Installation Manual

installation manual
2005-05/10010941_1/en
Table of Contents
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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PUBLICATION PART NUMBER 10010941 revision 1
TOC 2 Installation manual

INTRODUCTION
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
Installation manual Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit 1

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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.
2 Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit Installation manual

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.

2.2 Installation dimensions

W(with ceph.) 2230 (88")
1140 (45")
W(with autoprint) 1630 (64")

540 (21") 1090 (43")
W(standard Pan) 1530 (60")

440 (17") 730 (29") 360 (14")
620 (24 1/2")
D 1475 (58") (With transversal

930 (36 1/2")
D 1035 (40 1/2")
slicing system)
830 (32 1/2")
2050 - 2150 (80 1/2 - 84 1/2")
2200 (86 1/2")
NOTE: If the unit is to be used

with the free-standing base
(part number 50021) the total
height will be 2230mm (88in)

2.3 X-ray unit main parts
Tube head assembly

Column Cassette carriage Rotating unit
assembly
Vertical carriage
Cephalostat
(optional)
Lower shelf
Admark film-marking
system (optional)
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2.4 Calibration tools
You will need the following PLANMECA calibration tools

to check the alignment of the X-ray:
Beam alignment tool

Alignment ruler (Part number 50972)
(Part number 50973)
Used to check the position of the Used to check the position of

patient positioning mechanism the panoramic X-ray beam
Frankfort plane alignment tool

Ball phantom
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positioning mechanism and the positioning lights Used with the ball phantom to check
the position of the Frankfort plane light
Cephalometric beam alignment tool

(Part number 652232, 18 x 24cm
Ceph head support 652233, 8 x 10 in)
alignment tool Soft tissue filter
(Part number 653126) positioning tool
(Part number 653121)
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Soft tissue filter 0mm
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Used to check the position of the soft tissue filter the cephalometric X-ray beam
of the head support (Only Pan/ceph x-ray unit) (Only Pan/ceph x-ray unit)
(Only Pan/ceph x-ray unit)

INSTALLING THE X-RAY
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.
Styrofoam packaging
X-ray unit
Carry handles
Remove the carrying handles and push the base plate

into the base of the column. You may need to tap it in
Base plate with a hammer.
Base of column
Use the wall plate to mark the position of the wall bracket
Wall plate 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.
2090mm (82in)
from the floor

Wrap tape around the top of the X-ray column approxi-

Top of column 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.
Clamp plate
Wall bracket
Lift the X-ray into position against the wall and secure the
Top of column wall bracket to the previously drilled holes with suitable
screws.
Wall bracket
Screws
With a spirit level make sure that the column is vertical. If

Wall bracket you have to make any adjustments move the base of the
column.
Column
Spirit level

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
Screws
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.
Lower bracket Bottom of

column
Inserts
When the unit is vertical tighten the column clamping

Top of column
screws that hold the x-ray column to the wall bracket and,
Clamping screws 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.
Wall bracket
Clamping screws
Bottom of
column
Lower bracket

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.
Clamping screw
Transportation pin
XC_Shipping_pins.eps
Vertical carriage
Transportation pins
Rotating unit
Column
Counterweight
locking screw and
clamp plate

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.
Exposure switch holder 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
XC_Ins_exp_sw.eps
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-
Body sure switch holder.
Cover
Female
plug
Exposure
switch
cable
Connect the male plug at the other end of the exposure

switch cable to one of the sockets at the bottom of the X-
Exposure ray column. It does not matter which socket the cable is
switch connected to.
Bottom of
cable
column
Male
plug

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.
Adapter
Cephalostat arm
Cephalostat XC_inst_ceph_CM.eps
Vertical carriage
Secure the cephalostat to the vertical carriage with the

four screws supplied.

CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT
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.
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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.

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).

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).

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.

4.2 Planmeca Proline XC panoramic X-ray - checking the alignment of the radia-
tion beam
Remove the inner cover from tube head assembly. Four

screws hold the tube head cover in position, these are
located at the rear of the tube head assembly. The pri-
mary collimator mechanism is located under the tube
head cover.
Cassette drive
assembly Tube head
assembly
Tube head cover
Place the beam alignment tool into the secondary colli-

mator, it is magnetic so it will stay in position. Leave the
cassette in position as it will reduce the amount of scat-
tered radiation.
Beam
alignment
tool
Touch the ready field to drive the X-ray into the exposure
position. The rotating unit will move to ready position.
Collimator The rotating unit and cassette carriage will move to their
respective ready positions. On the exposure switch
holder a ready indicator light will come on and on the
main display the Ready field will be green.

