Ivoclar Vivadent Programat EP 5000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Programat

EP 5000

Views of the Furnace, List of Parts 4

1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols 8

1.1 Preface

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Notes regarding the Operating Instructions

2. Safety First 9

2.1 Indications

2.2 Health and safety instructions

3. Product Description 12

3.1 Components

3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment

3.3 Functional description

3.4 Accessories

4. Installation and Initial Start-Up 13

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 19

5.1 Introduction to the operation

5.2 Explanation of the key functions

5.3 Program structure

5.4 Adjustable parameters and possible value ranges

5.5 Settings and information

5.6 Explanation of the symbols on the display

5.7 Explanation of the speaker signals

5.8 OSD (Optical Status Display)

6. Practical Use 26

6.1 Switching on/off

6.2 Firing programs

6.3 Pressing programs

6.4 Other options and special features of the furnace

7. Maintenance, Cleaning and Diagnosis 31

7.1 Monitoring and maintenance

7.2 Cleaning

7.3 Special programs

7.4 Temperature Calibration

7.5 Stand-by

7.6 Press power calibration

7.7 Replacing the press plunger

8. What if ... 34

8.1 Error messages

8.2 Technical malfunctions

8.3 Repair

8.4 Load factory settings

9. Product Speciﬁcations 39

9.1 Delivery form

9.2 Technical data

9.3 Acceptable operating conditions

9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions

10. Appendix 40

10.1 Program table

10.2 Menu structure

Table of Contents

List of parts

1 Sealing surface 2 Furnace head sealing ring 3 Insulation 4 Thermocouple 5 Firing plate 2 6 Touch screen 7 Frame plate 8 QTK heating muffle 9 Housing base 10 Keypad 11 On/Off switch 12 Heating element fuse 13 Vacuum pump fuse 14 Control unit fuse 15 Fuse holder 16 Power cord 17 Power socket 18 Vacuum pump socket 19 Rating plate 20 Screw for furnace head cover 21 Vacuum hose connection 22 Head insulation 23 Rubber feet 24 Protective cover vacuum 25 Housing 26 Thermocouple plug 27 Plug fuse 28 Heater plug 29 Heater plug socket 30 Thermocouple plug socket 31 Grounding band connector 32 Leaf spring 33 Air vents (base)

34 Cooling tray L 35 Screw for cooling tray 36 Hood 37 Knurled screw for hood 38 Air vents furnace head 39 Air vents rear panel 40 Warnings 41 Furnace head mounting mark 42 Furnace base mounting mark 43 Furnace head mounting 44 Quartz-glass tube 46 Vacuum hose 47 Silicone washer 48 Firing plate holder 49 Thermocouple cable 50 Connecting rod axis 51 OSD (Optical Status Display) 52 USB connection 53 USB interface 54 Plug-in console 55 Operating unit ﬁxture 56 Cover for press drive 57 Ethernet Interface 58 Furnace head, compl. 59 Press plunger 120 60 Press drive plug 61 Press electronics 62 Cover for press electronics 63 Fan 64 Split taper socket for press plunger 65 Terminal screw for press plunger 66 Press drive cable 67 Press drive plug socket

49 26 30 60 67 29 27 2811

Control unit:

70 Program key

71 ESC key

72 ENTER key

73 START key

74 Start LED

75 STOP key

76 + key

77 - key

78 Settings / information

79 Cursor key up

80 Cursor key down

90 Open furnace head

91 Close furnace head

92 Numeric keys

93 Firing / Pressing

94 Home key

95 Help key

100 Programat ﬁring tray

101 Metal pin A

102 Metal pin B

103 Metal pin C

115 Cooling grid

(complet)

110 USB data cable

100

115

101

103

102

120 Automatic Temperature

Control Set 2 – ATK 2

120

110

72 92

105 USB stick Programat

106 Protective cover

105

106

1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols

1.1 Preface

Dear Customer

Thank you for having purchased the Programat EP 5000. It is a state-of-the-art furnace for dental applications.

The furnace has been designed according to the latest industry standards. Inappropriate use may damage the equipment and be harmful to personnel. Please observe the relevant safety instructions and read these Operating Instructions carefully.

Enjoy working with the Programat EP 5000.

1.2 Introduction

The signs and symbols in these Operating Instructions facilitate the ﬁnding of important points and have the following meanings:

Risks and dangers

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 5000 Target group: Dental technologists

These Operating Instructions facilitate the correct, safe, and economic use of the Programat EP 5000 furnace.

Should you lose the Operating Instructions, extra copies can be ordered at a nominal fee from your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

2. Safety First

This chapter is especially important for personnel who work with the Programat EP 5000 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 5000 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. 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 furnace must be operated under the

indicated environmental and operating conditions (Chapter 9).

– The Programat EP 5000 must be properly

maintained.

2.1.1

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.

2.1.2

Risks and dangers

Make sure that no liquids or other foreign objects enter the furnace.

2.1.3

Contraindication

Firing trays must not be placed in the area surrounding the ﬁring table, since this will obstruct the closing of the furnace head.

2.1.4

Contraindication

Foreign objects must not be placed on the air vents. Make sure that no liquids or other foreign objects enter the air vents, since this may result in an electrical shock.

2.1.5

Risks and dangers

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. Please also refer to the warnings on the furnace.

2.1.6

Risks and dangers

Do not carry the furnace by the cooling tray.

2.1.7

Risks and dangers

Do not carry the furnace head by the cables, since the cables and

connections may be damaged.

2.1.8

Risks and dangers

The furnace 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.

2.1.9

Contraindication

Never use the furnace without a ﬁring table.

2.1.10

Contraindication

Do not touch the thermocouple or the quartz tube in the ﬁring chamber. Avoid contact with the skin (grease contamination), as

the parts may be damaged.

2.1.11

Risk of crushing and burn hazard

Never reach under the furnace head with the hand or other parts of the body during operation, since there is a risk of crushing and a burn hazard.

2.1.12

Contraindication

Do not insert any foreign objects into the air vents. There is a risk of electrical shock.

2.1.13

Contraindication

This product contains ceramic ﬁbres and may release ﬁbre dust. Do not use compressed air, or blow, on the furnace thus distributing the dust in the environment and observe the additional notes on page 11.

2.1.14

Contraindication

Do not cool the hot investment ring on the cooling tray. Use only the cooling grid for that purpose.

2.1.15

Risks and dangers

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 any damage of the insulation by contact with the investment tongs or ﬁring tongs. Make sure to keep the ﬁring plate for the investment ring clean.

2.1.16

Contraindication

Only use original ring bases from Ivoclar Vivadent. Observe the maximum height (57 mm) and diameter (35 mm and 50 mm) of the investment ring.

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 assure risk-free operation, the user must observe the notes and warnings contained in these Operating Instructions.

– Place 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 the operation of

the furnace. There is a burn hazard!

– Clean furnace only with a dry or slightly moist cloth. Do not use

any solvents! Disconnect power before cleaning.

– Use original packaging for transportation purposes.

– The furnace must be cool before it is packed for transportation

purposes.

– The user must especially become familiar with the warnings and

the 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 on the furnace, make sure that the voltage

indicated on the rating plate complies with your local power supply.

– The power socket must be equipped with a residual current circuit

breaker.

– The furnace must be plugged into a socket with protected contacts.

– Before calibration, maintenance, repair, or exchange of parts, the

power must be disconnected if the furnace is 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 these procedures.

– After maintenance, the required safety tests (high voltage

resistance, protective conductor, etc.) have to be carried out.

– Ensure that only fuses of the indicated type and rated current are

used.

– 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

(+41 °F to +104 °F).

– If the furnace has been stored at very low temperatures or high

atmospheric humidity the head has to be opened and the unit dried or left to adjust to room temperature for approx. 1 hour (do not connect the power yet).

– The furnace has been tested for use at altitudes of up to 2000 m

above sea level.

– The furnace may only be used indoors.

– Do not run the furnace via an extension cord.

– When placing and removing the investment ring, make sure not to

hit the insulation of the ﬁring chamber.

– There is a burn hazard at the cooling tray if the furnace is

continuously operated in the press mode (Stand-by = 700 °C).

Any disruption of the protective conductor either inside or outside the furnace or any loosening of the protective conductor connection may lead to danger for the user in case of malfunction. Deliberate interruptions are not tolerated. 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 corresponding EU Safety Data Sheet must be observed.

The heat insulation of the ﬁring chamber in the Programat EP 5000 consists of ceramic ﬁbres. After prolonged use of ceramic ﬁbres at temperatures of over 900 °C (1652 °F), silicogenic substances (Cristobalite) may be produced. In certain cases, e.g. upon changing of the heating muffle, the possible resulting dust exposure may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Therefore, proceed as follows when changing the heating muffle:

– Make sure the corresponding staff wears long-sleeved clothing, as

well as headgear, goggles, and gloves.

