programat USB
stick
70 Automatic Temperature
Checking Set ATK2 (test set)
63 Split taper socket
for press plunger
64 Terminal screw for
press plunger
65 Press plunger
66 Head insulation
71 Cooling grid
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1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
1.1 Introduction
Dear Customer
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Thank you for having purchased the Programat
applications. The furnace has been designed according to the latest industry standards. Inappropriate use may result in
certain risks. Please observe the relevant safety instructions and read these Operating Instructions carefully.
We hope that you will enjoy working with the Programat EP 5010.
1.2 Signs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions
The signs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions facilitate the finding of important points and have the following
meanings:
Symbol Note
Risks and dangers
EP 5010. It is a state-of-the-art press and ceramic furnace for dental
Important information
Contraindication
Burn hazard
Risk of crushing
The Operating Instructions must be read.
1.3 Notes regarding the Operating Instructions
Furnace concerned: Programat EP 5010
Target group: Dental technicians, dental professionals
These Operating Instructions facilitate the correct, safe and economic use of the furnace. Should you lose these Operating
Instructions, extra copies can be ordered at a nominal fee from your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center or downloaded
from www.ivoclarvivadent.com.
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1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
1.4 Notes on the different voltage versions
The furnace is available in 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. Please note that the voltage
range shown on the images (e.g. rating plate) may differ depending on the voltage version of your furnace.
1.5 Notes on the images in these Operating Instructions
All images and illustrations in these Operating Instructions are used for exemplification and the details are not authoritative
for the construction of the furnace. They are symbols which may slightly differ from the original, e.g. due to simplification.
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2. Safety First
This chapter is especially important for individuals who work with the Programat EP 5010 or who have to carry
out maintenance or repair work. This chapter must be read and the corresponding instructions followed!
2.1 Indications
The Programat EP 5010 must only be used to press and 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. The user is solely responsible for any risk
resulting from failure to observe these Instructions.
Further instructions to assure proper use of the furnace:
– The instructions, regulations and notes in these Operating Instructions must be observed.
– The instructions, regulations and notes in the material’s Instructions for Use must be observed.
– The system must be operated under the indicated environmental and operating conditions (Chapter 9.3).
– The Programat EP 5010 must be properly maintained.
Risks and dangers
The furnace head should not be removed from the furnace base as long as
the furnace head is connected by means of the heater cable.
Make sure that no liquids or other foreign substances enter the furnace.
Burn hazard: Never place objects in the firing chamber by hand, since there is
a burn hazard. Always use the tongs (accessories) supplied for this purpose.
Never touch the hot surface of the furnace head, as there is a burn hazard.
Do not carry the furnace by the cooling tray.
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2. Safety First
The furnace head must not be carried by holding the cables, as there is a
risk of damaging the cables and the corresponding connections.
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.
The furnace must not be operated if the quartz tube or the insulation in the firing chamber is damaged. There
is a risk of electric shock upon contact with the heating wire. Avoid damage of the insulation by contact with
the investment tongs or firing tongs.
Contraindications
Firing trays must not be placed in the area surrounding the firing plate, since
this will obstruct the closing of the furnace head.
Foreign objects must not be placed on the furnace head or the air vents.
Make sure that no liquids or other foreign objects enter the air vents, since
this may result in an electric shock.
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Never use the furnace without a firing plate.
Do not touch the thermocouple or the quartz tube in the firing chamber.
Avoid contact with the skin (grease contamination), as the parts will be
prematurely damaged.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the air vents. There is a risk of
electric shock.
2. Safety First
This product contains ceramic fibres and may release fibre dust. Do not use
compressed air thus distributing the dust in the environment and observe
the additional notes on page 13.
Risk of crushing / burn hazard
Never reach under the furnace head with the hand or other parts of the
body during operation. There is a risk of burning and crushing.
Never reach inside the rear cover with the hand or particularly with the
fingers. There is a risk of crushing.
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2. Safety First
2.2 Health and safety instructions
This furnace has been designed according to EN 61010-1 and has been shipped from the manufacturer in excellent
condition as far as safety regulations are concerned. To maintain this condition and to ensure risk-free operation, the user
must observe the notes and warnings contained in these Operating Instructions.
– It is important that the user becomes familiar with the warnings and operating conditions to prevent injury to personnel
or damage to materials. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from misuse or failure to observe the
Operating Instructions. Warranty claims cannot be accepted in such cases.
– Before switching the furnace on, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate complies with your local
power supply.
– The mains socket must be equipped with a residual current operated device (FI).
