Ivoclar Vivadent EP 600 Combi User Manual
Operating Instructions
EP 600 Combi
Press Furnace and Ceramic Furnace
Valid as of
Software Version V4.0
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Table of Contents
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Views of the Furnace, List of Parts 4
1 Introduction / Signs and Symbols 8
1.1 Preface
1.2 Signs and Symbols
1.3 Notes regarding the Operating Instructions
2 Safety First 9
2.1 Indications
2.2 Health and safety instructions
3 Product Description 14
3.1 Components
3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment
3.3 Functional description
3.4 Accessories
4 Installation and Initial Start-Up 15
4.1 Unpacking and checking the contents
4.2 Selecting the location
5 Operation and Standard Settings 19
5.1 Starting the furnace
5.2 Introduction to the operation 'Pressing'
5.3 Introduction to the operation 'Firing'
5.4 Introduction to the operation 'Miscellaneous'
5.5 Operating the menu / key functions
5.6 Help function
5.7 Protocol
6 Practical Use 26
6.1 Switching on/off
6.2 Standard programs
6.3 Firing programs
7 Maintenance, Cleaning, and Diagnosis 27
7.1 Monitoring and maintenance
7.2 Cleaning
7.3 'Access alarm table' menu
7.4 'Diagnostic programs' menu
7.5 Temperature calibration
7.6 Changing the press plunger
7.7 Changing the firing tray
8 What If… 30
8.1 Error messages and notifications (alarm)
8.2 Technical malfunctions
8.3 Repair
9 Product Specifications 33
9.1 Delivery form
9.2 Technical data
9.3 Acceptable operating conditions
9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions
10 Miscellaneous 35
10.1 Press table
10.2 Firing table
10.3 Menu structure of the EP600 Combi
10.4 1-step firing program
10.5 2-step firing program
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List of Parts
A = Furnace Base
1 Sagger tray BP1
2 Screws for sagger tray
3 Rubber foot
4 Air vents
5 On/Off switch
6 Power socket
7 Vacuum pump socket
8 External vacuum pump fuse
9 Heater fuse
10 Controls fuse
11 Rating plate
12 Vacuum hose connection
13 Vacuum hose
14 PC printer connection
(RS-232)
15 Opening for the
operating pin
16 Press drive socket
17 Heater plug socket
18 Thermocouple socket
19 Sealing surface
20 Fuse holder
21 Power cord
22 Plug for power cord
23 Plug-in for ground
connection
24 Recess for ATK1
25 Support for tray
B = Furnace Head with
Press Mechanism
50 Firing plate
51 Screws for furnace head
connections cover
52 Press drive cover
53 Furnace head cover
54 Furnace head connections
cover
55 Screws for press drive cover
56 Press plunger EP600 (red)
57 Terminal screw for press
plunger
58 Cover for press electronics
59 Press electronics
60 Split taper socket for press
plunger
61 Press drive cable
62 Thermocouple cable
63 Heater cable
64 Thermocouple plug
65 Press drive plug
66 Heater plug
67 Heater plug retention screw
68 Snap ring
69 Stone lining
70 Heating muffle
71 Sheathed thermocouple
72 Seal (O-ring)
73 Warnings
74 Recess for removal of firing
plate (50)
75 Pegs for plug-on console
76 Leaf spring
77 Plug-on console
78 Grounding band
79 Socket for Pager 1
80 Operating pin
81 Motion rod
C = Control Unit
100 LC Display
101 Contrast key
102 HELP key
103 Foil
104 Function key 1
105 Function key 2
106 Function key 3
107 Function key 4
108 ESC key
109 ENTER key
110 START key
111 STOP key
112 Open furnace head key
113 Close furnace head key
114 Numerical keys (0-9)
D = Automatic
Temperature
Checking Set (ATK 1)
121 Ceramic base block
122 Melting sample
123 Contact pins
E = Investment Ring
Cooling Grid
(complete)
140 Investment ring cooling grid
F = Firing Tray
150 Firing tray
G = Card Reader
160 Card reader
161 RS232 plug
162 Power pack
163 Status indicator
164 Card slot
165 Adapter
H = Program Memory
Cards
170 Program memory card
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1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased
the EP600 Combi Press and
Ceramic Furnace. This furnace
with the intelligent press drive
has been especially developed
for the Ivoclar Vivadent allceramic systems (IPS e.max
®
,
IPS Empress®). It is the latest of
our technical high-quality
products. Inappropriate use may
damage the equipment and be
harmful to personnel. Please
observe the relevant safety
instructions in Chapter 2.
The EP600 Combi is designed
according to EN61010-1 and
thus complies with the relevant
EU regulations.
1.2 Signs and symbols
The signs and symbols in these
Operating Instructions and on
the furnace facilitate the finding
of important points and have
the following meanings:
Risks and dangers
This symbol marks
safety instructions that
must be followed to
prevent injury or death.
