A dec A-dec 500
A dec · Model A-dec 500
Positive positioning. Smoothly and precisely situate the delivery system where you want it, and count on it to stay. One-handed adjustments. Effortlessly position the delivery system with one hand - or finger if you’d like. Ambidextrous delivery. Go from left- to right-handed delivery in seconds. The centrally located handle and screen are reachable and visible from either side. Automatic braking. Grasp the handle and the arm system automatically releases. We call it capacitive activation, but you’ll just call it effortless. LED coolant indicator. Lights up when a handpiece is lifted so you can make adjustments without second guessing. Adjustable handpiece holders. Each position is moveable, so you can tilt the handpieces downward to easily grip when in use, and return upright for safety when they’re not. Customizable placement. With six positions on the control head, you can integrate practically any combination you dream up: from cameras and scalers to curing lights and electric motors.
Key tips
- ·Biological-indicator verification applies to dental sterilizers exactly the same as hospital CSSD - no exception for smaller units.
- ·"Sounds different" is often the first real report of handpiece bearing wear, not an outright failure - investigate early rather than waiting.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Handpiece turbine / bearing wear
HighSymptoms: Low RPM, chatter, poor cutting performance.
Root cause: Bearing/turbine wear from autoclave cycles.
Motor speed-control fault
MediumSymptoms: Erratic or unresponsive RPM, motor stalls under load.
Root cause: Control board or motor winding fault.
Handpiece cable / connector wear
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent power, cuts out mid-use.
Root cause: Cable flex fatigue at the motor connector.
Foot control failure
LowSymptoms: No/erratic activation.
Root cause: Fluid ingress / worn switch.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Speed control board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Handpiece turbine / cartridge
Most-replaced; track autoclave cycles.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Motor control cable
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Foot pedal
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Handpiece turbine / cartridge Most-replaced; track autoclave cycles. | Frequent wear item | $$$ | Moderate |
| Motor control cable | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Foot pedal | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily handpiece lubrication and autoclave cycle verification
- ·Compressor moisture-trap draining
- ·Annual full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Handpiece turbine / bearing wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically low RPM, chatter, poor cutting performance - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: bearing/turbine wear from autoclave cycles.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the handpiece turbine / cartridge per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Motor speed-control fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically erratic or unresponsive RPM, motor stalls under load - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: control board or motor winding fault.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the motor control cable per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Dental operatory
- Oral surgery suite
- CSSD (dental sterilizers)
Documents & Manuals
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