Planmeca ProX User manual

Planmeca ProX™
™
for veterinary use
user's manual
EN
30028127

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 30028127 Revision 1
Released 13 October 2020

Table of contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1
2 Associated documentation..........................................................................................................................2
3 Symbols on product labels..........................................................................................................................3
4 Safety precautions......................................................................................................................................4
5 Main parts...................................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Control panel.................................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Mobile base.................................................................................................................................... 6
6 Switching unit on and off.............................................................................................................................8
7 Selecting cone............................................................................................................................................ 9
8 Control panel............................................................................................................................................ 11
8.1 Displays........................................................................................................................................11
8.2 Keys and indicator lights...............................................................................................................13
8.2.1 Preprogrammed settings keys and indicator lights...................................................... 13
8.2.2 Large/small animal mode selection key and indicator light.......................................... 14
8.2.3 SELECT key.................................................................................................................14
8.2.4 MODE key....................................................................................................................14
8.2.5 Parameter adjustment keys......................................................................................... 14
8.2.6 Ready indicator light.....................................................................................................15
8.2.7 Exposure key............................................................................................................... 15
8.2.8 Exposure warning indicator light.................................................................................. 15
9 Selecting exposure parameters................................................................................................................16
9.1 Recommended exposure values for cats or smaller animals.......................................................17
9.2 Recommended exposure values for larger animals..................................................................... 18
10 Sensor positioning.................................................................................................................................... 20
11 Taking exposure....................................................................................................................................... 22
12 Programming exposure values.................................................................................................................23
12.1 Programming default exposure values.........................................................................................23
12.2 Programming density values........................................................................................................ 25
12.3 Programming preprogrammed settings........................................................................................26
13 Error codes............................................................................................................................................... 29
14 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................30
15 Service......................................................................................................................................................31
16 Device label.............................................................................................................................................. 32
17 Transportation (mobile base)....................................................................................................................33
18 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................35
18.1 Technical data.............................................................................................................................. 35
18.2 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................37
18.2.1 Minimum dimensions................................................................................................... 38
18.3 Minimum dimensions....................................................................................................................40
18.4 Installation options........................................................................................................................42
18.5 User's statement for Planmeca ProX........................................................................................... 43
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19 Disposal....................................................................................................................................................46
Table of contents
Planmeca ProX User's manual

1 Introduction
The Planmeca ProX intraoral X-ray unit produces intraoral X-ray images for
the diagnosis of teeth and adjacent structures.
This manual describes how to operate the Planmeca ProX intraoral X-ray
unit equipped with Planmeca ProSensor digital X-ray system for veterinary
purposes.
NOTE
Read these instructions carefully before using the X-ray unit.
Note that if you use the Planmeca ProSensor digital X-ray system, you need
a workstation with a Planmeca Romexis imaging software to save, view and
modify the radiographs. The Planmeca Romexis software has a separate
manual, which should be used in conjunction with this manual.
CAUTION
FOR US USERS:
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a health care
professional.
NOTE
This manual is valid for software revisions 4.00 or later.
NOTE
The Planmeca ProX intraoral X-ray unit is allowed to be used only under
supervision of a dental/health care professional.
The Planmeca ProX intraoral X-ray unit fulfils the requirements of Directives
93/42/EEC and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
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 indicated
value.
The display values shown in this manual are only examples and should not
be interpreted as recommended values unless otherwise stated.
Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation
protection measures and these instructions before using the unit.
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2 Associated documentation
The X-ray unit is supplied with the following manuals:
• Planmeca ProX for veterinary use user’s manual
• Planmeca ProX installation manual
• Planmeca ProX technical manual
• Planmeca ProSensor for veterinary use user’s manual
• Planmeca ProSensor installation manual
• Planmeca ProSensor 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
2 Associated documentation
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3 Symbols on product labels
Type B applied part (Standard IEC 60417).
Alternating current (Standard IEC 60417)
Refer to instruction manual/booklet (Standard ISO 7010).
Warning: Electricity (Standard ISO 7010).
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a
supply mains with protective earth.
Intermediate focal spot (Standard IEC 60417).
Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
No pushing (Standard ISO 7010).
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4 Safety precautions
WARNING
Warning statements alert the user to the possibility of personal injury to the
user or the patient, or other serious damage associated with the use or
misuse of the unit.
CAUTION
Caution statements alert the user to the possibility of a problem with the unit
associated with its use or misuse. Such problems include unit malfunction,
unit failure, damage to the unit or damage to other property.
NOTE
Note messages are used to indicate information which may be helpful or of
special interest to the reader.
WARNING
Make sure that you are fully acquainted with the appropriate radiation
protection measures and these instructions before using the unit.
WARNING
Failure to install the Planmeca ProX X-ray unit in an approved location may
be dangerous to both patient and operator.
