Planmeca Proline EC Panoramic User manual

Planmeca Proline EC
panoramic
USER'S MANUAL
Publication number 688043
Version 20
Published 2005-08
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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 PM PROLINE EC PANORAMIC X-RAY - MAIN PARTS ..............................................5
6 CONTROL PANEL - KEYS AND DISPLAYS ..................................................................8
7 PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE .......................................................................13
7.1 Switching the unit on .................................................................................................................. 13
7.2 Loading the cassette .................................................................................................................. 13
7.3 Preparing the patient ................................................................................................................. 15
8 PANORAMIC EXPOSURE .........................................................................................17
9 TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT EXPOSURE (P10) ...................................................22
9.1 First exposure - jaw closed ........................................................................................................ 23
9.2 Second exposure - jaw open ..................................................................................................... 26
9.3 Exiting the TMJ exposure mode ................................................................................................ 27
10 SINUS PROGRAM (P20) ...........................................................................................28
11 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................31
11.1 Vertical sector selection ............................................................................................................. 31
11.2 Automatic cassette carriage return ............................................................................................ 31
11.3 Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................ 32
11.4 Automatic closing of the temple supports .................................................................................. 33
11.5 Adjusting the tone of the exposure warning signal .................................................................... 33
11.6 Recalling previous exposure settings ........................................................................................ 34
11.7 Quick exposure settings ............................................................................................................ 34
12 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL (AEC) (OPTIONAL) .........................................36
13 PANORAMIC SCALE ................................................................................................39
14 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................40
14.1 Help messages .......................................................................................................................... 40
14.2 Error codes ................................................................................................................................ 40
14.3 Cooling time ............................................................................................................................... 44
15 CLEANING ...............................................................................................................44
16 SERVICE ...................................................................................................................44
17 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT ............................................................................................45
18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................46
19 USER’S STATEMENT FOR PLANMECA PROLINE EC PANORAMIC X-RAY ...............48

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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 2005-08
PUBLICATION PART NUMBER 688043 Revision 20
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 Proline EC Panoramic X-ray 1
INTRODUCTION
User's manual
1 INTRODUCTION
The Planmeca Proline EC X-ray unit uses panoramic
and cephalometric techniques to produce X-ray
images for the diagnosis of dentomaxillofacial anat-
omy. The unit is allowed to be used only under super-
vision of a dental/health care professional.
This manual describes how to operate the Planmeca
Proline EC Panoramic X-ray unit. Please read these
instructions thoroughly before using the unit.
Planmeca Proline EC panoramic X-ray fulfills the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC.
NOTE This manual is valid for software revisions: PK
6.50 or later and PG 6.50 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 exam-
ples 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 dif-
ferent 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 val-
ues and are only meant to guide the user. Users are
encouraged to develop their own radiographic tech-
niques based on these values.
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09:00

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).
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 tempera-
tures 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, in-
herently 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 informa-
tion provided in the accompanying docu-
ments.
NOTE Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment can affect Planmeca Proline EC 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.
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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PM PROLINE EC PANORAMIC X-RAY - MAIN PARTS
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5 PM PROLINE EC PANORAMIC X-RAY - MAIN
PARTS
General view of the X-ray
Patient support handles
Control panel
Cassette carriage
Focal trough
positioning light
Rotating unit
Tube head assembly
Temple supports
Patient positioning
mechanism
Cassette drive
assembly
On/off switch
(On underside of the
vertical carriage)
Column
Rotating assembly
Free-standing base (optional)
The unit must be secured
to the wall if the base is not used
Remote exposure switch
Vertical carriage
Autoprint film marking
system (optional)
Admark film
marking system
(optional)
Cephalostat CM
(PAN/CEPH X-ray unit)
Main parts of the vertical carriage and rotating
assembly

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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 radia-
tion 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 “14.2
Error codes” on page 40 for information on how to
clear error codes from the display.
The exposure indicator light of the remote exposure
switch will come on when an exposure is taken and
indicates that the unit is generating radiation. If your
switch is equipped with a green ready light, it will come
on when the unit is correctly set up and ready to take
an exposure.
Cassettes
There are two versions of the panoramic film cassette,
the regular version and the Autoprint version. The cas-
sette 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 cas-
sette door). Never stack Autoprint cassettes or place
them printhead down on a surface.
NOTE When the optional Automatic Exposure Con-
trol (AEC) is used, the cassette must be AEC
compatible (indicated with text “AEC COMPAT-
IBLE” in the cassette label).
Exposure button
Holder
Er 00 Error code
15 x 30 cm
Regular cassette
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Patient supports
Emergency stop button
The emergency stop button is located on the side of
the control panel. Press the button to stop the vertical
carriage movement in an emergency.
The Error message Er53 will appear on the main dis-
play. Press the Control key to clear the error code from
the display and pull the stop button out to start the unit
again.
Chin support
Chin rest
Disposable bite piece

