Planmeca ProSensor HD User manual

Planmeca ProSensor®HD
for veterinary use
user's manual
EN
30028714

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
authorised personnel
- electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate requirements such
as IEC 60364
- 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
regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.
COPYRIGHT PLANMECA
Publication number 30028714 Revision 1
Released 09 October 2020

Table of contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1
2 Associated documentation..........................................................................................................................1
3 Registering your sensor system................................................................................................................. 2
4 Symbols......................................................................................................................................................3
5 Safety precautions......................................................................................................................................4
6 ControlBox indicator light............................................................................................................................5
7 Before exposure......................................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 Sensor positioning..........................................................................................................................6
7.2 Selecting exposure values..............................................................................................................8
7.2.1 Recommended exposure values for cats or smaller animals.........................................8
7.2.2 Recommended exposure values for larger animals.......................................................9
8 Capturing intraoral images........................................................................................................................11
8.1 Capturing single intraoral images.................................................................................................11
8.2 Capturing images into study template.......................................................................................... 12
9 Planmeca ProSensor HD in Planmeca Romexis Clinic Management module......................................... 15
10 Image quality control.................................................................................................................................16
10.1 Quality check using SMPTE test pattern......................................................................................16
11 Cleaning and disinfection..........................................................................................................................17
11.1 Sensors and cables......................................................................................................................17
11.2 Planmeca ProSensor ControlBox.................................................................................................18
12 Disposal....................................................................................................................................................19
13 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................20
13.1 Sensor.......................................................................................................................................... 20
13.2 Ethernet ControlBox..................................................................................................................... 20
13.3 USB ControlBox........................................................................................................................... 21
13.4 Supported operating systems.......................................................................................................21
13.5 Operating environment.................................................................................................................21
13.6 Transportation and storage environment......................................................................................21
14 Exposure value tables for Planmeca ProX............................................................................................... 23
14.1 Default exposure values...............................................................................................................23
14.2 Recommended exposure values for animals with Planmeca ProX..............................................23
User's manual Planmeca ProSensor® HD

