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1 Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouchEN10033034_4user's manual Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouch 1 TABLE OF CONTENTSUser s Manual1 INTRODUCTION ..12 SWITCHING X-RAY UNIT ON ..13 MAIN PARTS .. view of cephalostat .. and attaching ear posts / nasal positioner .. switch .. stop button .. screen .. positioning controls .. 74 PREPARATIONS FOR EXPOSURE .. on all X-ray units .. preparations on X-ray units with movable Dimax sensor .. preparations on X-ray units with 3D sensor .. Planmeca Romexis .. patient ..135 CEPHALOMETRIC EXPOSURE .. exposure settings.

2 Positioning in lateral projection .. positioning in posteroanterior or anteroposterior projection .. positioning in submental-vertex projection .. positioning in Waters view .. positioning in AP Towne projection .. positioning in oblique projection .. in hand exposure .. Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC) .. Taking an exposure .. 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS2 Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouch user s ManualPlanmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort ismade to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not beregarded as an infallible guide to current specifications.

3 We reserve the right to makechanges without prior PLANMECAR eleased: 15 January 2014 Publication part number: 10033034 revision 4 The manufacturer, assembler, and importer are responsible for the safety, reliability andperformance 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 requirements suchas IEC 60364- equipment is used according to the operating instructionsPlanmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouch 1 INTRODUCTIONUser s Manual1 INTRODUCTIONThis manual describes how to operate the PlanmecaProMax Cephalostat.

4 The Planmeca ProMax Cephalostatis used to position the patient s head accurately for takingX-ray images of the cephalostat is attached to a 2D or 3D PlanmecaProMax X-ray unit. The X-ray unit has a separate to the X-ray unit s user s manual for any generalinformation about the X-ray This manual is valid for software version orlater. This software version is compatible withPlanmeca Romexis software version or later. To check the software version of your X-ray unit, selectSettings > About > 4100 Component Information > ProMax SW sure that you are fully acquainted with theappropriate radiation protection measures and theseinstructions before you use the X-ray The X-ray unit may be used by health careprofessionals X-RAY UNIT ONThe on / off switch is located on the underside of thestationary column To prolong the lifetime of the X-ray unit, always switchthe X-ray unit off when it is not in active use.

5 Settings(Top leftcorner ofmain view) / off switchStationary column topMAIN PARTS2 Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouchUser s Manual3 MAIN view of cephalostatCeph& support plateNasal positionerEar postsPositioning conesRotation scaleCollimatorHeight adjustingbutton Dimax sensor ProMax dimax3 ceph field areaRelease leveron ear post holder (patient s left ear) Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouch 3 MAIN PARTSUser s and attaching ear posts / nasal positionerNOTE Slide the ear posts and nasal positioner as far up asthey will switchThe exposure switch can be mounted on the wall, or it canbe hung from the hook provided on the stationary columntop if a protected area is within lights flash on the exposure button and on thetouch screen when the X-ray system is getting ready foran exposure.

6 The green lights stop flashing and stay oncontinuously when the X-ray system is ready for exposure yellow radiation warning lights illuminateon the exposure switch and on the touch screen. Theyindicate that the X-ray unit is generating to releasePress down to lockEar post / Nasal 1) Flashing green =Getting ready2) Continuous green =Ready3) Yellow = Radiation Exposure switchExposure buttonMAIN PARTS4 Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouchUser s stop buttonThe emergency stop button is located on the top of thestationary column. Press the button to stop the X-ray unitoperating in an emergency.

7 When the emergency stopbutton is pressed down, all movements of the X-ray unitare blocked and the unit will not generate radiation. Theup / down movement will stop within a distance of 10 mm( in.).A help message will appear on the touch screen. Guidethe patient away from the cephalostat. Then release theemergency stop button. The X-ray unit will screenNOTE The options shown on the touch screen depend on theunit configuration. The X-ray unit can be upgradedwith new programs and features, contact your dealerfor further information. The views and values shown inthis manual are only The illustrations shown on the touch screen are basedon approximate patient anatomy.

8 The actual exposurearea depends on the individual anatomy of the Touching the screen during exposure will stop theimaging can use the buttons at the bottom of the main screento change the appearance of the main If you wish to use fast forward buttons on the defaultview (left button), select Settings > Program > 2200 Program Features > Fast Forward ON. Using a fastforward button takes you directly to the last screen. Emergency stop buttonShow both program barsShow ProMax model andLeft buttonRight buttonup to five most recently used programs(with most recent first)(default view) FastforwardPlanmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouch 5 MAIN PARTSUser s manual To return to the main view from another screen, selectthe home button at the top right corner of the screen.

9 To make a selection on the touch screen, simply toucha button or a field with your finger or a soft stylus. Theselected option is highlighted. To deselect an option,touch the button or field again (or select an otheroption if available).NOTE Do not use sharp objects to operate the touch screen. To accept a selection and to go to the next screen,touch the forward button. To accept a selection and to skip the next screen,touch the fast forward button. To accept a selection, touch the green check markbutton. To cancel a selection, touch the red cross button.

10 To pause a function (instead of cancelling it), touch thepause button. To scroll a list down or up, slide your finger on button = Back to main view FunctionselectedFunctionnot selectedPauseForwardFastforwardCancelAcc eptMAIN PARTS6 Planmeca ProMax Cephalostat with ProTouchUser s manual To change a setting, select the settings icon at the topleft corner of the main view. This takes you to thesettings menu where you can adjust the settings of theX-ray unit. The screen will automatically switch to stand-by mode ifyou do not touch the screen or the exposure button formore than thirty minutes.