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6 CONTROL PANEL - KEYS AND DISPLAYS
Clock key
Program key
Main display
Return key
Vertical sector selection/
Program selection keys
Auto key
Control key
Milliampere setting
Kilovolt setting keys and display
Focal trough positioning/Positioning light keys and display
Temple support key
Height adjusting keys
Child mode selection key
Exposure time display
Exposure warning indicator
Quick exposure settings keys and indicators
Ready key
Panoramic mode selection key
PAN
READY
PRET
mm kV mA
AUTO
CTL
AC
B
P
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Main display
In normal operation the current time will appear on the
main display. If the unit malfunctions an error code will
be displayed. See section “14.2 Error codes” on page
40 for a list of error codes and their meanings.
Panoramic mode selection key
Press and hold down the panoramic mode selection
key when you want to enter the panoramic mode. Hold
down the key until you have heard two audible signals:
one when you start to press the key and one when the
panoramic mode is entered. Taking a panoramic expo-
sure is described in section “8 PANORAMIC EXPO-
SURE” on page 17.
The text PAn is briefly shown on the Main display.
NOTE When the unit is switched on it is in the pan-
oramic mode.
NOTE The text P 10 is shown on the main display
when you are in the temporomandibular joint
exposure mode.
Return key
Press the return key after an exposure has been taken
to drive the rotating assembly back to the ready posi-
tion and cassette carriage to the loading position. The
return key can also be used to drive the cassette car-
riage from the ready position to the loading position.
Note that the rotating assembly can be set to return
automatically to the ready position, see section “11.2
Automatic cassette carriage return” on page 31.
Ready key
Press the ready key to drive the cassette carriage and
the rotating assembly to the ready position. The tem-
ple supports will close, if they are not already closed,
and the ready indicator light will come on.
NOTE The automatic closing of the temple supports
can be switched off, refer to section “11.4 Au-
tomatic closing of the temple supports” on
page 33.
09:00
PAN
PAn
Cassette carriage in
loading position
Cassette carriage
in ready position
READY
PRET

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Height adjusting keys
Press and hold either of the height adjusting keys to
move the vertical carriage up or down so that the unit
can be adjusted to suit the height of the patient. Note
that the carriage will move slowly at first and then
accelerate. The speed at which the carriage starts to
move can be changed if required. Contact your dealer.
Child mode selector key
Press the child mode selector key when you are to
take an exposure of a child or a very small adult. The
indicator light will come on and the width of the
exposed area (the exposure time) is reduced slightly.
Temple support key
Press the temple support key to open or close the tem-
ple supports, depending on the original position. Note
that the temple supports will automatically close when
you press the Ready key and when an exposure cycle
is initiated. They will automatically open after an expo-
sure has been taken.
Focal trough positioning keys and display/Positioning light ON switch
The focal trough positioning keys have two functions:
Press either key once to switch on the focal trough
positioning light.
Press and hold either key, when the focal trough posi-
tioning light is on, to move the patient positioning
mechanism backwards or forwards so that the
patient’s teeth can be positioned within the focal
trough. The plus (+) key moves the patient backwards,
and the minus (-) key moves the patient forwards. The
number that appears on the display serves as a refer-
ence if you need to retake the exposure.
Kilovolt (kV) setting keys and display
The kilovolt setting minus (-) key decreases the kilovolt
value and the plus (+) key increases it. The maximum
value is 80 kV and the minimum value is 60 kV.
Closed
Open
mm
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70

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Exposure warning indicator
The exposure warning light will come on when you
press the exposure button to take an exposure. You
will also hear a warning signal. The tone of the warning
signal can be changed if required. See section “11.5
Adjusting the tone of the exposure warning signal” on
page 33.
During the exposure preparation time a low-pitched
signal is heard. A high-pitched signal indicates that the
unit is radiating.
Milliampere (mA) setting keys and display
The milliampere setting minus (-) key decreases the
milliampere value and the plus (+) key increases it.
The maximum value is 12 mA and the minimum value
is 4 mA.
Auto key
The auto key allows you to use certain programmed
parameter values. The parameter values are stored in
the memory with auto and P keys. See section “11.7
Quick exposure settings” on page 34.
Control key
Some of the keys have second functions which can
only be used when the control key is pressed to acti-
vate the additional function mode. When this key is
pressed the indicator light will come on. This key is
also used to clear error codes from the display, see
section “14 TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 40.
Clock key
Press the clock key once and the day and month will
replace the current time on the main display. Press the
key a second time and the year will appear. Press the
key a third time, or wait five seconds, and the current
time will reappear. If you wish to set the clock see sec-
tion “11.3 Setting the clock” on page 32.
mA
10
AUTO
CTL