Table of contents
Planmeca ProSensor® HD User's manual

1 Introduction
This manual describes how to use and install the Planmeca ProSensor HD
sensor that is intended to be used for capturing digital intraoral X-ray images
from patient’s jaw, teeth, gums, roots and root canals by trained dental care
professionals.
Please read this manual carefully before using the system.
Planmeca ProSensor automatically triggers and captures images to the start
and end of the x-ray radiation so that any intraoral x-ray unit supporting
exposure times and cones listed In chapter "Selecting exposure values" on
page 8 can be used.
The Planmeca Romexis imaging software or third party software stating
compatibility with Planmeca ProSensor or software stating compatibility
through TWAIN can be used for image capturing.
Planmeca ProSensor is connected to a computer using Ethernet or USB
interface and it supports Windows and MAC operating systems, see details
in section "Technical specifications" on page 20.
This manual is valid for following software versions:
• Planmeca ProSensor Ethernet software version 2.5.0.R or later
• Planmeca ProSensor USB software version 2.5.1.R or later
• Didapi software version 5.3.3.R or later. The high resolution option for
size 0 sensor requires version 5.5.1.R or later.
2 Associated documentation
This manual should be used in conjunction with following manuals:
• Planmeca ProX for veterinary use user's manual
• Planmeca ProX installation manual
• Planmeca ProX technical manual
• Planmeca ProSensor HD installation manual
• Planmeca ProSensor HD technical manual
These manuals are intended to be used in conjunction with the
documentation for the Planmeca Romexis imaging software. The imaging
software package contains the following manuals:
• Planmeca Romexis user’s manual
• Planmeca Romexis technical manual
1 Introduction
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3 Registering your sensor system
Before you start using your Planmeca ProSensor system, you must
register it to activate the warranty.
To register:
Read the QR code on the package box with a QR code reader to
enter the registration website.
OR
Navigate to the registration website www.planmeca.com/register/ in
your Internet browser.
Follow the instructions on the website.
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4 Symbols
Type BF equipment (Standard IEC 60601-1).
Attention, consult accompanying documents (Standard IEC 60601-1).
The use of accessory equipment not complying with the equivalent
requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level of safety of the
resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice shall include:
• use of the accessory in the Patient Vicinity
• evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been
performed in accordance to appropriate IEC60601 and/or IEC60601-1-1
harmonized national standard.
Planmeca ProSensor is ETL classified and conforms to ANSI/AAMI
ES60601-1 and is certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60601.1:08.
Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)
3143029
ETL CLASSIFIED
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5 Safety precautions
NOTE
The system should be operated by qualified personnel only.
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.
CAUTION
Handle the Planmeca ProSensor according to the instructions given in this
manual. Do not pinch the sensor or the cable. Do not to drop the sensor or
pull strongly the sensor cable. Never cut, nick or sharply bend the sensor
cable. Always advise the patient not to bite the sensor or the cable. The
Planmeca limited warranty does not cover damage which is due to misuse,
e.g. dropping the sensor, neglect, or any cause other than ordinary
application.
CAUTION
Do not let the sensor cable run along the floor. Protect the cable from rolling
over it with a chair or walking over it.
CAUTION
Do not store or use the Planmeca ProSensor near (3m or 10 ft) an
electrosurgical knife.
CAUTION
Do not unnecessarily touch the connector pins to keep them clean.
WARNING
No modification of this dental unit is allowed.
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6 ControlBox indicator light
Planmeca ProSensor ControlBox indicator light explanation
CONTROLBOX INDICATOR LIGHT PLANMECA PROSENSOR STATUS
Off Planmeca ProSensor system power off
Dim blue Planmeca ProSensor system is off (not in
intraoral exposure-mode and the cable is
connected to the ControlBox)
Bright blue Planmeca ProSensor system is on (Imaging
program communicates with the Planmeca
ProSensor system)
Slowly flashing blue Waiting for Ready
Steady green Waiting for Exposure
Rapidly flashing green The exposure is taken and image is transferred
from the sensor to the ControlBox
Steady red Error mode
Slowly flashing yellow Service mode
Uploading ControlBox software
Slowly flashing blue, turns to slowly flashing dim
blue, then to quickly flashing dim blue
Reading calibration files from the sensor
Flashing violet ControlBox startup with back-up software
Flashing white Sensor is being calibrated
Purple light at beginning when powering up the
control box
Control box is running a factory software
NOTE
The exposure can only be taken when the Planmeca ProSensor ControlBox
indicator light is green and steady, not when the indicator light is flashing.
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7 Before exposure
NOTE
Detailed instructions for using Planmeca ProX X-ray unit and Planmeca
Romexis software are given in their User’s manual, which should be used in
conjunction with this manual.
NOTE
In case the environment temperature reaches 40°C the sensor surface
warms up to its maximum temperature of 46°C and may feel warm. The
surface temperature of the sensor cools off when in patient contact.
Before each use on a patient make sure the sensor has been appropriately
disinfected. For detailed cleaning instructions see section "Sensors and
cables" on page 17.
To avoid cross-contamination between patients during use, disposable
hygienic sheaths must be used.
NOTE
Always use a new disposable hygienic sheath for every sensor usage.
When using the sensor for the first time the message Loading calibration
files will appear on the Romexis window.
NOTE
When connecting the same sensor to another workstation the calibration
files will be reloaded.
Select the appropriate sensor and connect it to the Planmeca ProSensor
ControlBox.
7.1 Sensor positioning
Bisecting angle technique
The bisecting angle technique is the most commonly used technique in
veterinary imaging for its accurate representation of the tooth and roots.
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In the bisecting angle technique:
• The sensor (1) is placed as parallel as possible to the tooth roots.
• The X-ray beam is directed perpendicularly towards an imaginary line (2)
which bisects the angle between the sensor plane and the long axis of
the tooth (3).
Note, if the angle between the sensor and the X-ray beam is incorrect, the
image will be distorted because the beam will create an image that is longer
or shorter than the imaged object.
Paralleling technique
The paralleling technique results to a very accurate image, but is only useful
for the caudal mandibular cheek teeth because:
• Dogs and cats do not have an arched palate and that is why the
maxillary teeth cannot be imaged with the paralleling technique.
• The mandibular symphysis interferes the sensor placement parallel to
the tooth roots of the mandibular canines and incisors as well as the
rostral mandibular premolars.
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In the paralleling technique:
• The sensor (2) is placed parallel to the object being radiographed, and
