Occlusal Exposure; Selecting The Exposure Parameters - Planmeca ProX User Manual

12 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE

12.1 Selecting the exposure parameters

Digital maging mode Imaging plate mode
Film based imaging mode
Child
User's manual
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 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 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.
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.
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