– The power plug acts as a circuit breaker and may only be connected with an easy-to-access power socket with protec-
tive contact.
– Only use the supplied original power cord. Do not use an inadequately measured replacement.
– Place the furnace on a fire-proof table: Observe local regulations (e.g. distance to combustible substances or objects,
etc.).
– Always keep the air vents at the rear of the furnace free from obstruction.
– Do not touch any parts that become hot during operation. Burn hazard!
– When removing hot components from the firing chamber (e.g. firing plate, firing tray), make sure not to place them on
a flammable surface!
– Clean furnace only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents! Disconnect the power plug before cleaning and allow the
furnace to cool down!
– The furnace must be cool before it is packed for transportation.
– Use original packaging for transportation purposes.
– Before calibration, maintenance, repair or change of parts, the power must be disconnected and the furnace has to be
cool if it has to be opened.
– If calibration, maintenance or repair has to be carried out with the power connected and the furnace open, only
qualified personnel who are familiar with the risks and dangers may perform the procedures.
– After maintenance, the required safety tests (high voltage resistance, protective conductor) must be carried out.
– Make sure that only fuses of the indicated type and rated current are used as replacements.
– If it is assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, the power must be disconnected to avoid accidental operation.
Safe operation is no longer possible if
– the furnace is visibly damaged;
– the furnace does not work;
– the furnace has been stored under unfavourable conditions over an extended period of time.
– Use only original spare parts.
– The temperature range for faultless operation is +5 °C to +40 °C.
– If the furnace has been stored at very low temperatures or high atmospheric humidity, it must be dried or left to adjust
to the room temperature for approx. 4 hours prior to connecting power.
– The furnace is tested for use at altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level.
– 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 EP 5010 is still a brand new furnace.
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Any disruption of the protective conductor either inside or outside the furnace or any loosening of the
protective conductor may lead to danger for the user in case of a malfunction. Deliberate interruptions are not
permissible.
Materials developing harmful gases must not be fired.
Warnings regarding the removal of the heating muffle
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 After Sales Service Center.
Information regarding the Safety Data Sheet is also available from your After Sales Service Center.
Disposal:
The furnace must not be disposed with the common domestic waste. Please correctly dispose of old furnaces
according to the corresponding EU council directive. Information regarding disposal can be found on the
respective national Ivoclar Vivadent website.
2. Safety First
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3. Product Description
3.1 General
The Programat EP 5010 is a state-of-the-art press and ceramic furnace for dental applications. The firing chamber may be
heated up to max. 1200 °C by means of a heating element. The pressure for the press procedure is generated by a press
drive. Furthermore, the firing chamber has been designed in such a way that a vacuum may be created with a vacuum
pump. The firing / press programs are controlled with the corresponding electronic controls and software. Additionally, the
set and actual temperatures are continuously compared.
The Programat EP 5010 consists of the following components:
– furnace base with electronic controls
– furnace head with firing chamber and press drive
– cooling tray
– firing plate
– power cord and hose for vacuum pump.
3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment
Description of the risk areas of the furnace:
Hazardous area Type of risk
Firing chamber Burn hazard
Opening / closing mechanism Risk of crushing
Electric components Risk of electric shock
Description of the safety equipment of the furnace:
Safety equipment Protective effect
Protective conductor Protection from electric shock
Electric fuses Protection from electric shock
Furnace housing and covers Protection from electric shock, burning and crushing
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
4.1 Unpacking and checking the contents
Remove the furnace components from their packaging and place the unit on a suitable table. Please observe the instructions
on the outer packaging.
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 local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.
We recommend keeping the original packaging for future service and transportation purposes.
4.2 Selecting the location
Place the furnace on a flat table using the rubber feet. Make sure that the furnace is not placed in the immediate vicinity of
heaters or other sources of heat. Make sure that air may properly circulate between the wall and the furnace. Also ensure
that there is enough space between the furnace and the user, as the furnace releases heat during the opening of the furnace
head.
The unit should neither be placed nor operated in areas where there is an explosion hazard.
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
4.3 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!
Step 1:
Mount the cooling tray (2).
Remove the two screws for the cooling tray and
the transport protection for the infrared camera.
Place the cooling tray (2) on the frame plate (24). Make sure that the
cooling tray is correctly positioned on the frame plate.
Secure the cooling tray with the two screws (1).
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Step 2:
Place the firing plate.
Place the firing plate (22) on the firing plate holder (23). If placed
correctly, the bottom of the firing plate is automatically centred in
the firing plate holder.
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Step 3:
Mount the furnace head.
