Introduction - Planmeca ProMax User Manual

1 Introduction

User's manual
This manual describes how to operate the Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat.
The Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat is used to position the patient's head
accurately for taking X-ray images of the skull. The device can also be used
for taking hand images for bone age studies.
The cephalostat is attached to a 2D or 3D Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit. The
X-ray unit has a separate manual. Refer to the User's Manual of the X-ray
unit for any general information about the X-ray unit.
NOTE
This manual is valid for Planmeca ProMax software version 3.9.6 or later.
This software version is compatible with Planmeca Romexis software
version 5.2.1.R or later. To check the software version of your X-ray unit,
select Settings > About > 4100 Component Information > ProMax SW
version.
Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation
protection measures and these instructions before you use the X-ray unit.
NOTE
The X-ray unit may be used by health care professionals only.
1 Introduction
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