Enter the test mode (See section “Test mode” on page

14) to switch the radiation off.
Press and hold down the exposure button to drive the
rotating unit to a position where you can safely view the
secondary collimator when standing behind the tube
head. Stop pressing the exposure button when the rotat-
ing unit is in a convenient position.
An error code will appear on the display. Clear the error

code from the display by touching the OK field.
Exit the Test mode.
On the main display, touch the kV/mA field.
The Select kV/mA display appears. Select a kilovolt and a

milliampere value high enough to enable the radiation beam
to be seen in a darkened room, for example 62kV and 6mA.
The actual values will depend on how dark the room is.

Enter the service mode (See section “Service mode” on

page 15). By touching the arrow down field below the list
you can see more features. From the list of Service set-
tings select Primary collimator.
The display shown below appears.
Darken the room sufficiently so that you will be able to

see the image of the radiation beam on the alignment tool
(it is fluorescent and will glow when the radiation beam
strikes it), but not so dark that you cannot see the borders
of the alignment rectangle.
Stand behind the tube head and protect yourself from

radiation. Press and hold down the exposure button.
The image of the radiation beam will appear on the align-
ment tool.

The radiation beam must appear within the borders of the

rectangle marked on the alignment tool. If it does not
refer to the Planmeca Proline XC panoramic X-ray tech-
nical manual for information on how to align it.
UP
no. 50972
Radiation beam
PM 2002 CC X-RAY BEAM ALIGNMENT SCREEN

NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE SCREEN IN DAYLIGHT
DOWN
When the collimator has been checked, and if necessary

adjusted, exit the service mode, see section “Service
mode” on page 15.
You must now take an exposure to check that the patient

positioning mechanism is correctly aligned, turn to sec-
tion 4.6 “Checking the alignment of the patient positioning
mechanism” on page 34.

4.3 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - checking the alignment of the radiation
beam
Panoramic X-ray beam

Remove the inner covers from tube head assembly and
the cassette drive assembly. Four screws hold the tube
head cover in position, these are located at the rear of
the tube head assembly. The screws that hold the cas-
sette drive cover in place are located at the front and
lower side of the cover. The primary collimator mecha-
nism is located under the tube head cover.
Cassette drive
assembly
Tube head
assembly
Cover Tube head cover
Place the beam alignment tool into the secondary colli-

mator, it is magnetic so it will stay in position. Note which
way round it goes. Leave the cassette in position as it will
reduce the amount of scattered radiation.
Beam
alignment
tool
Secondary collimator Primary

collimator

Touch the ready field to drive the X-ray into the exposure
position. The rotating unit will move to ready position.
The rotating unit and cassette carriage will move to their
respective ready positions. On the exposure switch
holder a ready indicator light will come on and the Ready
field will be green.
Enter the test mode (See section “Test mode” on page

14) to switch the radiation off.
Press and hold down the exposure button to drive the
rotating unit to a position where you can safely view the
secondary collimator when standing behind the tube
head. Stop pressing the exposure button when the rotat-
ing unit is in a convenient position.
An error code will appear on the display. Clear the error

code from the display by touching the OK field.
Exit the Test mode.
On the main display, touch the kV/mA field.

The Select kV/mA display appears. Select a kilovolt and a

milliampere value high enough to enable the radiation beam
to be seen in a darkened room, for example 62kV and 6mA.
The actual values will depend on how dark the room is.
Enter the service mode (See section “Service mode” on

page 15). By touching the arrow down field below the list
you can see more features. From the list of Service set-
tings select Primary collimator.