– Place suction equipment at the source of the dust or, if not

possible, provide the staff with FFP3 facemasks or similar items.

– Once the procedure has been completed, any dust possibly

adhering to exposed skin must ﬁrst be rinsed off with cold water. Only after that should soap and warm water be used.

– The corresponding work clothes should be washed separately.

Warning

The insulation on this product contains refractory ceramic ﬁbres (RCF) which pose a possible cancer hazard, if agitated and inhaled. May be irritating to the skin, eyes or respiratory tract if insulation is cracked or corrupted.

California Proposition 65 Warning: ”This product contains Refractory Ceramic Fibres, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.”

Disposal:

The furnaces must not be disposed in the normal domestic waste. Please correctly dispose of old furnaces according to the corresponding EU council directive.

3. Product Description

3.1 Components

The Programat EP 5000 comprises the following components: – Furnace base with electronic

controls

– Furnace head with ﬁring

chamber – Firing table – Cooling tray – Power cord and hose for

vacuum pump – Vacuum pump (accessory)

3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment

Description of the risk areas of the furnace:

3.3 Functional description

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. The ﬁring process is controlled with the corresponding electronic controls and software. Moreover, the set and actual temperatures are continuously compared.

3.4 Accessories

(not part of the delivery form)

– Temperature Checking Set 2 – Programat Accessories Set (large and small ﬁring

trays, ﬁring tongs, Temperature Checking Set)

– Vacuum pump

Description of the safety equipment of the furnace:

Risk of electrical shockElectrical components

Risk of crushingOpening/closing mechanism

Risk of burningFiring chamber

Type of riskHazardous area

Protection from electrical shockElectrical fuses

Protection from electrical shockProtective conductor

Protective effectSafety equipment

4. Installation and Initial Start-Up

4.1 Unpacking and checking the contents

The packaging provides the following advantages: – Reusable packaging – Closing mechanism with integrated

transportation grips – Ideal protection by Styrofoam inserts – Easy handling / optimum unpacking – The packaging may be used in several ways (modules)

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.

Remove the furnace components from their packaging and place it 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.

Packing and shipping of individual components

The packaging of the EP 5000 permits simple and safe shipping of individual components. Simply use the two corresponding inserts. Fold the side ﬂaps (2) and combine the two packaging parts by means of the transportation ﬂaps. The packaging may be disposed with the regular household refuse.

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 furnace should neither be placed nor operated in areas where there is an explosion hazard.

4.3 Assembly

Make sure the voltage indicated on the rating plate (19) complies with the local power supply. If this is not the case, the furnace must not be connected.

Keep the original packaging for future service and transportation purposes.

Step 1: Assembling the cooling tray L (34)

Remove both screws (35) including the silicone washer (47) for the cooling tray (34).

Step 2: Mounting the furnace head

The complete furnace head (58) 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 (43).

Secure the cooling tray L (34) with the two screws (35) including the silicone washer (47).

Place the cooling tray L (34) on the frame plate (7). Make sure that the cooling tray L (34) is correctly positioned on the frame plate (7).

Step 3: Placing the ﬁring plate for the investment ring (5)

The ﬁring plate for the investment ring (5) can now be placed on the ﬁring plate holder (48).

Ensure that the furnace head mounting mark (41) is aligned with the furnace base mounting mark (42).

Make sure that the ﬁring plate (5) is not damaged by mounting the furnace head.

Step 4: Connections

Connect the cables of the furnace head with the furnace base. Proceed as follows:

– Insert the thermocouple plug (26) (make sure

that the polarity of the plug is correct) – Insert the heater plug (28) – Insert the press drive plug (60)

Secure the heater plug (28) with the plug fuse (27) by turning it until the heater plug (28) has been secured.

Step 5: Mounting the hood (36)

Once all cables are properly connected to the furnace base, the hood (36) can be mounted.

Subsequently, secure the hood with the knurled screw (37).

The furnace may only be operated with the hood mounted.

Step 6: Establishing additional connections

Power connection

Please make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate complies with the local power supply. Connect the power cord (16) with the power socket (17) of the furnace.

Vacuum pump connection

Connect the vacuum pump plug with the vacuum pump socket (18).

We recommend using only the VP4 vacuum pump from Ivoclar Vivadent, since this pump is especially coordinated with the furnace. If other pumps are used, please observe and do not exceed the maximum power consumption.

4.4 Removing the furnace head

Before the hood (36) is removed, the furnace has to be switched off and the power cord (16) disconnected from the power socket (17).

1. Loosen and remove the knurled screw (37) of

the hood (36)

2. Remove the hood (36)

3. Disconnect the thermocouple plug (26)

4. Disconnect the heater plug (28)

5. Press the leaf spring (32) with a ﬁnger, lift off

the furnace head at the same time and remove it

Make sure the furnace head has completely cooled down before it is removed (ﬁre hazard).

4.5 Initial start-up

1. Connect the power cord (16) with the wall socket.

2. Put the On/Off switch (11) at the rear of the furnace on position

“I” and connect the vacuum pump.

4.5.1 Start screen

Immediately after switching on, the display brieﬂy shows the start screen.

The furnace will now automatically conduct a self-test. The performance of all furnace components is automatically checked. The display shows the following indications during the self-test:

1 SW version 2 Indication of the vacuum pump hours 3 Indication of the heater ﬁring hours

If any component is defective, the corresponding error number (ER xxx) will be indicated in the display.

4.5.2 Language selection

If a new furnace is switched on for the ﬁrst time, the language selection screen will be displayed. The desired language is set by means of the respective touch button. After that, the next basic setting screen (temperature mode) appears. These settings are then saved and will no longer appear upon the subsequent start-ups.

4.5.3 Temperature mode

Select the desired temperature mode.

4.5.4 Setting the date

Enter the date (day/month/year).

4.5.5 Setting the time

Enter the time (hours/minutes/seconds).

4.5.6 Selecting a reminder for the calibration interval

In this screen, you may deﬁne at what interval the furnace should remind you to conduct the next temperature calibration procedure. Additional modiﬁcations can be carried out according to the point "Extended settings".

4.5.6 Initial screen or ﬁrst selection screen (program groups)

Once the language has been selected, the ﬁrst selection screen (program groups) is displayed.

5. Operation and Conﬁguration

5.1 Introduction to the operation

The Programat EP 5000 is equipped with a graphical display with backlighting. The furnace can be operated by means of the keypad or touch screen. The numeric and command keys can be used to program and control the furnace.

5.2 Explanation of the key functions

START (Start LED)

Starts the selected program. The fact that a program is running is indicated by the green LED.

If the program is interrupted (1 x STOP), the Start LED ﬂashes until renewed pressing of START results in the program being resumed.

ESC

Ends an entry without accepting the value.

Return from the current to the previous menu.

Conﬁrmation of error messages.

Enter

Conﬁrmation of entered value.

Numeric keypad, 1–9 and 0

Used to enter numeric values.

Touch Screen

The display is touch-sensitive. Slightly tapping it with the ﬁngertip will result in the desired button being marked with a thick, black frame. After that, the corresponding function is immediately executed (e.g. the display changes) or the touch button is now ready for an entry by means of the numeric keypad or the +/- keys.

Pressing or ﬁring

Choice between the ﬁring and press mode

Key Function

Program key

Shows the currently selected program. Pressing the key several times: graphical representation of

the program and table-type view with details

Up, down

In the parameter list (pressing P two times), these keys can be used to move the cursor.

Minus, Plus, or Settings

These keys can be used to change the numeric values. Changing between different pages if a view consists of several pages.

Settings (selection)

Go to the settings menu for: settings, information, special programs, and calibration.

Help

Go to the help feature for the current screen.

Home

Return to "Program Group Indication" (main menu)

Open furnace head

Opening of the furnace head in 5 seconds.

Close furnace head

Closing of the furnace head in 5 seconds.

STOP

A program in progress can be interrupted by pressing STOP once. Pressing STOP twice will abort the program. Movement of the furnace head can be stopped at any time by pressing STOP. The beeper can be conﬁrmed by pressing STOP.

5.3 Program structure

The furnace is equipped with more than 200 ﬁring programs. All the programs are equivalent and, therefore, full-ﬂedged programs. In each program, all the parameters can be adjusted.

a. Standard programs for Ivoclar Vivadent materials b. Free programs c. Auxiliary programs

The corresponding program group is selected and displayed by tapping the touch button. After that, another touch button is used to select the desired program.

a) Standard programs for Ivoclar Vivadent

materials

– IPS d.SIGN – IPS InLine – IPS Empress Esthetic – IPS e.max Press – IPS e.max Ceram – Various Add-On materials

When the furnace is delivered ex works, the standard programs already contain the recommended material parameter settings. Moreover, the programs are write-protected. Please refer to the respective list of parameters in Chapter 10.

