Cure Memory Function; Start; Acoustic Signals; Light Intensity - Ivoclar Vivadent bluephase Mode D'emploi

Observe the Instructions for Use of the material applied
when selecting the curing time.
The curing recommendations for composite materials
apply to all shades and, if not mentioned otherwise in
the Instructions for Use of the relevant material, to a
maximum layer thickness of 2 mm. Generally, these rec-
ommendations apply to situations where the emission
window of the light probe is placed directly over the
material to be polymerized. Increasing the distance
between the light source and the material will require
the curing time to be extended accordingly. For instance,
if the distance to the material is 9 mm, the effective light
output is reduced by approx. 50%. In this case, the rec-
ommended curing time has to be doubled.

Cure Memory function

The last settings used, together with the combination of
curing program and curing time, are automatically saved.

Start

The light is switched on by means of the start button.
Once the selected curing time has elapsed, the curing
program is automatically terminated. If desired, the light
can be switched off before the set curing time has
elapsed by pressing the start button again. The fan is
activated simultaneously to the light. Once the curing
time has elapsed, the fan continues to run for a certain
time to cool the apparatus. The battery must not be
removed as long as the fan is still running.

Acoustic signals

Acoustic signals can be heard for the following functions:
– Start (Stop)
– Every 10 seconds
– Program change
– Curing time change
– Connecting the battery to the charging base
– Inserting battery
– Error message
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If desired, the volume of the acoustic signals can be
adjusted. For that purpose, press the blue volume button
while the light is off and reduce the volume or turn the
acoustic signals off with the left program selection but-
ton. If you want to turn the acoustic signals back on or
increase the volume, press the blue volume button and
then the right program selection button.

Light intensity

The light intensity is maintained at a consistent level
during operation. If the supplied 10 mm light probe is
used, the light intensity has been calibrated to
1200 mW/cm 2 ± 10%.

Measuring the light intensity

The light intensity of the bluephase and the enclosed
10 mm light probe can be checked by means of the
bluephase meter.
If the measured value does not correspond with the
expected light intensity, proceed as follows:
– Check the selected curing program.
– Clean possibly dirty light sensor (radiometer).
– Remove the light probe and clean the light emission
window of the handpiece with a cotton swab dipped
in alcohol.
– Clean possibly dirty light probe
(see Maintenance and cleaning).
– Replace a damaged light probe with a new one.
If these measures do not improve the results, please con-
tact your dealer or your local Service Center.