Planmeca Proline XC User manual

installation manual
2005-05/10010941_1/en

Table of Contents
TOC 1 Installation manual
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1
2 PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION ....................................................................... 2
2.1 X-ray unit installation information ................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Installation dimensions ................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 X-ray unit main parts .................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Calibration tools ........................................................................................................................... 6
3 INSTALLING THE X-RAY .......................................................................................... 7
3.1 Attaching the X-ray to a wall ........................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Installing the exposure switch .................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - Attaching the Cephalostat ........................................... 12
4 CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................ 13
4.1 Operating the X-ray ................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Planmeca Proline XC panoramic X-ray - checking the alignment of the radiation beam .......... 17
4.3 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - checking the alignment of the radiation beam ............ 21
4.4 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - checking the position of the soft tissue filter ............... 31
4.5 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - checking the alignment of the head support ............... 33
4.6 Checking the alignment of the patient positioning mechanism .................................................. 34
4.7 Checking the alignment of the patient positioning lights ............................................................ 38
5 SETTING CUSTOMER PREFERENCES ................................................................. 40
5.1 Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................ 40
5.2 Checking and changing the tone of the exposure warning signal ............................................. 42
5.3 Adjusting the starting speed of the vertical carriage .................................................................. 43

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COPYRIGHT PLANMECA 2005-05
PUBLICATION PART NUMBER 10010941 revision 1

Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit 1
INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
Planmeca manufactures two versions of the Planmeca
Proline XC X-ray:
-the Planmeca Proline XC Panoramic X-ray
-the Planmeca Proline XC Pan/ Ceph X-ray.
This guide contains all the information required to set up
and calibrate both versions of the Planmeca Proline XC
X-ray.
NOTE You may also need the Planmeca Proline XC X-
ray unit’s technical manual (publication number
10010942) during installation. The alignment in-
structions are given in technical manual.
Protect yourself from radiation when you are checking
the radiation beam alignment.
WARNING FAILURE TO INSTALL THE X-RAY IN AN AP-
PROVED LOCATION MAY BE DANGEROUS TO
BOTH PATIENT AND OPERATOR.
CAUTION IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE ROOM IN
WHICH THE X-RAY IS INSTALLED AND THE PO-
SITION FROM WHICH THE USER OPERATES
THE EQUIPMENT ARE CORRECTLY SHIELDED
FROM RADIATION. SINCE RADIATION SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS VARY FROM COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY AND STATE TO STATE IT IS THE RE-
SPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE
THAT ALL LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ARE
MET.
CAUTION The exposure switch Autoprint and Admark film
marking systems are connected to the X-ray
units Planet connectors. Do NOT connect any
other devices to the Planet connectors.
The display values shown in this guide are only examples
and should not be interpreted as recommended values
unless otherwise stated.
The manufacturer, assembler, and importer are responsible for the safety, re-
liability and performance of the unit only if:
- installation, calibration, modification and repairs are carried out by qualified
authorized personnel
- electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate require-
ments such as IEC364
- equipment is used according to the operating instructions

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2 PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
WARNING Do not connect items which are not specified as
part of the system.
NOTE The connection of additional equipment to a mul-
tiple portable socket-outlet must only be possi-
ble by using a tool or be supplied via separating
transformer.
NOTE The multiple portable socket-outlets shall not be
placed on the floor.
When using a multiple portable socket-outlet, do
not connect any other equipment to this than the
ones specified as part of the system.
In cases where additional equipment, in same or
especially in separate locations, are connected
there is always a danger of too high leakage cur-
rents in the system.
2.1 X-ray unit installation information
1. The room in which the X-ray is to be installed and the
position from where the user is to operate the equipment
MUST be correctly shielded from radiation. Since radia-
tion safety requirements vary from country to country and
state to state it is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure that all safety regulations are met.
2. Make sure that there is enough room to install the X-
ray correctly and that the wall will support the X-ray. The
bracket that secures the X-ray to the wall must be able to
resist a pull-out force of 160 kg (353 pounds). NOTE. If
the wall will not support the X-ray the X-ray must be
mounted on the free-standing base, part number 50021.
3. Make sure that the power requirements of the X-ray
are the same as the power that is to be used. The X-ray
is designed to operate using either 100-132, or 180-240
V~ dedicated power supply with a tolerance of ±10%.
The X-ray power requirements are printed on a label
which is attached to the mains cable and also printed on
a label located at the base of the support column. If the
voltage is likely to fluctuate by more than ±10% you will
need to install a power supply regulator to ensure that the
unit operates correctly.
4. Make sure that there is an earthed power outlet within
2.5 meters (8 feet) of where the X-ray is to be installed.
5. Make sure that you have access to an X-ray film pro-
cessor that is in working order and is ready for use.

