Release Notes
DS7 Touchscreen Software
Note: Some features may not be available for all regions. If you have any issues or questions with your software updates, contact A‑dec Customer Service.
- Registration process improvements for a more reliable and consistent experience.
- Improves boot time.
- Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
- The Tips app, accessible from the Application screen, displays a QR code linking to DS7 touchscreen tutorial videos with step-by-step guidance on settings and features.
- The A-dec+ Intercom app, accessible from the Applications screen, allows users to send and receive messages from any DS7 device registered to the same A-dec+ clinic account. Universal chair board required.
- The System Information screen now displays the connection speed—DCS1 (Low Speed) or DCS2 (High Speed)—for each detected updateable device.
- Updates the instrument panels for electric and ultrasonic handpieces with a new look and feel.
- Updating from DS7 firmware version 01.02.35 or earlier to the current version no longer causes a DS7 touchpad hang during reboot.
- The boot time for the DS7 touchpad is reduced compared to the previous release.
- Corrects the RPM calculation for the "KaVo M20L + L66B 3:1" handpiece.
- Corrects the maximum torque limit calculation for electric handpieces.
- Additional bug fixes and UI improvements.
- General system improvements.
- The DS7 now supports more than two user profiles. Each user can create a unique profile and save their presets. Profiles are synced and shared across all operatories with DS7 devices registered to the same A-dec+ clinic account. Universal chair board required.
- Updates the "Learn More" link on the System Information screen to include a QR code, giving users easy access to the benefits of registering their A-dec+ equipment.
- The "Button behavior" and "Show button" settings under Auxiliary Relay will now retain user selections, even after changes are made in the default configuration.
- Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Reduces the possibility of low speed CAN devices not detected on the CAN bus during power up.
- Provides seamless integration with the XC10 Electric Motor Controller (EMC).
- Adds the option to set the Scaler model to Piezon when a handpiece is configured as an analog ultrasonic scaler.
- Improves the 3D chair animation.
- Removes the improper display of electric motor low voltage notifications for A-dec NLZ and A-dec 501 electric motor controllers.
- Updates the water coolant flow check default value to 5 seconds.
- Additional bug fixes and UI improvements.
- Updated the look and feel of the DS7 user interface (UI).
- Added the ability to select specific KaVo electric motor attachments with the manufacturer’s pre-defined torque values already set in the UI.
- Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Resolved a low-voltage output issue when operating an analog ultrasonic scaler.
- Improved the UI so that the chair moves smoothly into position after a power cycle.
- Added the ability to select the chair’s upholstery color in the UI.
- Removed the reverse icon from the Endo mode screen to eliminate confusion on icon function.
- Dealer technicians only—Resolved undesired behavior with X-Ray/Rinse preset position 4 while Enable/Disable mode was active.
- Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Corrected an issue with the time zone resetting after software updates.
- Updated system to exit the screen saver when the delivery system handle is touched.
- Updated system to recall last active user when exiting the screen saver.
- Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Corrected unresponsive chair position graphic.
- Corrected serial number deletion issues due to a factory reset.
- Corrected drive air pressure reading anomaly.
- Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Initial release.
