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Planmeca Proline CC User Manual

Planmeca Proline CC
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Planmeca Proline CC
pan/ceph/Dimax3
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Publication part number 688402
Version 29
Published 2004-05
En

Table of Contents

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Planmeca Proline CC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPlanmeca
ModelProline CC
CategoryPersonal Care Products
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter A GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA

1 WARNINGS

Crucial safety warnings and precautions for servicing the unit.

2 MANUAL VERSIONS

Information regarding software revisions and manual validity.

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical specifications of the X-ray unit.

4 USER’S STATEMENT FOR PLANMECA PROLINE CC PANORAMIC X-RAY

Statement outlining usage and technical factors for the X-ray unit.

5 GENERAL FEATURES

Overview of the unit's key features and protective mechanisms.

Chapter B KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS & MODES

1 KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Description of the keyboard layout and key functions in normal and service modes.

2 NORMAL MODE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

Explanation of keyboard operations in the standard user mode.

2.1 Normal user functions

Reference for standard keyboard operation and everyday use instructions.

2.2 Special user settings

Details on accessing and using special function modes and settings.

2.3 Automatic return

Functionality of the automatic return feature for cassette loading.

2.4 Temple rest motor inactivation

Procedure to disable the temple rest motor for unit usage.

2.5 Automatic temple rest closing inactivation

How to switch the automatic temple support closing function on/off.

2.6 Test mode

Enables X-ray operation without radiation for testing purposes.

2.7 Parameter history display

Accessing and examining parameters of previous exposures.

2.8 Autoprint settings

Configuration of the Autoprint film marking system for orientation and date format.

3 SERVICE MODE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

Overview of functions and operations available in service mode.

3.1 How to enter/exit the service mode

Step-by-step instructions for entering and exiting the service mode.

3.2 Service mode keys, displays & indicator lights

Explanation of key meanings and display indicators specific to service mode.

3.3 Service mode settings

Details on performing adjustments and calibrations within service mode.

3.4 Exposure counter display

How to view the total number of exposures taken by different counters.

3.5 Error history display

Accessing and analyzing recorded error events for fault diagnosis.

3.6 Up/down motor slow speed adjustment

Adjusting the slow speed for the up/down motor in both directions.

3.7 Exposure switch selection

Selecting the type of remote exposure switch used with the unit.

3.8 Panoramic/cephalostatic setup

Changing the unit's operating mode between panoramic and cephalostatic.

3.9 Tube type programming

Entering the correct X-ray tube type into the system for proper operation.

3.10 Model selection

Determining and setting the specific equipment model in service mode.

3.11 Factory preset (recalling factory default quick exposure settings)

Restoring the unit to its default quick exposure settings.

Chapter C HELP & ERROR MESSAGES

1 HELP MESSAGES

List and explanations of help messages displayed on the main unit display.

2 ERROR MESSAGES

A list of error codes and their corresponding explanations for troubleshooting.

3 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATIONS

Detailed explanations for various error codes encountered during operation.

3.1 Errors 00-07 (User related errors)

Explanation of errors typically related to user actions or input.

3.2 Errors 10-12 (recoverable errors)

Explanation of errors that are generally recoverable or transient.

3.3 Error 15 (Transversal slicing system error)

Specific error related to the transversal slicing system functionality.

3.4 Errors 20-28 (time out errors)

Explanation of errors occurring when operations exceed their time limits.

3.5 Errors 30-33 (generator errors)

Explanation of errors related to the generator and its components.

3.6 Errors 40-43 (mechanical errors)

Explanation of errors indicating mechanical faults or movement issues.

3.7 Errors 50-57 (connector or cable errors)

Explanation of errors associated with connector or cable issues.

3.8 Errors 60-61 (generator processor and AEC related errors)

Errors linked to the generator processor and Automatic Exposure Control.

3.9 Errors 70-75 (software errors)

Explanation of errors originating from software or communication issues.

3.10 Errors 80-83 (microprocessor chip errors)

Errors indicating problems with microprocessor chip functionality or memory.

3.11 Errors 90-99 (other errors)

Explanation of miscellaneous errors not categorized elsewhere.

Chapter D ADJUSTMENT & CALIBRATION

1 REQUIRED TOOLS

List of specialized tools needed for calibration and adjustment procedures.

2 PANORAMIC X-RAY BEAM ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for aligning the X-ray beam in panoramic mode.

2.1 Checking the panoramic beam position

Steps to verify the alignment of the panoramic X-ray beam.