The 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.
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
Position the furnace head mounting as shown in
the picture until the furnace head audibly snaps
into place. Make sure that the firing plate and the
insulation are not damaged by mounting the
furnace head.
Step 4:
Connect the cables.
Connect the cables of the furnace head with the furnace base.
Proceed as follows:
– Connect the vacuum hose.
– Insert the thermocouple plug (make sure that the polarity of the
plug is correct).
– Insert the press drive plug.
– Insert the heater plug.
1. Insert the heater plug into the intended connector.
2. Secure the heater plug by rotating it 45° until it snaps into
place.
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
Step 5:
Close the covering hood.
Once all cables are properly connected to the furnace base, close the
covering hood over the connections.
Step 6:
Mount the connection cover.
Mount the connection cover and secure it with the fastening screw.
Make sure that the lateral catch springs snap into place when
mounting the connection cover.
The furnace must only be operated with the covering
hood closed and the connection cover mounted!
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Step 7:
Establish additional connections.
Connecting the power
Please make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate
complies with the local power supply. Subsequently, connect the
power cord with the power socket of the furnace.
The furnace must only be operated with the supplied
power cord!
Connecting the vacuum pump
Connect the vacuum pump plug with the vacuum pump socket.
We recommend using only a vacuum pump from Ivoclar Vivadent
(VP4 / VP5), since these pumps are especially coordinated with the
press furnace. If other pumps are used, please observe and do not
exceed the maximum power consumption.
Do not shorten the vacuum hose! The minimum length of
the vacuum hose is 1.6 m.
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4.4 Removing the furnace head
Before the connection cover and the covering hood 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 of the connection cover.
2. Dismount the connection cover.
3. Open the covering hood.
4. Release the heater plug and disconnect it with a 45° anti-
clockwise rotation.
5. Disconnect the press drive plug.
6. Disconnect the thermocouple plug.
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
8. Press the leaf spring with a finger, lift off the furnace head at the
same time and remove it.
Make sure that the furnace head has completely
cooled down before it is removed (fire hazard).
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
4.5 Initial start-up
1. Connect the power cord with the wall socket.
2. Switch the On / Off button at the rear of the furnace to position I.
4.5.1 Basic settings upon initial start-up
Upon the initial start-up of the new furnace, a number of basic
settings are required. These settings will be stored and will not appear
anymore upon the following starting procedure.
Step 1:
Select the language.
The touch buttons (display keys) can be operated by tapping the display.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Select the desired language using the [Arrow up / down] buttons. Confirm the entry with the green button. The [Next]
button is used to reach the next entry screen.
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Step 2:
Select the desired temperature unit.
The [Next] button is used to reach the next entry screen.
Step 3:
Select the date format.
Confirm the entry with the green button. The [Next] button is used to reach the next entry screen.
Step 4:
Set the date (day, month, year).
Confirm the entry with the green button. The [Next] button is used to reach the next entry screen.
Step 5:
Set the time (hours, minutes, seconds).
Confirm the entry with the green button. The [Next] button is used to reach the next entry screen.
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The initial start-up and entry of the basic settings are now complete. The furnace will now automatically conduct a selftest.
4.5.2 Start screen and self-test
Immediately after switching on, the display briefly shows the start
screen. Subsequently, the furnace conducts an automatic self-test.
The performance of all furnace components is automatically checked.
The following functions are checked:
Function
The furnace head test is in progress.
4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
Furnace head test
Vacuum test
IRT test
The following information is displayed:
Information
Temperature calibration
The furnace head test was successful.
The furnace head test failed. Please note the error message on the
display.
The vacuum test is in progress.
The vacuum test was successful.
The vacuum test failed. Please note the error message on the display.
The IRT test is in progress.
The IRT test was successful.
The IRT test failed. Please note the error message on the display.
Temperature calibration of the furnace is not required.
Some time has passed since the last calibration.
Please conduct a calibration procedure.
The power supply voltage is in the acceptable range.
Power supply
The power supply is outside the acceptable range.
Software version The currently installed software version is displayed.
If the self-test has been successful, the furnace will automatically display the screen to select the desired operating mode
(firing / pressing).
If the program recognizes a malfunction during the test, a
corresponding error message with the corresponding rectification
information appears on the display.
The acoustic signal and the error message can be acknowledged with
the corresponding buttons.
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4. Installation and Initial Start-Up
Press the [Next] button to confirm 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. Particularly if the
furnace was exposed to considerable temperature changes (water condensation).
