user's manual - Eki'p Dental
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1. ERROR CODE ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION 00 Exposure key was released too early during the exposure Er 10 X ray tube Anode voltage kV overshoot Er 11 X ray tube Anode voltage kV dropped suddenly X ray tube cathode filament preheating voltages are not calibrated Er 13 Filament preheating voltage calibration failed 28 Membrane keyboard key short circuited pressed during the self test or faulty display board Er 30 does reach or it exceeds the given value difference more than 31 X ray tube Anode current mA missing or not in specified limits Er 33 X ray tube Filament voltage V missing or outside the range too low or too high X ray tube Anode voltage kV missing below the specified limit Er 36 Too long exposure Er 37 kV feedback signal open circuit or short circuit Er 38 mA feedback signal open circuit or short circuit Tube head temperature sensor short circuit 5 Tube head temperature sensor open circuit Er 52 Filament voltage feedback not in specified limits Er 57 Exposure key pressed during self test Er 60 15VDC voltage is out of limits 6 Communication error between control panel and tube head CPU 71 FLASH memory check sum error tube head CPU Er 8l EEPROM memory defective tube head CPU Er 83 Config register error tube head CPU 48 Planmeca ProX User s Manu2. 36 15 1 Wetault Exposure valugs 36 15 2 Preprogrammed settings 36 16 PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES 38 16 1 Programming default exposure values 38 16 2 Programming the density values 39 16 3 Programming the preprogrammed settings 40 42 17 1 Exposure values for Planmeca ProSensor and Planmeca Dixi2 V3 sensors 42 17 2 Exposure values for Dixi2 V1 sensors high sensitivity 44 17 3 Exposure values for speed F films 46 18 ERROR CODES MU UC GG 48 19 CLEANING oct occ ne ER 49 191 TSUNA TE 49 19 2 Film TIOIGDI 49 20 SERVI CE ve ced 49 21 DEVIGE EABEE 49 22 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT ccce 50 23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ce cue cece cu nere ue euren e eurn one
3. child MANDIBLE P 6mA 70 kV MAXILLA adult P MANDIBLE 6mA 66 kV MAXILLA 1 MANDIBLE 6mA 63 kV MAXILLA adult 1 P MANDIBLE 7mA 60 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 7mA 57 kV MAXILLA 1 MANDIBLE 7mA 55 kV MAXILLA MANDIBLE 8mA 52 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 8 50 kV MAXILLA MANDIBLE INCISORS P PREMOLARS AND CANINES M MOLARS User s Manual Planmeca ProX 43 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES 17 2 Exposure values for Dixi2 V1 sensors high sensitivity NOTE Short cone exposure values Select the digital imaging mode of the unit or adjust the exposure time according to the table In the digital imaging mode the highest time value that can be selected is 0 80 seconds mA 2mA 4 mA 6 mA 7 mA 7 mA 7 mA 8 8 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA 7 mA 7 mA 7 mA 8 mA 8 TIME 70 kV child 66 kV child 63 kV child 60 kV child 57 child 55 kV child 52 kV child 50 kV child 70 kV adult 66 kV adult 63 kV adult 60 kV adult 57 kV adult 55 kV adult 52 kV adult 50 kV adult 5 14 2 8
4. preprogrammed setting keys Press the incisor key once to select the projection of the maxilla and press the key twice to select the projection of the mandible The indicator light of the selected projection will come on The preprogrammed time kV and mA values appear on the respective displays The preprogrammed time kV and mA values can be temporarily changed with the parameter adjustment keys This will not affect the preprogrammed values Select the parameter to be adjusted with the SELECT key 26 Planmeca Prox User s Manual INCISOR EXPOSURE 0 NOTE 11 2 Patient positioning 11 2 1 Positioning the film sensor When the parameter value is flashing on the kV display the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display the anode current can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value on the kV or mA display is not flashing the exposure time value can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys After adjusting the kV or mA value the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time Ask the patient to sit down Place a protective lead apron over the patient s chest Paralleling technique recommended Long axis of the tooth Film or sensor The film or sensor is placed to a film holder which is used to align the film parallel to the long axis of the
5. 6 70 kV MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 6 166 kV I P M OI MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 6 63 kV I P M MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 7 160 kV I PIM O MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 7 157 kv I PIM O MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 7 55 MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 8 52 kV MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 8 150 kV I PIMIO MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 6 70 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 6 166 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 6 63 kV I PIM MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 7 160 MAXILLA mA adult 7 57 MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 7 55 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 8 52 kV II PIMIO MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 8 150 kV MAXILLA mA adult I P M MANDIBLE INCISORS P PREMOLARS AND CANINES M MOLARS 46 Planmeca Prox User s Manual EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES Long cone exposure values 814 682461681 lt 6 6 6 6 68 6 8 68 8 8 mA TIME 55 4 6 5685
6. 50000 appears on the mA and time displays The text EC appears on the kV display To return to the exposure value kV mA sec displays press briefly the SELECT key 18 Planmeca ProX User s Manual CONTROL PANEL 8 2 5 Parameter adjustment keys down up 8 2 6 Ready indicator light READY PRET NOTE 8 2 7 Exposure key Press the SELECT key briefly to select the parameter kV mA exposure time or density to be changed When the parameter value is flashing on the display the parameter can be changed with the parameter adjustment keys The up key increases the value and the down key decreases it After adjusting the kV or mA value or exposure time the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time The green ready indicator light will come on when the unit is ready to take an exposure The waiting time between exposures is 12 times exposure time but always at least 6 seconds In the programming mode the ready light will start to flash Planmeca Prox with Dixi3 or Planmeca ProSensor system You can set the unit so that the Ready indicator light will only come on when the Romexis Dimaxis program is ready for the exposure i e the message Waiting for exposure appears on the computer screen To change the settings of the unit contact your Planmeca technical support When you take an exposure you must press and hold down the exposure key for the entire duration o
7. PLANMECA PROX INTRAORAL X RAY UNIT MAIN PARTS 4 When the unit has been transported to the desired area to prevent the unit from moving lock the wheels by pressing the lever down ps Mobile ProX 1 e CAUTION Always lock at least two of the four wheels before taking your hand off the handle User s Manual Planmeca ProX 9 PLANMECA PROX INTRAORAL X RAY UNIT MAIN PARTS 6 3 2 Tray optional CAUTION The maximum allowed weight the optional mobile tray is 3kg 7105 y eps Mobile ProX tra 10 Planmeca ProX User s Manual PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE 7 PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE 7 1 Switching the unit on T 0 ef Prox powereps ORAL my LR On off switch 0 125 The on off switch is located under the generator box When the unit is switched on it will carry out an automatic self test during which the Display CPU software version is shown on the kV display and the Tube head CPU software version on the time display After the self test is completed the default exposure values will appear on the displays The default exposure values can be reprogrammed by the user see section 16 1 Programming default exposure values on page 38 There are two sets of default exposure values one for the adult mode and one for the child mode