2.2 Primary slot calibration

Calibrating the primary slot for correct beam positioning.

Radiation beam too far to the right or left

Steps to center the radiation beam if it's misaligned horizontally.

3 PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM

Procedures for checking and adjusting the patient positioning system.

3.1 Checking the mechanism

Verifying the correct positioning and function of the patient positioning mechanism.

3.2 Patient positioning mechanism adjustment

Detailed steps for adjusting the patient positioning mechanism.

Adjustment in ball phantom’s y-direction

Adjusting the mechanism's position perpendicular to the column.

Adjustment in ball phantom’s x-direction

Adjusting the mechanism's position fore/aft relative to the column.

Checking the eccentricity of the rotation movement

Checking and adjusting the rotation movement's concentricity.

4 PATIENT POSITIONING LIGHTS

Procedures for checking and adjusting the patient positioning light beams.

4.1 Checking the lights

Verifying the position and focus of the patient positioning lights.

4.2 Positioning light adjustment

Adjusting the light beams using mirror bracket manipulation.

5 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ROTATIONAL PART

Adjustments related to the mechanical components of the rotating unit.

5.1 Guiding profile and counterprofile

Checking and adjusting the clearance of the guiding profile and counterprofile.

5.2 Adjustment of the guidance wheel

Adjusting the guidance wheel for optimal performance.

5.3 Rotation limits

Setting and adjusting the start and end limits for the rotation movement.

6 SETTING THE CLOCK

Instructions for setting the unit's internal calendar clock.

7 EXPOSURE WARNING SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the volume and tone of the exposure warning signal.

8 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL (AEC) CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating the Automatic Exposure Control system.

8.1 Checking/adjusting the primary slot position

Adjusting primary slot positions for optimal AEC signal.

8.2 Base value adjustment

Adjusting the base mA value to achieve correct film density.

8.3 Adjusting the AEC-signals

Fine-tuning the AEC signal values for accurate exposure control.

9 CEPHALOSTAT ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting and calibrating the cephalostat components.

9.1 Removing the cassette holder cover

Steps for removing the cover of the cephalostat cassette holder.

9.2 Checking the head support position

Verifying the correct positioning of the cephalostat head support.

9.3 Head support adjustment

Detailed instructions for adjusting the cephalostat head support.

9.4 Checking the soft tissue filter and the filter positioning light position

Verifying soft tissue filter and its positioning light alignment.

9.5 Soft tissue filter positioning light calibration and adjustment

Calibrating and adjusting the soft tissue filter positioning light.

9.6 Soft tissue filter adjustment

Adjusting the soft tissue filter's position based on beam alignment.

9.7 Checking the cephalometric beam alignment

Verifying the alignment of the X-ray beam for cephalometric exposures.

Chapter E DIMAX3 DIGITAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

1 REQUIRED TOOLS

List of tools required for Dimax3 digital system setup and calibration.

2 PANORAMIC X-RAY BEAM ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for aligning the X-ray beam for the Dimax3 digital system.

2.1 Removing and attaching the fixed sensor head

Steps for removing and attaching the fixed sensor head.

2.2 Sensor head with quick connector mechanism - removing the covers

Procedures for removing covers from the sensor head with quick connector.

2.3 Checking the panoramic beam position

Verifying the panoramic X-ray beam position with the Dimax3 system.

2.4 Radiation beam adjustment

Adjusting the X-ray beam for optimal alignment with the sensor.

Primary slot adjustment - radiation beam too low, high or not vertical

Correcting primary slot alignment for vertical beam issues.

Primary slot adjustment - radiation beam too far to the right or left

Correcting primary slot alignment for horizontal beam issues.

3 CALIBRATING PANORAMIC SENSOR HEAD

Calibration process for the panoramic sensor head.

4 PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM

Procedures for checking and adjusting patient positioning for Dimax3.

4.1 Checking the mechanism

Verifying the correct positioning of the patient positioning mechanism.

4.2 Patient positioning mechanism adjustment

Detailed steps for adjusting the patient positioning mechanism.

Adjustment in ball phantom’s y-direction

Adjusting the mechanism's position perpendicular to the column.

Adjustment in ball phantom’s x-direction

Adjusting the mechanism's position fore/aft relative to the column.

4.3 Adjusting the position of the sensor head

Slightly adjusting the sensor head's position for optimal alignment.

4.4 Adjusting the position of the optical sensor of the sensor head

Adjusting the optical sensor within the sensor head assembly.

