Program Settings; Note Always Try To Minimize The Radiation Dose To The Patient - Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus User Manual

SETTINGS
12.2

Program settings

12.2.1 Programs (2100)
62 Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus & 3D Mid with ProTouch
• To turn a program(s) ON or OFF:
1. Select Program > 2100 Programs.
2. Select a program group (e.g. 2D Panoramic).
3. Turn a program type(s) (e.g. Interproximal) ON or
OFF.
4. Select the green check mark button.
NOTE The function is available for programs that have been
activated in menu 2300 Licences.
• To permanently adjust preset exposure values:
1. Select Program > 2100 Programs.
2. Select a program group (e.g. 2D Panoramic).
3. Select a program type (e.g. Interproximal).
Program types that are not available on your X-ray unit
are shown with a light gray background color.
4. Select the exposure values you wish to adjust (e.g. 68
kV / 10 mA for patient size M).
• In 3D programs the exposure values are given
separately for each image resolution. The image
resolutions that are not available are shown with
faded buttons. Select also the ULD (Ultra Low
Dose) button if you wish to adjust the presets for
the ULD mode.
5. Use the minus or plus buttons to set the exposure
values you wish to use.
6. Select the green check mark button.
7. Repeat for an other program type, patient size or
image resolution (3D) if needed.
8. Select the green check mark button.
NOTE Always try to minimize the radiation dose to the
patient.
NOTE You can restore the exposure values that have been
preset at the factory (i.e. overrule your own settings)
by selecting Program > 2500 Reset to Factory
Defaults.
NOTE You can adjust the preset exposure values temporarily
as described in section 9.2.5 "Adjusting exposure
values for current exposure" on page 28.
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