Warnings and cautions ....................1 Manual versions ......................1 Technical specifications ....................2 User’s statement for Planmeca Intra ................3 Stray radiation measurements for Planmeca Intra X-ray unit ........7 EMC information ......................8 SERVICE MODE ....................12 Control panel ........................ 12 How to enter/exit the service mode ................
IEC364 - equipment is used according to the operating instructions Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.
Manual versions Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.
100V~ or 110-115V~ voltage setting: 15AT, 250V, slow blow (6.3x32mm) (special fuse, manufacturer Bussmann, type MDA) units with 220-240V~ voltage setting: 8AT, 250V, slow blow (6.3x32mm) (special fuse, manufacturer Bussmann, type MDA) Duty cycle 1:15, automatic control Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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 statement for Planmeca Intra...
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The nominal x-ray tube current when operated at the highest x-ray tube voltage 8 mA, 70 kV The x-ray tube voltage and tube current which result in the highest electric output power 70 kV, 8 mA Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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1.4 kW at 70 kV, 8 mA Anode heating/cooling curve of the X-ray tube Figure 1 X-ray tube assembly heating/cooling curve X-ray tube assem bly heating/cooling curve 18 W 13 W Cooling Tim e (m in) Figure 2 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 5...
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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) Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA Stray radiation measurements for Planmeca Intra X-ray unit The measurements are given for loading factors which result in the maximum local dose per current time product. The loading factors include the highest selectable Xray tube voltage.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions Planmeca Intra X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Planmeca Intra X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity Planmeca Intra X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Planmeca Intra X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity Planmeca Intra X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Planmeca Intra X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601...
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RF communications equipment and Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Planmeca Intra X-ray unit is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of Planmeca Intra X-ray unit can help prevent...
Press and hold down the select key for 4 seconds. Press and hold down the Mode key for more than 2 seconds, until the four uppermost preprogrammed setting indicator lights come on. To exit from the service mode Press the Mode key briefly. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
Press the Select key until the kV range code starts to blink, and the range can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys. Select key Parameter adjustment keys Accept the new kV range by pressing the Select key. Press the Mode key briefly to exit the service mode. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 13...
0: Normal operation (factory setting). The preprogrammed settings keys operate as described in the Planmeca Intra user’s manual. 1: kV hold. The selection of a preprogrammed setting does not affect the prior manually inserted kV value, but the exposure time is recalculated to achieve constant optical density on the film.
Press the Select key until the number starts to blink, and the value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys. Select key Parameter adjustment keys Accept the new setting by pressing the Select key. Press the Mode key briefly to exit the service mode. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 15...
Press the Select key until the number starts to blink, and the value can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys. Select key Parameter adjustment keys Accept the new setting by pressing the Select key. Press the Mode key briefly to exit the service mode. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
The value indicating the type of the cascade card is shown on the time display. Value < 108 equals an old card and value ≥ 108 equals a new card. The type of the cascade card affects the adjustment functionality of the preheat and mA. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 17...
2.12 Ready-state setting The Planmeca Intra X-ray unit can be set so that the Ready indicator light will only come on when the Dimaxis program is ready for the exposure, i.e. the Waiting for exposure message is on the computer screen.
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Press and hold down the Select key until the number starts to blink, and the number can now be changed with the parameter adjustment keys. Select key Parameter adjustment keys Accept the new setting by pressing the Select key. Press the Mode key briefly to exit the service mode. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 19...
RECALLING THE FACTORY PREPROGRAMMED RECALLING THE FACTORY PREPROGRAMMED EXPOSURE VALUES The factory preprogrammed exposure values are in the Planmeca Intra user’s manual, section 9 “EXPOSURE VALUES”. Press and hold down any of the preprogrammed setting keys when switching the unit on.
Stiffness of tube head’s horizontal axle. Adjust, if needed. Refer to section 7.3 “Adjusting the stiffness of the tube head’s horizontal axle” on page 33. • Tube head vertical stiffness. Adjust,if needed. Refer to section 7.4 “Vertical tube head stiffness adjustment screw” on page 34. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 21...
When the voltage reading has been stabilized, record it. Actual tube voltage (in volts) = 21 672 * measured feedback voltage (in volts) The resulting tube voltage should be within ±5% of the voltage indicated in the user interface. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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When the voltage reading has been stabilized, record it. Actual tube current (in mA) = 2.5 * measured feedback voltage (in volts) The resulting tube current should be within ±10% of the current indicated in the user interface. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 23...
Temperature of the tube head too high If the temperature of the tube head exceeds 60 °C, the temperature will appear on the time 61 C display. The control panel does not operate. Wait until the temperature drops. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
E.52 Filament voltage feedback not in specified limits E.57 Exposure key pressed during self test. E.60 ± 15VDC voltage is out of limits E.61 Communication error between control panel and tube head CPU. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 25...
The tube head PCB has been replaced, but the X-ray tube cathode filament preheating voltages are not calibrated. See paragraph 2.3 “X-ray tube filament preheating voltage calibration” on page 13 for details how to perform the calibration. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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The filament circuit in the tube head or on the tube head PCB can be faulty. Check the tube head feedback cable. Replace the tube head PCB or the tube head (in this order). Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 27...
