Planmeca ProMax ®

EN

3D Max with ProTouch

technical manual
10034802_9
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Chapter A: GENERAL AND TECHNICAL DATA

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Manual versions ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Associated documentation ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Training .................................................................................................................................. 6
2 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 7
3 SYMBOLS ON PRODUCT LABELS ..................................................................................... 8
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 9
5 USER’S STATEMENT ....................................................................................................... 14
6 CTDI VALUES .................................................................................................................. 24
7 STRAY RADIATION MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................. 27
8 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PCBs AND SOFTWARE CHIPS ..................................... 29
8.1 Handling printed circuit boards ............................................................................................. 29
8.2 Handling software flash memory chips ................................................................................. 29
9 EMC INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 30

Chapter B: USER INTERFACE

1 SWITCHES AND BUTTONS .............................................................................................. 35
1.1 On/off switch ......................................................................................................................... 35
1.2 Emergency button ................................................................................................................ 36
1.3 Patient positioning controls ................................................................................................... 36
2 TOUCH SCREEN .............................................................................................................. 38
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 38
2.2 Calibrating touch screen display ........................................................................................... 39
3 INFORMATION DISPLAYS ................................................................................................ 40
3.1 User settings ........................................................................................................................ 41
3.1.1 Language (1100) .............................................................................................. 41
3.1.2 Time and Date (1200) ...................................................................................... 41
3.1.3 Operational Settings (1300) ............................................................................. 43
3.1.4 Network Settings (1400) ................................................................................... 47
3.1.5 Testing Routines (1500) ................................................................................... 50
3.1.6 Clinic Management (1600) ............................................................................... 51
3.2 Program settings .................................................................................................................. 52
3.2.1 Programs (2100) .............................................................................................. 52
3.2.2 Program Features (2200) ................................................................................. 54
3.2.3 Licences (2300) ............................................................................................... 55
3.2.4 Reset to Factory Default (2500) ....................................................................... 55
3.3 Technical settings ................................................................................................................. 56
3.3.1 Unit Configuration (3100) ................................................................................. 57
3.3.2 Calibrations (3200) ........................................................................................... 58
3.3.3 Unit-Specific Settings (3300) ............................................................................ 59

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3.3.4 Mode (3400) ..................................................................................................... 62

3.3.5 Troubleshooting (3500) .................................................................................... 64
3.4 About .................................................................................................................................... 65
3.4.1 Component Information (4100) ........................................................................ 66
3.4.2 Archive (4200) .................................................................................................. 66

Chapter C: HELP AND ERROR MESSAGES

1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 69
1.1 Help messages ..................................................................................................................... 69
1.2 Error messages .................................................................................................................... 69
2 HELP MESSAGES ............................................................................................................ 70
2.1 Help messages (H1xx) ......................................................................................................... 70
3 ERROR MESSAGES ......................................................................................................... 73
3.1 Motorized motion related errors (E2xx) ................................................................................ 73
3.2 X-ray generation related errors (E3xx) ................................................................................. 77
3.3 Feedback errors (E4xx) ........................................................................................................ 79
3.4 Power supply related errors (E5xx) ...................................................................................... 82
3.5 Communication errors (E6xx) ............................................................................................... 83
3.6 Calibration errors (E7xx) ....................................................................................................... 85
3.7 System conflicts (E8xx) ........................................................................................................ 86
3.8 Infrastructure errors (E9xx) ................................................................................................... 89
3.9 X-ray unit and touch screen internal errors (Wxxx) .............................................................. 91

Chapter D: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 93
1.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 93
1.2 Operating checks .................................................................................................................. 93
2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS ........................................................................... 95
2.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 95
2.2 X-ray unit adjustments and quality control checks ................................................................ 95
2.3 X-ray tube feedback system ................................................................................................. 95
2.3.1 NON-INVASIVE TESTING (directly from radiation) ......................................... 95
2.3.2 INVASIVE TESTING (directly from unit’s own feedback signals) .................... 97
3 MECHANICAL CHECKS ................................................................................................... 99
3.1 Column motor nut ................................................................................................................. 99

Chapter E: C-ARM AND SHOULDER ARM

1 REQUIRED CALIBRATION TOOLS ................................................................................. 102
2 ADJUSTING SMARTPAN BEAM POSITION .................................................................... 104
2.1 Checking SmartPan beam position .................................................................................... 104
2.2 Adjusting SmartPan beam position ..................................................................................... 104
2.2.1 Adjusting SmartPan beam horizontal position ............................................... 104
2.2.2 Adjusting SmartPan beam width .................................................................... 104
2.2.3 Adjusting MultiView SmartPan beam width .................................................... 105
2.2.4 Adjusting SmartPan beam vertical position .................................................... 105
2.2.5 Store modified settings and verify changes .................................................... 105
3 SMARTPAN FLAT FIELD CALIBRATION ......................................................................... 106
4 ADJUSTING COLLIMATOR ANGLE ................................................................................ 106
4.1 Adjusting collimator angle (96 kV tube head) ..................................................................... 106

