Dekema AUSTROMAT 624 User manual

Operating Instructions
AUSTROMAT®624 / 644
Version 01/2012

DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH
Industriestrasse 22
D-83395 Freilassing
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Although we have reviewed the contents of this document to determine its correspondence with
the described hardware and software, some differences may exist. We assume no liability for
complete agreement. The information in this document is regularly reviewed. The necessary
corrections appear in subsequent editions.
We reserve the right to make changes

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Table Of Contents
1. Usage, data ............................................................... 9
1.1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2. Proper use .....................................................................................................10
1.3. Scope of delivery .......................................................................................... 11
1.4. Name plate
..................................................................................................... 12
1.5. Technical data
............................................................................................... 13
1.6. Ambient conditions....................................................................................... 15
2. Safety....................................................................... 16
2.1. This section must be read!........................................................................... 16
2.2. Organization of the safety instructions ...................................................... 17
2.3. General safety regulations ........................................................................... 18
2.3.1. Operating instructions...................................................................................................18
2.3.2. Operation......................................................................................................................19
2.3.3. Maintenance and Service.............................................................................................20
2.3.4. Disposal ........................................................................................................................20
2.4. Risks .............................................................................................................. 21
2.5. Access rights ................................................................................................ 23
3. Design and functionality........................................... 24
3.1. Front of system ............................................................................................. 24
3.2. Touchscreen and function keys .................................................................. 25
3.2.1. Touchscreen.................................................................................................................25
3.2.2. Function keys ...............................................................................................................26
3.3. Rear of device ...............................................................................................27

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4. Start-up .................................................................... 28
4.1. Unpacking and setting up ............................................................................ 28
4.2. Requirements at the setup site....................................................................29
4.3. First Startup................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1. Procedure .................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.2. Installation assistant (optional) .................................................................................... 31
4.4. Connect the firing oven to the network (optional) ..................................... 32
4.4.1. Determine the IP address ............................................................................................ 32
4.4.2. Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser .................................... 33
4.4.3. Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a VNC program........................... 34
4.4.4. Set up a permanent IP address for the firing furnace.................................................. 35
4.4.5. Specify authorizations.................................................................................................. 36
4.4.6. Specifying access through a browser or a VNC program............................................ 36
4.5. Connect the firing furnace to an individual PC (optional)......................... 37
4.5.1. Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser .................................... 37
4.5.2. Operating the firing furnace using a VNC program ..................................................... 38
4.5.3. Selecting access through a browser or a VNC program ............................................. 39
5. User interface .......................................................... 40
5.1. Basic information.......................................................................................... 40
5.1.1. Terms ........................................................................................................................... 40
5.1.2. Screen elements .......................................................................................................... 41
5.1.3. Numeric screen keyboard ............................................................................................ 42
5.1.4. Alphanumeric keyboard window .................................................................................. 43
5.1.5. Keyboard window for the classic editor ....................................................................... 44
5.2. Screen display............................................................................................... 45
5.3. Program Manager ......................................................................................... 46
5.4. Program display ............................................................................................ 49
5.4.1. Easy programs............................................................................................................. 49
5.4.2. Professional programs ................................................................................................. 51
5.4.3. Classic programs ......................................................................................................... 52
5.4.4. Pressing programs (only 644)...................................................................................... 54
5.4.5. Graphic program displays ............................................................................................ 56
5.4.6. Images ......................................................................................................................... 57

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5.5. Program sequence........................................................................................ 59
5.5.1. Easy programs .............................................................................................................61
5.5.2. Professional programs..................................................................................................62
5.5.3. Classic programs..........................................................................................................63
5.5.4. Pressing programs (only 644) ......................................................................................63
5.5.5. Sleep mode (long-term ready mode)............................................................................64
5.6. Program editor .............................................................................................. 65
5.6.1. Editing easy programs..................................................................................................66
5.6.2. Editing professional programs......................................................................................68
5.6.3. Editing classic programs...............................................................................................70
5.6.4. Editing pressing programs (only 644)...........................................................................73
5.6.5. Creating a new program ............................................................................................... 75
5.6.6. Programming Suggestions ...........................................................................................76
5.7. Setup menu ................................................................................................... 77
5.7.1. System control functions ..............................................................................................80
5.7.1.1. Units..............................................................................................................................80
5.7.1.2. Language......................................................................................................................81
5.7.1.3. Date/time ......................................................................................................................82
5.7.1.4. Screen settings.............................................................................................................83
5.7.1.5. Network (optional) ........................................................................................................84
5.7.1.6. General code ................................................................................................................85
5.7.2. System setting functions...............................................................................................87
5.7.2.1. Furnace ID....................................................................................................................87
5.7.2.2. Acoustic signal..............................................................................................................89
5.7.2.3. Drying temperature.......................................................................................................90
5.7.2.4. Heating settings............................................................................................................91
5.7.2.5. Long-term readiness.....................................................................................................91
5.7.2.6. Lift settings ...................................................................................................................92
5.7.3. Maintenance programs.................................................................................................93
5.7.3.1. Check program .............................................................................................................93
5.7.3.2. Cleaning firing...............................................................................................................94
5.7.3.3. Temperature calibration................................................................................................95
5.7.3.4. Seal test........................................................................................................................96
5.7.3.5. Transport safety lock ....................................................................................................97
5.7.4. Data recording and transfer..........................................................................................98
5.7.4.1. Printer ...........................................................................................................................98
5.7.4.2. Quality management (optional) ....................................................................................99
5.7.4.3. Diagnostic data...........................................................................................................100