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Vertical sector selection keys
The vertical sector selection keys are for selecting the
vertical sector or sectors of the jaw you do not wish to
expose. When you press one of these keys the indica-
tor light will come on. This indicates that the sector will
not be exposed. Vertical segmenting is described in
section “11.1 Vertical sector selection” on page 31.
These keys are also used to program and select the
quick exposure settings, see section “11.7 Quick expo-
sure settings” on page 34.
Program (P) key
The program (P) key is used to store the quick expo-
sure settings in the memory. See section “11.7 Quick
exposure settings” on page 34.
The P key is also used to select the temporomandibu-
lar joint exposure (double TMJ) program (P10) and
sinus program (P20). Hold down the key until you have
heard two audible signals: one when you star to press
the key and one when the program mode is entered.
The temporomandibular joint exposure is described in
section “9 TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT EXPO-
SURE (P10)” on page 22 and the sinus exposure pro-
gram in section “10 SINUS PROGRAM (P20)” on page
28.
PAN/CEPHMODEL:
The program (P) key is used to select the cephalomet-
ric exposure mode and the desired collimator (CPH4,
CPH5, CPH6), as well as the double TMJ program.
Hold down the key until you have heard two audible
signals: one when you start to press the key and one
when the selection mode is entered.
Exposure time/Exposure mode selection keys and display
The exposure times for the different views will appear
on this display. The exposure time will automatically
change when the exposure mode is chosen, or when
the child mode is selected.
After the P key has been pressed, these keys are used
to change the program. When the desired program
number is shown on the Main display, the exposure
mode is entered by pressing the P key again.
PAN/CEPHMODEL:
In the cephalometric mode the exposure time is
changed with these keys, refer to the PM 2002 EC
Cephalostat CM User’s manual.
AC
B
P

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7 PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXPOSURE
7.1 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 control panel lights will come on
and the unit will carry out a self-test which will last a
few seconds.
When the self-test is completed a message will appear
briefly on the main display stating that the unit has
passed the test.
The time will then appear on the main display. The unit
is now ready for use.
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 “14.2 Error
codes” on page 40.
NOTE The help message is shown on the main dis-
play if a key that has no function is pressed, or
if the function is not allowed. The help mes-
sage disappears when you release the key (ex-
posure switch). For information on what the
help messages mean see section “14.1 Help
messages” on page 40.
7.2 Loading the cassette
Press the return key to move the cassette carriage to
the loading position if it is not already in that position.
PA SS
09:00
Er 01
Error code
HE 00
Help message
Cassette carriage
in loading position

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In the darkroom, push the latches inwards to open the
cassette door (see figure beside) and place a film in
the cassette. Handle the film in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and be careful not to dam-
age the intensifying screens.
When you are using the Autoprint cassette position the
film so that it touches the inner left-hand and upper
edges of the cassette. With the regular cassette posi-
tion the film so that it touches the bottom edge. The
film must be on the intensifying screen.
Close the cassette carefully by pressing the door from
below the latches with your thumbs (see figure
beside). Make sure that the latches click into their posi-
tions.
CAUTION !
THIS DEVICE CONTAINS FIBRE OPTICS. HANDLE WITH CARE
AUTOPRINT
15 x 30 cm
CAUTION!
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Film
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Film
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Slide the cassette into the cassette carriage. Make
sure that you insert the cassette in the direction of the
arrow marked on the door and that the cassette is
pushed completely into the cassette carriage.
7.3 Preparing the patient
Ask the patient to remove any spectacles, hearing
aids, dentures, and personal jewellery such as ear-
rings, necklaces, and hairpins.
Place a protective lead apron over the patient’s back if
required.
Demonstrating the unit without taking an exposure
If the patient is nervous you may have to reassure
them by demonstrating the unit. This “dummy run”
should be carried out with the radiation switched off.
Press the Control key to activate the additional func-
tion mode. The indicator light will come on.
Press any of these keys to switch the radiation off. The
kV and mA values will clear from the displays which
indicates that the radiation has been switched off.
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Press the ready key to drive the unit to the ready posi-
tion. The cassette will move to the ready position, the
ready light will come on, and the temple supports will
close.
Press and hold down the exposure button for the dura-
tion of the “exposure” (18 seconds) to demonstrate the
movement of the unit. The rotating unit will move
through one exposure cycle.
To switch the radiation on again repeat the keying
sequence you used to switch the radiation off.
READY
PRET