Introduction - Planmeca ProOne User Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

User's Manual
The Planmeca ProOne X-ray unit produces digital X-ray
images for the diagnosis of dentomaxillofacial anatomy.
The X-ray unit may be used by health care professionals
only.
This manual describes how to operate the Planmeca
ProOne X-ray unit. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before using the unit.
You need a PC with the Planmeca Romexis program in
order to save, view and modify the images. The Romexis
program has a separate manual which should be used in
conjunction with this manual.
Planmeca ProOne X-ray unit fulfils the requirements of
Directive 93/42/EEC (Class IIb).
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NOTE
The X-ray unit's software version is shown briefly on the
control panel when the X-ray unit is switched on. This
manual is valid for software version 1.9.1 or later. This
software version is compatible with Romexis software
version 5.1.1.r or later.
The display values shown in this manual are only
examples and should not be interpreted as recommended
values unless otherwise stated.
The Planmeca ProOne X-ray unit features preset
exposure values for all imaging programs. The exposure
values have been preset at the factory for each patient
size. However, the exposure values required for good X-
ray images vary considerably according to the build and
age of the patient. The preset exposure values are
average values and they are only meant to guide the user.
Users are encouraged to develop their own radiographic
techniques based on these values.
Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the
appropriate radiation protection measures and these
instructions before you use the X-ray unit. Note that your
X-ray unit may not feature all the options described in
these instructions.
These instructions include options that may not be
available in all countries.
1 INTRODUCTION
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