vita VITA Easyshade V User manual

VITA Easyshade®V
Date of issue: 01.19
Operating manual
VITA Farbkommunikation
VITA Farbkommunikation
VITA shade control
VITA shade reproduction
VITA shade communicationVITA shade determination

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Purchase date:
VITA Easyshade V serial number
Handpiece / calibration block holder:
VITA Easyshade V charging station
serial number:
Dealer:

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– Table of contents
1 Introduction and explanation of symbols 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Safety information 5
2 General product description 7
3 Scope of delivery and charging
the instrument 8
3.1 Scope of delivery 8
3.2 Replacement parts and accessories for users 9
4 Menu navigation 10
5 First use 11
5.1 Charging the instrument 11
5.2 Battery charge status 11
5.3 Putting on the protective cap 12
5.4 Switching on 12
5.5 Automatic white balance 13
5.6 Correct measuring of tooth shade 15
5.7 Basic settings 17
5.7.1 Date and time 17
5.7.2 Information on the instrument 18
6 Operating Modes 20
6.1 Base shade determination on a natural tooth 20
6.1.1 Display of the natural tooth shade 20
6.1.2 Display of shade differences 20
6.1.3 Detailed information -
VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER shade 21
6.1.4 VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER
interpolated shades 22
6.1.5 Detailed information -
VITA classical A1–D4 shades 22
6.1.6 Display of the VITABLOCS shade 24
6.1.7 Display of the bleached shade 25
6.2 Averaged shade measurement 26
6.3 Tooth area shade determination 27
6.4 Verifying the shade of a ceramic restoration 29
6.4.1 Comparison of the shade with
VITA Standard 29
6.4.2 Comparison of the restoration shade
with a user standard 32
6.5 Determination of the shade of the crown
analog for base shade determination 31
7 Training mode 34
8 Measurement memory 36
8.1 Retrieving measurements 36
8.2 Deleting measurements 37
9 Data transfer via Bluetooth 38
9.1 Bluetooth pairing with Windows PCs /
VITA Assist 38
9.2 Bluetooth pairing with Android devices /
VITA mobileAssist App 39
9.3 Bluetooth pairing with iOS devices /
VITA mobileAssist App 40
10 Cleaning and disinfecting 41
11 Appendix 42
11.1 Error message 42
11.2 Troubleshooting 44
11.3 Technical data 45
11.4 Glossary 46
11.5 Patents and trademarks 47
11.6 Limited liability for subsequent defects 47
11.7 Warranty 47

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– Introduction and explanation of symbols
1 Introduction and explanation of symbols
1.1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the VITA Easyshade V! VITA Easyshade V provides accurate shade determination
for natural dentition and a variety of restorations. The instrument covers the broad spectrum of the VITA SYSTEM
3D-MASTER shades, including the BLEACHED SHADE GUIDE shades, as well as the VITA classical A1–D4 shades.
You also have access to digital tooth shade determination and documentation with the aid of the VITA mobileAssist app
or the VITA Assist PC software. To achieve precise shade determinations, please read this manual all the way through
before using the instrument.
We wish you much success with this instrument.

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– Introduction and explanation of symbols
1.2 Safety information
Warnings
1. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries of the "eneloop" BK-3MCCE, Ni-MH, 1.2 V, min. 1900 mAh, HR6,
AA“ type. The use of other batteries is not permitted and can lead to damage to the instrument or the batteries.
VITA Zahnfabrik provides no warranty in this case.
2. Never look directly into the measuring tip of the VITA Easyshade V while the light source is switched on.
3. Do not immerse the VITA Easyshade V handpiece or the base station in water or other liquids.
4. Pay attention to the instructions in section 4.3 for the correct application of a protective cap.
5. Follow the instructions in section 10 on proper cleaning and disinfecting the VITA Easyshade V.
6. Do not expose the instrument to temperatures over 60 °C or under 0 °C.
7. General dental and technical work and safety measures must be observed during use of the VITA Easyshade V.
8. Protective caps are intended for use with a single patient only.
9. Protect the instrument from direct sunlight.
10. Measurements must be taken within a temperature range between 15°C and 40°C.
11. Do not allow the instrument to fall, as there is a danger of breakage and electrical shock.
12. The power cable delivered with the instrument may only be replaced with an identical power cord.
Important information on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Portable and mobile high-frequency communication devices can impair electrical medical instruments. This product is
designed for use in the indicated electromagnetic environment. The user of the product must ensure that the instrument
is used exclusively in a suitable environment.
1. Power frequency magnetic fields must not exceed the values characteristic of a typical location in a commercial or
clinical environment.
VITA Easyshade V Complies, with regard to electrical safety, fire safety and mechanical
breakdowns, with IEC 61010-1