However, 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 free programs.

b) Free programs

– 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 two-stage programs, if required. The mode can be changed via the symbol (one- or two-stage program) by using the + or – key.

c) Special programs

Various test programs are available. Please refer to chapter 5.5.5 Special programs.

5.4 Adjustable parameters and possible value ranges

Symbol Parameter Value range Value range

P Program number P 001–200

B Stand-by temperature 100–700 °C 212–1292 °F

S Closing time (min : sec) 00:18–30:00

Pre-vaccum (min : sec) 01:00–05:00

tÚ Temperature increase rate 10–140 °C/min 18–252 °F/min

T Holding temperature 100–1200 °C 212–2192 °F

H Holding time (min : sec) 00.01–60:00

V1 Vacuum on 0 or 1–1200 °C 0 or 34–2192 °F

V2 Vacuum off 0 or 1–1200 °C 0 or 34–2192 °F

L Long-term cooling 0 or 50–1200 °C 0 or 122–2192 °F

tL Cooling temperature rate 0 or 1–50 °C 0 or 2–90 °F/min

t2Ú Temperature increase rate 10–140 °C/min 18–252 °F/min

2ndstage

T2 Holding temperature 2ndstage 100–1200 °C 212–2192 °F

H2 Holding time 2ndstage (min : sec) 00.01–60:00

V1 2 Vacuum on temp. 2ndstage 0 or 1–1200 °C 0 or 34–2192 °F

V2 2 Vacuum off temp. 2ndstage 0 or 1–1200 °C 0 or 34–2192 °F

VT Pre-drying temp. 100–700 °C 212–1292 °F

VH Pre-drying holding time (min :sec) 00:00–60:00

HV Holding time Vacuum (min : sec) 00:01–60:00

Pre-drying temperature 0 or 100–700 °C 0 or 212–1292 °F

Pre-drying time 00:00-60:00

Automatic plausibility check

The furnace is equipped with an automatic plausibility check function. The parameters (e.g. T 960 but L 1000) are checked upon each program start. In case of contradictory parameter combinations, the program stops automatically and the respective error number is indicated.

List of parameters

In this screen, the arrow keys can be used to navigate within the list (including program number). An active numeric value can be edited using the – / + keys or the numeric keypad. An active symbol parameter can only be changed using the – / + keys.

List of parameters – Two-stage program

5.5 Settings and information

By pressing the "cogwheel" key, you will reach the "Selection" screen. The desired screen is displayed by pressing the corresponding touch button.

5.5.1 Settings

The desired group of settings is displayed by pressing the corresponding touch button. The – / + keys can be used to navigate within these two pages. The desired parameter ﬁeld is activated by tapping the respective touch button and the settings can be edited using the ""-"/"+" keys.

e.g. Speaker

Pressing the corresponding touch button activates the respective parameter ﬁeld. The settings may be edited using the ""-"/"+" keys.

Acoustic signal upon start of the press procedure

In order to inform the user about the actual start of the press procedure (press plunger moves downwards), an additional acoustic signal can be played. For that purpose, the global melody (Example

3) is used.

5.5.1.1 Setting the temperature mode

The temperature mode (°C/°F) and the vacuum mode (mbar/hPa) can be changed via Selection – Settings – Mode.

5.5.1.2 Protocol

Mark the touch button "Protocol" by pressing it. It can now be edited using the +/keys. With "Active (table)", the program parameters used are entered into the protocol at the end of a ﬁring program. With "Active (table and printer)", the protocol is also printed with the printer connected to the furnace. By pressing the touch button "Laboratory name", the keypad is displayed and the name of the laboratory can be entered. With “Active (table and PC)”, the protocol can be sent to the connected PC software instead of being printed after each ﬁring program.

Pressing the touch button "Protocol table" results in the corresponding screen being displayed. The desired protocol can now be selected using the +/- keys. The selected protocol may either be printed or deleted.

5.5.1.3 Conﬁguration of the displays

Scroll to page 2/2 in the "Settings" display by means of the "+" key and select "Screen Conﬁguration". After pressing the upper touch button, the "-"/"+" keys can be used to determine which screen should be displayed after a ﬁring program. The user may select either the parameter display of the current program or the program selection display of the corresponding group. By using the lower touch button, a preferred group number can be entered. In this way, the "0" can be used in the program selection display to toggle between the current group and

this preferred group.

5.5.1.4 Extended settings

Change to page 2/2 in the "Settings" screen using the "plus" key and select "Extended settings".

Important information

For most of the "extended settings", the user code (6725) is required.

The most important settings which can be changed under Extended settings are described below:

Group write-protection

Enables the user to lock an entire group (10 programs and group name). The respective group write-protection is activated and deactivated using an individually selected code (1-4 digits). If a group write-protection is active, the write-protection symbol shows the corresponding group.

By deactivating the general write-protection (see specify which subchapter), the write-protection of all groups is deactivated. This function can also be used if the user has forgotten an individual group write-protection.

General write-protection

Enables to release or lock the change of the individual ﬁring programs (name and parameters).

Vacuum quality (absolute)

Deﬁnes the vacuum quality (mbar/hPa), which has to be reached by the vacuum pump when the vacuum is built up during the ﬁring program. This value is the basis for calculating the vacuum quality speciﬁc to the ﬁring program (see Chapter 5.4 “Parameter vacuum quality”).

Set the ﬁring hours of the muffle to "0"

If the (heating) muffle is replaced, the ﬁring hours counter can be reset.

Set the vacuum pump hours to "0"

If the vacuum pump is replaced, the operating hours counter of the vacuum pump can also be reset.

Standard mode

Temperature control according to standard: DIN 13905-1 “Dentistry – Dental furnaces – Part 1: Dynamic test method for temperature measurement with separate thermocouple”.

Load factory settings

Resets all settings (see Chapter 8.4).

Reminder intervals

Interval settings to remind you when the next calibration or dehumidiﬁcation has to be conducted.

Ivoclar Vivadent

Only used by the Service Center.

5.5.2 Program Manager

This screen is displayed by pressing the "Program Manager" touch button.

5.5.2.1 Renaming the current program or program group

This screen is displayed by pressing the "Rename" touch button. Now, the current program or the current program group can be renamed. If required, the write-protection has to be unlocked under Settings – Settings – Extended settings. The keyboard is displayed by tapping the corresponding touch button. The name of the current program or program group can now be edited using the available touch buttons or numeric keypad. If the process is aborted by pressing the Esc key, the old

name is retained. The blinking cursor can be moved by means of the "arrow" touch buttons. The "Delete" touch button can be used to delete an individual character to the left of the cursor. The entire description can be deleted by pressing the "Delete all" touch button.

5.5.2.2. Copying programs

By pressing the "Copy

programs" touch button, this

screen is displayed.

Here you can set the source and

the target of the copy procedure.

The desired touch button can be

selected (black frame) by slightly

tapping on it. Subsequently, the

button can be edited using the

+/- keys or the numeric keypad. If a memory stick is used, an additional touch button is displayed.

This screen is displayed by

pressing the touch button

"Copy". The copy procedure is

executed by pressing the touch

button "Yes, copy".

5.5.2.3 Save the ﬁring program / ﬁring group on the USB memory stick

The majority of USB memory sticks can be used as program memory. In order to use the USB memory stick as external program memory, it has to be ﬁrst prepared as a storage medium. For this purpose, connect the USB memory stick to the furnace. Subsequently, select

“Prepare USB memory stick as external program memory” in the program manager. Select /Hard Disk…/ and start the procedure with Open. The process is completed when the message for the successful preparation of the USB memory stick is shown on the display.

All the existing ﬁring programs

(internal memory) of the furnace

can be saved on a prepared

memory stick. Select Selection –

Program manager – Copy

programs and make a choice

using the +/- keys:

• All programs

• Program (copy a single program)

• Group (copy a single group)

After a USB memory stick is ready for use, the selection menu for “Select program memory” is shown instead of “Program groups” by pressing the Home key.

5.5.3 Information

The information pages 1 to 4 provide information on the current software version, operating hours, calibration settings and status of the identiﬁed USB devices, such as printer and USB memory stick. The information display also serves to check whether the Programat furnace has identiﬁed a USB device.

5.5.4 Calibration

By pressing the "Start calibration program" touch button, the program is automatically started.

Please see the notes in Chapter 7.4.

5.5.5 Special programs

Press the "cogwheel" key, followed by the touch button "Special programs".

5.5.5.1 Vacuum pump test program

With this program, the vacuum performance of the furnace vacuum system can be automatically tested. For that purpose, the achieved (minimum) pressure in mbar is measured and indicated. If the pressure value is below 80 mbar (hPa), the vacuum performance of the system is adequate.

