Instructions for use ELECTROmatic TM and TMM/TMC
10 Troubleshooting
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Malfunction Cause Remedy
Device malfunctions
(no display, the LED on
the rear of the device
flashes).
No voltage supply on
the control panel.
No connection to the
control panel.
▶ Check/restore correct connection.
▶ Replace the connection cord to the control
panel.
▶ Replace the control panel.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
LUX light is red. Incorrect LED poles.
▶ Rotate LED or replace it, if applicable.
SAFEdrive icon flashes
yellow.
SAFEdrive alert.
Motor is overloaded.
Also refer to: Chapter
on Protection Function
SAFEdrive
▶ If a handpiece from a third-party manufacturer
is used, deactivate SAFEdrive or use a high-
speed handpiece from KaVo.
▶ If you use a high-speed handpiece from KaVo,
relieve the handpiece of its load for at least 2
seconds, i.e. lift it off the tooth.
▶ As soon as the motor reaches maximum speed
again and the SAFEdrive icon turns yellow,
continue working as usual making sure to use
intermittent mode as the operating mode.
See also:
2 3.6 Technical specifications of the ELECTRO-
matic, Page 27
2 6.4.3 Protection function SAFEdrive, Page 59
SAFEdrive icon flashes
red.
SAFEdrive error.
The motor is stopped
automatically.
Motor is overloaded.
Also refer to: Chapter
on Protection Function
SAFEdrive
▶ If a handpiece from a third-party manufacturer
is used, deactivate SAFEdrive or use a high-
speed handpiece from KaVo.
▶ If you use a high-speed handpiece from KaVo,
remove the handpiece from the mouth of the
patient and proceed as follows:
▶ Carefully check the handpiece head for:
- Temperature
- Damage
- Ease of operation
▶ The motor can be restarted if there is no dam-
age or overheating evident. To do so, press
the foot control again.
▶ Service the handpiece.
▶ If damage or overheating is evident, replace
the handpiece or have it repaired.
Event E2 Foot control is being
actuated during start-
up.
▶ Do not press the foot control when you switch
the unit on.
Event E3 No motor attached.
▶ Connect the motor.
Event E4 Motor blocked.
▶ Relieve the motor, stop and start on foot con-
trol.
Event E5 Automatic light and
motor shut-off during
continuous operation of
the motor.
▶ Comply with defined operating mode.