Planmeca Proline XC User manual

user's manual
10010939_5
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Planmeca Proline XC i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
User’s Manual
1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................1
2 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................2
3 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................3
4 CHECKLIST - BEFORE USING THE UNIT .....................................................4
5 PROLINE XC PANORAMIC X-RAY - MAIN PARTS .......................................5
6 SWITCHING THE UNIT ON .............................................................................8
7 GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE .........................................................................9
7.1 Selecting panoramic exposure program ........................................................................ 9
7.2 Selecting temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exposure program ...................................... 18
7.3 Selecting sinus exposure program ............................................................................... 20
7.4 User preference settings .............................................................................................. 22
8 LOADING THE CASSETTE ...........................................................................28
8.1 Preparing the patient .................................................................................................... 30
9 PANORAMIC EXPOSURE .............................................................................31
10 TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT EXPOSURE .............................................36
10.1 First exposure - jaw closed .......................................................................................... 36
10.2 Second exposure - jaw open ....................................................................................... 39
11 SINUS EXPOSURE PROGRAM ....................................................................41
12 PANORAMIC SCALE ....................................................................................45
13 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................46
13.1 Help message .............................................................................................................. 46
13.2 Error codes .................................................................................................................. 46
14 CLEANING .....................................................................................................50
15 SERVICE ........................................................................................................50
16 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT ..............................................................................51
17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................52
18 USER’S STATEMENT FOR PLANMECA PROLINE XC PANORAMIC X-RAY 54
18.1 Definition of measurement criteria ............................................................................... 55

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The manufacturer, assembler, and importer are responsible for the safety, reliability and
performance of the unit only if:
- installation, calibration, modification and repairs are carried out by qualified author-
ized personnel
- electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate requirements such
as IEC364
- equipment is used according to the operating instructions
Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is
made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be re-
garded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.
COPYRIGHT PLANMECA 2008-01
PUBLICATION PART NUMBER 10010939 Revision 5

Planmeca Proline XC Panoramic X-ray 1
INTRODUCTION
User's manual
1 INTRODUCTION
The Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit uses panoramic
and cephalometric techniques to produce X-ray
images for the diagnosis of dentomaxillofacial
anatomy. The unit is allowed to be used only under
supervision of a dental health care professional.
This manual describes how to operate the Planmeca
Proline XC Panoramic X-ray unit. Please read these
instructions thoroughly before using the unit.
Planmeca Proline XC panoramic X-ray fulfills the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC.
NOTE This manual is valid for software revisions: PK
6.54 or later and PG 6.52 or later.
CAUTION This X-ray unit may be dangerous to both
patient and operator unless safe exposure
values are used and correct operating proce-
dures are observed.
CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a dentist.
All key illustrations indicate that the key should be
pressed or, where indicated, pressed and held down.
Pressing a key will either switch a function on or off,
depending on the original setting, or change the value.
The display values shown in this guide are only
examples and should not be interpreted as
recommended values unless otherwise stated.
The exposure values given in these instructions are
based on Kodak Ektavision green sensitive film and
Kodak Ektavision screens. If you are using a different
film and screen combination you may have to use
different exposure values.
The exposure values required to produce good X-ray
images will vary considerably according to the build
and age of the patient, the film processor used and
processing procedures being followed. Therefore, the
exposure values given in this guide are average
values and are only meant to guide the user. Users are
encouraged to develop their own radiographic
techniques based on these values.
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SYMBOLS
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2 SYMBOLS
Type B equipment (Standard IEC 601-1).
Alternating current (Standard IEC-417).
Attention, consult accompanying documents
(Standard IEC 601-1).
X-ray device.
Electrostatic sensitive device (Standard IEC 60417).
X-ray source assembly, emitting (Standard IEC
60417).
Separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment according to Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE).