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4.2 Adjusting collimator angle (120 kV tube head) ................................................................... 108

5 ADJUSTING PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM ........................................................ 114
5.1 Attaching calibration tools (96 kV tube head) ..................................................................... 114
5.2 Attaching calibration tools (120 kV tube head) ................................................................... 117
5.3 Adjusting alignment in x-direction ....................................................................................... 119
5.4 Adjusting alignment in y-direction ....................................................................................... 123
6 CALIBRATING ANGLE SENSORS .................................................................................. 125
6.1 Adjusting shoulder joint angle sensor ................................................................................. 128
6.2 Adjusting elbow joint angle sensor ..................................................................................... 129
6.3 Adjusting C-arm angle sensor ............................................................................................ 130
7 ADJUSTING POSITIONING LIGHTS ............................................................................... 131
7.1 Adjusting 3D lights position ................................................................................................ 131
7.2 Adjusting volume bottom light position ............................................................................... 139
7.3 Adjusting midsagittal plane light position ............................................................................ 140
7.4 Adjusting layer light position ............................................................................................... 142
7.5 Adjusting the Frankfort plane positioning light .................................................................... 145
8 CHECKING ADJUSTMENTS WITH BALL PHANTOM TEST ............................................. 147
9 CALIBRATING PATIENT SUPPORT TABLE MOVEMENTS .............................................. 148
10 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 3D BEAM ......................................................................... 151
10.1 3D beam check .................................................................................................................. 151
10.2 Adjusting 3D beam ............................................................................................................. 151
11 3D FLAT FIELD CALIBRATION ....................................................................................... 152
12 3D GEOMETRY CALIBRATION ....................................................................................... 152
13 3D QUALITY ASSURANCE (Q/A) TEST .......................................................................... 152
14 REMOVING COVERS ..................................................................................................... 153
14.1 Removing sensor covers .................................................................................................... 153
14.1.1 Removing sensor front cover ......................................................................... 153
14.1.2 Removing sensor back cover ......................................................................... 154
14.2 Removing C-arm upper covers ........................................................................................... 155
14.3 Removing C-arm inner cover .............................................................................................. 156
14.4 Removing tube head covers (96 kV tube head) ................................................................. 157
14.4.1 Removing tube head front cover .................................................................... 157
14.4.2 Removing tube head back cover .................................................................... 158
14.5 Removing tube head covers (120 kV tube head) ............................................................... 159
14.5.1 Removing tube head upper cover .................................................................. 159
14.5.2 Removing tube head back cover .................................................................... 160
14.5.3 Removing tube head front cover .................................................................... 161
14.6 Removing shoulder arm covers .......................................................................................... 162
14.6.1 Removing shoulder arm upper cover ............................................................. 162
14.6.2 Removing shoulder arm bottom cover plate .................................................. 163

Chapter F: PATIENT SUPPORT ARM

1 REMOVING COVERS ..................................................................................................... 165
1.1 Removing patient support table cover ................................................................................ 165
1.2 Detaching user interface and support arm lower cover ...................................................... 166
2 REPLACING PCBS ......................................................................................................... 167
2.1 Replacing patient position control PCB .............................................................................. 167

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Chapter G: COLUMN
1 ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................................. 169
1.1 Adjusting telescopic column position .................................................................................. 169
1.2 Calibrating column motor position sensor ........................................................................... 171
1.3 Setting column maximum height ......................................................................................... 174
1.4 Setting column motor maximum speed .............................................................................. 175
1.5 Patient support sensor calibration ...................................................................................... 176
1.6 Patient support optical sensor adjustment .......................................................................... 179
1.7 Patient support safety switch adjustment ........................................................................... 181
2 REMOVING COVERS ..................................................................................................... 182
2.1 Removing telescopic column upper front panel .................................................................. 182
2.2 Removing telescopic column rear cover plates .................................................................. 184
3 UPGRADING SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 185
4 REPLACING BATTERY ON RTC PCB ............................................................................. 185
5 REPLACING PCBS ......................................................................................................... 186
5.1 Power PCB ......................................................................................................................... 186
5.1.1 Removing power PCB .................................................................................... 186
5.1.2 Installing power PCB ...................................................................................... 190
5.2 Replacing Ethernet PCB and CPU PCB ............................................................................. 192
5.3 Replacing input PCB ........................................................................................................... 193

