Applies to: DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8.10
Error code -1101 or -3101 – Error while loading the blank
This error code can occur while the machine is loading a blank from the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. into the working chamber.
It indicates that the blank gripper could not reach its end position to remove the blank from the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..
The corresponding end switch or sensor did not send a signal.
There is an extended version of this troubleshooting guide available for vhf certified service employees:
Interactive troubleshooting guide
Is the blank properly mounted into the blank magazine?
How to check this:
- Open the multi-purpose compartment.
- Check whether the blank in the loading position is properly mounted. Mounting blanks and block holders in the blank magazine
Was the disc diameter too large?
If the machine tried to load a block or abutment holder, select No.
How to check this:
- Open the multi-purpose compartment.
- Remove the disc from the loading position.
- Check if the disc diameter is too large. Technical data
Can you load blanks from all other blank magazine slots?
How to check this:
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
Was the disc diameter too large?
If the machine tried to load a block or abutment holder, select No.
How to check this:
- Open the multi-purpose compartment.
- Remove the disc from the loading position.
- Check if the disc diameter is too large. Technical data
Is the blank magazine soiled?
Is the blank gripper fully extended?
- Compare the state of the blank gripper (marked orange) in the multi-purpose compartment to the following figure:
You can also see the fully extended blank gripper in the following video:
Did the blank gripper move sluggishly?
Does the corresponding end switch or sensor now send a signal?
- Start DentalCNC.
- Open the DentalCNC Application settings. For this, select the following icon in the main icon bar:
- Open the Machine maintenance view. For this, select the following icon in the lower icon bar:
- Verify that the lower icon labeled 10 in the DG column is highlighted.
Is the blank gripper open and/or soiled?
How to check this:
- Open the multi-purpose compartment.
- If the blank gripper is not in the multi-purpose compartment, look up through the multi-purpose compartment to the blank gripper.
- Check whether there is a small even gap between the 2 workholding straps along the entire length of the blank gripper.
- First workholding strap (marked orange)
- Second workholding strap
- If there is a small gap between the 2 workholding straps along the entire length of the blank gripper, the blank gripper is open.
- Check if there are machining residues between the workholding straps.
: Side view of the blank gripper; : Gap between the workholding straps
Can you properly open and close all clamping levers and are the blank carriers clean?
How to check this:
- Open and close all clamping levers.
- Thoroughly check all blank carriers for soiling.
Can blanks be properly unloaded into the blank magazine? Does the blank gripper enclose the blank properly?
How to check this:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- Manually load and unload the blanks.
Recommendation
- From now on, always mount blanks properly into the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test was successful: Restart the job.
- If the test was unsuccessful: Select .
Recommendation
- Open the multi-purpose compartment.
- Remove all discs with a too large diameter from the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..
- Only use discs with the correct diameter.
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. test was not successful: Contact customer service.
Recommendation
Recommendation
- Open the multi-purpose compartment.
- Remove all discs with a too large diameter from the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..
- Only use discs with the correct diameter.
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. test was not successful: Contact customer service.
Recommendation
- Clean the multi-purpose compartment. Cleaning the multi-purpose compartment
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. test was not successful: Contact customer service.
Recommendation
- Contact customer service.
Recommendation
The sensors of the blank gripper may need adjustment.
: Recommendation
Recommendation
- Thoroughly clean the blank gripper.
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. test was not successful: Contact customer service.
Recommendation
- Contact customer service.
Recommendation
- If levers don’t properly open or close, contact customer service.
- Thoroughly clean all blank carriers.
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. test was not successful: Contact customer service.
Do not use or test the corresponding blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots until they have been repaired.
Recommendation
- Contact customer service.
Recommendation
It may have been a temporary issue.
- Test the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead:
- Mount blanks of different materials to all blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots.
- If the following applies, the blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead test is successful:
- All blanks were successfully loaded and unloaded.
- The gripper and swivel axis moved steadily and smoothly.
- The blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead carriage and blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead flap moved steadily and smoothly.
- If the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. test was not successful: Contact customer service.