the X-ray beam is directed perpendicular to both the sensor and the
tooth/root (1).
7.2 Selecting exposure values
7.2.1 Recommended exposure values for cats or smaller animals
The following table shows the recommended exposure values for Planmeca
ProSensor.
NOTE
These values are for digital sensor.
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1 Incisors Exposure kV/mA: 60 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.100 s
Lower jaw 0.100 s
2 Premolars Exposure kV/mA: 60 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.100 s
Lower jaw 0.100 s
3 Molars Exposure kV/mA: 60 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.100 s - 0.125 s
Lower jaw 0.100 s - 0.125 s
4 Occlusal Exposure kV/mA: 66 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.125 s
Lower jaw 0.100 s
5 Needle in root
canal
Exposure kV/mA: 60 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time: 0.100 s - 0.125 s
Note, fine tune the exposure parameters depending
on teeth.
5 Bitewing (BW) Not used for animals (or use the same parameters
as for molars).
7.2.2 Recommended exposure values for larger animals
The following table shows the recommended exposure values for Planmeca
ProSensor.
NOTE
These values are for digital sensor.
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1 Incisors Exposure kV/mA: 60 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.160 s
Lower jaw 0.160 s
2 Premolars Exposure kV/mA: 63 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.200 s
Lower jaw 0.200 s
3 Molars Exposure kV/mA: 63 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.250 s
Lower jaw 0.250 s
4 Occlusal Exposure kV/mA: 70 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time:
Upper jaw 0.250 s
Lower jaw 0.200 s
5 Needle in root
canal
Exposure kV/mA: 60 kV, 8 mA
Exposure time: 0.250 s
Note, fine tune the exposure parameters depending
on teeth.
5 Bitewing (BW) Not used for animals (or use the same parameters
as for molars).
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8 Capturing intraoral images
When connecting the sensor for the first time the message Loading
calibration files appears on the Planmeca Romexis window. Also, if you
connect the same sensor to another workstation the files are loaded again.
8.1 Capturing single intraoral images
Steps
1. Click the intraoral exposure button on the main page of the 2D module or
on the top toolbar to initiate the intraoral image capture mode
The Intraoral Exposure window appears.
When the X-ray unit is in ready state a message Waiting for Ready
appears on top of the window.
2. Prepare the patient for exposure, select exposure parameters and
position Planmeca ProX as required, for more information refer to
Planmeca ProX user’s manual.
When the Planmeca ProSensor system is ready for exposure the
message Waiting for Exposure appears on top of the window.
3. Take an exposure as usual.
After the exposure the message Saving the image appears on the
display and the image is automatically stored into the database.
4. Define the tooth numbers and sensor orientation.
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The sensor orientation is indicated in the image by a grey dash.
The triangle corresponds to the upper right corner of the sensor when
positioned as illustrated with the cable running on the backside of the
sensor.
5. Take the next exposure, or click Done to return to the Imaging module
when all exposures have been captured.
NOTE
Remove the sensor from patient’s mouth when all exposures have been
taken.
8.2 Capturing images into study template
About this task
The images are captured into study templates containing a predefined set of
multiple images.
Steps
1. Click the intraoral exposure with study button on the main page of the 2D
module or on the top toolbar.
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2. Select the desired study template from the list.
At the beginning of the list there are empty templates and at the bottom
of the list there are studies with dates that already include images
captured earlier for the selected patient.
TIP
You can create your own templates in Planmeca Romexis Admin
module. For detailed instructions, see section "Imaging - Templates" in
Planmeca Romexis Technical manual.
While capturing images using a template, Planmeca Romexis navigates
through the template in a predefined order, denoting the current image to
be captured by a blue border around the slot.
3. Follow the tooth numbering and sensor orientation as shown on the
image and predefined in the template.
4. Prepare the patient for exposure, select exposure parameters and
position Planmeca ProX as required, for more information refer to
Planmeca ProX user’s manual.
When the Planmeca ProSensor system is ready for exposure the
message Waiting for Exposure appears on top of the window. You can
now take exposures as usual.
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After exposure the message Saving the image appears on the display
and the image is automatically stored into the database.
5. Define the tooth numbers and sensor orientation if needed.
The sensor orientation is indicated in the image by a grey triangle.
The triangle corresponds to the upper right corner of the sensor when
positioned as illustrated with the cable running on the backside of the
sensor.
To cancel the process click Cancel. The captured images are saved and
the incomplete study is preserved for later use.
6. Once all images have been captured click Done.
NOTE
Remove the sensor from patient’s mouth when all exposures have been
taken.
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9 Planmeca ProSensor HD in Planmeca Romexis Clinic
Management module
NOTE
The Planmeca Romexis Clinic management is supported only with
Planmeca ProSensor HD Ethernet Control box using software version 2.5.8
or later.
Planmeca Romexis Clinic Management module allows time stamped
recording and real-time monitoring and control of most activities performed
using Planmeca ProSensor intraoral sensor. The features and the gathered
data can be used for remote assistance, service and maintenance, as well
as preventive maintenance planning.
For detailed information see Planmeca Romexis user’s manual.
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10 Image quality control
Verify the image quality after installing the software and before patient
exposure. Perform quality control check according to the requirements of
local authorities, using for example Quart phantom or similar.
It is recommended to regularly monitor the image quality using the same
phantom according to the requirements of local authorities. See also the
Constancy test manual for Planmeca Digital Intraoral X-ray System.
Before performing phantom exposures verify that the brightness and
contrast settings of the monitor are accurate by using a SMPTE test pattern
or similar.
10.1 Quality check using SMPTE test pattern
The test image is specified by the Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers (www.smpte.org), and follows the SMPTE Recommended
Practise RP 133-1991 Specifications for Medical Diagnostic Imaging Test
Pattern for Television Monitors and Hard-Copy Recording Cameras. This
image should be used for monitor setting and quality checks performed:
• Before every working day: The 5% gray field inside the 0% field and the
95% gray field inside the 100% field should be visible. If not, adjust the
brightness and contrast of the monitor.
• Every month: The line raster in the corners and in the centre must be
visible, the vertical and horizontal lines must form undistorted squares
and the homogeneous grey background must not be coloured.
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