Planmeca ProMax Technical Manual

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
E-46 Planmeca ProMax
PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM
ADJUSTMENT
Technical Manual
Frankfort plane positioning light
Checking the light
Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter and attach the Frank-
fort plane alignment tool (part number 50977) to the ball phantom.
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
Frankfort plane light beam should be horizontal.
Figure 64
In case the light is not horizontal or not in focus, adjust the light according to the instructions
given on next page.
Pat_pos_lights2.eps
Frankfort plane alignment tool
Frankfort plane
light beam

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