5 OTHER PANORAMIC MODE ADJUSTMENTS

Additional panoramic mode adjustments referencing other sections.

6 CEPHALOSTAT ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting and calibrating the cephalostat for Dimax3.

6.1 Preparations before adjustments

Initial steps before performing cephalostat adjustments.

Removing the second primary slot

Procedure for removing the second primary slot from the cephalostat.

Cephalostat sensor head with quick connector mechanism - removing the covers

Removing covers from the cephalostat sensor head assembly.

Removing and attaching the fixed sensor head

Steps for removing and attaching the fixed sensor head on cephalostat.

6.2 Checking the sensor head position

Verifying the sensor head's perpendicularity to the head support.

6.3 Checking the cephalometric beam alignment

Aligning the X-ray beam for cephalometric exposures with Dimax3.

6.4 Adjusting the cephalostat arm position

Adjusting the cephalostat arm for correct beam alignment.

6.5 Calibrating the cephalostat sensor head

Calibration process for the cephalostat sensor head.

7 IMAGE AREA SHIFTING

Adjusting the image area position for patient's nasal side.

7.1 Adjusting the position of the frame cover fastening flat spring

Adjusting the flat spring that fastens the frame cover.

7.2 Shifting the image area

Shifting the image area forwards or backwards for patient's nasal side.

Chapter F PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

General guidelines for maintaining the X-ray unit's systems.

1.1 Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the unit's surfaces and components safely.

1.2 Operator’s checks

Routine checks to be performed by the operator for proper function.

2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

Periodic checks to ensure optimal and accurate operation.

2.1 Electrical checks

Verifying electrical parameters for maintaining initial accuracy.

Chapter G TROUBLESHOOTING

1 SERVICE MODE SIGNALS

Using service mode signals for tracing sensor and switch issues.

2 ERROR MESSAGES

Reference to error messages and their explanations for fault finding.

3 FUSE DESCRIPTION

Identification and function of all fuses within the equipment.

4 EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY DEAD

Troubleshooting steps for when the equipment fails to power on.

4.1 Check the mains outlet voltage to be within limits. (±10% of nominal voltage)

Verifying the mains outlet voltage is within acceptable operational limits.

5 FLAT BATTERY

Issues and recovery procedures when the backup battery is flat.

6 DISTURBANCES IN ROTATION

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the rotation mechanism.

6.1 Rotation part does not move at all

Troubleshooting steps when the rotation part is immobile.

6.2 Stop in the middle of the rotation

Diagnosing why the rotation mechanism stops mid-cycle.

6.3 Rotation cycle gets stuck

Identifying causes for the rotation cycle becoming stuck.

6.4 Trembles during rotating cycle

Troubleshooting abnormal trembling during the rotation cycle.

6.5 Abnormal noise during rotation

Identifying sources of abnormal noise during the rotation process.

7 DISTURBANCES IN CASSETTE MOVEMENT

Resolving issues related to the cassette movement system.

7.1 Cassette carriage does not move

Diagnosing why the cassette carriage fails to move.

7.2 Cassette carriage stops suddenly

Troubleshooting sudden stops of the cassette carriage.

7.3 Trembles during movement

Addressing trembling issues during cassette movement.

7.4 Abnormal noise from the mechanism

Identifying sources of abnormal noise in the cassette mechanism.

8 DISTURBANCES IN PRIMARY SLOT MECHANISM

Resolving problems with the primary slot mechanism.

8.1 Primary slot does not move

Troubleshooting steps when the primary slot fails to move.

8.2 Primary slot does not stop to the right position

Diagnosing incorrect stopping positions of the primary slot.

9 TROUBLES IN ADJUSTMENT OF FOCAL TROUGH MOVEMENT

Resolving issues with focal trough movement adjustments.

9.1 Forwards/backwards movement does not function

Troubleshooting when forwards/backwards movement is non-functional.

9.2 Movement area abnormal

Addressing abnormal movement areas in the focal trough mechanism.

9.3 Erroneous position indication

Correcting incorrect position indications on the display.

10 DISTURBANCES IN TEMPLE SUPPORT MECHANISM

Troubleshooting temple support mechanism issues.

10.1 Temple supports do not move

Diagnosing why temple supports fail to move.

10.2 Temple supports function erroneously

Resolving erroneous functioning of temple supports.

11 DISTURBANCES IN Z-CARRIAGE UP/DOWN MOVEMENT

Troubleshooting Z-carriage up/down movement problems.

11.1 Z-carriage does not move

Diagnosing why the Z-carriage fails to move.