5.5.5.2 Heater test

The quality of the heating muffle may be automatically checked by means of the heater test (duration: approximately 7 minutes). The heater test should only be conducted with the empty ﬁring chamber, since an object in the chamber (e.g. ﬁring tray) may inﬂuence the test result. Conduct

the heater test immediately after switching on the furnace and before any actual ﬁring procedures. If the furnace is too hot, an incorrect heating muffle quality will be indicated. If the heating element quality falls below 50 %, replacing the heating element is recommended.

5.5.5.3 Cleaning program

The cleaning program is used to "clean" the heating muffle (duration: approximately 17 minutes). After a cleaning program, it is recommended to calibrate the furnace. In case of problems with discolouration of the ceramic, we recommend replacing the ﬁring table or the ﬁring tray material.

5.6 Description of the symbols in the display

Symbol Name

Pre-vacuum

"One-stage program"

”Two-stage program”

”Standard opening of the furnace head“

”Quick opening of the furnace head“

Open lock

Closed lock

Crossed-out "crescent moon"

”Crescent moon”

Open furnace head with heat rays

”Individual group write-protection active”

”General writeprotection active”

Press mode or note on the active press procedure

Meaning

Vacuum generation starts before the heating begins.

Abstract ﬁring curve of a one-stage program

Abstract ﬁring curve of a two-stage program

Furnace head opens in the standard period of time

Furnace head opens in a short period of time, i.e. quicker (arrow)

”Individual writeprotection inactive“

”Individual writeprotection active“

”Overnight program inactive“

”Overnight program active"

”Pre-drying active"

All 10 programs of this group are writeprotected

All programs are write-protected

For selecting the Press mode. If the press process has been started, this symbol is shown next to the remaining pressing time.

Symbol

5.5.5.4 Dehumidiﬁcation program

The condensation of water in the insulation of the ﬁring chamber and the vacuum pump will result in a lower vacuum and thus to impaired ﬁring results. For that reason, the furnace head should be kept closed when the furnace is switched off, in order to prevent the absorption of humidity. Start the dehumidiﬁcation program if required (humidity in the insulation).

5.5.5.5 Keypad test

Each time the keypad is pressed, a short beep sounds. The keypad test can be ended by pressing ESC.

5.5.5.6 Display test (page 2 / 2) Two different "chequer-board patterns" are alternately shown on the entire display. This allows the visual check of each individual pixel. The display test can be ended by pressing ESC.

5.7 Explanation of the speaker signals

The speaker signal can only be ended by pressing the STOP key.

5.8 OSD (Optical Status Display)

The OSD (Optical Status Display) (51) on the side of the operating unit shows the most important statuses of the furnace. The following activities are shown:

5.8.1 The start procedure

The handles blink white when the furnace is started. Once the starting process is completed, the OSD lights up in white or green.

5.8.2 Setting the brightness

The brightness can be set in 5%steps in the menu "Settings" (OSD system).

5.8.3 Deactivation

In order to deactivate the OSD, the brightness has to be set to 0%.

No. Description of Description of

the occasion the speaker signal

1 Self-test successfully Short "self-test melody"

completed

2 Furnace head Speaker is switched on and plays

completely open and the melody selected by the user the furnace for 10 seconds. If the signal is not temperature having conﬁrmed by pressing the STOP dropped below key during this time, the melody 320 °C/608 °F is played again after 5 minutes for

5 minutes. After that, no further acoustic signal will be played.

If the STOP key is pressed while the signal is played (for 10 seconds or 5 minutes), the speaker is switched off immediately. No further acoustic signal will be played.

3 Error messages The speaker is switched on and

plays the "error melody". The speaker can only be switched off by pressing the STOP key.

4 Keyboard test active Each keystroke is conﬁrmed with a

short beep (approximately 0.5 s. ON)

5 Test or calibration Short "completion melody"

program successfully completed

Colour Activity

white (blinking) The furnace is in the switch-on mode (self-

test active)

white Stand-by, the furnace is basically ready to

use

green Operating temperature B of the currently

selected program was reached by +/- 20 °C

yellow (blinking) Information, note or error message

orange Program is in the close-head or preheating

mode

red Program is in the heating mode

magenta Program is in the holding time H mode

blue Program is in the long-term cooling or open-

head mode

6. Practical Use

The operating procedure for the Programat EP 5000 will be explained with the help of two examples: one standard and one individual program.

6.1 Switching on/off

Put ON/OFF switch (11) on posi-tion “I”. The furnace conducts an automatic self-test, which will be indicated in the beginning. Subsequently, a status bar shows how many % of the self-test have been completed. Make sure that the furnace is not manipulated during this time.

6.1.1 Main menu

After successful completion of the self-test, the main menu is shown in the display.

6.2 Firing programs

The Firing mode can be selected by means of the touch screen function.

6.2.1 List of parameters

The cursor (black frame) shows the button which is currently active. It can be moved by means of the arrow keys. If the cursor is positioned on the program button, the desired program can be selected using the + or - keys. As an alternative, the program number can also be entered by means of the numeric keypad.

One-stage program

The list of parameters is accessed by pressing the Program key (70). The list shows all the parameters.

If the cursor is positioned on the “one-stage symbol” and the symbol is switched to the “two-stage symbol” by pressing the + or – key, the program has been set to “two-stage”.

If the cursor is set on the “two-stage symbol” and the symbol is switched to the “one-stage symbol” by pressing the + or – key, the program has been set to “one-stage”.

6.2.2 The ﬁring curve display

If the program is started with the START key, the ﬁring curve display with the vacuum status is shown.

The following information is always displayed: a) Program number b) Remaining time c) Current temperature d) Status of vacuum e) Status bar

If a two-stage program is selected, two stages are shown.

During a ﬁring program in progress, the parameter ﬁring curve may be displayed at any time for information purposes by pressing the "P" key. However, the parameters may only be changed with the program stopped or the furnace in stand-by mode. The vacuum indication and all the corresponding parameters are faded out if no vacuum is needed. Only the necessary values are displayed.

6.2.3 Firing using a standard program

Step 1:

Select the desired material (e.g. IPS d.SIGN) in the program group of your choice.

Now, select the desired program (e.g. 1st opaquer).

Step 2:

Now, open the furnace head by pressing the "Open furnace head" key (90) and place the ﬁring tray with the object to be ﬁred in the furnace.

Step 3:

Activate the program by pressing the "Start" button.

By pressing the “P” key, you can toggle between the Stand-by and Parameters screen. The shown parameters are displayed for information purposes and cannot be edited.

Operation screen during a press program in the Standard mode. Once the press procedure starts, an additional arrow indicates that the press plunger moves downwards. The entire time of the press cycle is displayed once and the path which the press plunger has already covered since the start of the press procedure in the selected measuring unit.

Important information

For the abort speed, we recommend using a value of 300 µm/min in the layering technique and 150 µm/min in the staining technique.

– A higher value (abort speed e.g. 300 µm/min) aborts the press

procedure earlier.

– A lower value (abort speed e.g. 100 µm/min) aborts the press pro-

cedure later and prolongs the press procedure.

For the all-ceramic systems from Ivoclar Vivadent (IPS e.max, IPS Empress Esthetic), only the original standard programs which are especially coordinated with the materials must be used.

This is the Stand-by screen for a press program in the IPF mode.

By pressing the “P” key, you can toggle between the Stand-by and Parameters screen. The shown parameters are displayed for information purposes and cannot be edited.

Operation screen during a press program in the IPF mode. IPF is a protected procedure from Ivoclar Vivadent AG for pressing ceramic ingots. Therefore, the process is only shown by means of a status bar.

6.3 Press programs

The Programat EP 5000 has been especially coordinated with the materials systems from Ivoclar Vivadent. Therefore, the respective parameters of the different programs have already been set ex works. You only have to select the desired program for the corresponding material.

Individual parameters which can be manually adjusted are listed in the table below:

6.3.1 Standard press programs

The Operation Mode key can be used to show the selection screen.

If the press programs are called up, the ﬁrst page with the Ivoclar Vivadent standard programs is displayed.

In addition to the popular Ivoclar Vivadent standard programs, certain materials can also be pressed using the new IPF mode (Intelligent Press Function) (see also Chapter 6.3.3). For materials which offer the IPF mode, the shown selection screen is displayed.

Subsequently, the selected investment ring size (small or large) can be chosen. This selection applies to both standard and IPF programs.

This is the Stand-by screen for a press program in the standard mode.