WARNING
No modification of this equipment is allowed. Do not modify this equipment
without authorisation of the manufacturer. If this equipment is modified,
appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure continued
safe use of equipment.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a
supply mains with protective earth.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
To protect the user from stray radiation control of the X-ray unit must be from
a distance of not less than 2 metres from the focal spot or X-ray beam.
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WARNING
This X-ray unit may be dangerous to both patient and operator unless safe
exposure values are used and correct operating procedures are observed.
CAUTION
The SIP/SOP shall not be used in Planmeca ProX, but only for connecting
Planmeca ProSensor device.
CAUTION
Do not connect a multiple portable socket outlet (MPSO) or extension cord
to the system.
CAUTION
Do not connect items which are not specified as part of the system.
CAUTION
Do not spill water on the X-ray unit.
NOTE
Electromagnetic interference between the equipment and other devices can
occur in very extreme conditions. Do not use the equipment in close
conjunction with sensitive devices, or devices creating high electromagnetic
disturbances.
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5 Main parts
1Generator box
2Control panel
3Extension arm
4Support arm
5Tube head
5.1 Control panel
One end of the control panel cable is connected to the terminal at the
underside of the generator box, and the other end to the control panel.
CAUTION
Do not connect any other equipment to the control panel’s terminal.
5.2 Mobile base
For more information on transport position and transportation instructions,
see section "Transportation (mobile base)" on page 33.
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1Tray (optional)
CAUTION
The maximum allowed weight on the optional mobile tray is 3 kg (7
lbs).
CAUTION
The Planmeca ProX mobile X-ray unit has to be in transport position when
on a surface inclined 5° or more.
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6 Switching unit on and off
The on/off (1/0) switch is located under the generator box.
When the unit is switched on it will carry out an automatic self-test during
which the Display CPU software version is shown on the kV display, and the
Tube head CPU software version on the time display.
After the self-test is completed, the default exposure values (if set) appears
on the displays.
The default exposure values can be reprogrammed by the user, see section
"Programming exposure values" on page 23.
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7 Selecting cone
Select the cone to be used in the exposure. It is recommended to use the
optional long cone in order to keep the absorbed dose to the patient as low
as possible.
Long 30 cm (12”) cone
The long cone is attached into its position by pushing it into the short cone
and rotating it so that the red point on the short cone and the black point on
the long cone are in line.
1Attach/remove: Red points in line
2In position: Red and black points in line
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Long rectangular cone
Push the rectangular cone into the short cone so that the red dots on the
short cone and on the rectangular cone are in line (1), and rotate the cone
180°, until the black dot on the rectangular cone and the red dot on the short
cone are in line (2). The cone can be now rotated in its position ±90°.
The rectangular cone can be removed when the red dots on the short cone
and on the rectangular cone are in line.
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8 Control panel
1Preprogrammed settings keys and indicator lights
2Exposure warning indicator light
3kV display
4Time display
5MODE key
6Preprogrammed setting keys and indicator lights
7Large/small animal selection key and indicator lights
8Ready indicator light
9Exposure key
10 mA display
11 SELECT key
12 Parameter adjustment keys
8.1 Displays
kV display
The selected kV value is shown on the kV display. There are four different
values that can be selected: 60, 63, 66 and 70 kV.
NOTE
The kV range can be 60-70, 66-70, 60-68, 66-68 or 68 depending on the
local requirements.
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mA display
The selected mA value is shown on the mA display. There are seven
different values that can be selected: 2 - 8 mA.
NOTE
The minimum available mA value depends on the local requirements.
Time display
The selected exposure time is shown on the time display. After taking an
exposure a waiting time starts to flash on the time display which indicates
the delay before the next exposure can be taken.
In the digital imaging mode the exposure time is shown with the prefix
d.
In the imaging plate mode the exposure time is shown with the prefix P. .
In the film mode there is no prefix in the exposure time field.
After exposure the WAIT time appears on the display. The wait time is 15
times the time of exposure, however always at least 6 seconds.
If the DAP display is activated (service mode parameter 24=1 or 3) the WAIT
time display changes to DAP display after a few seconds. In this case the
beam limiting device number (between 1 and 12) appears on the
kV display.
The letter A is shown in the mA display and the DAP value (0.1 - 9.9, 10 -
9999 mGy*cm2) appears on the s (time) display.
The beam limiting devices can be selected using the arrow keys.
Beam limiting devices
kV display mA display Sensor type Explanation Part number
1 A - No tube -
2 A - Round tube
without
supplementary
limiting device
-
9 A Planmeca
ProSensor
Round tube + S0
black, size 0
10021314
10 A Round tube + S1
black, size 1
10021315
11 A Round tube + S2
black, size 2
10021316
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Beam limiting devices
kV display mA display Sensor type Explanation Part number
12 A - Rectangular tube
without
supplementary
limiting device
-
See the technical manual for DAP values of the 1, 2 and 12 beam limiting
devices.
