Ivoclar Vivadent EP 600 Combi User Manual

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Step 7:

Connecting the card reader
Connect the adapter (165) with
the RS232 PC/Printer interface
(14) and insert the plug (161) or
the card reader (Type 'ECO 5000
KB1' from ORGA) into the
adapter.

Important information
Please make sure that
the voltage indicated
on the rating plate

complies with the local power
supply. You may only use the
apparatus if the voltage is
compatible.

If the apparatus has been
correctly connected and is ready
for operation, the status
indicator (163) lights up.

Program parameters may be
stored on and read from a
memory card using the card
reader.

Firing programs stored on the
memory card are used in the

same way as the ones stored in
the furnace. They may be
accessed, edited, and run.
Insert the program memory card
into the card reader with the
microchip facing downwards.
The storage system is now ready
for operation.

Chapter 5 (Program Manager)
describes how to copy programs
to and from the program
memory card.

In order to activate the
card reader, "Eco
5000" has to be set as
output device in the

menu "Miscellaneous –
Configuration – Interface".
See also Chapter 5.4.4

The RS232 interface (14) may
also be used to connect a printer
or a PC in order to save or print
firing protocols.

procedures. As a result, the
firing chamber may exhibit slight
signs of testing. These signs
show that the unit has been
tested. These checks are
important for quality assurance.

Disassembling the furnace head
Note: Before the furnace head
connections cover is removed,
the furnace should be switched
off and the power cord (21)
unplugged.

Removing the furnace head
connections cover
– Remove screws (51) of the

furnace head connections
cover.

– Remove the furnace head

connections cover (54)

Removing the secured furnace
head
– Before the furnace head is

removed, the heater plug,
thermocouple plug, press
drive plug, and grounding
band should be disconnected
from the furnace base.

– Release leaf spring (76) and

lift off furnace head using
both hands.

Initial start-up
Connect the power cord (21)
with the power supply. Put the
On/Off switch (5) at the rear of
the furnace on position "I".
The language selection menu
appears on the display. Select
the language by means of the
F4 key and confirm by pressing
ENTER. Complete the selection
procedure using the function
key F1. After selecting the
language, the display shows the
EP600 logo. After that, the unit
conducts a self-test to check the
basic functions. The course of
the self-test is indicated by
means of a status bar. Once the
self-test has been completed
successfully, the preheating
phase will start. This phase
prepares the unit for optimum
temperature control. The
self-test and preheating phase
together usually take 30 min.

To reduce the moisture
in the press chamber
(stone lining) the
vacuum pump is

switched on during the pre-
heating phase, thus removing
the moist air.

As of Software Version V3.0 the
vacuum pump is kept on during
the complete pre-heating phase.

Once the preheating phase has
been completed, the unit is
ready for operation.
The 'furnace selection' menu is
displayed to select whether the
furnace is used as a ceramic or
press furnace. After that, the
main menu appears on the
display.

Important information
During the test of the
press drive, noise from
the press drive is

audible (approx. 2 seconds).
During the self-test, this sound is
normal. If this is not the case, a
technicalmalfunctionhas occurred.
Please refer to Chapter 8.

The power plug may
only be inserted into a
grounded socket. The
power cord must not

come into contact with the hot
furnace head and should be
protected accordingly.

The EP600 Combi is
equipped with a
special electronic
device that can bridge

a power outage of approx.
10 seconds.

The EP600 Combi
Press and Ceramic
Furnace undergoes
extensive checks prior

to delivery. In the process, the
unit is subjected to special test

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