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  • Page 1 Planmeca ProX ™ user's manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    14.2 Patient positioning ........................29 14.3 Taking exposure ........................29 EXPOSURE VALUES ......................30 15.1 Default exposure values ......................30 15.2 Preprogrammed settings values ....................31 PROGRAMMING EXPOSURE VALUES ................34 16.1 Programming default exposure values ..................34 User’s manual Planmeca ProX...
  • Page 4 16.2 Programming the density values ....................35 16.3 Programming the preprogrammed settings ................36 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES .................... 38 17.1 Planmeca ProSensor, Planmeca Dixi2 V3 sensors and F-speed films ........38 17.2 Planmeca ProScanner ....................... 39 ERROR CODES ....................... 40 CLEANING ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NOTE This manual is valid for software revisions 4.00 or later. NOTE 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...

  • Page 6: Associated Documentation

    2 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION 2 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION The Planmeca ProX X-ray unit is supplied with the following manuals: • User’s manual (10029963) • Installation manual (10029964) • Technical manual (10029965) These manuals are intended to be used in conjunction with the documentation for the Planmeca Romexis imaging software.

  • Page 7: Symbols On Product Labels

    Alternating current (Standard IEC-417). Attention, consult accompanying documents (Standard ISO7010-M002). Warning, electricity (Standard ISO 7010-W012). Intermediate focal spot (Standard IEC-417). Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). No pushing (Standard ISO 7010) User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation protection measures and these instructions before using the unit. 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.
  • Page 9 This X-ray unit may be dangerous to both patient and operator unless safe exposure values are used and correct operating procedures are observed. CAUTION The SIP/SOP shall not be used in Planmeca ProX, but only for connecting Planmeca ProSensor device. CAUTION Do not connect a multiple portable socket outlet (MPSO) or extension cord to the system.

  • Page 10: Checklist - Before Using The Unit

    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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 11: Mobile Base

    Not moving from the handle might cause the mobile unit to overbalance. NOTE 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.
  • Page 12 6 MAIN PARTS 6.3.2 Tray (optional) CAUTION The maximum allowed weight on the optional mobile tray is 3kg (7lbs). Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 13: Before Exposure

    Attach/remove: In position: red points in line red and black points in line User’s manual Planmeca ProX...
  • Page 14 (2). The cone can be now rotated in its position ±90°. The rectangular cone can be removed when the red dots on the short cone and on the rectangular cone are in line. 180° Red points Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    8.1.2 mA display The selected mA value is shown on the mA display. There are seven different values that can be selected: 2 - 8 mA. NOTE The minimum available mA value depends on the local requirements. User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 16: Time Display

    Round tube + S1 black, size 1 10021315 Round tube + S2 black, size 2 10021316 Rectangular tube without supplementary limiting device See also the technical manual for DAP values of the 1, 2 and 12 beam limiting devices. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 17: Keys And Indicator Lights

    For more information about programming refer to chapter 16.1 “Programming default exposure values” on page 34. Press the SELECT key to clear the error from the display. User’s manual Planmeca ProX...
  • Page 18 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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...
  • Page 19 In the programming mode the ready light will start to flash. NOTE You can set the unit so that the Ready indicator light will only come on when Planmeca Romexis is ready for the Waiting for exposure exposure, i.e. the message appears on the computer screen.

  • Page 20: Molar Exposure

    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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 21: Patient Positioning

    The patient holds the sensor in place with his finger. The X-ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an imaginary line which bisects the angle between the sensor plane and the long axis of the tooth. Sensor Long axis of the tooth User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 22: Taking An Exposure

    Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for MODE SELECT the duration of the exposure. The exposure warning light will come on. You will also hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 23: Premolar And Canine Exposure

    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. User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 24: Patient Positioning

    The patient holds the sensor in place with his finger. The X-ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an imaginary line which bisects the angle between the sensor plane and the long axis of the tooth. Sensor Long axis of the tooth Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 25: Taking An Exposure

    MODE SELECT 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...

  • Page 26: Incisor Exposure

    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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 27: Patient Positioning

    The patient holds the sensor in place with his finger. The X-ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an imaginary line which bisects the angle between the sensor plane and the long axis of the tooth. Sensor Long axis of the tooth User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 28: Taking An Exposure

    Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for the duration of the exposure. READY PRET The exposure warning light will come on. You will also hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure. MODE SELECT Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 29: Occlusal Exposure

    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. User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 30: Patient Positioning

    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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 31: Endodontic Exposure

    16, 10 “PREMOLAR AND CANINE EXPOSURE” on page 19 and 11 “INCISOR EXPOSURE” on page 22 for more information. It is possible to program two sets of exposure parameters with the endodontic exposure; adult and child. User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 32: Bite-Wing Exposure

    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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 33: Patient Positioning

    Check that the ready light is on. Press and hold down 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...

