X-Mind Intraoral X-ray system at constant potential INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL This manual should always be kept in proximity to the device...
5.4 ASSEMBLING THE PANTOGRAPH-TYPE ARM page 5.5 CONNECTION TO THE FEEDING TERMINAL BOARD page page 5.6 ASSEMBLING THE TUBEHEAD 5.7 BALANCING THE PANTOGRAPH-TYPE ARM page 5.8 ASSEMBLING THE “X-Mind DC” TIMER page page 5.9 TIMER ELECTRIC CONNECTION CONTROL PANEL page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION page...
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Before beginning to use the “X-Mind DC” X-ray system, instructions contained herein should be carefully read and followed so as to obtain the best possible performance. Always pay close attention to the CAUTION, WARNING, and PLEASE NOTE messages when operating the system.
The installer is responsible for the installation, with regards to the system safety and operation. For safe and reliable installation of the “X-Mind DC” X-ray system it is advisable to: Check that the voltage mentioned in the rating plate matches the line voltage Install the “X-Mind DC”...
The identification tags on the tubehead, on the timer and on the cone indicate the model name, the serial number, the manufacturing date and the symbols of the main technical characteristics. ID TAG OF THE “X-Mind DC” TUBEHEAD ID TAG OF THE “X-Mind DC”...
3. OVERALL DIMENSIONS Fig. 1A, 1B, 1C give the overall dimensions of the possible supply conditions: SHORT BRACKET (optional) length 41 cm 16.2” STANDARD BRACKET length 82,5 cm 32.5” LONG BRACKET (optional) length 110 cm 43.5” SHORT BRACKET 41 cm Fig.
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Fig. 2, 3A, 3B, 3C e 4 show the typical dimensions of the X-ray system: STANDARD BRACKET 82.5 cm Fig. 2 ® ®...
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STANDARD BRACKET 82.5 cm Fig. 3A Fig. 3B Fig. 3C SHORT BRACKET 41 cm LONG BRACKET 110 cm ® ®...
4. INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS WARNING Prior to installing the X-ray system the Office Owner must ascertain that: the environment, the electrical system and the power supply comply with the requirements specified, otherwise he must provide the required adjustment works. ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS a.
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ELECTRICAL LINE REQUIREMENTS The electrical line must be "single-phase" type It is essential that a 16A – 250V, magnetothermal differential switch be fitted upstream of the X-ray system, with differential protection In<= 30mA (refer to §20 “ATTACHMENTS”) The power cords of the timer and the tubehead connection conductors with must be two-pole + ground, and in proportion to the length of the power cord, as shown in Chart 2 CHART 2...
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING Prior to installing the X-ray system, it is advisable that all the electrical connections be in place. Timer electric connections CAUTION According to the relevant standard, the timer must be installed in a position allowing the operator to always control the X-ray exposure. On the timer installation wall, suitable conduits for the following electric cables must be provided, pursuant to the electrical installation diagram (refer to §20 “ATTACHMENTS”): Timer electrical cables...
5. INSTALLATION CAUTION The “ X-Mind X-ray system must be installed by professionally trained technicians, who must be able to certify their work with a Statement of Compliance. WARNING Prior to installing the X-ray system, it is advisable to ensure that all needed requirements have been met (refer to §4 “INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS”) 5.1 UNPACKING ...
5.2 ASSEMBLING THE WALL PLATE WARNING To fix the wall plate, DO NOT use plastic or rubber anchor screws. For cement or solid/hollow brick walls, use metal anchor screws Ø12 (NOT included). ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Fig. 6) 1. Take the wall plate out of the packaging (refer to Fig. 5) and take the drilling template 2.
5.3 ASSEMBLING THE BRACKET PLEASE NOTE The brackets come in the following lengths: 41 cm - 82,5 cm - 110 cm The 82.5 cm and 110 cm brackets are provided with a stop key (Fig. 7A and 7B) to prevent the electrical cable from twisting.
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After fixing the plate to the wall, assemble the bracket, using the following procedure (Fig. 8): 1. Take the bracket out of the packaging (refer to Fig. 5) 2. Insert the bracket pin into the wall plate (upwards) 3. Insert the supporting rest Fig.
5.4 ASSEMBLING THE PANTOGRAPH-TYPE ARM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Fig. 9) 1. Take out the pantograph-type arm from the packaging (refer to Fig. 5) 2. Remove the bracket plug by unscrewing the set screw 3. Insert the bracket guard wafer 4. Insert the pantograph group cable into the washer and then the pantograph pin Fig.
5.5 CONNECTION TO THE FEEDING TERMINAL BOARD CAUTION For electrical safety, it is essential that the ground conductors be correctly connected. WARNING The length of the electrical cable and of the communication cable is suitable for 82.5 cm brackets. DOT NOT tamper with the terminals arrangement when 41 cm long brackets are used. The excess cable must be stored in the housing provided.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Fig. 10) Remove the terminal board cover by unscrewing the set screw Fig. 10 ® ®...
