ARIBEX Nomad Pro 2 User manual

OperatOr Manual
Manufactured by
Handheld X-ray System
for Intraoral Radiographic Imaging
®PRO 2

DO NOT OPERATE THIS DEVICE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS MANUAL and reviewed the
accompanying materials.
Disclaimer: NOMAD®Pro 2 is sold with the understanding that the user assumes
sole responsibility for radiation safety (as well as any state, provincial, or local regulatory compliance)
and that Aribex, Inc., its agents or representatives, do not accept responsibility for:
a) injury or danger to personnel from X-ray exposure,
b) image over/under exposure due to poor operating techniques or procedures,
c) equipment not properly serviced or maintained in accordance with instructions
contained in this publication, and
d) equipment which has been damaged, modified, or tampered with in any way.
Aribex and NOMAD are registered trademarks within the United States and other countries.
NOMAD Dental, NOMAD Pro, NOMAD Pro 2, PORTA-X, and the ARIBEX and NOMAD
logos are trademarks of Aribex, Inc. worldwide. U.S. patents issued: 7,224,769 and
7,496,178. United States and international patents pending. All other brand and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The symbols used in this publication or used to mark the equipment have the
following meanings:
REF
SN
Attention, consult accompanying documents
Ionizing Radiation
Type BF Equipment (providing a degree of protection against electric
shock, pertaining particularly to allowable leakage currents)
Instructions for handling product at end of life
Reference to a radiation filter or a value of filtration
Manufacturer of the device
Date of device manufacture
Model number or corresponding name
Power supply positive/negative orientation
Unique serial number for the device
Dangerous voltage, Electrical Shock Hazard
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Table of Contents
1.0 Getting Started 6
1.1 Intended Use 6
1.2 Unpack, Check, and Register NOMAD Pro 2 System 6
1.3 Charging the Handsets 7
2.0 Safety Precautions 8
2.1 Radiation Safety 8
2.2 Usage and Duty Cycle 11
2.3 Cleaning 11
2.4 Security, Storage, and Transportation 12
3.0 Setup and Power Check 13
3.1 The Backscatter Shield 13
3.2 Attaching a Charged Handset 13
3.3 Checking for Power 14
3.4 Optional Checks 14
4.0 Operation 15
4.1 Powering Up 15
4.2 Ensuring Battery Charge Is Adequate 15
4.3 Lock / Unlock the X-ray 16
4.4 Ensuring the Right Exposure Time Is Set 16
4.5 Ready the Device 17
4.6 Initiating and Completing an X-ray Exposure 18
4.7 Power Off 18
4.8 Exposure Techniques 19
4.9 Settings Menu 20
4.10 Technique Factor Settings and Adjustments 22
5.0 Handset Replacement and Care 23
6.0 NOMAD Pro 2 Care and Upkeep 24
6.1 Alarms and Alerts 24
6.2 Troubleshooting 28
6.3 Repair and Maintenance 30
7.0 Technical Description 32
7.1 Basic Technical Specifications 32
7.2 Wiring Diagram 33
7.3 X-ray Tube Specifications and Characteristics 34
7.4 EMC Data 37
7.5 Optional Calibration Checks 40

Thank you for choosing the Aribex®NOMAD Pro 2 as your X-ray solution!
At Aribex we value your business and we would like to hear from you because your
feedback and suggestions are important to us. If you have comments, please email
us: [email protected].
NOMAD®Pro 2 Features:
• Performance – Battery power source delivers dependable high voltage (60kV, true DC)
and direct current (2.5mA).
• Consistent Emission Radiation – High-frequency, constant-potential X-ray generator
provides high quality images, with a lower radiation dosage to the patient than
standard AC X-ray systems.
• Radiation Protection – Operator shielded from source and backscatter radiation.
• Simple Operation – By selecting patient size, receptor type and tooth type, the factory
preset exposure time is digitally displayed on the user-friendly control panel along with
indicators for machine and battery status.
• Lightweight and Ergonomic – Design provides complete flexibility and convenience,
enabling exposures without moving the patient to the X-ray source.
• Exposure Safety Feature – Cannot emit X-rays with insufficient voltage (low battery).
• Engineered for Compatibility – Works with film, digital, and phosphor plate imaging
systems.
• Infrared Communication – IR technology used to facilitate reliable communication
between device head, battery handset, and charging cradle.
• Authorized Service – Complete support and maintenance from Aribex and through
our authorized distributors.
• X-ray Locking Feature – Enables the safe training, demonstration, and storage of
the device without undue concern related to unintended or unauthorized radiation
emission.
• Two Product Color Options – Black body with gray accents, in addition to traditional
color scheme, offers a variety of choices for complementing office décor.