  • Page 34: Exposure Values

    These values are for digital sensor and speed F films. The following table shows the default exposure values for Planmeca ProSensor and Planmeca ProScanner with no target selected Planmeca ProSensor HD (and F speed film) Planmeca ProScanner Short cone Short cone Adult...

  • Page 35: Preprogrammed Settings Values

    36. The recommended exposure values are given in section “X= ±0.5 mm (sideways) Y= ±0.5 mm (in depth) Z= ±0.5 mm (in height)” on page 51. 15.2.1 Planmeca ProSensor HD NOTE These values are for digital sensor and speed F films.
  • Page 36 Adult Maxilla 0,16 0.16 0.25 Mandible 70 0,16 Child Maxilla 0,125 0.125 60 Mandible 66 0,125 15.2.2 Planmeca ProScanner Short cone (8”) PREMOLARS AND INCISORS MOLARS CANINES time time time Maxilla 0.125 0.16 Adult Mandible 60 0.08 0.125...
  • Page 37 Adult Maxilla 0.25 0.32 Mandible 60 0.16 0.25 Child Maxilla 0.16 0.25 Mandible 60 0.125 0.16 OCCLUSAL ENDODONTIC BITE-WING EXPOSURE time time time Adult Maxilla 0.32 Mandible 70 Child Maxilla 0.16 0.16 0.25 Mandible 66 0.16 User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 38: Programming Exposure Values

    MODE key briefly. The kV range can be modified in Service mode. For more information see Planmeca ProX Technicl manual. The ready light will start to flash. The time display will start to flash and the default exposure values will appear on the displays.

  • Page 39: Programming The Density Values

    Both the child and adult mode have the same density values. NOTE 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...

  • Page 40: Programming The Preprogrammed Settings

    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. Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 41: User's Manual Planmeca Prox

    SELECT key (about 4 seconds). You will hear a signal tone. NOTE 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...

  • Page 42: Exposure Value Tables

    In the digital imaging mode the highest time value that can be selected is 0.80 seconds. 17.1 Planmeca ProSensor, Planmeca Dixi2 V3 sensors and F-speed films Select the digital imaging mode of the unit or adjust the exposure time according to the table.

  • Page 43: Planmeca Proscanner

    17 EXPOSURE VALUE TABLES 17.2 Planmeca ProScanner Select the digital imaging mode of the unit or adjust the exposure time according to the table. Short cone 20 cm (8”) exposure values TIME MAXI 70 kV/ 8 mA child MAND MAXI...

  • Page 44: Error Codes

    ± 15VDC voltage is out of limits. Er.61 Communication error between control panel and tube head CPU. Er.71 FLASH memory check-sum error (tube head CPU). Er.81 EEPROM memory defective (tube head CPU). Er.83 Config register error (tube head CPU). Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 45: Cleaning

    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 User’s manual...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    200 mm (8 in.)/ 300 mm (12 in.) Long with rectangular collimator 306 mm (12.04 in.) Mains voltage 100 V~/220-240 V~ Apparent resistance 0.3 ohms 100-115 V~ / 0.8 ohms 220-240 V~ Mains frequency 50/60 Hz Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 47: Environmental Requirements

    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 User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 48: Dimensions (In Mm)

    22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22.2 Dimensions (in mm) (10.5") 180° 290° 550° 1200 (47.2") 305° 1524 (60") 1651 (65") 1778 (70") 2032 (80") (6.1") (4.6") Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 49: Planmeca Prox Minimum Dimensions

    22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22.3 Planmeca ProX minimum dimensions Thin 838 mm (33”) 965 mm (38”) 1092 mm (43”) 1346 mm (53”) 03.05.2012 MJ User’s manual Planmeca ProX...
  • Page 50 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Narrow 584 mm (23”) 711 mm (28”) 838 mm (33”) 1092 mm (43”) 03.05.2012 MJ Planmeca ProX User’s manual...

  • Page 51: Installation Options

    22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22.4 Installation options Standard wall mount Remote control panel Fixed control panel with double exposure button User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 52: User's Statement For Planmeca Prox

    22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22.5 User’s 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.
  • Page 53 The x-ray tube voltage and tube current which result in the highest electric output power 70 kV, 8 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, 8 mA User’s manual Planmeca ProX...
  • Page 54 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Anode heating/cooling curve of the X-ray tube 4500 4300J 100W 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 COOLING 1000 HEATING TIME [s] X-ray tube assembly heating/cooling curve 13,5W Tim e (m in) Planmeca ProX User’s manual...
  • Page 55 3.1 kg Values of loading factors concerning leakage radiation 70 kV, 8 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) User’s manual Planmeca ProX...

  • Page 56: Disposal Of The Unit

    23 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT 23 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 dispose of. Parts which can be recycled should always be taken to the appropriate processing centres, after hazardous waste has been removed.
  • Page 58 Planmeca Oy | Asentajankatu 6 | 00880 Helsinki | Finland tel. +358 20 7795 500 | fax +358 20 7795 555 | sales@planmeca.com | www.planmeca.com...

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