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0124
This pictogram warns the user about hazardous voltage.
Before opening the instrument, always disconnect it from the mains
by unplugging the AC adapter.
Hazardous voltage
Explanation of the symbols on the instrument:
Important notes concerning copyrights:
© Copyright 2015, VITA Zahnfabrik. All rights reserved.
This document and/or the software, data and information referenced or contained herein contain confidential and
proprietary information of VITA Zahnfabrik. This document does not convey or represent any right or license to use any
software, data or information, any right or license to use any intellectual property rights, or any rights or obligations on
the part of VITA Zahnfabrik to provide support or other services in connection therewith. Any right or license to use any
software data, information or other intellectual property rights of VITA Zahnfabrik, or any obligation to provide support,
must be conveyed by separate written agreement with VITA Zahnfabrik.
Opening the housing may cause damage to the instrument.
This instrument and all accessories labeled with this symbol are
subject to Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the applicable national
regulations and may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union (EU). Return the old instrument to
VITA Zahnfabrik.
The VITA Easyshade V complies with the applicable regulations of
the European Union (EU).
The declaration of conformity can be requested from VITA
(Regulatory Affairs Department) at: www.vita-zahnfabrik.com
Note
Separate disposal
CE marking
– Introduction and explanation of symbols
Resources of protection class II have enhanced or
double insulation between the main supply circuit and output
voltage and metal housing (VDE 0100 Part 410, 412.1).
Protection class II

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– General product description
2 General product description
With the VITA Easyshade V, high-precision VITA vEye technology ensures that the digital focus remains squarely on
tooth-shade determination and communication. The user-oriented operating concept is rounded off perfectly by a brilliant
color OLED touch display that is both convenient and intuitive. The durable and long-lasting battery technology with inte-
grated self-discharge protection ensures particularly stable operation when in continuous use. The innovative software
concept in combination with the VITA vBrain neural network, guarantees exact tooth-shade determination in accordance
with the internationally established shade systems VITA classical A1–D4, VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER and VITABLOCS,
as well as the bleached shades defined by the American Dental Association (ADA).
The software VITA Assist with the VITA ShadeAssist module (included in the scope of delivery or by download at
http://www.vita-zahnfabrik.com/vita-assist) for the transmission and documentation of the measured natural tooth
shade:
Note: Operating system: Windows XP SP2 and above
"VITA mobileAssist," an application for smartphones and tablets available from the Google Play Store (Android) and
in the App Store (iOS).
Inductive charging
Calibration block for the
white balance
Note:
Label
with type identification
and serial number
Re-
chargeable
batteries
Power cable
connector
Autoclavable Calibration block for the
white balance
Floor cover
of the calibration block

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– Scope of delivery
Article Piece count VITA article number
VITA Easyshade V hand piece 1 DEASY5HP
VITA Easyshade V charging station 1 DEASY5LS
VITA Easyshade V protective caps (18 pcs.) 2 D58000
VITA Easyshade V Bluetooth Dongle 1 D46008
VITA Easyshade V Operating Manual 1 10180
VITA Easyshade V Quickstart 1 10188
VITA Easyshade V Instrument Warranty Card 1 1626/5D (only for Germany)
Instrument power cable
1.) 220-230 V EU
2.) 110 V
3.) 220-230 V GB
4.) 220-230 V CN
D5800...
VITA Assist 1DASSIST..
Sales and shipping packaging 1 DEASY5VP
3 Scope of delivery and charging the instrument
3.1 Scope of delivery
Check the delivery for completeness and any transport damage.
Note: In the unlikely case that the contents of the package are incomplete or damaged, please contact the
VITA Zahnfabrik Service Hotline immediately. Tel. No.: [phone]

