Planmeca ProMax Technical Manual

Chapter I - PLANMECA PROCEPH
I-16 ProMax X-ray unit
ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS
Technical manual
1.9 Calibrating the right side of the X-ray beam
From the list on the i610 display select Ceph mode X-collimator calibration (i61.5).
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The Ceph mode X-collimator calibration display appears. In this mode the right side of the X-
ray beam is adjusted.
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Take a beam check exposure. Refer to the Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication num-
ber 10031558.
Adjust the x-right limit value of the X-ray beam with the arrow fields and drive the primary col-
limator to the selected value by touching the Test field. Adjust the X-ray beam so that the
fade-out area of 2-3mm is seen in the right side of the X-ray beam.
The left arrow field on the display adjusts the beam to the left, and the right arrow field to
the right.
When the right side of the beam is correctly positioned, touch Done.

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