8. 8 50 kV P MAXILLA child P M MANDIBLE 6mA 70 kW P MAXILLA adult P MANDIBLE 6mA 66 kV P adult P M MANDIBLE 6mA 63 kV MAXILLA MANDIBLE 7mA 60 kW MAXILLA adult P M MANDIBLE 7mA 57 kW I MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 7mA 55 kW P MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 8mA 52 kV MAXILLA adult P M MANDIBLE 8mA 50 kW I P M MAXILLA adult P M MANDIBLE INCISORS PREMOLARS AND CANINES M MOLARS 42 Planmeca Prox User s Manual EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES Long cone exposure values N N LO mA TME 5 5 8 8 98 8 8 8 9 SIS IIS 5 5 6mA 70 kV MAXILLA child P M MANDIBLE 6mA 66 kV M MAXILLA child M MANDIBLE 6mA 63 kV M MAXILLA child M MANDIBLE 7mA 60 kV M MAXILLA child M MANDIBLE 7mA 57 kV M MAXILLA child 1 M MANDIBLE 7mA 55 kV M MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 8mA 52 kV MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 8mA 50 kV MAXILLA
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10. RINN compatible rectangular collimator RINN film holder User s Manual Planmeca Prox 13 PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE 7 24 Long rectangular cone Push the rectangular cone into the short cone so that the red dots on the short cone and on the rectangular cone are in line 1 and rotate the cone 180 until the black dot on the rectangular cone and the red dot on the short cone are in line 2 The cone can be now rotated in its position 90 ig_cone2 eps Prox_attachin Red points The rectangular cone can be removed when the red dots on the short cone and on the rectangular cone are in line 14 Planmeca Prox User s Manual CONTROL PANEL 8 Preprogrammed setting keys and indicator lights Exposure warning indicator light CONTROL PANEL PLANMECA LL kV display LILI 7 2717 7 Time display LIE ILI m 81 Displays 8 1 1 kV display 8 1 2 mA display 57 60 63 66 and 70 kV Preprogrammed setting keys and indicator lights Adult child selection key and indicator lights Ready indicator light Exposure key mA display SELECT key Parameter adjustment keys The selected kV value is shown on the kV display There are eight different values that can be selected 50 52 55 The kV range can be 50 70 55 70 60 70 66 70 70 50 68 55 68 60 68 66 68 or 68 depending on the local requirements The selected mA v
11. 7mA 57 kW MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 7mA 55 kW I MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 8mA 52 kV II PIM MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 8mA 50 kV PIM MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 6mA 70 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 6mA 66 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 6mA 63 kV MAXILLA MANDIBLE 7mA 60 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 7mA 57 kV I MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 7mA 55 kW MAXILLA MANDIBLE 8mA 52 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE 8mA 50 kV MAXILLA adult MANDIBLE PM INCISORS MOLARS PREMOLARS AND CANINES User s Manual Planmeca Prox 45 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES 17 3 Exposure values for speed F films NOTE These values are for speed F films Kodak Insight For the speed E films Kodak Ektaspeed select 1 step longer and for the speed D films 4 steps longer exposure time Short cone exposure values OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE 814686468668 8686881868 mA TME SiS 8883858899889
12. 8 319 8 8 213 ERES ERES MEER RSS ES MAXILLA MAXILLA MANDIBLE PM MAXILLA MANDIBLE I P M MAXILLA MANDIBLE P M MAXILLA P M MANDIBLE MAXILLA P M MANDIBLE MAXILLA I PIM MANDIBLE MAXILLA MANDIBLE PM MAXILLA MANDIBLE P M MAXILLA MANDIBLE I P M MAXILLA P M MANDIBLE MAXILLA P M MANDIBLE MAXILLA I MANDIBLE MAXILLA P MANDIBLE P MAXILLA P MANDIBLE P M MAXILLA MANDIBLE INCISORS PREMOLARS AND CANINES MOLARS 44 Planmeca Prox User s Manual EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES Long cone exposure values SIAS 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 mA TIME 5 5 5 8 2 70 kV MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 4mA 66 kV MAXILLA child MANDIBLE lema 63 1 MXLLA child i P M MANDIBLE 7 mA 60 kV MAXILLA child PM MANDIBLE
13. When switched on the unit is always in the adult mode User s Manual Planmeca Prox 11 PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE 7 2 Selecting the cone Select the cone to be used in the exposure It is recommended to use the optional long cone in order to keep the absorbed dose to the patient as low as possible 7 2 1 Long 30 cm 12 cone The long cone is attached into its position by pushing it into the short cone and rotating it so that the red point on the short cone and the black point on the long cone are in line Attach remove red points in line In position red and black points in line 7 2 2 film holder The rectangular collimator can be attached to the long cone either before the film holder or after it When the collimator is attached before the film holder the film holder rotates when the collimator is rotated Rectangular collimator 12 Planmeca Prox User s Manual PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE When attaching the film to the holder make sure that the film is in the same direction as the rectangular collimator Film and collimator sides in the same direction NOTE The exposure values must be selected according to the cone used in the exposure refer to the section 15 EXPOSURE VALUES on page 36 7 2 3 RINN film holder Attach the RINN compatible rectangular collimator to the long cone The film holder can be attached to the collimator
14. density value The exposure time values are automatically scaled according to the density value If you select a density value other than 0 the new values are shown both in programming and exposure mode These values can be programmed by the user see section 16 3 Programming the preprogrammed settings on page 40 The recommended exposure values are given in section 17 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES on page 42 These values are for speed F films Kodak Insight For the speed E films Kodak Ektaspeed select 1 step longer and for the speed D films 4 steps longer exposure time 36 Planmeca ProX User s Manual EXPOSURE VALUES NOTE The values in the following tables correspond to the density value 0 PREMOLARS AND INCISORS CANINES MOLARS kV mA time kV mA time kV mA time Adult 60 7 0 100 63 6 0 1 63 6 0 125 Mandible 60 7 0 08 63 6 0 08 163 6 0 100 7 0 063 60 7 0 08 60 7 7 7 7 Child Maxilla 160 0 100 Mandible 60 0 05 60 0 064 60 0 080 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE ENDODONTIC BITE WING kV mA time kV mA time kV mA time Adult Maxilla 70 6 0 100 Mandible 70 6 0 100 90 7 9199 90 7 e198 Child Maxilla 66 6 0 080 Manabe lse le laoag 99 f 98017 0080 When using the 30 cm long cone program the values according to the table given in section 17 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES on page 42 or select three steps
15. ray unit equipped with Planmeca Dixi or Planmeca ProSensor digital X ray system Please read these instructions carefully before using the unit Note that if you use the Planmeca Dixi or Planmeca ProSensor digital X ray system you need a PC with a Planmeca Romexis Dimaxis imaging software to save view and modify the radiographs The Planmeca Romexis Dimaxis software has a separate manual which should be used in conjunction with this manual FOR US USERS Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a health care professional This manual is valid for software revisions 4 00 or later The Planmeca ProX intraoral X ray unit is allowed to be used only under supervision of a dental health care professional The Planmeca ProX intraoral X ray unit fulfils the requirements of Directive 93 42 EEC All key illustrations indicate that the key should be pressed or where indicated pressed and held down Pressing a key will either switch a function on or off depending on the original setting or change the indicated value The display values shown in this guide are only examples and should not be interpreted as recommended values unless otherwise stated Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation protection measures and these instructions before using the unit User s Manual Planmeca ProX 1 SYMBOLS PRODUCT LABELS 2 SYMBOLS ON PRODUCT LABELS Type B equipment S