Chapter H: DIAGRAMS
1 Input PCB ...................................................................................................................... 195
2 CPU PCB ....................................................................................................................... 197
3 C-arm PCB .................................................................................................................... 199
4 PPC PCB ...................................................................................................................... 201
5 Ceph PCB ..................................................................................................................... 203
6 PSU PCB ...................................................................................................................... 205
7 Ethernet PCB ................................................................................................................ 207
8 C-arm PCB (120 kV tube head) ....................................................................................... 209

The manufacturer, assembler and importer are responsible for the safety, reliability and
performance of the unit only if:
- installation, calibration, modification and repairs are carried out by qualified author-
ised personnel
- electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate requirements such
as IEC 60364
- equipment is used according to the operating instructions.

Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is

made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be re-
garded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.

COPYRIGHT PLANMECA
Publication number 10034802 Revision 9
Released 28 October 2015

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TECHNICAL DATA

1 INTRODUCTION
The Planmeca Promax X-ray unit uses Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to
produce three-dimensional (3D) X-ray images. Panoramic, cephalometric and projection
radiography techniques can be used for two-dimensional (2D) X-rays.
If the X-ray unit has a ProFace sensor, you can take a 3D photo of the patient’s face.
This manual describes how to maintain and service the Planmeca ProMax 3D Max X-ray
unit.

1.1 Manual versions

Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is
made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be
regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.

NOTE
This manual is valid for Planmeca ProMax with ProTouch software revision 3.7.0.0.R or
later.

The installed software revision determines the available functions and behaviour of the
unit. If the unit is reporting error or help messages not listed in this manual, please refer to
a newer revision of the manual.

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1.2 Associated documentation

Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is delivered with the following manuals:
• User’s manual
For health care professionals. Describes the X-ray unit and its different parts as well
as instructs how to operate and clean the unit.
• Installation manual
For service personnel. Describes how to install the X-ray unit.
• Technical manual
For service personnel. Gives instructions for service situations and parts
replacements. Includes technical descriptions and electrical diagrams.
These manuals are intended to be used in conjunction with the documentation for the
Planmeca Romexis and Planmeca Device tool programs, including the following manuals:
• Planmeca Romexis, User’s manual
Describes how to use the Planmeca Romexis imaging software.
• Planmeca Romexis, Technical manual
Describes how to install, configure and administer the Planmeca Romexis software.
• Calibration instructions with Planmeca Device Tool
Describes how to use the Planmeca Device Tool software, which is intended for
calibration and quality assurance of Planmeca ProMax X-ray units.
• Planmeca ProMax, Spare-parts manual
Lists available spare parts, including parts explosion views.

1.3 Training
A hands-on user’s training is given in connection with the X-ray unit installation,
adjusting, service and maintenance.

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2 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES MUST ALWAYS BE
CONSIDERED WHILE SERVICING THE UNIT, IN ORDER TO AVOID EITHER
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.

WARNING
RADIATION SAFETY RULES
Some procedures described in this manual produce X-ray radiation. Always follow
the rules for radiation protection.
Never attempt to open the TUBE HEAD. It does not contain any serviceable parts,
and radiation safety can no longer be guaranteed.
Never make any exposures without the filter or the beam limiting device (collimator)
in place. Otherwise the radiation safety cannot be guaranteed.

WARNING
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
The unit contains hazardous voltages. While servicing internal parts, the power
supply must be disconnected externally from, for example, a fuse or a mains switch.
The fuse or main switch must be lockable into off-position.
Turning off the unit from its own mains switch DOES NOT cut off the mains voltage
from all internal nodes.
Wait for 2 minutes before touching any electrical parts.

CAUTION
EMC requirements have to be considered, and the equipment must be installed and
put into service according to the specific EMC information provided in section 9
"EMC INFORMATION" on page 30.

CAUTION
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the X-ray unit. For
minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and
the X-ray unit, see section 9 "EMC INFORMATION" on page 30.

CAUTION
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
Always replace the fuses with ones of the same type and rating. Otherwise patient,
operator or equipment safety cannot be guaranteed.
The circuit boards can be damaged due to static discharges and requires careful
handling.

CAUTION
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
The unit must be serviced only by qualified personnel, trained by PLANMECA.
Repairs and parts replaced by unqualified personnel carry no warranty.
Periodical maintenance as described in this manual must be performed on a regular
basis, to ensure the safety and image quality of the unit.
Some procedures described in the unit could be dangerous, if not followed as
stated.

NOTE
The display values shown in this manual are only examples and should not be interpreted
as recommended values unless otherwise stated.