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6. Make sure that you have the correct chemicals for pro-
cessing the X-ray film being used. Make sure that the
solutions are fresh.
7. Make sure that the darkroom is fitted with a safe light
that is suitable for the X-ray film being used.
8. Make sure that the X-ray film will fit the cassette and
that it can be used with the intensifying screen being
used.

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2.2 Installation dimensions
440 (17")
540 (21")
730 (29")
W(standard Pan) 1530 (60")
1090 (43")
W(with autoprint) 1630 (64")
1140 (45")
W(with ceph.) 2230 (88")
360 (14")
830 (32 1/2")
930 (36 1/2")
620 (24 1/2")
D 1035 (40 1/2") D 1475 (58") (With transversal slicing system)
2200 (86 1/2") 2050 - 2150 (80 1/2 - 84 1/2")
NOTE: If the unit is to be used
(part number 50021) the total
with the free-standing base
height will be 2230mm (88in)

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2.3 X-ray unit main parts
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Vertical carriage
Tube head assembly
Cassette carriage
Exposure switch
Rotating unit
Cephalostat
Graphic user interface
Lower shelf
(optional)
Admark film-marking
system (optional)
Autoprint film-marking
system (optional)
assembly

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2.4 Calibration tools
You will need the following PLANMECA calibration tools
to check the alignment of the X-ray:
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PLANMECANo.50971
X-LINE
Y-LINE
PLANMECAPM2002ProlineCephalostat18x24No.652232
Soft tissue filter 0mm
Positioning light 0mm
Positioning light 25mm
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Alignment ruler
Ball phantom
(Part number 50973)
(Part number 50971)
Used to check the position of the
patient positioning mechanism
Cephalometric beam alignment tool
(Part number 652232, 18 x 24cm
Used to check the position of
the cephalometric X-ray beam
Beam alignment tool
(Part number 50972)
Used to check the position of
the panoramic X-ray beam
Used to check the position of the patient
positioning mechanism and the positioning lights
652233, 8 x 10 in)
Soft tissue filter
positioning tool
(Part number 653121)
Ceph head support
alignment tool
(Part number 653126)
Used to check the position
of the soft tissue filter
Used to check the position
of the head support (Only Pan/ceph x-ray unit)
(Only Pan/ceph x-ray unit)
(Only Pan/ceph x-ray unit)
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PLANMECANo.50971
X-LINE
Y-LINE
PLANMECAOYNO.50977
Frankfort plane alignment tool
(Part number 50977)
Used with the ball phantom to check
the position of the Frankfort plane light

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3 INSTALLING THE X-RAY
3.1 Attaching the X-ray to a wall
Unpack the unit but DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTEC-
TIVE STYROFOAM PACKAGING UNTIL THE UNIT
HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO THE WALL AND LEV-
ELLED. If you have the carry handles (PLANMECA part
number 50985) attach them to the support column.
Transport the unit to the installation position.
Remove the carrying handles and push the base plate
into the base of the column. You may need to tap it in
with a hammer.
Use the wall plate to mark the position of the wall bracket
that secures the X-ray to the wall. Either two or four
screws can be used to secure the bracket to the wall. If
the wall is thin you may have to use a backing plate and
screws and nuts (not supplied).
The bracket should be positioned approximately 2090mm
(82in) from the floor. Use a spirit level to ensure that the
wall plate is level. Decide what type and size of screws
you plan to use and then drill securing holes of the appro-
priate size.
Carry handles
X-ray unit
Styrofoam packaging
Base plate
Base of column
Wall plate
2090mm (82in)
from the floor

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Wrap tape around the top of the X-ray column approxi-
mately one foot down from the top. This will prevent the
wall bracket from sliding down the column when you
stand the X-ray up. From the top of the column, slide the
clamp plate part of the wall bracket into the grooves at
the back of the column.
Lift the X-ray into position against the wall and secure the
wall bracket to the previously drilled holes with suitable
screws.
With a spirit level make sure that the column is vertical. If
you have to make any adjustments move the base of the
column.
Wall bracket
Top of column
Clamp plate
Wall bracket
Top of column
Screws
Wall bracket
Spirit level
Column

