Planmeca Proline XC User manual

user's manual
10010939_5
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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).

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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.

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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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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
mechanism
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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

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Patient supports
Emergency stop button
The emergency stop button is located on the
underside of the vertical carriage. Press the button to
stop the vertical carriage movement in an emergency.
The Error message Er53 will appear on the main
display. Touch OK to clear the error code from the
display and pull the stop button out to enable the unit
movement.
Chin support
Chin rest
Disposable bite piece

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6 SWITCHING THE UNIT ON
Switch the unit on with the on/off switch which is
located on the underside of the vertical carriage on the
left-hand side. The unit will carry out a self-test which
will last a few seconds.
NOTE The unit incorporates a self-checking feature
that monitors the operation of the unit. If there
is a malfunction or an operating error the unit
will stop working and an error code will appear
on the main display. For information on what
the error codes mean see section “13.2 Error
codes” on page 46.
XC_on_off.eps

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7 GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE
To make a selection on the control panel, touch the
screen on a text field or on an icon. For example, to
select the program type touch the Prog. field. You will
hear a signal tone when a field or an icon is activated.
To cancel a selection, touch the Cancel field. Only the
text fields and icons on the screen are touch-sensitive,
and touching the areas outside them will not activate
an action.
NOTE Refer to the Cephalostat user’s manual for
information on how to select the
cephalometric exposure program.
NOTE The radiation dose will be displayed on the
main display in case you have enabled the
DAP function, see section “7.4.2 Behavioural
preferences” on page 24.
7.1 Selecting panoramic exposure program
To select the panoramic exposure program touch the
Prog. field on the main display. The main display is the
display that is shown when the unit is switched on.
Dose Area Product
(DAP)

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The Select program type display shown below
appears. Select program type Pan.
NOTE The exposure program Ceph will appear on the
list in case the X-ray unit is equipped with
Cephalostat.
When you have selected the panoramic exposure
program the main display will be shown again.
7.1.1 Selecting patient size
To change the patient size from adult to child, touch
the Patient size field on the main display. To change
the setting back to adult, touch the Patient size field
again.
If the patient is a child or a very small adult select the
child setting, otherwise select Adult. When you select
the child setting the width and height of the exposed
area will be slightly reduced.
7.1.2 Selecting kilovolt and milliampere values
Touch the kV/mA field on the main display.

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The following display appears.
Select the correct kV and mA values for the patient
being X-rayed according to the build of the patient.
Alternatively you can select one of the quick buttons
on the bottom of the Select kV/mA display.
The exposure values for a panoramic exposure are
given in section “9 PANORAMIC EXPOSURE” on
page 31.
Confirm the selection and return to the main display by
touching OK.
Programming quick button values
You can use the quick buttons on the bottom of the
Select kV/mA display. The quick button values have
been preset at the factory but you can also program
the values.
If you want to program the values select first the kV
and mA values by touching the corresponding fields
and then touch the desired quick button until you hear
a signal tone. By doing this the kV and mA values will
be changed for the quick button.
You can program the quick button values for each
exposure program, i.e. panoramic, sinus and TMJ
exposure programs.
Confirm the selection and return to the main display by
touching OK.
Quick buttons

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7.1.3 Panoramic AEC (optional)
The Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) adjusts the
exposure values in order to achieve the desired optical
density and contrast on the X-ray image.
The basic idea of the AEC is to measure the patient
radiation transparency during the exposure and to
adjust the correct kV and mA values in order to
achieve the desired optical density and contrast on the
X-ray image.
Before starting the exposure the user can select the
density level, patient size and kV and mA values. The
patient size preselection is used to assist the system to
start the exposure with the best imaging values. The
maximum kV value is 80 kV and the minimum value is
60 kV. The maximum mA value is 12 mA and the
minimum value is 4 mA.
During the exposure, the continuous AEC function
automatically adjusts the correct exposure values.
NOTE Make sure that the cassette is AEC compatible,
i.e. marked with text “AEC COMPATIBLE”.
NOTE The AEC is not compatible with phosphorus
plates. Use only X-ray film.
NOTE The AEC can only be used in the panoramic
mode, not with sinus, temporomandibular
joint or cephalometric exposures.
NOTE The sector on the patient’s left can not be de-
selected when using AEC.
Using the AEC function
If your X-ray unit is equipped with the panoramic AEC
function it can be activated by touching the AEC field
on the top of the main menu in the panoramic mode.
When the AEC function is activated it automatically
selects the kV and mA starting values based on the
patient and jaw size for optimal exposure. Selecting
the right patient and jaw size will assist in the AEC
operation.

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Selecting optical density
Touch the ifield on the main display. Select AEC
density adjustment on the User preference settings.
Set the optical density by touching the arrows. The
default value is 0.
Touch OK to confirm your selection.
NOTE If the optical density is not selected the
previously selected density will be used.

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Patient size selection
The patient size selection adjusts the kilovolt (kV) and
milliampere (mA) default starting values. After
selecting the patient size the user can freely select the
kV and mA values according to the patient size.
Touch the Jaw field or the Jaw icon on the main
display to select the kV and mA parameter values. If
the patient size Child is selected the unit will
automatically reduce the parameter values.
NOTE After the exposure has been taken, the
selected exposure parameters remain on the
main display. The default values will appear
again on the main display after you have
selected a different jaw size.
Verifying the function of AEC
Proceed as follows to check the functioning of the
AEC:
1. Remove the temple supports and patient positioning
mechanism and insert an AEC compatible cassette
into the cassette carriage.
2. Attach the calibration filter with tape in the middle of
the tube head assembly as shown on the figure
beside.
3. Make sure that the unit is in AEC mode. Take an
exposure with default values (e.g. 68 kV/8 mA). If the
AEC function is in order, the exposure values should
not change.
4. Decrease the mA value manually by 4 mA from the
calibration value. Take another exposure. The AEC
function should now adjust the exposure values
upwards.
5. Increase the mA value manually by 4 mA from the
calibration value. Take another exposure. The AEC
function should now adjust the exposure values
downwards.

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Adjustment range of AEC exposure parameter
Child: the range varies from -4 to +3 units compared
to the original values.
Small or average patient: the range varies from -5 to
+5 units compared to the original values.
Large patient: the range varies from -5 to +6 units
compared to the original values.
One unit corresponds to 1 mA or 2 kV, i.e. the
maximum increase of the exposure parameter for
example for child exposure can be 3 mA and 6 kV or
2 mA and 2 kV.

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7.1.1 Selecting segmentation
This function allows you to take exposures of different
jaw segments. It will reduce the radiation dosage as
only diagnostically interesting areas need to be
X-rayed.
Touch the Segmentation field on the main display.
The Segmentation display appears. The display shows
an icon which is divided into five vertical sectors. The
segment arrows on the display refer to the five vertical
sectors.
Touch the corresponding arrow field(s) to deselect the
sector(s) that should not be exposed. The sectors
which will not be exposed will turn dark. The sectors
which will be exposed remain white.
Touching the arrow of the deselected sector again will
change the colour of the sector back to white.
Confirm the selection and return to the main display by
touching OK.
Deselected sector -
no exposure
Selected sector -
to be exposed