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The tube head temperature sensor signal is measured by the tube head CPU. The temperature sensor is damaged, the tube head PCB or the tube head feedback cable is faulty. Check the feedback cable. Replace the tube head PCB. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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Check the cables. Measure the 12V voltage at the tube head PCB P2 connectors pins 1 and 4. Check if the red LED D7 on the tube head PCB is on. Replace the tube head PCB, control panel or the generator PCB (in this order). Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 29...
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E.81 EEPROM memory defective (tube head CPU) Tube head CPU internal error. Replace the tube head PCB. E.83 Config register error (tube head CPU) Tube head CPU internal error. Replace the tube head PCB. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
Openings for adjustments Arm in adjustment position NOTE Adjust the arm from the lower part of the adjustment nut. CORRECT WRONG Figure 8 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 31...
Remove the cover plug from the end of the bracket arm. Attach the limiting plate to the arm with two M3 Allen screws. Adjust the angle with the limiting plate adjustment screws. Limiting plate Limiting plate adjustment screw READY PRET MODE SELECT Figure 9 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
Remove the plug from the tube head’s axle and adjust the tightness of the two adjusting screws evenly (arrows on the figure below). WARNING! Do not touch the painted screws or the earth spring attachment screw. ø 2.5 Allen screw Figure 10 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 33...
0,5 - 1 rounds counterclockwise to loosen it. NOTE Do not turn the adjustment screw too much counterclockwise to avoid the screw to come loose. Vertical tube head stiffness adjustment screw Figure 11 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
Total filtration: 2,0 mm EquAl WARNING: 1000VA 50/60Hz For continued protection Manufactured by: against risk of fire replace Planmeca OY only with same type and 00880 HELSINKI 0537 rating of fuse. FINLAND LBL-Z-006D Figure 12 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 35...
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2. Measure that the mains voltage is not present at the mains input terminals (P5) marked N and L (see figure below). 3. Disconnect the connectors from terminals P1, P3, P5, P6 P7, P8 and P9. Figure 13 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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4. Loosen the four M4x8 ISO 7380 screws of the generator assembly frame (figure 14, 1). Lift the generator assembly upwards (figure 14, 2). The generator assembly can now be lifted away from the wall adapter (figure 14, 3). Figure 14 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 37...
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7. Install the new Generator PCB in reverse order. Note, that the new Generator PCB is not attached to the frame with the two M3x6 DIN 912 screws located behind the generator assembly frame. Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
4. Pull the tube head PCB (figure 16, 5) from the tube head. 5. Install the new PCB in reverse order. 6. Perform the x-ray tube filament preheating voltage calibration, see section 2.3 “X-ray tube filament preheating voltage calibration” on page 13. Figure 16 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 39...
Do not overtighten the tube head cover fastening screws to avoid damaging the cover. 5. Perform the x-ray tube filament preheating voltage calibration, see section 2.3 “X-ray tube filament preheating voltage calibration” on page 13. Grounding plate Figure 17 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
(figure 18, 6). The plate is attached with double-sided adhesive tape. 9. Cut off the connectors from the tube head end of the arm cable push the cable through the support frame (figure 18, 7). Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 41...
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Do not tape the old Dixi interconnection cable, it is pulled out from the opening on the bracket arm (see figure 20) Old Dixi interconnection cable Grounding lead of the new cable Grounding lead of the old cable Figure 19 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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13. Stop pulling when the new cable is 390-400 mm out from the opening of the tube head support (figure 21, 1). Route the cable through the opening on the support frame (figure 21, 2). 390-400 mm Figure 21 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 43...
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The colours marked to the figure are only examples. The lead colours of the cable you are using can differ from the colours marked to the figure. Figure 22 Shield RJ45 connector Figure 23 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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16. Check the RJ45 connector to make sure that the cable is properly attached to the connector. RJ45 connector before crimp UTP Cable Wires RJ45 connector after crimp 11mm UTP Cable Wires Figure 25 Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 45...
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19. Slide the tube head PCB into its position and connect the feedback cable to the tube head PCB terminal P1. 20. Connect the arm cable leads to the connectors as described in figure 27 below. Black (thin) White Black Blue Yellow Yellow Figure 27 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
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Secure the arm cable to the support frame with a cable tie. 23. Pull the cables through the extension arm and connect the cables to the generator assembly connectors. 24. Replace the removed covers and plugs. Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 47...
2. Detach the connector from the control panel in the same way as from the generator box. 3. Connect the new cable to the generator box and to the control panel. CAUTION Do not connect any other equipment to the terminal of the generator box. Figure 29 Planmeca Intra X-ray unit Technical Manual...
DIAGRAMS DIAGRAMS Technical Manual Planmeca Intra X-ray unit 49...
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P lanmeca Intra Wiring Diagram, S tandard Wall Mounting Ins tallation 09.04.2009 LY Tube head as s embly P LANME C A 113-10-13 Y E LL Arm cable tube head Y E LL R E D R E D R E D...
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