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5. Operation and Configuration
5.1 Introduction to the operation
5.1.1 Control unit
The Programat EP 5010 is equipped with a wide-screen 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.
The user interface in the display is divided into three sections:
1. Information bar (e.g. indication of the current furnace temperature, selected program type, etc.)
2. Main screen (e.g. editing firing programs, changing the settings, etc.)
3. Navigation bar (e.g. scrolling, scrolling to higher levels, opening favourite programs, etc.)
5.1.2 Explanation of the key functions
Key Function
HOME key
Switch to home screen (main menu).
PROGRAM key
Press once: Display of the currently selected program.
Press twice: Switch to the program selection via number entry.
CHANGE OPERATING MODE key
By pressing this key, you can switch between the firing and the press mode.
IRT key
With this key, the infrared image of the object can be displayed during the closing
process.
POWER SAVING key
By pressing this key, the power-saving function is activated (only possible with the furnace
head closed and the furnace on idle). The display shows the power-saving icon. Pressing
any key ends the automatically activated power-saving function.
OPEN FURNACE HEAD key
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. I.e. the vacuum pump is switched on for
5 minutes. This function can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP, CLOSE
FURNACE HEAD or START key. This function can be activated any time when the furnace
head is open.
CLOSE FURNACE HEAD key
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5. Operation and Configuration
STOP key
A program in progress can be paused by pressing the STOP key and stopped by pressing
STOP twice. Movement of the furnace head can be stopped at any time by pressing
STOP. Acoustic signals can be confirmed by pressing the STOP key.
START key (Start LED)
Starts the selected program. The green LED indicates that a program is active. If the
program is paused (1x STOP), the Start LED flashes until renewed pressing of START
results in the program being resumed.
5.1.3 Explanation of the most important touch buttons
Button Function
Scroll left / Scroll right
With these buttons, you can e.g. scroll to page 2 of the home screen.
Back with note
With this button, you can change to the "next higher" menu level. The button indicates
to which screen you change, e.g. to the home screen.
Close
With this button, you can leave sub-menus.
Confirm entry
This button is used to confirm an entry. If the button appears pale green, no entry has
been made yet or the value entered is not in the acceptable range.
Cancel entry
This button is used to cancel an entry. Changed values are not saved.
Program parameters
Pressing these buttons allows you to change program parameters. A selection list or
numeric pad for entering the values appears.
The upper half of the button itself shows the parameter in question (e.g. closing time),
while the lower half shows the entered value (e.g. 00:18).
On / Off button
This button is used to switch functions on or off.
Parameters
By pressing these buttons, a selection list or numeric pad for entering the values
appears.
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5.1.4 Explanation of the numeric pad and selection list
– Numeric pad
The numeric pad enables the entering and changing of parameters, e.g. in firing
programs or setting menus. Additionally, the currently set value as well as the
minimum and maximum values are indicated.
An entry must be confirmed with the green button. As soon as the entry has
been confirmed, the numeric pad is closed. If the button appears pale green, the
value is not in the acceptable range.
The numeric pad can be closed with the red button, without any parameters
being changed.
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.
5.1.5 Selecting the operating mode
The furnace can be operated in two different modes:
– Pressing:
Only press programs can be selected. The stand-by temperature of the furnace is set to 700 °C.
– Firing:
Only firing programs can be selected. For Ivoclar Vivadent programs, the stand-by temperature of the furnace is set to
403 °C.
In order to switch between the press and the firing modes, you must press the CHANGE OPERATING MODE key to change
the operating mode (Chapter 5.1.2).
Once the CHANGE OPERATING MODE key has been pressed, the operating mode can be selected.
1. Select the desired operating mode.
2. After the operating mode is selected, a note is displayed indicating
the different stand-by temperatures of the respective operating modes.
Switching from "Firing" to "Pressing": Make sure that the furnace
has heated up to 700 °C before starting the press program.
Switching from "Pressing" to "Firing": Make sure that the furnace
has cooled down to 403 °C before starting the firing program.
In the information bar, the operating mode is displayed in addition to the temperature.
Icon Meaning
Operating mode "Pressing"
If this icon is displayed in the information bar, the operating mode "Pressing" is active.
In this operating mode, only press programs are available and the stand-by temperature
is set to 700 °C.
Operating mode "Firing"
If this icon is displayed in the information bar, the operating mode "Firing" is active. In
this operating mode, only firing programs are available and the stand-by temperature is
set to 403 °C.
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5. Operation and Configuration
5.1.6 Explanation of the home screen
After the furnace is switched on, the display shows the home screen. All functions of the Programat can be selected from
this screen. You can switch back to the home screen with the HOME key.