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Article Piece count VITA article number
Protective caps (9x18 pcs.) 1 D58000S
Sales and shipping packaging 1 DEASY5VP
VITA Assist 1DASSIST..
Operating manual 110180
Brief instructions 110188
Instrument power cable
1.) 220-230 V EU
2.) 110 V
3.) 220-230 V GB
4.) 220-230 V CN
D5800...
VITA Easyshade V Bluetooth Dongle 1 D46008
3.2 Replacement parts and accessories for users
The following replacement parts and accessories can be obtained from VITA:
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– Menu navigation
4 Menu navigation
Descriptions of the illustrations in the operating manual
The instrument is operated using a touch screen. Initiate actions by touching the display.
Context-sensitive
information
Scroll
up
Scroll
down
Main menu Battery status
Ready symbol for base
shade determination
Display of measurement results
for the base shade determination
Natural
tooth shade
VITABLOCS
shade
Bleached shade
Date and
time
User standard Activate
interpolated shades
Deactivate
interpolated shades
Scroll left
or back
Base shade
determination
Averaged shade
determination
Shade determination
of the tooth area
Determination of the shade
of a ceramic restoration
Determination of the shade
of a ceramic crown
Ready symbol for the averaged
shade determination
Display of measurement results
for averaged shade determination
Ready symbol for tooth area
shade determination
Standby after first measurement
of tooth area shade determination
Standby after second measurement
of tooth area shade determination
Scroll
right
Save Training mode
VITA classical A1–D4
Training mode
VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER
Regulating
volume
Bluetooth connection
Android
Bluetooth connection
iOS
Send data
Android
Send data
iOS
List overview of
measurements
Delete list VITA Easyshade
settings
Switch off
VITA Easyshade
Display of measurement results
for tooth area shade determination
Determination of the shade
of a ceramic restoration
Determination of the shade
of a ceramic crown
Measurement results of the determina-
tion of the shade of a ceramic crown

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5.1 Charging the instrument
You should charge the instrument for at least 12 hours before using it for the
first time. To do this, connect the charging station with the accompanying
power cable to the mains supply and place the handpiece in the designated
position. As soon as the instrument is correctly inserted and supply voltage is
present, a red LED will light up on the cover of the handpiece.
Important: Check to make sure that the handpiece and the calibration
block in the charging station have the same serial number; if this is not
the case, please contact VITA immediately.
5.2 Battery charge status
You can find the current battery status in the information directory in the
main menu. The battery symbol shows you the charge status of the battery.
If the battery status is low, the battery symbol blinks.
5 First use

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5.3 Putting on the protective caps
Before using on the patient, the instrument needs to be cleaned and disinfected
properly. Information on cleaning and disinfecting the VITA Easyshade V can
be found in section 10. Use a new VITA Easyshade V protective cap for each
patient.
The protective cap protects the optical elements of the instrument against
damage.
You should use a protective cap on the measuring tip during all measurement
procedures. These non-sterile covers are intended for single patient use and
must be disposed of according to regulations. Pull the protective cap over the
measuring tip and make sure that it is completely flat and does not have any
dents.
Note: Once the protective cap comes into contact with a patient, make
sure that the cap does not touch the calibration block. If this happens,
please follow the instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the calibration
block in section 10.
5.4 Switching on
Switch the VITA Easyshade V on by activating the measurement button on top
of the instrument.
Automatic white balance occurs after switching on, if the VITA Easyshade V
is in the charging base. After switching on the VITA Easyshade V outside the
charging base, automatic white balance is prompted. Please insert the device
into the charging base and press the measurement button. The white balance
starts automatically.

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5.5 Automatic white balance
The white balance should only be carried out with a new protective cap.
After turning it on, place the instrument in the charging station so that the tip
lies flush on the calibration block.
Press the measurement button. The VITA Easyshade V recognizes the
calibration block and now performs the white balance automatically.
The conclusion of the white balance is reported by two short signal tones.
Note: It is important to recalibrate the instrument after placing a
protective cap.
Following a successful white balance, the main menu appears and the
instrument is ready to use. The last used measuring mode is automatically
activated.
If there is only a single signal tone, the white balance could not be correctly
performed. In this case, an error message appears on the display. Acknow-
ledge the error message by touching the x-symbol on the display and repeat
the white balance.
Note: Do not place the charging station in the vicinity of a strong light
source (e.g., sunlight, treatment lamp), as this may lead to a defective
white balance.
Note: The VITA Easyshade V is calibrated to the supplied calibration
block at delivery and may only be used with this calibration block. If
you have more than one VITA Easyshade V, you should ensure that the
charging stations are not confused, in order to guarantee the precision of
the measurements.

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Due to altered environmental conditions or after multiple uses, it may be
necessary for you to conduct a white balance again for further measurements.
Please conduct this as described under section 5.5.
Note: Once the protective caps comes into contact with a patient, you
must not allow the cap to touch the calibration block. If this happens,
please follow the instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the calibration
block in section 10.
If Error No. 3 is displayed (see left), a white balance must be performed again.
Recommendation: Use protective caps for application on a patient. If they
are used, a new white balance must always be initiated after the cap is
attached and before the tooth shade determination on the patient.

