Checking The Adjustments - Planmeca ProMax X-ray Instruction Manual

PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECHA-

1.9 Checking the adjustments

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Technical Manual
To check the panoramic X-ray beam and patient positioning mechanism adjustments a ball
phantom exposure must be taken. You can also take the ball phantom exposure using the
Dimax2Tool program, refer to section1.8.5 "Taking a ball phantom exposure" on page E-29.
If the temple supports are in position, remove them before taking the ball phantom
exposure.
Select the standard panoramic exposure mode and select a kilovolt value of 60 and a milliam-
pere value of 2. Move the C-arm and sensor head to the ready position by touching the Ready
field.
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Slide the ball phantom into the patient positioning mechanism. Position the layer light beam
so that it is on the black reference line on the side of the ball phantom.
The ready indicator light will be flashing if the PC is not in the ready state. Refer to the
Dimaxis user's manual on how to prepare the system ready for the exposure.
Take an exposure. Hold the exposure down for the duration of the exposure.
Radiation is generated when the exposure button is pressed.
Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
ProMax X-ray unit with Dimax3 E-31