Acteon X-MIND prime - Carrying out the First Exposure

User Manual – General instructions for use
USER MANUAL • X-MIND prime • (19) • 01/2020 • NXMPEN010C
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8.10.3 Carrying out the first exposure
Warning
During the X-rays emission, protection procedures for the operator and
personnel in the area must comply with local regulations. In all cases, it is
recommended that only the patient and operator are present in the room during
the emission of X-rays. If the operator is not protected by suitable screens, he
must stand at least 2 meters away from the emission of the rays (Figure 1).
Note
If considered necessary, interference of rotation movement with the patient's
shoulder can be checked; the Test function can be activated by pressing the
"T" key on the Virtual Interface. In this condition, it is possible to make the unit
carry out all movements made during the exam without emitting X-rays. The
test function of the TMJ closed/open mouth is the same as for the panoramic
mode and so there will not be a second rotation corresponding to the open
mouth exam. Test mode may also be useful when the equipment is used on
child patients, to show them how the equipment works before running the exam.
Once the cycle is completed, deactivate the "Test" function by pressing the "T"
key again.
1. Check once again that exposure data are correct. If not, correct them as described
in paragraph 8.7.2; ensure that the equipment's indicator light "Ready for X-rays" (4
- Figure 10) comes on, press the X-ray button for the entire duration of the exposure,
checking the simultaneous working of the "X-rays emission" indicator (both on the
equipment keyboard and GIU) and the acoustic ray signal.
The Digital Acquisition System will, in the meantime, process the image.
Note
X-MIND prime assumes that the digital sensor is ready: if this is not the case,
the blue light indicator of "Computer connection" status (5 - Figure 10) start
blinking slowly.
Note
The rotation of the arm and the emission of the X-rays will start with a delay of
about 3 seconds from when the X-ray button is pressed. Since the X-ray button
is a "dead man’s switch", it must be kept pressed until the end of the exposure.
The X-ray emission to the central part of the dental arch is suspended during
the X-ray phase, so relative signals (sound and visual) are also stopped.
Warning
Since the X-ray button is a "dead man's switch", its release before the end of
the exposure, immediately stops the X-ray emission and the arm rotation.
Error 362 or Error 760 will be displayed .
Warning
In case of exam interruption, let the patient exit the unit, follow the instruction
on the GUI then press >O< to carry out the axis reset .