Symbol Parameter Value range Value range

B Stand-by temperature 100–700 °C 212–1292 °F

t Temperature increase rate 10–140 °C/min 18–252 °F/min

T Holding temperature 100–1200 °C 212–2192 °F

H Holding time (min : sec) 00:00 – 60:00

E Abort speed 0-100000 µm/min

– Check the ingot or program selection – Observe the “sprueing and investment guidelines” according to

the instructions for use of the material

– Check whether the investment ring was placed in the center or

whether the ﬁring plate is clean or the size of the Alox plunger is correct and the plunger clean

– Check the press plunger for cracks or correct ﬁxation and whether

the ﬁring plate is contaminated or fractured

– Otherwise, possible defect of the press drive – please contact your

local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

6.4 Further possibilities and special features of the

furnace

6.4.1 Quick program selection

Each program can be directly selected by its program number. The program number is shown in the upper left area of the program display (e.g. P95). To quickly select a program, press the P key and enter the program number. Conﬁrm with the Enter key.

After pressing the P key, the individual programs can be

additionally run through using the +/- keys.

6.4.2 Illogical values or incorrect entries

If an illogical value is entered by means of the numeric keys (outside the current value range), the invalid entry still blinks after conﬁrmation.

As error message (entry error: entry outside the value range), an exclamation mark blinks in the bottom line until the next value

is entered and successfully conﬁrmed or the process is aborted with ESC. The old, valid value reappears. Please refer to the parameter details for the value range.

6.4.3 Program write protection

– Individual program write-protection active

Activate/deactivate with the corresponding touch button in the parameter list and the +/- keys.

–

Individual group write-protection active

Change to page 2/2 in the "Settings" screen using the + key. Then, select "Extended settings", followed by "Group writeprotection". An individual group write-protection can be activated using a random code and deactivated with the same code.

–

General write-protection active

Change to page 2/2 in the "Settings" screen using the + key. Then, select "Extended settings", followed by "General writeprotection". The general write-protection can only be activated or deactivated with the user code. Each time the general writeprotection is deactivated, all the individual group write-protections are also deactivated. The individual program write-protections, however, will be maintained.

6.4.4 Stopping the running program

Press the STOP key once to pause a running program.The green LED in the START key blinks. Press the STOP key twice to completely stop the program or press START to continue.

6.3.2 Individual press programs

Page 2/2 of the press programs is shown. The -/+ keys can be used to toggle between page 1/2 and page 2/2.

The selection for the individual press programs is also on page 2/2 of the press programs.

The EP 5000 has 20 individually programmable press programs. .

Stand-by screen for individual press programs.

By pressing the “P” key, you can toggle between the Stand-by and Parameters screen. The shown parameters are displayed for information purposes and cannot be edited.

6.3.3 IPF Modus – Intelligent Press Function

In this operation mode, the investment ring is ideally brought to the required press temperature by means of an intelligent temperature control. At the same time, the time until the start of the press procedure is reduced by up to 25% and the temperature in the investment ring is homogenized. The press furnace automatically considers the power supply and possible ageing of the heating element and adjusts the temperature control, if required. In the IPF mode, only a status bar is shown.

If an IPF program is available for a certain material, it is shown after the material selection. You can then select the Standard mode or the new IPF mode.

The IPF mode cannot be selected for individual programs.

6.3.4 CDS – Crack Detection System

Different failures may occur during the press procedure. The Crack Detection System tries to identify these failures during the press procedure in order to save the dental object or ingot. The Crack Detection System produces the information messages No. 520, 521 on the screen and aborts the press procedure. If such a message appears, check the following points:

6.4.5 Changing the parameters while the program is running

All parameters of the program, which have not yet been executed, can be changed while the program is stopped (green LED blinks).

6.4.6 Standard / quick opening of the furnace head

The operator may select the furnace head opening mode by changing the symbol: – "Standard furnace head opening" symbol visible: (the furnace

head opens within 60 seconds at the end of the program ).

– Toggle to "Quick furnace head opening" by means of the

– / + key

– "Quick furnace head opening" symbol visible: (furnace head

opens within 18 seconds at the end of the program).

– Toggle to "Standard furnace head opening" by means of the

– / + key.

6.4.7 Help

Help text for the current screen

6.4.8 Error message

The error group symbol should supply a ﬁrst indication of the type of error (entry error = exclamation mark; technical error = fork wrench; Note = "i" symbol) without the user having to consult the Operating Instructions.

6.4.9 One-stage / two-stage programs

If the cursor is on the "one-stage program" symbol, pressing the – / + key results in the symbol to change to the "two-stage program" symbol. At the same time, the program was also changed to become a "two-stage program".

If the cursor is on the "two-stage program" symbol, pressing the – / + key results in the symbol to change to the "one-stage program" symbol. At the same time, the program was also changed to become a "one-stage program".

6.4.10 Program status indication

The current program status is indicated in the ﬁring curve display:

pre-drying, closing, pre-vacuum, ﬁring, long-term cooling, opening

If the program is interrupted, "Pause" starts ﬂashing as an indicator. If a program is prematurely stopped, "Vacuum release" is ﬂashing while the ﬁring chamber is ﬂooded.

6.4.11 Pre-drying (one-stage or two-stage program)

Displaying the touch button "Pre-Drying Temperature":

Change to page 2/2 in the "Settings" screen using the + key. Then, select the touch button "Preheating with the furnace head open" and use the +/- keys to switch on the "pre-heating" setting. In this way, the touch button "Pre-drying temperature" is

displayed in the parameter list. The function "pre-heating", however, is not yet activated (temperature = 0).

For a program with individually activated pre-drying, the desired "pre-drying temperature" is set after the program start with the furnace head open (heating or cooling). Once this temperature is reached, pre-drying is carried out during the "pre-drying holding time" Once the holding time has elapsed, the furnace head is closed within the desired closing time.

6.4.12 Pre-vacuum

If a ﬁring program with prevacuum is conducted, the vacuum pump is switched on at the end of the closing time (as soon as the furnace head is closed). Once the pre-vacuum time has elapsed, the heating phase begins. Upon the start of a program with an individually activated pre-vacuum

(value between 1:00 and 5:00), the V1 value is ignored. The vacuum is maintained until V2 is reached. V2 must be higher than the stand-by temperature B.

6.4.13 Overnight program

a. At the end of an "overnight" program (overnight program

symbol active), the heater is switched off and the furnace head opens.

b. When the temperature drops below a certain level, no melody is

being played.

c. Once the temperature is lower than 100 °C /212 °F, the furnace

head closes, the heater remains switched off, and the furnace cools down to room temperature.

d. The green Start LED starts ﬂashing when the furnace head is

opened.

e. After a power failure during an overnight program in progress,

the furnace no longer heats up, but remains at room temperature.

6.4.14 ”Quick cooling“

If the "Open furnace head" key is pressed again with the furnace head already completely open, the "Quick cooling" function is started. This means that the vacuum pump is switched on for 5 minutes. This function can be stopped early by pressing STOP, "Close furnace head", or START.

6.4.15 Software Update

The user will be able to conduct a software update by CD, PC, and download cable. For that purpose, the software download mode of the furnace is activated by pressing two special keys simultaneously while the power supply is switched on. For further details, please refer to the Software Update Instructions (www.ivoclarvivadent.com).

A further method for updating the

software is to use the USB

memory stick. This item is

available in the Settings menu on

page 2.

To update the software, a USB

memory stick is required with a

current software image in the

form of a *.gz ﬁle. The software

version on the USB memory stick must be newer than the one on the furnace (see Selection Information).

Step 1: Connect the USB memory stick with the current software

version to the furnace Step 2: Select the menu item “Software Update” Step 3: Select the software image ﬁle (the ﬁle name has to start

with EP 5000_) Step 4: Start the software update with the “Open” key Step 5: Wait until the furnace indicates a successful update

process Step 6: Re-start the furnace

6.4.16 USB printer

Each USB-PCL printer can be used to printout the protocol. If a USBPCL printer is connected to the furnace, the necessary software driver is loaded. After that, the USB printer is immediately ready for use. – The status of the USB-PCL printer is shown in the "Information"

menu item

– The desired protocol to be printed can be selected in the

protocol table.

6.4.17 USB memory stick

Most USB memory sticks may be used to store programs.

Once the USB memory key has been recognized, "Select program memory" is displayed. In this screen, either the internal programs or the programs on the USB memory key can be activated. If the USB

memory is used for the ﬁrst time with a EP 5000, free programs are saved in this 'empty' memory. After that, the USB memory stick is immediately ready for use.

– The active status of the USB

memory stick is shown in the "Information" menu item (page 3 / 3).

– In the Program Manager, the

USB memory stick may now be

selected as either the source

and/or the target.

In this way, a backup copy of all the programs can be made at any time. Once a USB memory stick is ready for use, the screen connected to the "Home" key (usually "Program Groups") is changed to "Program memory selection" (see chapter 5.5.2.3).