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5.6 Correct measuring of tooth shade
You can use the device to measure the shade in the central tooth area
("base shade determination"), distributed over the entire tooth at several
points ("averaged shade determination") or the neck, central and incisal areas
("tooth area shade determination") as described in section 6.
Follow the procedure described here as closely as possible in order to
conduct precise measurements with the VITA Easyshade V (for clarification,
the measuring tip is shown below without a protective cap):
Have your patient sit in the treatment chair and rest his or her head on a
headrest for stabilization in order to achieve an accurate measurement. In the
first step, consider the shade gradient of the tooth to be measured in order to
correctly locate the center of the dentin. Then you must place the measuring
tip in the area of the enamel surface with the underlying dentin (central to
cervical area). Finally, you should take care that the measuring tip lies flush on
the tooth surface.
While you hold the measuring tip on the central part of the dentin of the tooth,
press the measurement button. Hold the measuring tip against the tooth until
two short consecutive signal tones mark the end of the measurement process.
Function: "Automatic triggering of the measurement."
Note: You can press the measurement button before placing the
measuring tip on the tooth. The VITA Easyshade V does not trigger the
measurement until the instrument is placed on the tooth.
VITA Easyshade V displays the results of the measurement.

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If you lift the measuring tip off the tooth before the instrument produces a
signal tone, an error message or faulty measurement will be displayed and
you will have to perform the measurement again.
Note: Before the shade of a tooth is determined, you should place a pro-
tective cap on the measuring tip of the VITA Easyshade V and conduct
a white balance. Before a measurement procedure, it is recommended
that you completely remove specks from the tooth surface.
It may be necessary to wipe the tooth off with gauze to prevent any
sliding. You must position the measuring tip completely on the natural
tooth. Take care that you are only working with natural tooth substance.
Filling and restoration materials will influence the measurement results.

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5.7 Basic settings
As soon as you have started up the instrument, you can choose the basic settings.
Use the arrows to go to the basic settings on the third page of the main menu.
Touch the middle button.
5.7.1 Date and time
By touching the very top button, the date and time can be set.
Touching the date and time field switches the instrument to processing mode.
Pressing the date field in Settings allows the user to switch the type of
display between DD.MM.YYYY and YYYY.MM.DD, as well as between the
12 and 24 hour display.

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Use the middle button to regulate volume.
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5.7.2 Information on the instrument
You can display the device information by tapping on the icon in the main
menu. The date and time, serial number, software version, battery charge
status and Bluetooth status are displayed.
By moving the controller to the right, the volume is increased, and by moving it
to the left, the volume is reduced.
Touch the top button, which displays date and time. Use the arrows to scroll to
the right or left in order to set the date and time.

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When you tap "Date and Time" in the upper section, you are taken directly to
the settings, where you can make changes to the date and time.
The serial number and the software version are displayed in the middle area.
The lower field shows the battery status and Bluetooth status.
If the Bluetooth icon is gray, Bluetooth is disabled. If the Bluetooth icon is
white, Bluetooth is activated, but not yet paired with a device.
If the VITA Easyshade V is paired with a Windows PC or an Android device,
radio waves are displayed in the upper right corner next to the Bluetooth icon.
If the VITA Easyshade V is paired to an iOS device, "iOS" is displayed in
addition to the radio waves at the bottom right next to the Bluetooth icon.
You can tap the Bluetooth icon to go directly to the Bluetooth settings and
make changes there.
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6 Operating modes
6.1 Base shade determination on a natural tooth
To determine the base shade of a natural tooth, touch the symbol for base
shade determination in the main menu. Trigger the measurement by pressing
the measurement button and place the measuring tip flush in the central area
of the dentin of the tooth. The measurement is performed without further
interaction as soon as the instrument is stable on the surface of the tooth.
Once the measurement is completed, the VITA Easyshade V produces an
acoustic signal.
The measurement results are displayed in the VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER
and VITA classical A1–D4 tooth shade systems and as VITABLOCS shade
or bleach index.
Note: If you want to compare the measurement results with your visual
impressions, please use standardized daylight lamps with a color
temperature of 5500 K or 6500 K and only the current shade guides of
VITA Zahnfabrik.
6.1.2 Display of shade differences
Using a traffic light function, the VITA Easyshade V shows you how close
the measured tooth shade is to the next VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER or
VITA classical A1–D4 shade. The degree of the match is indicated by a green,
yellow or red bar.
Green bar means "good:" the measured tooth shade does not vary or varies
only slightly from the specified VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER or VITA classical
A1–D4 shade.
6.1.1 Display of the natural tooth shade
To display the measured tooth shade, select the tooth symbol in the top bar.
The measurement result is displayed in the VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER and
VITA classical A1–D4 tooth shade systems.
All 29 VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER and all 16 VITA classical A1–D4 shades
can be measured.