11.2 Z-carriage moves only to one direction

Addressing Z-carriage movement restricted to a single direction.

11.3 Z-carriage gets stuck

Troubleshooting steps for a stuck Z-carriage.

11.4 Mechanism does not observe limits

Resolving issues where the mechanism fails to respect movement limits.

12 PROBLEMS IN RADIOGRAPHS

Diagnosing common problems related to radiograph quality.

12.1 Disturbances in radiographs

Identifying causes for general disturbances in radiograph quality.

12.2 No radiograph

Troubleshooting steps when no radiograph image is produced.

12.3 Exposure on - no picture

Diagnosing issues where exposure occurs but no image appears.

12.4 Very light radiographs

Addressing radiographs that appear too light.

12.5 Stripes on the film

Identifying causes for horizontal or vertical stripes on the film.

12.6 Exposed area incorrectly limited

Resolving issues where the exposed area is improperly limited.

Chapter H PARTS REPLACEMENT & REPAIR

1 COVERS

Procedures for removing and replacing various external covers of the unit.

1.1 Tube head covers

Steps to remove the front and back covers of the tube head.

1.2 Secondary slot cover

Procedure for removing the secondary slot cover.

1.3 Cassette carriage back cover

Steps to remove the back cover of the cassette carriage.

1.4 Rotating arm cover

Instructions for removing the rotating arm cover.

1.5 Lower shelf cover

Steps for removing the lower shelf cover.

1.6 Z-carriage cover

Procedures for removing the Z-carriage cover.

1.7 Upper shelf cover

Instructions for removing the upper shelf cover.

2 MOTORS

Procedures for replacing the motors used in the unit.

2.1 Z-motor

Steps for removing and installing the Z-motor.

2.2 Rotating motor & gear

Procedures for replacing the rotating motor and gear assembly.

2.3 Primary slot motor

Steps for replacing the primary slot motor.

2.4 Cassette motor/gear

Procedures for replacing the cassette motor and gear.

2.5 Positioning motors

Instructions for replacing the motors involved in positioning.

3 CIRCUIRT BOARDS

Procedures for replacing circuit boards in the unit.

3.1 Low power supply PCB

Steps for removing and replacing the Low Power Supply PCB.

3.2 Generator PCB

Procedures for replacing the Generator PCB.

3.3 Generator processor PCB

Steps for removing and replacing the Generator Processor PCB.

3.4 Keyboard processor PCB

Information on replacing the Keyboard Processor PCB and data backup.

3.5 Keyboard PCB

Procedure for replacing the Keyboard PCB.

3.6 Layer hold limits

Steps for replacing the Layer Hold Limits circuit board.

3.7 Primary position detector

Procedures for replacing the Primary Position Detector circuit board.

4 CHANGING THE TUBE HEAD

Detailed instructions for replacing the X-ray tube head assembly.

Chapter I FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION

Overview of the unit's mechanical design and operational principles.

1.1 Rotational mechanism

Description of the rotating mechanism's design and geometry.

1.2 Cassette mechanism

Function and operation of the film cassette movement system.

1.3 Tube head

Description of the tube head and its internal components.

1.4 Collimator/primary slot mechanism

Explanation of the collimator and primary slot mechanism's function.

1.5 Positioning mechanism

Description of the patient positioning mechanism and its drive system.

1.6 Height adjustment mechanism

Explanation of the Z-carriage height adjustment system.

2 ELECTRICAL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Overview of the unit's electrical components and their functions.

2.1 Tube head

Function of the tube head in converting power to X-rays.

2.2 Circuit boards

Identification and functions of the nine circuit boards in the unit.

2.3 Motors

Description of the six motors and their operational methods.

Up/down motor

Function and operation of the Z-carriage up/down motor.

Layer adjust motor

Function and operation of the layer adjust motor for patient positioning.

Temple rest motor

Function and operation of the temple rest motor.

Rotation motor

Function and operation of the motor driving the rotation part.

Cassette motor

Function and operation of the motor driving the cassette carriage.

Primary aperture motor

Function and operation of the motor controlling primary apertures.

2.4 Lamps

Description of the three patient positioning lights.

2.5 Wiring

Overview of the equipment's wiring concept and main cable routing.

Protective earthing

Details on protective earthing connections for user safety.

Electronics power supply

Explanation of the electronic power supply voltages and tolerances.

Signals

Short description of signals in various interconnecting cables.

Chapter J SCHEMATICS & DIAGRAMS