Applies to: R5

Commissioning

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The installation steps up to operation are:

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The R5 with a manual blank change requires dentalcnc version 9.

Step 1: Integrating the machine into the network

The following diagram visualizes how commands are sent to the machine with our network technology:

 

SX Virtual Link is similar to a device driver that transfers data between dentalcnc and the machine.

Preparing the installation

To integrate the machine into your network, you will require the assistance of your IT specialist.

  1. Plug the Ethernet cable into the network port at the connection panel of the machine.
  2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network port of the CAM computerClosed The computer that is connected to your machine and which runs dentalcam and dentalcnc.. Do not use a router, hub or switch to connect the 2 units at this point.

  3. Make sure that you have administrator rights on the CAM computerClosed The computer that is connected to your machine and which runs dentalcam and dentalcnc..

  4. Install dentalcnc.

  5. Follow the SX Virtual Link setup programClosed A separate program called "Setup.exe" which installs the applications on your hard drive. until the installation is finished.

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Error

Possible cause

Recommendation

The connection to the machine is lost.

The machine's webcam is interfering with the connection.

  • In SX Virtual Link, disconnect the SMI PC CAM device.

The driver for the network port is out of date.

Step 2: Configuring the webcam

In the following cases, you need to configure the webcam of the machine:

Requirement The SMI PC Cam device is connected in SX Virtual Link.

dentalcnc 9

  1. Open machine management with the following icon in the Main icon bar:

  2. Select the Machine settings tab.

  3. In the Webcams section, select the image below the name SMI.

    If this entry is missing, check to see if you have connected the SMI device to SX Virtual Link.

  1. Open the dentalcncApplication settings with the following icon in the main icon bar: 

  2. Open the General settings with the following icon in the local icon bar: 

  3. Select the following icon next to the Webcam selection label:

  4. Select the webcam SMI from the drop-down list at the top of the window.

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    • The current still image of the webcam displays.

       

  5. Select the depicted icon: 

Step 3: Removing the transport lock

Before operating the machine for the first time, you must remove the transport lock in the working chamber. The transport lock prevents the spindle from getting damaged during transport.

You must also remove the transport lock of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. from the multi-purpose compartment.

  1. Ensure the following:
  2. Switch on the machine at the main power switch.
  3. Start dentalcnc. Wait until the connection to the machine has been established.
    • The machine references.
  4. Open the working chamber door by selecting the depicted icon in the Manufacturing view in dentalcnc.
  5. Open the blank holder by selecting the depicted icon in the Machining view in dentalcnc.
  6. Open the multi-purpose compartment flap by selecting the depicted icon in the Manufacturing view in dentalcnc.
  7. Remove the transport lock of the spindle.
  8. Remove the transport lock of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

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Step 4: Warming up the spindle

What's next?

If you want to create a job in dentalcam:

Basic workflow

If you want to mount blanks:

Mounting and removing blanks

If you want to fill cooling liquid:

Mounting and removing blanks