Planmeca Proline XC Panoramic X-ray 3
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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3 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
NOTE It is very important that the place where the
unit is to be used and the position from which
the user is to operate the unit are correctly
shielded. Since radiation safety requirements
vary from country to country and state to state
it is the responsibility of the user to ensure
that all local safety requirements are met.
NOTE If the x-ray unit has been stored at
temperatures under +10°C for more than a few
hours, time must be allowed for the unit to
reach room temperature before turning it on.
CAUTION This X-ray unit may be dangerous to both
patient and operator unless safe exposure
values are used and correct operating proce-
dures are observed.
NOTE The patient positioning lights are class II laser
products (21 CFR § 1040.10).
NOTE Class 1 laser product (Standard EN 60825-
1:1994).
The patient positioning lights are class 1,
inherently safe laser lights.
NOTE EMC requirements have to be considered, and
the equipment must be installed and put into
service according to the specific EMC
information provided in the accompanying
documents.
NOTE Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment can affect Planmeca Proline XC X-
ray unit.
CAUTION The remote exposure control, Autoprint and
Admark film marking systems are connected
to the X-ray units Planet connectors. Do NOT
connect any other devices to the Planet con-
nectors.
NOTE If a large number of exposures are taken in
rapid succession the X-ray tube may overheat
and stop working. A cooling time will appear
on the Main display which indicates the delay
before next exposure can be taken.
NOTE If the temperature of the tube head exceeds 60°
C the temperature will appear flashing on the
display. The unit will resume operation when
the temperature drops to the normal level. The
time will then reappear on the Main display.
NOTE Maintain audio and visual contact with the
patient and the unit during the exposure.
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION -
DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
1mW
635nm
CLASS II
LASER
PRODUCT
LBL-X-099
LBL-X-100
AVOID
EXPOSURE-
Laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.

CHECKLIST - BEFORE USING THE UNIT
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4 CHECKLIST - BEFORE USING THE UNIT
• Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the
appropriate radiation protection measures and
these instructions before using the unit.
• Make sure that the film processor is in working
order and is ready for use.
• Make sure that you are using the correct film pro-
cessing chemicals for the film you are using.
• Make sure that the processing chemicals you are
using are fresh and are at the correct processing
temperatures and concentrations.
• Make sure that the safelight you are using in the
darkroom is suitable for the film being used.
• Make sure that the film you are going to use is
fresh. Do not use old film.
• Make sure that the film and intensifying screen you
are using are compatible. Do not mix films and
screens of different colour sensitivity.
• Make sure that the film and screen are the right
type for the technique you plan to use.
• Make sure that the intensifying screen is free of
dust and is not scratched or damaged.
• Never leave the cassette open.

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PROLINE XC PANORAMIC X-RAY - MAIN PARTS
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5 PROLINE XC PANORAMIC X-RAY - MAIN PARTS
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Remote exposure switch
Vertical carriage
Autoprint film marking
system (optional)
Admark film
marking system
(optional)
Cephalostat CM
Control panel
Cassette drive assembly
Cassette
Rotating unit
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Temple supports
Patient positioning
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On/off switch (on underside of the vertical carriage)
carriage

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Remote exposure switch
When you take an exposure you must press and hold
down the exposure button for the whole duration of the
exposure. If you remove your finger from the exposure
button before the exposure cycle is completed
radiation is interrupted, the rotating unit will stop
moving, the temple supports will open, and an error
code will appear on the main display which is on the
control panel.
The error code must be cleared from the display
before the unit can be used again. See section “13.2
Error codes” on page 46 for information on how to
clear error codes from the display.
The exposure indicator light on the remote exposure
switch will come on when an exposure is taken and
indicates that the unit is generating radiation. Also, the
READY field on the control panel will change the
colour.
During the exposure preparation time a low-pitched
signal is heard. A high-pitched signal indicates that the
unit is radiating.
Cassettes
There are two versions of the panoramic film cassette,
the regular version and the Autoprint version. The
cassette door swings open from the top to the bottom.
The Autoprint cassette must be used with the Autoprint
film marking system. Be careful when handling and
loading the Autoprint cassette not to damage the
printhead (the small block that slides along the top of
the cassette door). Never stack Autoprint cassettes or
place them printhead down on a surface.
NOTE When the optional Automatic Exposure
Control (AEC) is used, the cassette must be
AEC compatible (indicated with text “AEC
COMPATIBLE” in the cassette label).
Exposure button
Holder
15 x 30 cm
Regular cassette
CAUTION !
THIS DEVICE CONTAINS FIBRE OPTICS. HANDLE WITH CARE
AUTOPRINT
15 x 30 cm
Autoprint cassette
Printhead