16. 10029963 5 PLANMECA Prox user s manual TABLE CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 SYMBOLS ON PRODUCT LABELS 2 3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION 3 4 SAFETY PHECAUTIONS See eed 4 41 Explanations for note caution and warnings statements 4 4 2 Notes cautions dre Dee eg e 4 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE UNIT 6 6 PLANMECA PROX INTRAORAL X RAY UNIT MAIN PARTS 7 6 1 General view of the X ray unit 2 404 4 1 1 00 00 nennen nennen nennen 7 6 2 sisi onset geb praec td n eate ue bd n caben 7 6 3 Mobile EE 8 7 PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE 11 Cal 5witehindg the Unton ha Soo abo E e etu 11 7 2 Selecting the cone Me 12 B CONTROL PANEL eie ceo 15 8 1 8 T 15 8 2 Keys and indicator lights dup Urn pete dede qose mutus tetas eae dU um pe e 17 9 MOLAR EXPOSURE 20 9 1 Selecting exposure parameters 20 9 2 Patient POsS
17. 2 9 2199 81818 51818 8 6 170 kV MAXILLA mA child 6 166 kV MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 6 163 MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 7 60 kV MAXILLA mA child O MANDIBLE 7 57 kV MAXILLA mA MANDIBLE 7 55 I MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 8 52 kV MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 8 50 kV MAXILLA mA child MANDIBLE 6 70 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 6 66 kV MAXILLA mA MANDIBLE 6 63 kV MAXILLA mA MANDIBLE 7 160 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 7 57 kV MAXILLA mA adult 1 P M O MANDIBLE 7 55 kV I MAXILLA mA O MANDIBLE 8 52 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE 8 50 kV MAXILLA mA adult MANDIBLE INCISORS M MOLARS PREMOLARS AND CANINES OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE User s Manual Planmeca ProX 47 ERROR CODES 18 ERROR CODES The error code is displayed on the time display Er Press the SELECT key to clear the error from the display
18. 5 mm Rated line voltage 100 110 117 220 240 V 10 Line voltage regulation 10 Maximum line current 5A at 230V 7 4A at 115V Technique factors that constitute the maximum line current condition 70 6 Generator rating and duty cycle 1 4 kW duty cycle 1 30 The wait period is controlled automatically by calculating it according to the formula tw 30 x texp Maximum deviation of peak tube potential from indicated value 2 0 kV Maximum deviation of tube current from indicated value 5 0 2 mA Maximum deviation of exposure time from indicated value 5 0 001 sec User s Manual Planmeca ProX 57 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT CRITERIA Exposure time The beginning and end points of the exposure time are defined at 70 of the peak radiation waveform measured with a calibrated x ray monitor Peak tube potential Is defined as the high voltage mean value measured with a calibrated non invasive kVp meter Tube current Is defined using the voltage over the feedback resistor measured with a calibrated multimeter The mA value is calculated by dividing the voltage by the resistance value The nominal x ray voltage together with the highest x ray tube current obtainable from the high voltage generator when operated at it s highest x ray tube voltage 70 kV 6 mA The nominal x ray tube current when operated at the highest x ray tube voltage 6 mA 70 kV The x ra
19. LI IL 9 5 Digital imaging mode The preprogrammed exposure values are shown in section 15 EXPOSURE VALUES on page 36 Check that you are in the desired mode in the film based imaging mode in the digital imaging mode or in the phosphoric mode The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key for 2 seconds Select the adult or child mode The indicator light of the selected projection will come on Select the bite wing exposure region with the preprogrammed setting keys Press the bite wing key once to select the projection of the endo and press the key twice to select the projection of the bite wing The in dicator light of the selected projection will come on The preprogrammed time kV and mA values appear on the respective displays The preprogrammed time kV and mA values can be temporarily changed with the parameter adjustment keys This will not affect the preprogrammed values Select the parameter to be adjusted with the SELECT key User s Manual Planmeca ProX 33 BITE WING EXPOSURE eo 14 2 Patient positioning 14 2 1 Positioning the cone Scale for the cone angle pos eps Prox cone When parameter value is flashing on the kV display the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display the anode current can be changed with the para
20. ODE key for 2 seconds To enter the digital imaging mode from the film based 2177117 imaging mode press and hold down the MODE key for 2 Lol Lo LIL s seconds There is no prefix on the display in the film based imaging mode The exposure time with prefix d appears Film based on the time display in the digital imaging mode All the keys imaging mode function as in the film based imaging mode JOC To enter the phosphoric mode from the digital imaging L1 L1 3L s mode press the MODE key and hold it down for 2 seconds The exposure time with prefix P appears on the time Digital display in the phosphoric mode All the keys function as in imaging mode the film based imaging mode 7172 All the exposure parameters remain selected after the woe 5 exposure until the user changes the parameters or until the unit is switched off The selected mode stays in the unit Phosphoric memory even in case of power failure imaging mode If the DAP display is activated service mode parameter 24 2 or 3 by pressing the MODE key briefly the DAP value mGy cm2 appears on the time display the beam limiting device value between 1 and 12 appears on the kV display and the letter A on the mA display The beam limiting device value can be changed using the arrow up down keys If the exposure count display is activated service mode parameter 23 2 by pressing briefly the MODE key the exposure count value 00000
21. TE After adjusting the kV or mA value the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time 10 2 Patient positioning Ask the patient to sit down Place a protective lead apron over the patient s chest 10 2 1 Positioning the film sensor Paralleling technique recommended ofits M The film or sensor is placed to a film holder which is used Dnm Mis to align the film parallel to the long axis of the tooth Use a long cone for the paralleling technique Film or sensor Long axis of the tooth Bisecting angle technique optional The patient holds the film or sensor in place with his finger The X ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an E OD v imaginary line which bisects the angle between the film ee plane and the long axis of the tooth Long axis of the tooth Film or sensor 24 Planmeca Prox User s Manual PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE 10 2 2 Positioning the cone we Scale for the cone angle pos eps Prox cone Maxillary premolar and canine 10 3 Taking an exposure The angle of the cone is indicated on the scale located on the vertical joint of the tube head The optional long cone can be attached into the short cone Refer to chapter 7 2 Selecting the cone on page 12 Select the cone angle from the table below ANGLE OF TEETH INCLINATION Premolars and Maxilla 145 canine teeth Premolars and Mandible 10 canine
