Planmeca ProX 27
OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE
User’s Manual
12 OCCLUSAL EXPOSURE
12.1 Selecting the exposure parameters
The preprogrammed exposure values are shown in
section 15 “EXPOSURE VALUES” on page 34.
Check that you are in the desired mode: in the film-based
imaging mode, in the digital imaging mode or in the
phosphoric mode.
The imaging mode can be changed by pressing the MODE
key for 2 seconds.
Select the adult or child mode. The indicator light of the
selected projection will come on.
Select the occlusal exposure region with the
preprogrammed setting keys. Press the occlusal exposure
key once to select the projection of the maxilla, and press
the key twice to select the projection of the mandible. The
indicator light of the selected projection will come on.
The preprogrammed time, kV and mA values appear on
the respective displays.
The preprogrammed time, kV and mA values can be
temporarily changed with the parameter adjustment keys.
This will not affect the preprogrammed values.
Select the parameter to be adjusted with the SELECT key.
When the parameter value is flashing on the kV display,
the anode voltage can be changed with the parameter
adjusting keys.
When the parameter value is flashing on the mA display,
the anode current can be changed with the parameter
adjusting keys.
Film-based
imaging mode
Phosphoric
mode
Digital imaging
mode