6.4.18 Timer

The timer can be used to put the

furnace in an energy saving mode

for a deﬁned period of time.

During this time, the heating of

the Programat is deactivated, so

that the power consumption is

only minimal. The furnace itself,

however, remains switched on.

Avoid activating the timer when

the furnace head is open.

7. Maintenance, Cleaning, and Diagnosis

In general, the furnace head should not be replaced since

the components (furnace head and furnace base) have been coordinated with each other. However, if the furnace head must be replaced for maintenance reasons, subsequent temperature calibration is required.

This chapter describes the user maintenance and cleaning procedures for the Programat EP 5000. All the other tasks must be performed by qualiﬁed service personnel at a certiﬁed Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

7.1 Monitoring and maintenance

The time for these maintenance procedures depends on the frequency of use and the working habits of the users. For that reason, the recommended times are only approximations.

This furnace has been developed for typical use in dental laboratories. If the product is used in a production enterprise, for industrial applications, and for continuous use, premature ageing of the expendable parts has to be

expected.

The expendable parts are as follows: – Heating muffle – Insulation material

Expendable parts are not covered by the warranty. Please also observe the shorter service and maintenance intervals.

daily Firing chamberCheck the quartz glass cylinder to make sure the quartz glass is not defective.

twice a year

Firing chamberCheck temperature. Use the temperature checking set to check and adjust the temperature in the furnace.

weeklyKeypad (10)Check the keypad for visible damage. If the keypad is damaged, it has to be replaced

by a certiﬁed Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

weeklySealing rims of the furnace head (2) and the furnace base (1)

Check if the sealing rims of the furnace head and the furnace base are clean and undamaged.

monthlyInsulation (3)Check the insulation for cracks and damages. If the insulation is worn down it has to

be replaced by a certiﬁed Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. Fine hairline cracks on the surface of the insulation are harmless and do not inﬂuence the function of the furnace in a negative fashion.

weeklyThermocouple (4)Check if the thermocouple is straight and in the right place.

monthlyOpening mechanismCheck if the furnace head opens smoothly and without excessive noise.

weeklyVar. external connectionsCheck all plug-in connections for correct ﬁt

WhenPartWhat

7.3 Special programs

Press the "cogwheel" key, followed by the touch button "Special Programs".

Vacuum pump test program

With the program, the vacuum performance of the furnace vacuum system can be automatically tested. For that purpose, the achieved (minimum) pressure in mbar is measured and indicated. If the pressure value is below 80 mbar (hPa), the vacuum performance of the system is adequate.

Heater test

The quality of the heating muffle may be automatically checked by means of the heater test (duration: approximately 7 minutes).

The heater test should only be conducted with

the empty ﬁring chamber, since an object in the chamber (e.g. ﬁring tray) may inﬂuence the test result. Conduct the heater test immediately after switching on the furnace and before any actual ﬁring procedures are

conducted. If the furnace is too hot, an incorrect heating muffle quality will be indicated. If the heating element quality falls below 50 %, replacing the heating element is recommended.

Cleaning program

Dehumidiﬁcation program

Keypad test

Each time the keypad is pressed, a short beep sounds. The keypad test can be ended by pressing ESC.

7.2 Cleaning

The furnace may only be cleaned when it is cool, since there is a burn hazard. Do not use any cleaning solutions. The following parts have to be cleaned from time to time:

Item Frequency: Cleaning material:

Housing (9) and furnace if required soft, dry cloth head (25)

Keypad (10) weekly soft, dry cloth

Cooling tray daily cleaning brush (34)

Insulation (3) daily cleaning brush

Sealing rim of the furnace daily cleaning brush and head (2) and sealing a soft cloth surface (1)

Firing plate if required Cleaning brush or vacuum

cleaner

Display test (page 2 / 2) Two different "chequer-board patterns" are alternately shown on the entire display. This allows the visual check of each individual pixel. The display test can be ended by pressing ESC.

7.4 Temperature calibration

1. Select the calibration program.

2. Remove the ﬁring plate from the furnace using the furnace tongs and place it on the cooling tray.

3. Carefully grip the upper part of the ATK 2 using the furnace tongs (Caution: Fracture risk of the ceramic) and insert it into the holes designated for this purpose until it snaps into place. The orientation of the calibration sample (left or right) is not important.

4. If necessary, use the furnace tongs to apply slight pressure to the center of the calibration base until the calibration sample clicks into place. Observe the corresponding markings.

5. Start the calibration program

6. At the end of the program, open the furnace head and carefully remove the ATK 2 using the furnace tongs and place it on the cooling tray to allow it to cool.

7. Replace the ﬁring plate using the furnace tongs.

8. Close the furnace head and select a ﬁring program.

9. The ATK 2 can only be used once. Use a new calibration set for the next calibration procedure.

7.5 Stand-by

We recommend keeping the furnace head closed, particularly if the temperature drops below 150 °C / 302 °F. This will prevent unintentional moisture absorption and formation of condensate in the ﬁring chamber. Consequently, vacuum problems are avoided and the service life of the heating element is prolonged.

7.6 Press power calibration

The interval for press calibration indicates after how many press cycles a press power calibration has to be conducted.

7.7 Replacing the press plunger

In order to facilitate replacing the press plunger, the following procedure is recommended:

1. Remove the screw (20) and press drive cover (56) while the furnace head is closed.

2. Loosen the terminal screw from the press plunger (65) by about half a rotation.

3. Open the furnace head by means of the respective key (90). When the furnace head is wide open, switch off the furnace, disconnect the power plug and let the furnace cool to room temperature.

4. Push the press plunger (59) with slightly rotating movements into the ﬁring chamber with one hand and pull from below with the other hand.

Contraindication:

Do not touch the thermocouple when replacing the press plunger.

5. Push the white press plunger (59) with the taper ahead into the guide bush. Push the press plunger with slightly rotating movements into the split taper socket (64) and fasten the screw (65).

Contraindication:

Never reach into the press drive during operation. There is a risk of crushing.

Mount the press drive cover (56) and fasten with screw.

6. Connect the power plug and switch on the furnace with the 0/I switch.

8. What if ...

This chapter will help you to recognize malfunctions and take appropriate measures or, if possible and acceptable, to perform some simple repairs.

8.1 Error messages

The furnace continuously checks all functions during operation. If an error is detected, the respective error message is displayed.

The following error messages may be displayed:

Index

Category

Error ERR Conti- Error Message Text

No. nuation

possible

1 Entry T < B 2 Enter a logical value for T

2 Entry L > T 8 Enter a logical value for long-term cooling L

3 Entry V2x <= V1x 9 Enter a logical value for the vacuum-on temperature Vx1 or the vacuum-off temperature Vx2

4 Entry V2x > Tx + 1°C 10 Change either the vacuum values or the holding time T

5 Entry

Incorrect values for V1x, V2x

11 Enter a logical value for V1x, V2x

6 System Current temperature after 13 Excess temperature! Program aborted, furnace head opens to allow the furnace to cool down.

Start > Tx + 50 °C *, **

7 System Firing chamber temp. 14 Temperature too high for calibration. Furnace is cooling down! Try restarting the program later.

>410°C at the start of the * calibration program -> too high for calibration progr.

8 Entry T2 < T1 16 Enter a lower value for T1 or a higher value for T2.

9 System Power failure > 10 s during 17 A ﬁring program in progress was interrupted for more than 10 s. The program cannot be continued!

a ﬁring program in progress

10 Entry T1 > V12 18 Enter a lower value for T1 or a higher value for V12

11 Entry vV set, but V2 is 19 Pre-vacuum activated! V2 must be higher than B.

missing or invalid

12 System Error in the heating system 20 no Check the heater fuse. If the fuse is O.K., contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

13 System Heating muffle very old 23 The heating muffle is very old. It is recommended to replace it. After the error message has been

acknowledged, a ﬁring program may still be started.

14 System Heating muffle defective 24 The condition of the muffle is so poor that is has to be replaced immediately.

15 System Temperature in the furnace 25 The furnace base is too hot! Make sure that the air vents of the furnace are clean and unobstructed.

base is higher than 65 °C Maximum temperature 65 °C

16 Entry T is > B + 200 °C at the 26 Firing chamber too hot to start a ﬁring program.

start of a ﬁring program

17 System Furnace head cannot 27 The furnace head cannot be moved to the ﬁnal position. It might be blocked by an external mechanical

be initialized

**, ***

source! If this is not the case, please contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center!

18 System The furnace head does not 28 The furnace head does not open/close correctly. The furnace head was manually moved or is obstructed.

reach the target position ** The furnace head must only be moved using the keys intended for this purpose!