22. al CLEANING 19 CLEANING 19 1 Surfaces NOTE When cleaning the unit surfaces always disconnect the unit from mains The unit surfaces can be cleaned with a soft cloth damped in a mild cleaning solution Stronger agents can be used for disinfecting the surfaces We recommend Durr System hygiene FD 322 or respective disinfecting solution 19 2 Film holder The film holder can be autoclaved up to 145 C or cleaned with alcohol based solutions 20 SERVICE To guarantee user and patient safety and to ensure image quality the unit must be checked and recalibrated by a qualified PLANMECA service technician once a year or after every 10 000 exposures if this is sooner Please refer to the Planmeca Prox Technical Manual for complete servicing information 21 DEVICE LABEL 70 Seat Complies with Total filtration 2 5 mm Fosse 1000VA 50 60 2 parformence only with same type 21 rating of fuse Subchapter J 10029748 F SPECIALFUSE S Trademi T 8 H 250V 220 240V intra T 15 250V 100 115V Type Prox CONFORMS TO anufacturad by Planmeca GS Ka 0537 FINLAND 3143029 User s Manual Planmeca Prox 49 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT 22 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT In order to reduce the environmental load over the product s entire lifecycle PLANMECA s products are designed to be as safe as possible to manufacture use and di
23. alue is shown on the mA display There are seven different values that can be selected 2 8 mA NOTE local requirements The minimum available mA value depends on the User s Manual Planmeca Prox 15 CONTROL PANEL 8 1 3 Time display selected exposure time is shown on the time display 1I 1 1 After taking an exposure a waiting time starts to flash on the time display which indicates the delay before the next exposure can be taken Film mode In the digital imaging mode the exposure time is shown er with the prefix d C LIJLI s Digital mode In the phosphoric mode the exposure time is shown with the prefix P ide After exposure the WAIT time appears on the display The wait time is 15 times the time of exposure however always Phosphoric mode at least 6 seconds If the DAP display is activated service mode parameter 24 1 or 3 the WAIT time display changes to DAP display after a few seconds In this case the beam limiting device number between 1 and 12 appears on the kV display The letter A is shown in the mA display and the DAP value 0 1 9 9 10 9999 mGy cm2 appears on s time display The beam limiting devices be selected using the arrow keys Table 1 Beam limiting devices kV display mA display Sensor type Explanation Part number 1 A No tu
24. ameter to be adjusted with the SELECT key When the parameter value is flashing on the kV display the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display the anode current can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value on the kV or mA display is not flashing the exposure time value can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys User s Manual Planmeca Prox 29 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE 12 2 Patient positioning 12 2 1 Positioning the cone Scale for the cone angle _pos eps Prox_cone Maxillary occlusal A NOTE After adjusting the kV or mA value the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time Ask the patient to sit down Place a protective lead apron over the patient s chest In the intraoral occlusal exposures the film or sensor is positioned between patient s upper and lower teeth The angle of the cone is indicated on the scale located on the vertical joint of the tube head The optional long cone can be attached into the short cone Refer to chapter 7 2 Selecting the cone on page 12 Select the cone angle from the table below ANGLE OF TEETH INCLINATION Occlusal Maxilla 475 exposure Occlusal Mandible 60 exposure Position the cone according to the figures below Film Mandibular occlusal 30 Planmeca ProX User s M
25. an 2 metres from the focal spot or X ray beam WARNING This X ray unit may be dangerous to both patient operator unless safe exposure values are used and correct operating procedures are observed The SIP SOP shall not be used in Planmeca ProX but only for connection of Planmeca Dixi or Planmeca ProSensor device Do not connect a multiple portable socket outlet MPSO or extension cord to the system Do not connect items which are not specified as part of the system Do not spill water on the X ray unit Electromagnetic interference between the equipment and other devices can occur in very extreme conditions Do not use the equipment in close conjunction with sensitive devices or devices creating high electromagnetic disturbances User s Manual Planmeca ProX 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE UNIT 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE UNIT Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation protection measures and these instructions before using the unit Make sure that the film processor is in working order and is ready for use Make sure that you are using the correct film processing chemicals for the film you are using Make sure that the processing chemicals you are using are fresh and are at the correct processing temperatures and concentrations Make sure that the film you are going to use is fresh Do not use old film Store and handle the film according to the manufacturer s
26. anual OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE 12 3 Taking an exposure Ask the patient to remain as still as possible Move as far away from the X ray tube as the length of the cable from the control panel permits The distance must be at least 2 meters 6 6 ft from the X ray tube No one except the patient may remain in the radiation area while the exposure is taken NOTE Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and unit during the exposure Check that the ready light is Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for the duration of the exposure The exposure warning light will come on You will also hear the radiation warning tone during exposure User s Manual Planmeca ProX 31 ENDODONTIC EXPOSURE 13 ENDODONTIC EXPOSURE When you are taking an endodontic exposure use the same exposure parameters and patient positioning methods as with the molar premolar amp canine and incisor exposures See chapters 9 MOLAR EXPOSURE on page 20 10 PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE on page 23 and 11 INCISOR EXPOSURE on page 26 for more information It is possible to program two sets of exposure parameters with the endodontic exposure adult and child 32 Planmeca Prox User s Manual BITE WING EXPOSURE 14 BITE WING EXPOSURE 14 1 Selecting the exposure parameters 1 21 7177 pru LILI S s Film based Phosphoric imaging mode mode JOC LI
27. be 2 _ Round tube without supplementary limiting device 3 A Round tube BO white size 0 10009351 4 A Film Round tube B1 white size 1 10009352 5 A Round tube B2 white size 2 06001016 6 A Round tube BO black size 0 10009353 7 A Dixi Round tube B1 black size 1 10009354 8 A Round tube B2 black size 2 06001021 9 A Round tube SO black size 0 10021314 10 A ProSensor Round tube 61 black size 1 10021315 11 A Round tube S2 black size 2 10021316 12 A _ Rectangular tube without _ supplementary limiting device See also the technical manual for DAP values of the 1 2 and 12 beam limiting devices 16 Planmeca Prox User s Manual CONTROL PANEL 8 2 Keys and indicator lights 8 2 1 Preprogrammed settings keys and indicator lights PLANMECA Incisors Endo Premolars dontic and Bite win canines 9 Molars child mode The unit is preprogrammed with exposure parameters time kV and mA values which can be selected by pressing these keys There are ten sets of parameters for Occlusal both the child mode and the adult mode one for each exposure exposure region and one for default exposure values which are in use when an exposure region is not selected The selections that can be made are molars premolars amp canines incisors occlusal exposure endodontic and bite wing Press the desired key once to select the projection of the maxilla The indicator light of the sel