By pressing a selection button, you will reach the corresponding menu
(e.g. firing programs, settings, calibration, etc.).
By pressing the [Arrow] buttons, the next page of the home screen is
accessed, where additional functions are available.
The circles between the arrows indicate the number of pages.
The current page is marked with a light dot.
5.1.7 Explanation of the speaker signals
– Upon closing the furnace head below 100 °C
– Upon completion of the self-test
To inform the user that the automatic self-test has been successfully completed, a pre-set, not modifiable melody is
played.
– Furnace head open and temperature below 560 °C
To inform the user that the temperature in the open furnace head has dropped below 560 °C the selected melody is
played (5 seconds). Thus, the furnace head has sufficiently cooled down for the next program start. The acoustic signal
can be stopped by pressing the STOP key.
– Furnace head open and temperature below 360 °C
To inform the user that the temperature in the open furnace head has dropped below 360 °C, the selected melody is
played. If the first playback (10 seconds) is not acknowledged with the STOP key, a second playback sounds after
5 minutes (for 5 minutes) to signal that the furnace head is cooling down. After that, no further signal is played.
If one of the two playbacks is acknowledged with the STOP key, the signal transmitter is switched off and no further
signals will be sounded.
– For error messages
Error messages are acoustically supported with the 'error melody' (endless beep). The acoustic signal can be confirmed
by pressing the STOP key, while the error message still remains visible. If the error message is acknowledged with the
corresponding button, the signal transmitter is also switched off.
– For active press cycle
To inform the user that the press cycle has been started, a pre-set, not modifiable melody is played.
There is a risk of crushing when closing the furnace head. If the furnace head is closed below 100 °C, the user
is alerted to the hazard by an acoustic signal.
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– Upon completion of the press program
To inform the user that the press program has been completed, the selected melody is played continuously.
5. Operation and Configuration
5.1.8 Optical status and progress display (OSD)
The Optical Status Display (12a) shows the most important statuses of the furnace. The following activities are shown:
Colour Activity
Yellow
Yellow (flashing) Information, notification or error message
Green The furnace is ready for use; the currently selected program can be started.
Orange Program is closing the furnace head or is in predrying mode.
Red Program is heating up or is in holding time mode.
Blue Program is in long-term cooling or is opening the furnace head.
Progress display:
During an active process, the progress of the program is also shown by the OSD. This is done by stage-to-stage lighting up
of the lateral OSD (12b).
5.1.9 User code
For safety reasons, a user code is required for certain settings. The user code ex factory is as follows:
The furnace is performing a self-test or is not ready for use, as the recommended
temperature range for a program start has not yet been reached.
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The user code can be individually changed. See Chapter 5.4 Settings for details.
5.2 Firing programs and programming options
5.2.1 Program structure
The furnace offers several types of programs:
a. programs for Ivoclar Vivadent materials
b. 500 free, individually adjustable programs
c. 500 free, individually adjustable programs on a USB stick.
The program types are subdivided into program groups. Each program group consists of 20 programs. All programs are
equivalent and therefore full-fledged programs. All the parameters can be individually set in each program.
a) Programs for Ivoclar Vivadent materials (see enclosed Program Table)
When the furnace is delivered ex factory, the Ivoclar Vivadent programs already contain the recommended material parameter settings and are write-protected. Consequently, it is not possible to accidentally overwrite these programs.
If required, the parameters can be changed and overwritten at any time, if the programs are to be used for other purposes.
Therefore, these programs are also available as individual programs.
In case of software updates, individually changed parameters in Ivoclar Vivadent programs might be reset to the
factory settings or changed!
b) 500 free, individually adjustable programs
The programs are designed in such a way that they can be either used as conventional, one-stage programs or as twostage programs, if required. The programs and program groups can be individually named.
In case of software updates, individually changed parameters in free programs are NOT reset to the factory
settings or changed!
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5. Operation and Configuration
c) 500 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 they can be either used as conventional, one-stage programs or as two-stage programs, if required. The programs
and program groups can be individually named.
In case of software updates, individually changed parameters in free programs are NOT reset to the factory
settings or changed!
5.2.2 Program selection
The program selection requires only few steps:
1. Select the program type.
2. Select the program group.
3. Select the program.
4. Start the program or edit the program parameters.
The firing program can now be started or, as an alternative, the
program parameters can be changed.
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Quick program selection
Pressing the P key switches to the program screen of the current program. When the program screen is shown, pressing
the P key again switches to the quick program selection by means of number entry.
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