Planmeca ProMax X-ray User Manual page 83

Amber exposure
indicator light
User's Manual
Green ready
indicator light
NOTE
NOTE
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) EXPOSURE
When you are ready to take an exposure touch the Ready
field on the main display. The unit will move to the ready
position for the selected double TMJ exposure program.
On the exposure button and on the control panel a green
indicator light will come on. Additionally, the word READY
will be shown on the control panel display. The Dimaxis
program will show the Waiting for Ready message on the
computer screen.
The green indicator lights and the word READY will flash
while the unit moves to the ready position. They will stop
flashing when the unit has reached the ready position for
the selected double TMJ exposure program. The Dimaxis
program will now show the Waiting for Exposure message
on the computer screen.
Ask the patient to stand as still as possible.
Move to a protected area. In case you do not have a
protected area available, move at least two meters (seven
feet) from the X-ray. Protect yourself from radiation.
Press and hold down the exposure button for the duration
of the exposure. The C-arm will move through one
complete exposure cycle and return automatically to the
Ready position. The temple supports will remain closed
and hold the patient in position for the second exposure.
During the exposure cycle the radiation warning lights on
the exposure switch and on the control panel will come on
and you will hear the radiation warning tone.
Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient
and unit during exposure. If the C-arm stops
moving during exposure, release the exposure
button immediately.
If a large number of exposures is taken in rapid
succession the X-ray tube may overheat and a
cooling time will flash in the display (e.g. 00:42).
The cooling time indicates the delay before the
next exposure can be taken.
ProMax X-ray unit with Dimax3 79