28. c 51 23 1 51 23 2 DIMENSIONS MM 53 23 3 Planmeca ProX minimum dimensions 2 54 28 4 UOMO E 56 23 5 User s statement for Planmeca Prox 57 The manufacturer assembler and importer are responsible for the safety reliability and performance of the unit only if installation calibration modification and repairs are carried out by qualified and authorized personnel electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate requirements such as IEC 60364 equipment is used according to the operating instructions Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development Although every effort is made to produce up to date product documentation this publication should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice COPYRIGHT PLANMECA Publication number 10029963 Revision 5 Released 20 September 2013 ii Planmeca Prox User s Manual INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION CAUTION NOTE NOTE The Planmeca ProX X ray unit produces intraoral X ray images for the diagnosis of teeth and adjacent structures The unit is allowed to be used only under supervision of a dental health care professional This manual describes how to operate the Planmeca ProX intraoral X
29. ca ProX 53 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 3 Planmeca ProX minimum dimensions Thin F a 51 mm 2 838 mm 33 965 mm 38 1092 mm 43 1346 mm 53 203 mm 8 54 Planmeca ProX User s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Narrow 1 7 t NJ N 1 5 584 23 8 711 mm 28 838 mm 33 1092 43 7 2 S Y N EEN Y UL N AJ User s Manual Planmeca ProX 55 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 4 Installation options Standard wall mount Remote control J 3 panel fo 2 Fixed control panel with double exposure button 56 Planmeca Prox User s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 5 Users statement for Planmeca Prox Radiation leakage technique factors The maximum rated peak tube potential is 70 kV and the maximum rated continuous tube current is 0 14 mA for the maximum rated peak tube potential Minimum filtration The radiation port contains an added 1 5 mm aluminium filtration The measured half value is 0 50 0 55 at 70 kV The measured value corresponds to an aluminium equivalent of 2
30. darker density longer exposure time PREMOLARS AND INCISORS CANINES MOLARS kV mA time kV mA time kV mA time Maxilla 60 7 0 200 63 6 0 200 63 6 0 250 Mandible 60 7 0 160 63 6 0 160 63 6 0 200 Child Maxilla 60 7 0 125 60 7 0 160 60 7 0 200 Mandible 60 7 0 100 60 7 0 125 60 7 0 160 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE ENDODONTIC BITE WING kV mA time kV mA time kV mA time Adult Maxilla 70 6 0 200 Mandible 70 6 0 200 69 f D200 1 90 f 0206 Child Maxilla 66 6 0 125 Mandible 66 6 0 125 80 d ProX 37 PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES 16 PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES 16 1 Programming default exposure values The default exposure values can be programmed for both the adult and child mode The indicator light of the selected projection will come on The current exposure values are shown on the time kV and mA displays Make sure that no exposure region is selected i e no preprogrammed setting indicator light is on NOTE The exposure parameters time kV and mA are programmed corresponding to the density value 0 The time value will be automatically changed according to the selected density value in the film based imaging mode in the digital imaging mode and in the phosphoric mode when you exit the programming mode Press and hold down the SELECT key about 4 seconds un
31. ected projection will come on Press the key twice to select the projection of the mandible The indicator light of the selected projection will come on Pressing the key a third time will recall the default exposure values The preprogrammed settings can be changed by the user See section 16 1 Programming default exposure values on page 38 8 22 Adult child mode selection key and indicator light Press the adult child mode selection key once to select the child mode The indicator light of the child mode will come on Press the key again to return to the adult mode The indicator light of the adult mode will come on User s Manual Planmeca ProX 17 CONTROL PANEL 8 2 3 SELECT key Press the SELECT key briefly to select the parameter kV mA or exposure time to be changed When the parameter value is flashing on the display the parameter can be changed After adjusting the kV or mA value or exposure time the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time Press and hold down the SELECT key about 4 seconds until you have heard two signal tones to enter the programming mode For information about programming refer to chapter 16 1 Programming default exposure values on page 38 Press the SELECT key to clear the error from the display 8 24 MODE key To select the exposure parameters for film digital or phosphor plate imaging press and hold down the M
32. f the exposure 8 2 8 Exposure warning indicator light The yellow exposure warning light will come on when you take an exposure You will also hear an audible warning sound during the exposure User s Manual Planmeca Prox 19 9 MOLAR EXPOSURE 91 Selecting exposure parameters The preprogrammed exposure values are shown in section 15 EXPOSURE VALUES on page 36 Check that you are in the desired mode in the film based 21717 1122 imaging mode in the digital imaging mode in the LIIS LIL LILIL 5 phosphoric mode Film based Phosphoric imaging mode mode Digital imaging mode The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key for 2 seconds Select the adult or child mode The indicator light of the selected projection will come on Select the molar exposure region with the preprogrammed setting keys Press the molar key once to select the projection of the maxilla and press the key twice to select the projection of the mandible The in dicator light of the selected projection will come on Molars The preprogrammed time kV and mA values appear on the respective displays The preprogrammed time kV and mA values can be temporarily changed with the parameter adjustment keys This will not affect the preprogrammed values Select the parameter to be adjusted with the SELECT key When the
33. g changed Changing the density value will change the selected time value as follows one density step equals to one time step The negative density value shortens the selected time value whereas the positive value lengthens it When the SELECT key is pressed a third time briefly the current density value starts to flash on the time display and the mA value is stored in the memory The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key briefly The density value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys Note that the density value will affect the time value both in adult and in child mode The density has 11 steps from 5 light exposures to 5 dark exposures Select the child adult mode and program its settings as described above or exit the programming mode by pressing and holding down the SELECT key The density value is stored in the memory Both the child and adult mode have the same density values If you interrupt programming for over 45 seconds the unit automatically exits the programming mode and the current values will be stored in the memory User s Manual Planmeca ProX 39 PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES 16 3 Programming the preprogrammed settings NOTE Incisors Premolars and canines Molars Two sets of exposure values time kV mA can be programmed for each exposure region one for adult mode and one for child mode The indicator light of the se