19 System

Temperature > 1225°C (SW)

29 no Excess temperature! The temperature in the furnace head by far exceeds the acceptable temperature

> 1300°C (HW) *, **,

range (maximum temperature 1200 °C).

(8)

EXCESS TEMPERATURE ***

20 System The vacuum is not released 32 no The vacuum cannot be released. The vacuum valve might be dirty or stuck. Please contact your service

** technicians.

21 System

Necessary vacuum (xxxmbar)

33 The vacuum cannot be established. Check the seal of the ﬁring chamber, vacuum hose, vacuum pump,

is not reached within 1 min. pump fuse.

22 System Write error in the 43 Error while saving ﬁring program data to the internal memory.

ﬁring program memory

23 System Read error in the ﬁring 44 Error while reading ﬁring program data from the internal memory.

program memory

24 System Checksum error in the 45 Invalid checksum of the memory for ﬁring program data - the ﬁring program data are written to the internal

ﬁring program memory memory using the original values.

Index

Category

Error ERR Conti- Error Message Text

No. nuation

possible

25 System Write error in the 46 Error while writing ﬁring group data to the internal memory.

ﬁring group memory

26 System Read error in the 47 Error while reading the ﬁring group data from the internal memory.

ﬁring group memory

27 System Checksum error in the 48 Invalid checksum of the memory for ﬁring group data - the ﬁring group data are written to the internal

ﬁring group memory memory using the original values.

28 System OT1 <> OT2 54 no Error in the temperature measuring circuit! Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

plausibility check:

**,***

OT1 = OT2 +/- 10°C

29 System Temperature in the furnace 56 Temperature in the furnace base is lower than 1 °C. Bring the furnace base to a higher operating temperature.

base is lower than 1 °C

30 System Program start blocked 103 Starting a program is not possible due to a technical malfunction.

31 System Incorrect time settings 107 The clock settings are incorrect. Please set a correct date and a correct time!

(date / time)

32 Entry Timer activated – unit into 106 The program cannot be started, because the unit was put into stand-by mode by the timer (heating turned

stand-by mode off). Deactivate the timer or extend the time frame to be able to execute programs.

33 System Print error 108 An error occurred during printing.

34 Entry HV > H (H2) 110 Enter a lower value for HV or a higher value for H (H2)

35 Note Maximum number of ﬁring 111 The maximum number of ﬁring program protocol entries has been reached. For the next protocol, an existing

program protocol entries entry will be deleted / overwritten. reached

36 Entry "Share of the holding time 120 Activate the vacuum during the holding time Tx or deactivate HV..

with vacuum" is activated, but Vx2 does not correspond to Tx or Tx+1

37 System Error pressing time 500 Max. pressing time exceeded

38 System Error press position 504 Max. position exceeded

39 System Error press force 505 Max. press force exceeded.

40 System Error press drive initalized 513 Press drive is not initialized. Please switch the furnace off and on again.

41 System Error press drive 514 Technical error in press drive

42 Inform. Error muffle crack 520 CDS Crack Detection System has been activated. The program has been aborted and the press plunger has

been moved backwards. CDS could probably save your restorations from muffle cracks. Please check your restorations before you continue your working progress

43 Inform. Error muffle crack 521 CDS Crack Detection System has been activated. The program has been aborted and the press plunger has

been moved backwards. CDS could probably save your restorations from muffle cracks. Please check your restorations before you continue your working progress

44 Inform. Error muffle crack 522 CDS Crack Detection System has been activated. The program has been aborted and the press plunger has

been moved backwards. CDS could probably save your restorations from muffle cracks. Please check your restorations before you continue your working progr

45 Entry T is > B + 200°C at the 526 Firing chamber is too hot for the start of a IPF press program.

start of a IPF press progr.

46 Entry IPF press program para- 527 The set IPF press program parameters are not plausible.

meters not plausible

47 Entry T is < 350°C at the start 528 The furnace is too deeply cooled down for the start of a IPF press program.

of a IPF press program

48 Note IPF press program 529 The temperature during the IPF press program does not comply with the speciﬁcations. The program

Error temperature may be continued nonetheless.

49 System Error during logging of 530 An error has occurred during logging of press program data. The storage medium might be full.

press program data

50 System Supply voltage outside the 700 The supply voltage is outside the acceptable range. Check the supply voltage.

acceptable range

51 System Start-up aborted due 701 no The self-test of the furnace was interrupted by an error. It is not possible to work with the furnace! Switch

to an error *** the furnace off and on again, once the error has been rectiﬁed.

52 System Brief power failure during a 702 A ﬁring program in progress was interrupted by a brief power failure. The program is continued!

ﬁring program in progress

53 System Power failure during a 703 A ﬁring program in progress (started from the USB memory stick) was interrupted by a power failure.

ﬁring program from the The program could not be continued, since the USB memory stick is no longer present! memory stick in progress – memory stick no longer present.

54 System Prolonged power failure 704 An overnight program (ﬁring program) in progress was interrupted by a prolonged power failure.

during an onvernight The overnight program is continued! program in progress

55 System Reading and processing 705 no Error during measuring the supply voltage. Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

supply voltage

**,***

56 System

Reading the power frequency

706 Error during measuring the supply voltage. Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

57 System Incorrect supply voltage 707 The furnace is operated with the incorrect supply voltage. Make sure that the furnace is operated with the

supply voltage indicated on the rating plate.

58 System Final vacuum value not 800 The required ﬁnal vacuum value cannot be reached. Check the vacuum pump.

reached

59 System Vacuum drop 801 An unacceptable vacuum drop has occurred.

Index

Category

Error ERR Conti- Error Message Text

No. nuation

possible

60 System The vacuum does not 802 No vacuum increase could be measured. Check the following points: Is the ﬁring chamber tight (no

increase (self-test) contamination on the sealing surfaces)? Is the vacuum hose connected? Is the vacuum pump connected?

Is the fuse F1 o.k.?

61 System Temp. EXTERNAL T-SENSOR 1010 Temperature channel EXTERNAL T-sensor excess temperature

excess temperature (> 1225°C)

62 System Write error in the furnace 1011 Error while saving furnace conﬁguration data to the internal memory.

conﬁguration data memory

63 System Read error in the furnace 1012 Error while reading the furnace conﬁguration data from the internal memory.

conﬁguration data memory

64 System Checksum error in the 1013 Invalid checksum of the memory - furnace conﬁguration data are written into the internal memory using

furnace conﬁguration the original values. data memory

65 System Write error in the furnace 1014 Error while saving the furnace operational data to the internal memory.

operational data memory

66 System Read error in the furnace 1015 Error while reading the furnace operational data from the internal memory.

operational data memory

67 System Checksum error in the 1016 Invalid checksum of the memory – furnace operational data are written into the internal memory using

furnace operational data the original values. memory

68 System Write error in the ﬁring 1017 Error while saving the ﬁring program protocol data.

protocol data memory

69 System Read error in the ﬁring 1018 Error while reading the ﬁring program protocol data.

protocol data memory

70 System Checksum error in the 1019 Invalid checksum of the memory – ﬁring program protocol data are deleted.

ﬁring protocol data memory

71 System Technical error 1024 no Error while reading the stop switch for the furnace head.

of the furnace head **,***

72 System Technical error of the 1025 no Read/write CPLD

furnace head

**, ***

73 System Technical error of the 1026 no Error in the vacuum driver

vacuum driver

**, ***

74 System Technical error in the 1028 Error while reading/writing the SRAM.

SBS driver

75 System Write error in the ﬁring 1143 Error while saving ﬁring program data to the USB memory stick.

program memory

76 System Read error in the ﬁring 1144 Error while reading ﬁring program data from the USB memory stick.

program memory

77 System Checksum error in the 1145 Invalid checksum of the memory for ﬁring program data – the ﬁring program data are written to the USB

ﬁring program memory memory stick using original values.

78 System Write error in the ﬁring 1146 Error while saving ﬁring group data to the USB memory stick.

group memory

79 System Read error in the ﬁring 1147 Error while reading the ﬁring group data from the USB memory stick.

group memory

80 System Checksum error in the 1148 Invalid checksum in the memory for ﬁring group data - the ﬁring group data are written to the USB

ﬁring group memory memory stick using original values.

81 System Reading, calculating the 1202 no Error while measuring the ambient temperature

ambient temperature

**,***

82 System Reading, calculating the 1203 no Error while measuring the furnace temperature

furnace temperature

**,***

83 System Reading, calculating the 1204 no Error while measuring the furnace control temperature

furnace control temperature **,***

84 System Reading, caluclating the 1205 Error while measuring the resistance value for the ATK2 calibration.

resistance value

85 System Reading, calculating, 1206 Error while measuring the temperature for the EXTERNAL T-sensor.

EXTERNAL T-sensor

86 System Temperature regulator 1207 no Error in the temperature regulator.

**,***

87 System ATK2 calibration: 1300 Error during calibration.

Pre-heating to 660 °C**

88 System ATK2 calibration: 1301 Error during calibration.

Calibration of 660 °C **

89 System ATK2 calibration: 1302 Error during calibration. Sample may not be correctly inserted. Try again with a new sample and make sure the

Pre-heating to 963 °C ** sample makes ample contact.