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2. Proceed with the electrical connection as shown in Fig. 11 IMPORTANT ! Fig. 11 TERMINAL BOARD CONNECTION DIAGRAM BROWN L (line) YELLOW GREEN T (ground) BLUE N (neutral) BLACK COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS YELLOW GREEN T (ground) YELLOW GREEN T (ground) THE COMMUNICATIONS CABLES ARE NOT POLARIZED Connect the pantograph cable shield to the grounding potential Connect the wall plate to the grounding potential...
5.6 ASSEMBLING THE TUBEHEAD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove the tubehead from the packaging (refer to Fig. 5) Check that all the rating data match the power supply voltage Remove both guards from the pantograph-type arm by loosening the appropriate screws (Fig. 12) Fig.
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Insert the tubehead pin into the pantograph head (Fig. 14A) and insert the support (Fig. 14B) Fig. 14A Fig. 14B Check that during insertion, the pin of the rotation prevention device is correctly inserted into the seat located on the pantograph head (Fig. 15) Fig.
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Couple the pantograph and tubehead connectors and insert them into their seats (Fig. 16) Fig. 16 ® ®...
5.7 BALANCING THE PANTOGRAPH-TYPE ARM CAUTION The pantograph-type arm must be adjusted only when the tubehead is assembled . WARNING To prevent damage to the internal mechanism while making adjustments and executing the balancing tests, the adjustment key must not be left in place. WARNING The key provided must be carefully stored.
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Procedure to be followed to correctly balance the pantograph-type arm (refer to Fig. 17): “ARM A” BALANCING PLEASE NOTE The pantograph-type arm is supplied with “ARM A” already preloaded. “ARM B” is supplied unloaded for safety reasons. “ARM B” BALANCING For correct balancing, proceed as follows: 1.
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Upon completion of balancing: Insert the movable finish (A) between the pantograph-type arm guard and the metal frame (Fig. Fig. 18 2. Insert the pins of the guards into their slots; then position them and ensure that the movable finish is coupled to the guards (Fig.
® 5.8 ASSEMBLING THE “X-Mind DC” TIMER CAUTION Check that the cable conduits are present in the timer installation wall; check the compliance power supply with installation specifications (refer to §.4 “INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS”). CAUTION Check that the rating data match the power supply voltage. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Fig.
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7. Withdraw the 26-pole connector from its seat to release both timer guards (Fig. 21) 26-POLE CONNECTOR Fig. 21 8. Insert the electrical feeding cables into the hole (Fig. 22) FEEDING CABLE INLET HOLE INLET HOLE FOR THE TUBEHEAD(S) RX SIGNALING LAMP(S) FOR EXTERNAL USE CABLE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON(S) Fig.
5.9 TIMER ELECTRIC CONNECTION CAUTION Before proceeding with connections, the power supply must be cut off. CAUTION If the equipment is mounted on metal walls, these must be connected to the grounding circuit. WARNING While performing the connection, always comply with the PHASE – NEUTRAL polarity. WARNING While stripping the cables, be careful that small copper wires do not fall on the printed circuit and cause short circuits or malfunctioning.
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3A-3B 4A-4B Fig. 23 The electronic card terminal boards control the following functions: TUBEHEAD N° 1 CONTROL BUTTON and/or REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON TUBEHEAD N° 2 CONTROL BUTTON and/or REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON TUBEHEAD N° 1 RX SIGNALING LAMP FOR EXTERNAL USE TUBEHEAD N°...
6. CONTROL PANEL The control panel is the user's interface, from which the operator can: use the keys to select the operating parameters to change the exposure times displayed to store the new customized exposure times use the “green LED” light indicators to check the timer operating conditions ...
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MAIN SWITCH CONTROL BUTTON X-RAY DISPLAY TO DECREASE TO INCREASE EXPOSURE EXPOSURE TIME TIME TUBEHEAD TYPE X-RAY DISTANCE INDICATOR INDICATOR TUBEHEAD X-RAY VOLTAGE SELECTION INDICATOR SELECTION OF MEMORY PATIENT’S PHYSIQUE TYPE UPPER MAXILLARY TEETH X-RAY CURRENT LOWER MANDIBLE INDICATOR TEETH X-RAY OCCLUSAL EXAM OUTPUT SIGNAL...
7. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ® X-Mind The “ ” X-ray system is factory configured for “standard mode” operation which determines: pressing the RX button on the control ® X-Mind panel causes the LED 1 button to light up, No. 2 “ ”...