8.2 Keys and indicator lights
8.2.1 Preprogrammed settings keys and indicator lights
The unit is preprogrammed with exposure parameters - time, kV and mA
values - which can be selected by pressing these keys. There are ten sets of
parameters for both the small animal mode and the large animal mode: one
for each exposure region and one for default exposure values, which are in
use when an exposure region is not selected.
The selections that can be made are:
1Incisors
2Premolars and canines
3Molars
4Occlusal exposure
5Endodontic exposure
6Bite-wing exposure
7Large/small animal mode
Press the desired key once to select the projection of the maxilla. The
indicator light of the selected projection will come on. Press the key twice to
select the projection of the mandible. The indicator light of the selected
projection will come on.
Pressing the key a third time will recall the default exposure values.
The preprogrammed settings can be changed by the user, see section
"Programming exposure values" on page 23.
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8.2.2 Large/small animal mode selection key and indicator light
Press the large/small animal mode selection key once to select the small
animal mode. The indicator light of the small animal mode will come on.
Press the key again to return to the large animal mode. The indicator light of
the large animal mode will come on.
8.2.3 SELECT key
• Press the SELECT key briefly to select the parameter - kV, mA or
exposure time - to be changed. When the parameter value is flashing on
the display, the parameter can be changed. After adjusting the kV or mA
value or exposure time the unit will return automatically to the time
adjustment mode after 5 seconds time.
• Press and hold down the SELECT key (about 4 seconds) until you have
heard two signal tones to enter the programming mode.
• Press the SELECT key to clear the error from the display.
8.2.4 MODE key
To select the exposure parameters for digital, phosphor plate or film imaging
press and hold down the MODE key for 2 seconds.
In the film-based imaging mode no prefix is shown on the display. To enter
the digital imaging mode from the film- based mode press and hold down the
MODE key for 2 seconds. The exposure time with prefix
d. appears on the
time display. All the keys function as in the film-based imaging mode.
To enter the imaging plate mode from the digital imaging mode press the
MODE key and hold it down for two seconds. The exposure time with prefix
P. appears on the time display in the imaging plate mode. All the keys
function as in the film-based imaging mode.
All the exposure parameters remain selected after the exposure until the
user changes the parameters or until the unit is switched off. The selected
mode stays in the unit memory even in case of power failure.
If the DAP display is activated (service mode parameter 24 = 2 or 3) by
pressing the MODE key briefly the DAP value mGy*cm2 appears on the time
display, the beam limiting device value between 1 and 12 appears on the kV
display and the letter
A on the mA display. The beam limiting device value
can be changed using the arrow up/ down keys.
If the exposure count display is activated (service mode parameter 23=2) by
pressing briefly the MODE key the exposure count value (00000 - 50000)
appears on the mA and time displays. The text EC appears on the kV
display.
To return to the exposure value (kV, mA, sec) displays press briefly the
SELECT key.
8.2.5 Parameter adjustment keys
Press the SELECT key briefly to select the parameter - kV, mA, exposure
time or density - to be changed.
When the parameter value is flashing on the display, the parameter can be
changed with the parameter adjustment keys. The up key increases the
value and the down key decreases it.
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After adjusting the kV or mA value or exposure time the unit will return
automatically to the time adjustment mode after 5 seconds time.
8.2.6 Ready indicator light
The green ready indicator light will come on when the unit is ready to take an
exposure. The waiting time between exposures is 12 times the exposure
time, but is always at least six seconds.
NOTE
You can set the unit so that the Ready indicator light will only come on when
Planmeca Romexis is ready for the exposure, i.e. the message Waiting for
exposure appears on the computer screen. To change the settings of the
unit contact your Planmeca technical support.
8.2.7 Exposure key
In the programming mode the ready light will start to flash.
When you take an exposure you must press and hold down the exposure
key for the entire duration of the exposure.
8.2.8 Exposure warning indicator light
The yellow exposure warning light will come on when you take an exposure.
You will also hear an audible warning sound during the exposure.
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9 Selecting exposure parameters
Steps
1. Check that the X-ray unit is in the desired imaging mode.
d. digital imaging mode
P. imaging plate metres imaging mode
0. film-based imaging mode
The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE key for 2
seconds.
2. The indicator light of the selected mode will come on.
Select the large or small animal mode.
3. Select the exposure region with the preprogrammed setting keys.
Press the desired exposure region key once to select the projection of
the maxilla, and press the key twice to select the projection of the
mandible.
The indicator light of the selected projection will come on.
1Incisors
2Premolars and canines
3Molars
4Occlusal exposure
5Endodontic exposure
6Bite-wing exposure
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