90 System ATK2 calibration: 1303 Error during calibration.

Calibration of 963 °C **

91 System

ATK2 calibration: Difference

1304 Error during calibration.

in the calibration values **

92 System ATK2 calibration: 1305 Error during calibration.

Calibration value range **

93 Note Calibration reminder 1310 Some time has passed since the last calibration procedure. Calibrate the furance soon.

Index

Category

Error ERR Conti- Error Message Text

No. nuation

possible

95 Note Dehumidiﬁcation

reminder

1312 Some time has passed since the last dehumidiﬁcation. Conduct a dehumidiﬁcation in the near future.

96 System Access Board Descriptor: 1400 Error while writing the new version number to the BoardDescriptor (E2Prom).

Writing the version number

97 System Access Board Descriptor: 1401 Error while writing the new serial number to the BoardDescriptor (E2Prom).

Writing the serial number

98 System Access Board Descriptor: 1402 Error while reading the serial number from the BoardDescriptor (E2Prom).

Reading the serial number

99 System

Loading of the drivers failed

1500 no Failure during loading the necessary drivers. The furnace is not ready. Contact your Ivoclar Vivadent Service

*** Center.

100 Note Temperature > VT at the 1510 The temperature in the ﬁring chamber is higher than the pre-drying temperature. Press START to continue

start of a ﬁring program the program despite the error message.

101 Entry Software update: 1520 The ﬁle selected for the software update is invalid. The update cannot be conducted.

Invalid ﬁle

102 Entry Software update: 1521 The software to be installed is older or the same as the one installed on the furnace. The update cannot be

Invalid version conducted.

103 System Software update: 1522 An error has occurred during the software update. Do NOT switch off the furnace and try again.

Error during update If the error reoccurs, try conducting the update via the USB interface.

104 System LED-Print: Error during 1530 An error has occurred upon communication with the LED printed board.

communication with the LED printed board

106 Inform. Change operation mode 1550 The operation mode has been changed! Make sure that the furnace runs at the new stand-by temperature

long enough before you start a program.

Behaviour of the furnace in case of error

* Furnace head opens when this error occurs. ** A program in progress is stopped. *** The error cannot be acknowledged; the programs cannot be started.

8.2 Technical malfunctions

These malfunctions may occur without an error message being displayed:

8.3 Repair

Repairs may only be carried out by a certiﬁed Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. 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 Vivadent Service Center, the warranty will be voided immediately. Please also refer to the corresponding warranty regulations.

8.4 Load factory settings

If you want to reset the furnace to its original settings, choose Selection - Settings - Extended settings - Factory settings. All programs, OSD settings, melodies, navigation settings and volume control settings will be reset to the factory settings.

Description Double-check Action

Vacuum is not released

Is the vacuum released within Wait until the vacuum is released, remove object.

or only very slowly. approximately 30 seconds? Switch the furnace on and off again. If it still does

not work properly, contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

Indication on display incomplete. Activate the display test program and, if necessary,

contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center

Writing in the display is very Is the contrast properly set? Adjust contrast. hard to read.

Display not illuminated

Is the furnace properly connected according Correctly connect the furnace and switch it on. to the Operating Instructions and switched on?

Buzzer does not sound. Is the buzzer switched off Select tune 1–5.

(Tune 0)?

Furnace head does not open. Was the furnace head moved manually? Open the furnace head only by using the

corresponding keys. Switch the furnace on and off again.

Has the vacuum already been released? Is the program still running? Wait until the program is

complete. Switch furnace off and on again. If it still does not work properly, contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

Vacuum pump does not start working. Is the vacuum pump fuse defective? Check fuse and replace if necessary.

Was the maximum power consumption Use only the vacuum pump recommended by exceeded? Ivoclar Vivadent.

Is the vacuum pump plug correctly connected? Correctly connect the vacuum pump to the furnace

base.

Final vacuum is not reached. Is the vacuum hose OK? Check vacuum hose and hose connection.

Is the pump output OK? Start the vacuum test program.

Humidity/condensation in the vacuum hose? Start dehumidiﬁcation program

Incorrect or illogical Is the thermocouple bent or fractured? Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. temperature indication. or fractured?

Is the thermocouple correctly connected? Correctly connect thermocouple.

Is the thermocouple plug defective? Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

Hairline cracks in the heating muffle Are the cracks very small and insigniﬁcant Small cracks in the muffle are normal and do not

(hairline cracks)? negatively inﬂuence the function of the furnace.

Are the cracks large or have parts of the Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. heating muffle broken off?

Cracks in the insulation. Are the cracks very small and insigniﬁcant Small cracks in the insulation do not negatively inﬂuence

(hairline cracks)? the furnace.

Are the cracks large or have parts of the Contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center. insulation broken off?

Cracks in the quartz glass / heating element Are there cracks in the quartz glass or is the Switch off the furnace and contact your local Ivoclar

quartz glass sheathing the heating wire broken? Vivadent Service Center.

9. Product Speciﬁcations

9.1 Delivery form

– Programat EP 5000 – Power cord – Vacuum hose – Calibration test set – Operating Instructions – Programat Firing Tray Kit – Programat USB stick – USB data cable

9.1.2 Recommended accessories

– Programat Accessories Set – Temperature Checking Set 2 – Vacuum Pump VP4

9.2 Technical Data

Power supply 110–120 V / 50–60Hz

200–240 V / 50–60Hz

Overvoltage category II Contamination level 2

Tolerated voltage ﬂuctuations +/- 10%

Max. power consumption 12 A at 110–120 V

8.5 A at 200–240 V Acceptable data for vacuum pump of other manufacturers Max. output: 250 W / max. leakage current 0.75 mA Final vacuum: < 50 mbar

Use only tested pumps

Electrical fuses: 110–120 V:

250 V / T 15 A (heating circuit)

250 V / T 5 A (vacuum pump)

200–240 V:

250 V / T 8 A (heating circuit)

250 V / T 3.15 A (vacuum pump)

Dimensions of electrical fuses: 110–120 V:

Diameter 6.3 x 32 mm

200–240 V:

Diameter 5 x 20 mm

Dimensions of the closed furnace:

Depth: 470 mm / width: 305 mm / 400 mm (with cooling tray)

Height: 565 mm

Usable size of the ﬁring chamber: Diameter 80 mm

Height 48 mm

Max. ﬁring temperature : 1200 °C

Weight: Furnace base: 13.5 kg

Furnace head: 7.0 kg

Safety information

The EP 5000 complies with the following guidelines: – EN61010-1:2001 2

Ed. – IEC61010-1:2001 2ndEd. – UL/CSA61010-1:2004 2

Ed.

– EN61010-2-010:2003 2

Ed. – IEC61010-2-010:2003 2ndEd. – CSA61010-2-010:2004 2

Radio protection / electromagnetic compatibility EMC tested

9.3 Acceptable operating conditions

Acceptable ambient temperature range:

+5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +104 °F)

Acceptable humidity range:

80 % maximum relative humidity for temperatures up to 31 °C (87.8 ° F) gradually decreasing to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F); condensation excluded.

Acceptable ambient pressure:

The furnace is tested for use at altitudes of up to 2000 m (6562 ft.) above sea level.

9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions

Acceptable temperature range -20 to +65 °C (-4 °F to +149 °F) Acceptable humidity range Max. 80 % relative humidity Acceptable ambient pressure 500 mbar to 1060 mbar

Use only original packaging of the Programat EP 5000 together with the respective foam material for shipping purposes.

10. Appendix

10.1 Program table

Two program tables (°C / °F) are enclosed to these Operating Instructions. If not, please contact your local Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

Important information

The current program table is also available at:

www.ivoclarvivadent.com

The program tables can be downloaded from the Internet as PDF ﬁles. Please make sure that your program table complies with the software version you use, as the table is coordinated with the respective software version.

10.2 Menu structure

10.2.1 Possibilities of the program selection

10.2.2 Adjustments / Information

10.2.3 Overview of program groups

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Version: 2 Date information prepared: 06/2007 Valid as of Software V1.0

This apparatus has been developed solely for use in dentistry. Start-up and operation should be carried out strictly according to the Operating Instructions. Liability cannot be accepted for damages resulting from misuse or failure to observe the Instructions. The user is solely responsible for testing the apparatus for its suitability for any purpose not explicitly stated in the Instructions. Descriptions and data constitute no warranty of attributes.

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