Molar Exposure; Selecting Exposure Parameters - Planmeca ProX User Manual

9 MOLAR EXPOSURE

9 MOLAR EXPOSURE

9.1 Selecting exposure parameters

Digital maging mode Imaging plate mode
Film based imaging mode
Child
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The preprogrammed exposure values are shown in
section 15 "EXPOSURE VALUES" on page 30.
Check that you are in the desired imaging mode: digital,
imaging plate or film-based 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.
Adult
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.
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.
When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display,
the anode current can be changed with the parameter
adjusting keys.
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