34. he exposure parameters The preprogrammed exposure values are shown in section 15 EXPOSURE VALUES on page 36 Check that you are in the desired mode in the film based imaging mode in the digital imaging mode or in the phosphoric mode The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key for 2 seconds Select the adult or child mode The indicator light of the selected projection will come on Select the premolar and canine exposure region with the pre programmed setting keys Press the premolar and canine key once to select the projection of the maxilla and press the key twice to select the projection of the mandible The indicator light of the selected projection will come on The preprogrammed time kV and mA values appear on the respective displays The preprogrammed time kV and mA values can be temporarily changed with the parameter adjustment keys This will not affect the preprogrammed values Select the parameter to be adjusted with the SELECT key When the parameter value is flashing on the kV display the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys User s Manual Planmeca ProX 23 PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display the anode current can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value on the kV or mA display is not flashing the exposure time value can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys NO
35. hold the exposure key on the control panel for the duration of the exposure The exposure warning light will come on You will also hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure 28 Planmeca Prox User s Manual OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE 12 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE 12 11 Selecting the exposure parameters 1 217117 pru Film based Phosphoric imaging mode mode Jer LILI s Digital imaging mode Child PLANMECA Occlusal exposure 70 preprogrammed exposure values are shown section 15 EXPOSURE VALUES on page 36 Check that you are in the desired mode in the film based imaging mode in the digital imaging mode or in the phosphoric mode The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key for 2 seconds Select the adult or child mode The indicator light of the selected projection will come on Select the occlusal exposure region with the preprogrammed setting keys Press the occlusal exposure key once to select the projection of the maxilla and press the key twice to select the projection of the mandible The indicator light of the selected projection will come on The preprogrammed time kV and mA values appear on the respective displays The preprogrammed time kV and mA values can be temporarily changed with the parameter adjustment keys This will not affect the preprogrammed values Select the par
36. instructions 6 Planmeca Prox User s Manual PLANMECA PROX INTRAORAL X RAY UNIT MAIN PARTS 6 PLANMECA PROX INTRAORAL X RAY UNIT MAIN PARTS 6 1 General view of the X ray unit Support arm nerator 6 2 Control panel 1 One end of the control panel cable is connected to the terminal at the underside of the generator box and the other end to the control panel CAUTION Do not connect any other equipment to the control panel s terminal User s Manual Planmeca ProX 7 PLANMECA PROX INTRAORAL X RAY UNIT MAIN PARTS 6 3 Mobile base CAUTION The Planmeca ProX mobile X ray unit has to be in transport position when on surface inclined 5 or more 6 3 1 Transporting Planmeca ProX mobile x ray unit 1 CAUTION CAUTION NOTE Secure the support arm to the transport position with strap Never move the Planmeca ProX mobile x ray unit without first securing the support arm to the transport position Disconnect the Planmeca from the power supply and loop the cable around the handle Transport the Planmeca ProX Mobile X ray unit carefully from the handle The mobile Planmeca ProX X ray unit is to be moved only from the handle If you have to move the ProX Mobile X ray unit over a low obstacle tilt the base slightly by pressing the back of the wheel assembly with your foot Mobile ProX 2 8 Planmeca ProX User s Manual
37. itoniING 21 9 3 TAKING 5 iced KARENE 22 10 PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE 23 10 1 Selecting the exposure parameters 2 4 23 10 2 Patient positioning 2 rec cus fed qe tun rc ud 24 10 3 25 11 INCISOR EXPOSURE aiii iota ti essc 26 11 1 Selecting the exposure parameters 26 11 2 Patient Positioning ocu cta oa ie ctim didis diu 27 11 3 TAKING ar exposure ac ie mto ot e bel eq take 28 12 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE 29 12 1 Selecting the exposure parameters 29 12 2 Patient DOSOMO ee LEE 30 12 9 Taking an expOSUEO x ue eerte aAa AKERA 31 13 JENDODONTIC EXPOSURE 32 BIT E WING EXPOSURE 33 14 1 Selecting the exposure parameters 33 14 2 Patient postioninN ucc 34 14 3 Taking exposure 35 User s Manual Planmeca ProX i TABLE CONTENTS 15 EXPOSURE VALUES a neich
38. l joint of the tube head Scale for the cone angle The optional long cone can be attached into the short cone Refer to chapter 7 2 Selecting the cone on page 12 pos eps Select the cone angle from the table below ANGLE OF INCLINATION Molars Maxilla 35 Molars Mandible 5 Position the cone according to the figures below Maxillary molar Mandibular molar 9 3 Taking an exposure Ask the patient to remain as still as possible Move as far away from the X ray tube as the length of the cable from the control panel permits The distance must be at least 2 meters 6 6 ft from the X ray tube No one except the patient may remain in the radiation area while the exposure is taken NOTE Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and unit during the exposure Check that the ready light is on READY PRET Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for the duration of the exposure The exposure warning light will come on You will also hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure 22 Planmeca Prox User s Manual PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE 10 PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE 10 1 Film based imaging mode 5 Digital imaging mode PLANMECA Phosphoric mode Adult Premolars and canines Selecting t
39. lected projection will come on The exposure parameters time kV and mA are programmed corresponding to the density value 0 The time value will be automatically changed according to the selected density value in the film based imaging mode in the digital imaging mode and the phosphoric mode when exit the programming mode Select the exposure region with the preprogrammed setting keys Press the desired key once to select the projection of the maxilla and press the key twice to select the projection of the mandible The indicator light of the selected projection will come on The current time kV and mA values appear on the respective displays Press and hold down the SELECT key about 4 seconds until you have heard a signal tone to enter the programming mode The time display and the ready light will start to flash The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key briefly The exposure time value is changed with the parameter adjustment keys Press the SELECT key briefly the kV display will start to flash and the exposure time value is stored in the memory The kV value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys 40 Planmeca Prox User s Manual PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES NOTE Press the SELECT key again briefly the mA display will start to flash and the kV value is stored in the memory The mA value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys You can n
40. meter adjusting keys When the parameter value on the kV or mA display is not flashing the exposure time value can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys After adjusting the kV or mA value the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time Ask the patient to sit down Place a protective lead apron over the patient s chest In the bite wing exposures the patient closes the teeth during the exposure on the film s tab or on the film sensor holder The angle of the cone is indicated on the scale located on the vertical joint of the tube head The optional long cone can be attached into the short cone Refer to chapter 7 2 Selecting the cone on page 12 Select the cone angle from the table below ANGLE OF INCLINATION Bite wing exposure 5 TEETH Position the cone according to the figure below Bite wing 34 Planmeca Prox User s Manual BITE WING EXPOSURE 14 3 Taking an exposure Ask the patient to remain as still as possible Move as far away from the X ray tube as the length of the cable from the control panel permits The distance must be at least 2 meters 6 6 ft from the X ray tube No one except the patient may remain in the radiation area while the exposure is taken NOTE Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and unit during the exposure READY Check that the ready light is on Press and hold down the exposu