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NOTE If you are installing a Pan/ceph unit you must se-
cure the X-ray column to the floor with the lower
bracket.
To slide the lower bracket into the groove at the
rear of the column, you will have to turn the
bracket sideways slightly to get it into the slots,
and then use the bracket to mark the positions of
the fixing holes. Drill two 10mm (3/8in) fixing
holes and then secure the lower bracket to the
floor with the screws and plastic inserts.
When the unit is vertical tighten the column clamping
screws that hold the x-ray column to the wall bracket and,
if the lower bracket is used, tighten the column clamping
screws in the lower bracket.
Remove the protective styrofoam packaging and the tape
that you previously wrapped round the top of the column
to stop the wall bracket from sliding down.
Lower bracket Bottom of
column
Screws
Inserts
Top of column
Bottom of
column
Lower bracket
Wall bracket
Clamping screws
Clamping screws

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Remove the transportation pin, clamping screw and
packing piece that lock the rotating unit to the vertical car-
riage.
Also remove the counterweight locking screw and clamp
plate from the rear of the column and the two transporta-
tion pins that hold the vertical carriage in position during
shipping. These should be kept with the X-ray in case the
X-ray needs to be moved at some future date.
The long transportation pin that holds the rotating unit in
position is used to check that the unit is correctly aligned.
XC_Shipping_pins.eps
Transportation pin Clamping screw
Counterweight
locking screw and
Rotating unit
Column
Vertical carriage
Transportation pins
clamp plate

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3.2 Installing the exposure switch
The exposure switch must be located at least two meters
(7 feet) from the X-ray in a position that satisfies the local
radiation safety regulations regarding to operator safety
and the shielding of X-ray equipment.
Remove the cover from the exposure switch holder, note
that there is a ground lead connected to the cover, and
use the body as a template to mark and drill the two
securing holes. Secure the holder in position and replace
the cover.
Connect the female plug at one end of the exposure
switch cable to the socket on the underside of the expo-
sure switch holder.
Connect the male plug at the other end of the exposure
switch cable to one of the sockets at the bottom of the X-
ray column. It does not matter which socket the cable is
connected to.
XC_Ins_exp_sw.eps
Cover
Exposure
switch
cable
Female
plug
Body
Exposure switch holder
Bottom of
column
Male
plug
Exposure
switch
cable

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3.3 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - Attaching the Cephalostat
If you are installing a Planmeca Proline XC PAN/CEPH
unit you must attach the cephalostat to the vertical car-
riage.
Lift the cephalostat and carefully guide the cephalostat
arm round the back of the X-ray so that the adaptor is
behind the vertical carriage.
Position the adapter so that it straddles the vertical car-
riage.
Secure the cephalostat to the vertical carriage with the
four screws supplied.
XC_inst_ceph_CM.eps
Cephalostat
Vertical carriage
Adapter
Cephalostat arm

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4 CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT
4.1 Operating the X-ray
Switching the unit on
Connect the unit to a dedicated power supply with a volt-
age appropriate to the unit you are installing.
Switch the unit on. The on/off switch is located on the
underside of the vertical carriage. When you switch the
unit on the main display will be shown on the graphic
user interface and the unit will carry out a self-test which
will last a few seconds.
The unit is then ready for use.
The same switch is used to switch the X-ray off.
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 message will appear
on the GUI. The error message must be cleared
from the display before the unit can be used
again. To clear the message, touch the OK field.
Refer to the technical manual for a list of error
messages and what they mean.
NOTE A help message is shown on the GUI if the select-
ed function is not allowed. The help message
disappears when you cancel the action or re-
lease the exposure button.
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Test mode
The test mode enables the X-ray to be operated without
radiation being generated.
Touch the i-field on the
Main display. The list of User set-
tings appears.
From the list of User settings select
Behavioural prefer-
ences
. The display shown below appears.
Touch the Test mode field to enter the test mode (ON).
Exit the test mode by touching the Test mode field again
(OFF).

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Service mode
Various settings and adjustments can only be made in
the service settings mode.
CAUTION WHEN YOU ARE IN THE SERVICE MODE IT IS POSSI-
BLE TO CHANGE SOME OF THE PRESET FACTORY
SETTINGS. DO NOT PLAY WITH THE KEYS UNLESS
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
Touch the i-field on the Main display. The list of User
preference settings appears.
By touching the arrow down field below the list you can
see more features. From the list of User settings select
Service settings (password).

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The service settings mode is password protected and the
password is asked when the
Service settings mode is
entered for the first time after switching the unit on.
The
password is 1701.
Exit the service mode by touching the OK field on the
respective service mode display and on the Service set-
tings display.