Planmeca ProMax Technical Manual

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
E-102 Planmeca ProMax
PROMAX 3D: UPDATING RECONSTRUCTION PC SOFTWARE
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11 PROMAX 3D: UPDATING RECONSTRUCTION PC
SOFTWARE
NOTE The reconstruction PC software is updated from an external PC.
a) Start the ProMax3D Tool program.
b) Select Software – Update Reconstruction PC Software.
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c) Select loaded software from the browser (e.g. recpc_2.2.0.0.R.tar.gz).
d) Wait until the software has been loaded successfully. “Software Updated” message will be
displayed.
e) After loading the Reconstruction PC will be automatically rebooted. Wait until rebooting has
been performed.
f) Select Software – Reconstruction PC Software Version to check that the software was
updated.
g) Take a beam check image as described in section 3.4 “Beam check” on page E-68.
h) Calibrate the sensor as described in sections 3.5 “Flat Field calibration” on page E-68 and 3.6
“3D Geometry calibration” on page E-68.
i) Carry out a Q/A test as described in section 3.7 “3D Quality Assurance (Q/A) Test” on page
E-68.

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