Planmeca Promax 3D s User Manual page 36

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8.3.2 Selecting segmentation in panoramic programs
Deselected
sectors -
no exposure
Sectors
to be exposed
No exposure
Exposure
8.3.3 Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC) in panoramic programs
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NOTE Horizontal segmenting is not available for the bitewing
program.
This optional function allows you to take exposures of
different jaw segments. This will reduce the radiation dose
as only diagnostically interesting sections need to be
included in the exposure.
Touch the Segment field or segment icon on the main
display.
The Select segmentation display appears. The display
shows an icon which is divided into three horizontal
sectors (and five vertical sectors, depending on the unit
configuration). The segment numbers on the main display
(1 2 3 4 5) refer to the five vertical sectors.
Touch the corresponding arrow field(s) to deselect the
sector(s) that should not be exposed. The sectors which
will not be exposed will turn dark red. The sectors which
will be exposed remain white.
NOTE It is not possible to expose two separate horizontal
sectors.
Touching the arrow of a deselected sector again will
change the sector's color back to white.
Confirm the selection and return to the main display by
touching OK.
NOTE The image shown on the display is only an example.
The actual size of the exposed area depends on the
patient's anatomy.
NOTE Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC) is an optional
feature for X-ray units with Dimax sensor. DEC has to
be activated on information display i310 before you
can start using it.
NOTE DEC and vertical
simultaneously. However, the right-most vertical
sector (segment 5) cannot be deselected.
NOTE DEC and horizontal segmenting cannot be used
simultaneously.
NOTE If Autofocus is switched on (AF ON), DEC will be
automatically switched off for the first exposure (scout
image).
segmenting can be
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