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** IF THE LONG 12” (31 cm) CONE IS USED ** tubehead no. 1 ■ “dc” type tubehead ■ tube head .no. 2 ■ “dc” type tubehead ■ control button no. 2 ■ 12” cone (31cm) ■ not available ■ not available ■...
8. CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION CAUTION This must be done by the installer. WARNING To make the changes operative, turn off the timer and then turn it on again. To change the configuration, the timer’s dip switch positions ( )must be changed: PARAMETER SWICH TUBEHEAD No.
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CHANGING THE NUMBER OF TUBEHEADS INSTALLED To change the number of tubeheads installed, move dip switch no. 1 or no. 3 a. If the tubehead is connected to the X-RAY 1 terminal board, put dipswitch no. 1 in the ON position; if not, put it in the OFF position b.
9. START UP CAUTION When all connections are completed, the installer must check the system’s electrical and operating safety. For further information, see the USER'S MANUAL. TURN ON THE TIMER to power up the X-ray system a. Bring the "MAIN SWITCH" located on the upper part of the timer to the “I”...
10. CHECKING THE INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING THE CONFIGURATION On the control panel, check that all LEDs corresponding to the required configuration are lit; if not, change them. (refer to § 7 “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” and § 8 “CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION” ) CHECKING THE TIMER OPERATION a.
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CHECKING THE POWER ABSORBED BY THE X-RAY SYSTEM To check the power absorbed by the radiographic system a tester must be used, in the mode ampmeter in “AC” a. Connect the instrument to the power supply line (refer to § 5.9 “TIMER ELECTRIC CONNECTION”) b.
11. CHECKING THE EXPOSURE FACTORS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RADIOGRAPHIC VOLTAGE (kVp) The radiographic high voltage is measured using a calibrated "non-invasive" instrument Line Voltage = nominal V ±15% with an initial delay of 50 m. sec. Max Voltage Drop = 3 % SET TECHNICAL kVp = 60 - 70 VALUES...
12. DIAGNOSTIC DC” X-ray system allows the installer to set or display some of the timer’s functional The “X-Mind parameters: To set the parameters, the installer must: a. Turn off the timer Simultaneously press and keep the following keys depressed: (45) + (43) LOWER MANDIBLE PREMOLAR...
13. CALIBRATION CAUTION During this operation there is X-ray output. All the safety measures relevant to radioprotection must be observed. If necessary, “ X-Mind DC ” can be calibrated. The relevant procedure is as follows: a. Switch off the timer b.
14. ERROR MESSAGES ® The following chart contains a list of error messages that may appear while the “X-Mind DC” X- ray system is operating. The chart also includes the causes of the error messages and what to do to resolve them. Error Cause Solution...
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THE TUB HEAD REPEAT THE EXPOSURE OR HAS NOT COMPLETED THE EXPOSURE CALL THE “SUPPORT DEPARTMENT” FREQUENCY CALL THE “SUPPORT DEPARTMENT” OR REGULATION PROBLEM THE TUBEHEAD CALIBRATE OR IS NOT CALIBRATED CALL THE “SUPPORT DEPARTMENT” EEPROM DATA NOT PROPERLY SAVED CALL THE “SUPPORT DEPARTMENT”...
15. FUSE REPLACEMENT The timer’s electronic equipment is protected by 4 fuses located on the electronic card. To replace them, proceed as follows (Fig. 25): Cut off the power supply Temporarily remove the timer’s guard by removing the adjusting Determine the fuse to be replaced (Fig. 26) Remove the plastic protector (Fig.
16. MAINTENANCE To guarantee the X-ray system’s safety, the following checks must be carried out: CAUTION The owner is responsible for arranging and respecting the maintenance schedule. The X-ray system must undergo maintenance to check for correct operation every 12 months.
The spacer cone may be cleaned with cotton wool soaked in surgical alcohol. 18. IF A REPAIR BECOMES NECESSARY In case of a malfunction, send the defective part to (USING THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING): Satelec S.A.S. Z.I. du Phare B.P. 216 33708 MERIGNAC cedex - France Tel.
20. ACCESSORIES The manufacturer undertakes to supply, upon request, drawings, circuit diagrams, component parts lists, instructions or other information needed by qualified technical personnel to perform ® repairs on those parts of the “ X-Mind DC ” radiographic system which may be repaired. ...
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® CODE Q.TY PCS X-MIND SPARE PARTS PANTOGRAPH TYPE ARM AC XG B (1) CAVO + CONNETTORE 3 POLI 39700384 DC XG B (2) CAVO + CONNETTORE 5 POLI 39700381 AC/DC XG B (3) GUSCI LATO TESTA 29700990 BRACCIO PANTOGRAFO TIRANTE ANTERIORE 29700460 BRACCIO PANTOGRAFO PORTATIRANTE 29700458...
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