Applies to: DentalCNC 8.10

Updating the firmware of the machine

How do install a new firmware? Where can I download a new firmware?

NOTICE

Damaging of the control unit when a firmware update is interrupted

If the firmware update is interrupted, the control unit of the machine may become permanently damaged.

  • Only update the firmware if a permanent electrical supply of the machine and the computer is guaranteed.
  • Only update the firmware if the computer's operating system is stable and is free of malware.
  • Only update the firmware if the connection between the computer and the machine is stable. Always use a wired connection during the update.
  • Do not disconnect the machine or the computer from the electrical source nor switch off the machine or computer during a firmware update.
  • Do not close DentalCNC during a firmware update.

The firmware is the internal control software of your machine. New versions may introduce new functions and improve existing ones. New firmware versions come as part of new versions of DentalCNC.

Manual and automatic firmware updates

New firmware versions will be automatically installed after a new DentalCAM & DentalCNC version has been downloaded via the automatic update function. In the following cases, you need to update the firmware manually:

  • You do not use the automatic update function.
  • No connected machine was found during the automatic download of the new DentalCAM & DentalCNC version.

You can manually update the firmware of your machine as follows:

If DentalCNC contains a new firmware, you will be prompted to update the firmware after DentalCNC connected to the machine or when you start machining. The firmware update should take 5 – 15 minutes to complete.

  1. To update the firmware, confirm the message. You can cancel the message to postpone the update, but we recommend updating the firmware immediately.
    • A window opens.
  2. In the current window, select the following icon:  
    • The following happens:
      1. DentalCNC updates the firmware of the connected machine.
      2. DentalCNC prompts you to restart the machine.
  3. Switch off the machine at the main power switch.
  4. Wait 10 seconds.
  5. Switch on the machine at the main power switch.
    • The machine references. The machine is ready for operation.