Furthermore, damage to the
furnace and/or laboratory may
be avoided.
Important information
This symbol marks
additional information
for correct and
economic use of the
EP600 Combi.
Contraindication
Burn hazard
Risk of crushing
Furnace
Printer
Fuses
Vacuum
K-Module
(Communication
module)
Alternating current
(IEC 417)
Burn hazard
(IEC 417)
Risk of crushing
Outlet
(SELV, max. 24 VDC/A1)
PC printer connection
Display
FIRING Mode
PRESSING Mode
IPS e.max
IPS Empress Esthetic
IPS Empress
Layering Technique
IPS Empress 2
Layering Technique
IPS Empress Cosmo
IPS Empress
Staining Technique
Note
Technical malfunction
Operating error
Saving active; do not
switch off the furnace
Timer active,
programs cannot be
started
Energy-saving mode
active
Program memory card
active
Data transfer from/to
Program memory card
active
1.3 Notes regarding the
Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions
facilitate the correct, safe, and
economic use of the EP600
Combi Press and Ceramic
Furnace. They are divided into
several, clearly structured
chapters. This should enable you
to locate specific topics quickly
and easily.
You must read these
Operating Instructions
To inform you about risks,
dangers, important information,
and contraindications, these
Instructions contain corresponding signs/symbols to mark
important paragraphs.
We recommend keeping the
Instructions in a safe place near
the furnace to have immediate
access to the information if
necessary.
Should you lose the Operating
Instructions, extra copies can be
ordered at a normal fee from
your local Ivoclar Vivadent
Service Center.
Furnace concerned:
EP600 Combi Press
and Ceramic Furnace
Target group:
Dental technicians
and technologists
1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
V ~ 110-120
A max. 2.1
Ableitstrom / Leakage current
max. 0.75 mA
250VAC
T5A T12A T2A
RS 232
2. Safety First
This chapter is especially important for individuals
who work with the EP600 Combi or who have to
carry out maintenance or repair work. This chapter
must be read and the corresponding instructions
followed!
2.1 Indications
The EP600 Combi has been designed for pressing
IPS e.max and IPS Empress ingots and for firing
dental ceramic materials and should be used for
these purposes only. Uses other 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 vacuum
pump Operating Instructions
must be observed.
– The furnace must be operated
under the indicated environmental and operating
conditions (see Chapter 9)
– The EP600 Combi must be
properly maintained.
2.1.1
Risks and dangers
Make sure that no liquids or
other foreign objects enter the
furnace or the air vents, since
this may result in an electrical
shock.
2.1.2
Burn hazard
The furnace head should not be
removed from the furnace and
placed on a working surface or
packaging material while it is
still hot, as there is a burn
hazard.
2.1.3
Risks and dangers
Never touch the electronic
components, since a static
discharge may damage them.
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2.1.4
Risk of crushing / burn hazard
Never reach under the furnace
head during operation. There is
a risk of crushing and a burn
hazard.
2.1.6
Contraindication
2.1.7
Contraindication
Investment rings or firing trays
must not be placed in the area
surrounding the firing table,
since they may get stuck under
the furnace head. Use the
sagger tray for firing trays or the
cooling grid for fired investment
rings.
2.1.8
Contraindication
Do not place any objects on the
furnace head. The opening
process of the furnace head
must not be obstructed.
Fired investment rings must not
be placed on the sagger tray to
cool. Please use the cooling grid
especially designed for that
purpose.
2.1.5
Risk of crushing
Never touch the press drive
during operation. There is a risk
of crushing.
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2.1.9
Contraindication
Press cycles must not be
conducted without the firing
plate (50) in place.
2.1.10
Contraindication
The firing plate (50) must be
correctly positioned in the firing
chamber.
2.1.11
Contraindication
The furnace head is equipped
with an electronic drive and
must be operated with the
corresponding keys. Never open
or close the furnace head
manually.
2.1.12
Contraindication
The air vents must be kept free
from obstruction and clean at all
times. If this is not done, there is
a risk of overheating the
furnace.
2.1.13
Contraindication
Do not bend the thermocouple
(71). Do not touch the thermocouple with your fingers in order
to prevent contamination
(grease).
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2.1.15
Contraindication
The furnace head must not be
carried by holding the cables, as
there is a risk of damaging the
cables and the corresponding
connections.
2.1.14
Contraindication
If the firing tray (150) is in
place, press cycles must not
be conducted.
2.1.16
Contraindication
Burn hazard
Never place objects into the
firing chamber with your bare
hands. Always use the
corresponding tongs of
Ivoclar Vivadent supplied for
that purpose.
Do not touch the surfaces of the
furnace head while it is hot.
There is a burn hazard.
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