Ivoclar Vivadent Programat EP 5000 G2 User manual

Operating Instructions
Programat®
EP 5000 G2
Valid as of
Software Version 6.0

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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
1.4 Notes on the different voltage versions
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
4.6 Dehumidification
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 Service Information
7.6 Stand-by
7.7 Press power calibration
7.8 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 37
9.1 Delivery form
9.2 Technical data
9.3 Acceptable operating conditions
9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions
10. Appendix 38
10.1 Program table
10.2 Menu structure
Table of Contents

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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
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
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
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
Please note that the list of parts applies to the entire
Operating Instructions. These parts and their numbers are
often referred to in later chapters.

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57 19
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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
96 Power Saving Key
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100 Programat firing tray
101 Metal pin A
102 Metal pin B
103 Metal pin C
115 Cooling grid
(complet)
110 USB data cable
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115
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103
102
120 Automatic Temperature
Control Set 2 – ATK 2
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110
105 USB stick Programat
106 Protective cover
105 106
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1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer
Thank you for having purchased
the Programat EP 5000/G2. 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/G2.
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/G2
Target group:
Dental technologists
These Operating Instructions
facilitate the correct, safe, and
economic use of the Programat
EP 5000/G2 furnace.
Should you lose the Operating
Instructions, extra copies can be
ordered at a nominal fee from
your local Ivoclar Vivadent
Service Center or downladed
from www.ivoclarvivadent.com/
downloadcenter.
1.4 Notes on the different
voltage versions
The furnace is available with
different voltage versions.
– 110–120 V / 50–60 Hz
– 200–240 V / 50–60 Hz
In the Operating Instructions,
the furnace is described in the
200-240 V voltage version.
Please note that the voltage
range shown on the images
(e.g. rating plate) may differ
depending on the voltage
version of your furnace.

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2. Safety First
This chapter is especially important for personnel who work with the
Programat EP 5000/G2 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/G2 must only be used to fire and/or press
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/G2 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 con-
nected 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.

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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.

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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 heating muffle must only be disassembled by a certified After
Sales Service Centre. Information regarding the Safety Data Sheet is
also available from your After Sales Service Centre.
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. Information on the correct disposal may
also be found on your local Ivoclar Vivadent
homepage.

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3. Product Description
3.1 Components
The Programat EP 5000/G2
comprises the following
components:
– Furnace base with electronic
controls
– Furnace head with firing
chamber and press drive
– Firing plate
– 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/pressing 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 presssure for
the press procedure is generated by a press drive.
The firing/pressing programs are 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)
– Automatic Temperature Checking Set 2 (ATK 2)
– Programat Accessories Set (Programat firing
trays, Silicone Nitride Firing Tray “K”, firing
tongs, Automatic Temperature Checking Set 2
(ATK 2)
– Vacuum pump
Description of the safety equipment of the furnace:
Safety equipment Protective effect
Protective conductor Protection from electrical shock
Electrical fuses Protection from electrical shock
Housing and covers Protection from electrical shock, burn hazard and
crushing
Hazardous area Type of risk
Firing chamber Risk of burning
Opening/closing mechanism Risk of crushing
Electrical components Risk of electrical shock

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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)
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.
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.
Packing and shipping of individual components
The packaging of the EP 5000/G2 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 (34)
Remove both screws (35) including the silicone washer (47) for the
cooling tray (34).
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47
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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 (34) with the two screws
(35) including the silicone washer (47).
Place the cooling tray (34) on the frame plate (7).
Make sure that the cooling tray (34) is correctly
positioned on the frame plate (7).
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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
holder (48) 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)
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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 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 Programat EP 5000/G2.
If other pumps are used, please observe and do not
exceed the maximum power consumption.
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4.4 Removing the furnace head
Before the hood (36) is removed, the furnace has
to be switched off and the power cord
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).

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4.5 Initial start-up
1. Connect the power cord 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 selec-
tion 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.
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2
3
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“.
Initial screen or first selection screen (program groups)
Once the language has been
selected, the first selection screen
is displayed.
4.6 Dehumidification
Before the first firing, the firing chamber should be dehumidified
using the dehumidification program.

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5. Operation and Configuration
5.1 Introduction to the operation
The Programat EP 5000/G2 is equipped with a colour 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
Power-saving key (89)
Power-saving function activated (only possible
with the furnace head closed and the furnace on
idle). The display shows the power-saving icon.
Pressing any key ends the power-saving
function.
The energy saving mode (Power Saving
Technology) is available in the
EP 5000/G2 only in the firing mode.
In the press mode, the energy saving
function is disabled, as the furnace must
fulfil additional requirements.
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 changing pages
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.

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5.4 Adjustable parameters and possible value ranges
Symbol Parameter Value range Value range
P Program number P 001–500
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
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) 00.01–60:00
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
t2➚ Temperature increase rate 2nd stage 10–140 °C/min 18–252 °F/min
T2 Holding temperature 2nd stage 100–1200 °C 212–2192 °F
H2 Holding time 2nd stage (min : sec) 00.01–60:00
V1 2 Vacuum on temp. 2nd stage 0 or 1–1200 °C 0 or 34–2192 °F
V2 2 Vacuum off temp. 2nd stage 0 or 1–1200 °C 0 or 34–2192 °F
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
TSP – Thermo Shock Protection
Dynamic closing of the furnace head
The TSP function prevents the object from too high of temperatures during the closing
process. For this purpose, the TSP function gauges the temperature of the firing
chamber in the furnace head upon start of the firing program. If required, the closing
path within the set closing time S is adjusted. TSP is only active if no active predrying
has been selected or if the temperature in the firing chamber is too high when the
program is started. In addition, TSP works only if the stand-by temperature of
B = 403 °C / 757 °F required for Ivoclar Vivadent materials is used. The active TSP
function is shown on the display by means of the symbol „TSP“. If programs are started
with a temperature of more than 680 °C / 1256 °F, an error message is produced.
CSP – Cooling Shock Protection
Careful opening of the furnace head
The CPS function protects the dental lab work during the opening process from
cooling too quickly.This is achieved by opening the furnace head in a special
procedure. In this way, tensions within the object can be largely prevented. The selec-
tion of the CSP function is indicated by the symbol „CSP“ in the firing curve screen.
During the opening process with the CPS active, the symbol is blue and flashing.
5.3 Program structure
5.3.1 Firing programs
All the firing programs are equivalent and,
therefore, full-fledged programs. In each program,
all the parameters can be adjusted.
a) Ivoclar Vivadent firing programs for Ivoclar
Vivadent materials
When the furnace is delivered ex works, the
Ivoclar Vivadent firing programs already contain
the recommended material parameter settings.
Moreover, the programs are write-protected.
Consequently, it is not possible to accidentally
overwrite the parameters.
Please refer to the respective program table (list
of parameters) in Chapter 10.
However, the parameters are designed in such
a way that they can be changed or over-
written at any time, if the programs are to be
used for other purposes. Therefore, these
programs are also available as free, individual
programs.
b) Individual firing programs
The individual firing programs (at least 500) can
be programmed freely.
5.3.2 Press programs
a) Ivoclar Vivadent press programs for Ivoclar
Vivadent materials
When the furnace is delivered ex works, the
standard press programs already contain the
recommended material parameter settings.
They cannot be adjusted.
b) Individual press programs
The individual press programs (20) can be
programmed freely.