The display shown below appears. The number above

the arrow fields indicates the collimator number and the
collimator is changed with the Next field. Select collimator
number 0.
Darken the room sufficiently so that you will be able to

see the image of the radiation beam on the alignment tool
(it is fluorescent and will glow when the radiation beam
strikes it), but not so dark that you cannot see the borders
of the alignment rectangle.
radiation. Press and hold down the exposure button. The
image of the radiation beam from the panoramic collima-
tor will appear on the alignment tool.

refer to the Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit technical
manual for information on how to align it.
UP
no. 50972
Radiation beam
Panoramic collimator
PM 2002 CC X-RAY BEAM ALIGNMENT SCREEN
NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE SCREEN IN DAYLIGHT
DOWN

After the collimator number 0 has been checked, and if

necessary adjusted, select the collimator number 1 with
the arrow fields.
image of the radiation beam from collimator number 1 on
the alignment tool.
The radiation beam from collimator number 1 must

appear within the borders of the rectangle marked on the
alignment tool and fill the lower 80 - 85% of the rectangle.
If the beam is not aligned correctly refer to the x-ray unit’s
technical manual.
Exit the service mode, see “Service mode” on page 15.
Cephalometric X-ray beam

Select the Cephalostat program as follows. Touch the
Prog. field on the main display.

The Select program type appears. Select Ceph. The

rotating unit will move automatically to the correct posi-
tion for taking cephalometric exposures.
Orientate the cephalometric beam alignment tool so that

Cassette it is vertical and then place it in the cephalometric cas-
holder sette holder. Position it so that it is on the left of the cas-
sette holder.
4 5
Beam
alignment
tool

6
PLANMECA PM 2002 Proline Cephalostat 18x24 No. 652232
Select the collimator number 4.

Select exposure values of approximately 62kV, a milliam-

pere value of 6 and an exposure time of about one sec-
ond. The actual values will depend on how dark the room
is.
image of the radiation beam from collimator number 4 will
appear on the alignment tool.

refer to the Planmeca Proline XC Pan/Ceph X-ray unit
technical manual for information on how to align it.
Radiation beam
4 5

6
PLANMECA PM 2002 Proline Cephalostat 18x24 No. 652232 collimator 4
NOTE The soft tissue filter will filter a narrow area of the
left side of the radiation beam.
Cassette Slide the beam alignment tool to the right of the cassette
holder
holder.
6
4 5
Beam
alignment
tool



Radiation beam
6
4 5

collimator 5

Turn the beam alignment tool so that it is horizontal.

Cassette
holder
No. 652232
Beam 6
alignment
tool
PLANMECA PM 2002 Proline Cephalostat 18x24


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4



Radiation beam
No. 652232
6
PLANMECA PM 2002 Proline Cephalostat 18x24


5
4
collimator 6
NOTE The soft tissue filter will filter a narrow area of the
left side of the radiation beam.
When all the collimators have been checked, and if nec-
essary adjusted, exit the service mode, see section “Ser-
vice mode” on page 15.
You must now check the position of the soft tissue filter.
Turn to section 4.4 “Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray
- checking the position of the soft tissue filter” on page
31.

4.4 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - checking the position of the soft tissue
filter
Clip the soft tissue filter positioning tool to the soft tissue
filter which is at the end of the cassette carriage. This will
enable you to see the soft tissue filter when you check its
Soft tissue filter position.
positioning tool
Cassette carriage
Soft tissue filter

Drive the soft tissue filter to the zero position by touching
the soft tissue filter arrow keys. Select the collimator
number 4
Orientate the Cephalometric beam alignment tool so that

Cassette it is vertical and then place it in the cephalometric cas-
holder sette holder. Position it so that it is on the left of the cas-
sette holder.
4 5
Beam
alignment
tool

6

Select exposure values of approximately 62kV, a milliam-

pere value of 6 and an exposure time of about one sec-
ond. The actual values will depend on how dark the room
is.

The radiation beam must appear within borders of the

rectangle marked on the beam alignment tool and to the
right of the line marked “Soft tissue filter 0mm”.
4 5 Radiation beam If the left-hand side of the radiation beam does not reach
the line marked “Soft tissue filter 0mm” or extends
passed the line the soft tissue filter is in the wrong posi-
tion it must be repositioned. Refer to the Planmeca Pro-
line XC Pan/Ceph X-ray unit technical manual for

information on how to carry out this task.
6
“Soft tissue filter 0mm” line

Area of soft tissue filter

4.5 Planmeca Proline XC pan/ceph X-ray - checking the alignment of the head
support
Rotate the head support to the 90° position and place the
two ear posts into their holders if they are not already
installed.
Embedded in the end of the left (V or L) ear post there is
a metal ball and embedded in the end of the right ear
post (O or R) is a metal ring. The images of these that
appear on an exposed film are used to check the align-
ment of the ear posts.
Place a film in the cephalometric cassette and slide the

Head support cassette into the cassette holder.
Cephalometric cassette
Select exposure values of approximately 70, a milliam-

pere value of 10 and an exposure time of about half a
second.
Protect yourself from radiation and take an exposure.