41. ociated with its use or misuse Such problems include unit malfunction unit failure damage to the unit or damage to other property WARNING Warning statements alert the user to the possibility of personal injury to the user or the patient or other serious damage associated with the use or misuse of the unit 4 2 Notes cautions and warnings A A A WARNING Failure to install the Planmeca ProX X ray unit in an approved location may be dangerous to both patient and operator WARNING No modification of this equipment is allowed Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer If this equipment is modified appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure continued safe use of equipment WARNING To avoid risk of electric shock this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth 4 Planmeca Prox User s Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION NOTE WARNING IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE PLACE WHERE THE UNIT IS TO BE USED AND THE POSITION FROM WHICH THE USER IS TO OPERATE THE UNIT ARE CORRECTLY SHIELDED SINCE RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY AND STATE TO STATE 15 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT ALL LOCAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET WARNING To protect the user from stray radiation control of the X ray unit must be from a distance of not less th
42. ource image receptor distance SSD Source Skin Distance Standard Long Long with rectangular collimator Mains voltage Apparent resistance Mains frequency Constant potential microprocessor controlled operating frequency 66 kHz Toshiba D 041SB 0 4 mm according to IEC 60336 60 mm 2 36 in Rectangular 36 x 45 mm 1 42 x 1 77 in 260mm SSD 200 mm 0 60 mm at SSD 300 mm according to IEC 806 min 2 5 mm Al equivalent at 70 kV according to IEC 60522 1 mm Al equivalent at 70 kV according to IEC 60522 7 mA 60 kV 2 kV 2 6 mA 60 63 66 70 kV 2 kV 7 6 5 4 2 mA 596 0 2 mA Tungsten 12 5 0 01 2 sec 5 0 001 sec 24 steps 6 mAs at 70 kV 6 mA 1 sec 0 02 mAs at 2 mA 0 01 sec 70 kV 1000 VA 220 240 V 890 VA 100 115V 420 W at 70 kV 6 mA 420 W at 70 kV 6 mA 700 mAs h at 70 kV min 200 mm 8 in 200 mm 8 in 300 mm 12 in 306 mm 12 04 in 100 V 220 240 V 0 3 ohms 100 115 V 0 8 ohms 220 240 V 50 60 Hz User s Manual Planmeca ProX 51 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fusing Duty cycle Electrical classification Mechanical data Weight Color Environmental requirements Ambient temperature Humidity Atmospheric pressure range units with 100V or 110 115V voltage setting 15AT 250V slow blow 6 3x32mm special fuse manufacturer Bussmann type MDA units with 220 240V voltage setting 8AT 250V slow blow 6 3
43. ow select a new exposure region or exit the programming mode by pressing and holding down the SELECT key about 4 seconds You will hear a signal tone If you interrupt programming for over 45 seconds the unit automatically exits the programming mode and the current values will be stored in the memory User s Manual Planmeca Prox 41 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES 17 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES 17 11 Exposure values for ProSensor and Planmeca Dixi2 V3 sensors Select the digital imaging mode of the unit or adjust the exposure time according to the table NOTE the digital imaging mode the highest time value that can be selected is 0 80 seconds Short cone exposure values SIAS 8 4 mA TIME 5 5 5 9 9 8 6mA 70 kV P MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 6mA 66 kV MAXILLA child M MANDIBLE 6mA 63 kV P MAXILLA child M MANDIBLE 7mA 60 kW P MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 7mA 57 kV MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 7mA 55 kW MAXILLA child MANDIBLE 8mA 52 kV I P MAXILLA child P M MANDIBLE
44. parameter value is flashing on the kV display the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys 20 Planmeca Prox User s Manual MOLAR EXPOSURE When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display the anode current can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys When the parameter value on the kV or mA display is not flashing the exposure time value can be changed with the parameter adjusting keys NOTE After adjusting the kV or mA value the unit will return automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time 9 2 Patient positioning Ask the patient to sit down Place a protective lead apron over the patient s chest 9 2 1 Positioning the film sensor Paralleling technique recommended ui The film or sensor is placed to a film holder which is used Bf to align the film parallel to the long axis of the tooth Use a long cone for the paralleling technique Film or Long axis of the tooth Sensor Bisecting angle technique optional The patient holds the film or sensor in place with his finger The X ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an imaginary line which bisects the angle between the film plane and the long axis of the tooth Long axis of the tooth Film or sensor User s Manual Planmeca ProX 21 9 2 2 Positioning the cone A The angle of the cone is indicated on the scale located on the vertica
45. re key on the control panel for the duration of the exposure The exposure warning light will come on You will also hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure User s Manual Planmeca ProX 35 EXPOSURE VALUES 15 EXPOSURE VALUES 15 1 Default exposure values NOTE NOTE NOTE When the unit is switched on the default exposure values appear on the displays These values can be programmed by the user see section 16 1 Programming default exposure values on page 38 The exposure values are programmed corresponding the density value 0 factory preset value The exposure time values are automatically scaled according to the density value These values are for digital sensor and speed F films Kodak Insight For the speed E films Kodak Ektaspeed select 1 step longer and for the speed D films 4 steps longer exposure time PATIENT kV mA time Adult 63 6 0 125 Child 60 7 0 080 The preprogrammed default exposure values are for the 20 cm 8 cone When using the 30 cm long cone use the exposure values given in the table below PATIENT kV mA time Adult 63 6 0 250 Child 60 7 0 200 15 2 Preprogrammed settings values NOTE NOTE NOTE Two sets of exposure values time kV mA have been programmed for each exposure region one for adult mode and one for child mode The exposure time values programmed corresponding the present
46. spose of Parts which can be recycled should always be taken to the appropriate processing centres after hazardous waste has been removed Disposal of obsolete units is the responsibility of the waste possessor All parts and components containing hazardous materials must be disposed of in accordance with waste legislation and instructions issued by the environmental authorities The risks involved and the necessary precautions must be taken into account when handling waste products Hazardous Part Main materials for Recyclable Waste waste disposal material disposal site separate collection Frame and covers metal Aluminium galvanized steel lead plastic PEI PC ABS ASA PC rubber Motors Component boards Cables Copper transformers steel transformer oil X ray tube Packing Wood cardboard paper polystyrene Other parts 50 Planmeca Prox User s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 23 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical data Generator X ray tube Focal spot size Cone diameter Max symmetrical radiation field Total filtration Inherent filtration Anode voltage Anode current Target material Target angle Exposure times Reference current time product Lowest current time product Max nominal anode voltage Power input Max electrical output Electrical output at 0 1 sec Max loading energy SID SID s