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5.7.4.4. Login data (optional) .................................................................................................. 101
5.7.4.5. Backup / Recovery..................................................................................................... 102
5.7.4.6. FTP Server Login (optional)....................................................................................... 104
6. Operation ............................................................... 106
6.1. Turning on and off ......................................................................................106
6.2. Mounting and removing a firing object..................................................... 107
6.3. Select programs and start them ................................................................ 108
6.3.1. With the touchscreen ................................................................................................. 108
6.3.2. With web interface (optional) ..................................................................................... 108
6.3.3. With VNC program (optional).................................................................................... 109
6.3.4. Operating layout for the menu control ....................................................................... 110
6.4. Program end ................................................................................................ 111
6.5. Some practical tips
..................................................................................... 112
6.5.1. General operation of the furnace ............................................................................... 112
6.5.2. Heating element......................................................................................................... 112
6.5.3. Thermocouple temperature calibration ...................................................................... 112
6.5.4. Programming and program steps .............................................................................. 113
6.5.5. Firing programs.......................................................................................................... 113
6.6. Backing up and restoring firing programs ............................................... 114
6.6.1. Backup with a USB stick ............................................................................................ 114
6.6.2. Restore data with a USB stick ................................................................................... 116
6.7. Backing up and restoring data .................................................................. 119
6.8. Loading and saving sets
............................................................................ 120
6.8.1. Download set from the internal memory .................................................................... 120
6.8.2. Load set from a USB stick ......................................................................................... 120
6.8.3. Load a set from an FTP server (optional) .................................................................. 121
6.8.4. Download set from the Internet (optional).................................................................. 121
6.8.5. Internally save set ...................................................................................................... 123
6.8.6. Saving a set on a USB stick ...................................................................................... 123
6.8.7. Save a set on an FTP server (optional) ..................................................................... 123
6.9. Access the firing furnace via FTP (optional) ............................................ 124
6.10. Quality assurance (optional)...................................................................... 127
6.10.1. QM logs...................................................................................................................... 127

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6.10.2. X-Dream (optional) .....................................................................................................128
6.10.3. OPC (optional)............................................................................................................128
7. Maintenance and Service ...................................... 129
7.1. Care ..............................................................................................................129
7.2. Calibrate temperature................................................................................. 130
7.3. Check program
............................................................................................ 132
7.4. Change the heating element ...................................................................... 133
7.5. Enable software options............................................................................. 134
7.6. Software update .......................................................................................... 137
7.7. Service and Transport ................................................................................ 138
8. Storage and disposal ............................................. 139
8.1. Storage.........................................................................................................139
8.2. Disposal ....................................................................................................... 140
8.2.1. Personnel qualifications..............................................................................................140
8.2.2. Legal guidelines..........................................................................................................140
8.2.3. Disposal: Electrical and electronic materials..............................................................141
8.2.4. Disposal: Other assemblies and components............................................................141
9. Appendix................................................................ 142
9.1. Pressures (only 644) ................................................................................... 142
9.2. Vacuum Table
.............................................................................................. 143
9.3. Heating speed ............................................................................................. 144
9.4. Safety data sheets ...................................................................................... 144
9.4.1. "Kerform" safety data sheet........................................................................................145
10. Index ...................................................................... 153

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1. Usage, data
1.1. Introduction
Dear customer,
You are in possession of a new, exceptional AUSTROMAT®firing furnace.
DEKEMA’s many years of experience in the field of firing furnace construction have gone into
this equipment ensuring a very high level of quality, and exceptional performance and reliability.
In order to take full advantage of the possibilities that your firing furnace offers and obtain
superior results, we would like to ask you to spend a little time studying these operating
instructions.
•The technical data and description of the usage of the firing oven can be found in section 1
Usage, data.
•Before you start using the firing furnace, it is essential that you read 2 Safety to prevent
personal injury and property damage.
•Section 3 Design and functionality provides a short description of the firing furnace.
•How to set up and start the firing furnace is described in section 4 Start-up. Here you will
find how to connect the firing furnace to a network or an individual computer.
•The menu control of the firing furnace is described in detail in section 5 User interface.
•The operation of the firing furnace is explained in section 6 Operation, from the first steps in
to the creation of firing programs. Practical examples and tips will help you identify the
sources of troubles and assist you in eliminating them.
•Follow the suggestions for the service and maintenance of the device in section 7
Maintenance and Service.
•Finally, the index enables you to quickly find specific functions or commands.
Fig. 1-1 AUSTROMAT®644 (left) and 624 (right)

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1.2. Proper use
The AUSTROMAT®firing furnace was designed for firing and pressing (only the press) dental
ceramic objects with and without a vacuum. In every task that you perform with the firing
furnace, observe the safety instructions in the section Safety.
Every use that goes beyond these instructions is held to be improper and can cause personal
injury or property damage. We assume no guarantee when the device is improperly used
handled or not used according to instructions. DEKEMA assumes no liability for damages that
are thereby incurred.
In particular, materials may not be heated that may trigger explosions, implosions and
hazardous or hazardous or flammable gases.
Proper use also includes the following:
•Read and following these instructions for use,
•Observe the technical data (see section 1.5),
•Perform service tasks in a timely manner. (see section 7).