Remove the film and process the film
On the film you will see the images of a metal ball and a
metal ring. They must be concentric, of if not exactly con-
centric there must be a small gap between the edge of
the ball and the inner edge of the circle.
Ball
Ring
Correct Correct Wrong
If the ball touches the ring the head support must be

adjusted. Refer to the PM 2002 XC Pan/Ceph X-ray unit
technical manual.

4.6 Checking the alignment of the patient positioning mechanism
NOTE If the PLANMECA AUTOPRINT film marking sys-

tem is to be used with the X-ray you can check
the operation of the AUTOPRINT at the same time
as you check the position of the patient position-
ing mechanism. To do this enter suitable infor-
mation into the AUTOPRINT system using the
AUTOPRINT keyboard and then check that this
information appears correctly on the ball phan-
tom exposure. Refer to the user’s manual sup-
plied with the AUTOPRINT for information on
how to use the system.
Slide the ball phantom into the patient positioning mecha-

nism.
Ball phantom
Set the position of the patient positioning mechanism to 0

with the Layer arrow fields.
Touch the Entry field to move the cassette carriage to the

loading position.

In the darkroom open the cassette and place a film inside

the cassette and then place a piece of paper the same
Paper size on top, the paper will reduce the radiation that
reaches the film. Close the cassette.
Film
Cassette
Slide the cassette into the cassette holder. Make sure

that you push it all the way in.
The exposure values 60 kV and 2 mA must be selected

to produce a clear ball phantom exposure and it is only
possible to select these values in the Test exposure
mode. Enter the service settings mode. From the list of
service settings select Test exposure.
The display shown below appears. Touch the kV/mA

field.

Select a kilovolt value of 60 and a milliampere value of 2.

Touch the OK field.
On the Test exposure display touch the OK field. Touch

the ready field to drive the X-ray into the exposure posi-
tion. The rotating unit will move to ready position.
Take an exposure. Hold the exposure button down for

the duration of the exposure.

Touch the Entry field to return the cassette to the loading

position, remove the cassette and process the film.
120 ± 2mm 120 ± 2mm The images of 23 balls should appear on the film. They
should be round, all the same size, and evenly spaced.
Note that they will not necessarily be at the same vertical
height. The distance from the center of the middle ball to
the center of the tenth ball to the left and the tenth ball to
the right should be 120mm ± 2mm. If this distance is not
correct the patient positioning mechanism must be
adjusted. Refer to PM 2002 XC Panoramic X-ray unit
technical manual for information on how to do this.

4.7 Checking the alignment of the patient positioning lights
Place the Frankfort plane alignment tool into position on

Frankfort plane top of the ball phantom.
alignment tool EN
D
No
.50
97
1
7 CA
97 ME
.50 AN
NO PL
Y
AO
T
E
IN
AR
C
-L
E ST
ME
Y
IN
X-L
AN
PL
Touch either of the Layer arrow fields to switch the posi-

tioning lights on and then a second time to drive the
patient positioning mechanism to 0 if it is not already
there.

The Frankfort plane light beam must be located between

the two black lines on the alignment tool. It must be hori-
zontal.
D
N
E
1
97
Frankfort plane light beam
50
o.
N
A
7
C
97
E
.50
M
N
LA
NO
P
OY
T
E
R
IN
CA
A
E
-L
T
ME
IN
S
Y
-L
AN
X
PL
Midsagittal light beam

Focal layer light beam
The focal layer light beam must be positioned so that it is

on the black reference line on the side of the ball phan-
tom.
The midsagittal plane light beam must strike the black
line on the front of the ball phantom.
If any of the light beams do not coincide with the black
lines or they are crooked or not in focus, they must be
adjusted. Refer to the technical manual.