47. tandard IEC 601 1 fw Alternating current Standard IEC 417 eg Attention consult accompanying documents Standard 1507010 002 N General warning Standard ISO 7010 AN Warning electricity Standard ISO 7010 W012 Intermediate focal spot Standard 417 Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE 2 Planmeca Prox User s Manual ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION 3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION Planmeca ProX X ray unit is supplied with the following manuals Users Manual 10029963 Original English language publication Installation Manual 10029964 Original English language publication Technical Manual 10029965 Original English language publication These manuals are intended to be used in conjunction with the documentation for the Planmeca Romexis Dimaxis imaging software The imaging software package contains the following manuals Users Manual 10014593 Original English language publication Installation Manual 10014600 Original English language publication User s Manual Planmeca Prox 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 41 Explanations for note caution and warnings statements NOTE CAUTION N Note messages are used to indicate information which may be helpful or of special interest to the reader Caution statements alert the user to the possibility of a problem with the unit ass
48. teeth Position the cone according to the figure below Mandibular premolar and canine Ask the patient to remain as still as possible Move as far away from the X ray tube as the length of the cable from the control panel permits The distance must be at least 2 meters 6 6 ft from the X ray tube No one except the patient may remain in the radiation area while the exposure is taken Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and unit during the exposure Check that the ready light is on Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for the duration of the exposure The exposure warning light will come on You will also hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure User s Manual Planmeca ProX 25 INCISOR EXPOSURE 11 INCISOR EXPOSURE The preprogrammed exposure values are shown in section 15 EXPOSURE VALUES on page 36 Check that you are in the desired mode in the film based imaging mode in the digital imaging mode or in the phosphoric mode 1 1 Selecting the exposure parameters 1 nz iar 2 Film based Phosphoric imaging mode mode CUI ILI s Digital imaging mode Incisors The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key for 2 seconds Select the adult or child mode The indicator light of the selected projection will come on Select the incisor exposure region with
49. til you have heard a signal tone to enter the programming mode The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key briefly 2 UL The kV range can be modified in Service mode For more information see Planmeca ProX Technicl manual Ss 0 05 PRET 5 ready light will start to flash The time display will start to flash and the default exposure values will appear on the displays The exposure time value is changed with the parameter adjustment keys The exposure times are shown in section 17 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES on page 42 Press the SELECT key briefly the kV display will start to flash and the exposure time value is stored in the memory The kV value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys Press the SELECT key briefly the mA display will start to flash and the kV value is stored in the memory The mA value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys 38 Planmeca ProX User s Manual PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES 16 2 Programming the density values La 2 G c E EE r1 CO L s Da ro ls NOTE NOTE In the film based imaging mode the type of the film processor processing chemicals and temperatures used will affect the film density By changing the density value all the preprogrammed values can be changed This can be used for example when a more sensitive or less sensitive film is being used or when the cone is bein
50. tooth Use a long cone for the paralleling technique Bisecting angle technique optional Film or sensor Long axis The patient holds the film or sensor in place with his finger The X ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an imaginary line which bisects the angle between the film plane and the long axis of the tooth of the tooth User s Manual Planmeca ProX 27 INCISOR EXPOSURE 11 2 2 Positioning the cone we Scale for the cone angle pos eps The angle of the cone is indicated on scale located the vertical joint of the tube head The optional long cone can be attached into the short cone Refer to chapter 7 2 Selecting the cone on page 12 Select the cone angle from the table below ANGLE OF INCLINATION Incisors Maxilla 55 Incisors Mandible 20 Position the cone according to the figures below Maxillary anterior 11 3 Taking an exposure Mandibular anterior Ask the patient to remain as still as possible Move as far away from the X ray tube as the length of the cable from the control panel permits The distance must be at least 2 meters 6 6 ft from the X ray tube No one except the patient may remain in the radiation area while the exposure is taken Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and unit during the exposure Check that the ready light is on Press and
51. x32mm special fuse manufacturer Bussmann type MDA 1 12 automatic control at least 6 seconds Class Type B total 33 kg 73 Ibs tube head 4 2 kg 9 3 lbs with standard cone 4 5 kg 10 Ibs with long cone RAL 9016 operating 5 C 40 C storage 10 C 50 C transport 10 C 50 C 25 75 700 hPa 1060 hPa External mains fuse recommendation The recommendation for the external mains fuses are units with 100V or 115V voltage setting 16A time lag units with 220 240V voltage setting 10A time lag No other equipment should be connected to the same fused mains line as the x ray unit In some countries an additional external fault current guard is also required Original manufacturer PLANMECA Oy Asentajankatu 6 FIN 00880 Helsinki FINLAND Phone 358 20 7795 500 52 Planmeca Prox User s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 2 Dimensions in mm 1 ES 2 1 1 ag 7 8 Lab qe RR on i s E 3 j 5 S 3 Poy 1 4 3 r 1 5 E 267 10 5 eT Y Y 550 5 391 518 645 1200 i 899 47 2 Hood x 1 1 1 1 L 1 305 5 1524 60 3 1651 65 5 1778 70 E 2032 80 154 6 1 118 4 6 User s Manual Planme
52. y tube voltage and tube current which result in the highest electric output power 70 kV 6 mA The nominal electric power for a load time of 0 1 sec and at the nominal x ray tube voltage 1 4 kW at 70 kV 6 mA 58 Planmeca Prox User s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Anode heating cooling curve of the X ray tube 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 HEAT STORAGE J 1000 TIME 5 X ray tube assembly heating cooling curve 120 100 80 60 Heat Storage kJ 40 20 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 Time min User s Manual Planmeca Prox 59 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference axis to which the target angle and the focal spot characteristics of the tube head assembly refer Target angle with respect to the reference axis 12 5 Dimensions of the tube head assembly WxHxD 175mm x 105mm x 165mm Weight of the tube head assembly 3 1 kg Values of loading factors concerning leakage radiation 70 6 mA Tolerances of the focal spot on the reference axis X 0 5 mm sideways Y 0 5 mm in depth Z 0 5 mm in height 60 Planmeca Prox User s Manual Planmeca Asentajankatu 6 00880 Helsinki Finland tel 358 20 7795 500 fax 358 20 7795 555 sales planmeca com www planmeca com PLANMECA Oys PLANMECA Environmental
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