Planmeca Proline CC - Checking the Second Primary Slot Position

Chapter E - DIMAX3 DIGITAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
E-62 Planmeca Proline CC panoramic x-ray
Technical Manual
6.8 Checking the second primary slot position
NOTE You must now check the beam alignment with the second primary slot in its position.
Attach the second primary slot to its position.
Remove the sensor head and attach the sensor alignment tool to the cephalostat head support.
Enter the service mode (see section “How to enter/exit the service mode” on page B-6). The radi-
ation beam can now be checked without the sensor head moving.
Press the CTL-key.
Press and hold down the primary slot key until the number on the primary slot display starts to
flash. You are now in the primary slot calibration mode.
Press the collimator selection key until the letter “d” will appear on the display.
Place the beam alignment tool to the sensor alignment tool to vertical position as shown on the
figure below.
Figure 109
Stand behind the tube head and protect yourself from radiation. Press and hold down the expo-
sure button. The image of the radiation beam will appear on the beam alignment tool.
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Beam alignment tool