SETTING CUSTOMER PREFERENCES
5 SETTING CUSTOMER PREFERENCES
5.1 Setting the clock
If the time that appears on the main display is not correct

it must be reset.
tings appears.
From the list of User settings select Time&date adjust-

ment. Press either of the arrow fields to set the correct
minutes (0 - 9). The up field will increase the number and
the down field will decrease it.
Each time you press the Next field different clock digits
will start to flash:
- firstly minutes
- secondly hours

- thirdly days
- fourthly months
- and finally years.
Press either of the arrow fields to change any of the time

settings that are incorrect.
Touch the OK arrow field to exit the clock setting mode
when you have finished setting the time.

5.2 Checking and changing the tone of the exposure warning signal
When an X-ray exposure is taken you will hear a warning

tone indicating that radiation is being generated. The
pitch of the tone can be altered if required.
tings appears.
From the list of User settings select Sound tone. The

display shown below appears.
Touch either of the arrow fields to increase or decrease

the pitch of the tone if required.
Touch the OK field to accept the new or existing tone and
exit the mode.

5.3 Adjusting the starting speed of the vertical carriage
The user may wish to change the speed at which the ver-
tical carriage starts to move up and down.
Enter the Service Setting mode as describe in section
“Service mode” on page 15.
Upward movement
Select the Motor up adjustment from the Service settings
list.
The current upward starting speed of the vertical carriage

as a percentage of the maximum speed is shown on the
display.

Touch the right and left arrows to increase or decrease

the speed. The new value will appear on the display.
Touch the “up” arrow field to check the speed. The verti-
cal carriage will move up at the new speed. You can drive
the vertical carriage downwards by touching the “down”
arrow field.
Touch the OK field to accept the new speed.
Downward movement
Select the Motor down adjustment from the Service set-
tings list.

Touch the right and left arrows to increase or decrease

the speed. The new value will appear on the display.
Touch the “down” arrow field to check the speed. The
vertical carriage will move up at the new speed. You can
drive the vertical carriage downwards by touching the
“up” arrow field.
Touch the OK field to accept the new speed.
Exit the service mode.

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3 INSTALLING THE X-RAY .......................................................................................... 7

4 CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................ 13

5 SETTING CUSTOMER PREFERENCES ................................................................. 40

Installation manual TOC 1

Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every

COPYRIGHT PLANMECA 2005-05

TOC 2 Installation manual

Planmeca manufactures two versions of the Planmeca

CAUTION IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE ROOM IN

CAUTION The exposure switch Autoprint and Admark film

The display values shown in this guide are only examples

- installation, calibration, modification and repairs are carried out by qualified

- electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate require-

- equipment is used according to the operating instructions

Installation manual Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit 1

WARNING Do not connect items which are not specified as

NOTE The connection of additional equipment to a mul-

NOTE The multiple portable socket-outlets shall not be

When using a multiple portable socket-outlet, do

In cases where additional equipment, in same or

2.1 X-ray unit installation information

1. The room in which the X-ray is to be installed and the

2 Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit Installation manual

7. Make sure that the darkroom is fitted with a safe light

Installation manual Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit 3

2.2 Installation dimensions

W(with autoprint) 1630 (64")

W(standard Pan) 1530 (60")

D 1475 (58") (With transversal

D 1035 (40 1/2")

2200 (86 1/2")

NOTE: If the unit is to be used

4 Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit Installation manual

2.3 X-ray unit main parts

Tube head assembly

Graphic user interface

Installation manual Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit 5

2.4 Calibration tools

You will need the following PLANMECA calibration tools

Beam alignment tool

Used to check the position of the Used to check the position of

Frankfort plane alignment tool

(Part number 50971)

Used to check the position of the patient

Cephalometric beam alignment tool

Used to check the position Used to check the position of

6 Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit Installation manual

3 INSTALLING THE X-RAY

3.1 Attaching the X-ray to a wall

Unpack the unit but DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTEC-

Remove the carrying handles and push the base plate

Installation manual Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit 7

Wrap tape around the top of the X-ray column approxi-

With a spirit level make sure that the column is vertical. If

8 Planmeca Proline XC X-ray unit Installation manual

NOTE If you are installing a Pan/ceph unit you must se-

Lower bracket Bottom of

When the unit is vertical tighten the column clamping