Planmeca ProMax Technical Manual

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
Planmeca ProMax E-41
PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING
MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
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2.10 Panoramic mode patient positioning lights
Midsagittal plane positioning light
Checking the midsagittal plane positioning light
Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter.
Move the thumb wheel of the layer light slightly to switch the three patient positioning lights
on. The layer light thumb wheel is located on the underside of the patient support table. The
midsagittal light beam should strike the black line on the front of the ball phantom.
Figure 55
If the light beam does not coincide with the black line or it is not in focus, it must be adjusted
according to the instructions below.
Midsagittal plane positioning light adjustment
Remove the patient support table cover according to the instructions given in section 2.1
“Patient support table cover” on page F-7.
Figure 56
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Ball phantom
Midsagittal plane
light beam
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Midsagittal plane positioning light
Lens assembly
Light assembly
attachment screw

Planmeca ProMax Specifications

General

Category	Medical Equipment
Type	Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) System
Software	Planmeca Romexis
Imaging Modes	CBCT
Imaging Modalities	2D Panoramic
X-ray Generator	High Frequency Generator
Focal Spot Size	0.5 mm
X-ray Tube Voltage	60-90 kV
Exposure Time	Varies depending on imaging mode and parameters
Dimensions	Varies significantly depending on model and configuration
Weight	Varies significantly depending on model and configuration
Power Requirements	50/60 Hz
Patient Positioning	seated