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3 SYMBOLS ON PRODUCT LABELS

Type B applied part (Standard IEC 60601-1)

Alternating current (Standard IEC 60417)

Attention, consult accompanying documents (Standard IEC 60601-1)

X-ray source assembly: emitting (Standard IEC 60417)

Temple supports

Electrostatic sensitive device (Standard IEC 60417)

Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to Directive 2002/96/
EC (WEEE)

Warning; Hot surface (Standard ISO 7010).

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical data for Planmeca ProMax product family

Classification

Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (Class IIb)

RoHS 2011/65/EU

IEC 60601-1 Class I, type B

CISPR 11 Class B

IP Classification IP20

Generator (according to IEC 60601-2-7: 1998)

Resonant-mode, DSP-controlled, 80 - 160 kHz

X-ray tube

2D / 3D s / 3D Classic Toshiba D-054SB

3D Plus / 3D Mid Toshiba D-054SB, Toshiba D-059SBR or

SXR 130-10-0.5 SC

3D Max Toshiba D-067SB, Toshiba D-059SBR or

SXR 130-10-0.5 SC

Focal spot size (according to IEC 60336: 2005)

2D / 3D s / 3D Classic / 3D Plus / 0.5 x 0.5 mm

3D Mid or 3D Max with Toshiba
D-059SBR or SXR 130-10-0.5 SC

3D Max with Toshiba D-067SB 0.6 x 0.6 mm

Total filtration

Pan / ceph min. 2.5 mm Al

3D min. 2.5 mm Al + 0.5 mm Cu

SmartPan 3D s / 3D Classic / 3D Plus / 3D Mid:

min. 2.5 mm Al
3D Max: min. 2.5 mm Al + 0.5 mm Cu

Anode voltage

Pan / SmartPan 60 - 84 kV ±5%

Ceph 60 - 84 kV ±5%

3D s / 3D Classic / 60 - 90 kV ±5%
3D Plus or 3D Mid with Toshiba
D-054SB

3D Max with Toshiba D-067SB 60 - 96 kV ±5%

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3D Plus / 3D Mid / 3D Max 60 - 120 kV ±5%

with Toshiba D-059SBR or
SXR 130-10-0.5 SC

Anode current

Pan 1 - 16 mA ±10%

Ceph 1 - 16 mA ±10%

3D s / 3D Classic / 3D Plus or
3D Mid with Toshiba D-054SB or
3D Max with Toshiba D-067SB

3D 1 - 14 mA ±10%

Pan / SmartPan 1 - 16 mA ±10%

Scanning ceph 1 - 16 mA ±10%

Planmeca ProCeph 16 mA ±10%

3D Plus / 3D Mid / 3D Max

with Toshiba D-059SBR

3D 1 - 14 mA ±10%

Pan / SmartPan 1 - 14 mA ±10%

Scanning ceph 1 - 14 mA ±10%

Planmeca ProCeph 14 mA ±10%

3D Plus / 3D Mid / 3D Max

with Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC

3D 1 - 14 mA ±10%

Pan / SmartPan 1 - 16 mA ±10%

Scanning ceph 1 - 16 mA ±10%

Planmeca ProCeph 16 mA ±10%

mAs range

min. / max. as indicated ±(10% + 0.2 mAs)

mGy range

min. / max. as indicated ±40%

Linearity of radiation output

< 0.1

DEC accuracy

±10%

Cooling period

Automatically controlled

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Exposure time

Pan 2.7 - 16 s as indicated ±10%

SmartPan 2.5 - 15.6 s as indicated ±10%

Scanning ceph 6.4 - 9.9 s as indicated ±10%

Planmeca ProCeph 0.1 - 0.8 s as indicated ±10%

3D Pulsed, effective 3 - 36 s as indicated ±10%

SID

Pan 2D / 3D s / 3D Classic: 500 mm (19.7 in.)

Ceph 1700 mm (66.9 in.)

3D / SmartPan 3D s / 3D Classic:
527 mm (20.7 in.)

3D Plus or 3D Mid with Toshiba D-054SB /

3D Max with Toshiba D-067SB:
600 mm (23.6 in.)

3D Plus / 3D Mid / 3D Max with

Toshiba D-059SBR or SXR 130-10-0.5 SC:
632 mm (24.9 in.)

Magnification

Pan 1.2 - 1.5

SmartPan 1.27 - 1.80

Ceph 1.13

3D 1.36 - 1.80

Duty cycle for height adjustment

25 s ON / 300 s OFF

Line voltage

100 - 230 V~ / 50 - 60 Hz
240 V~ / 50 Hz

Line current

8 - 17 A

Line harmonics

Cos better than 0.9

Max. permissible apparent impedance of supply mains

0.5 Ω (100 VAC)

Max. continuous heat dissipation

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250 W

Internal fuse(s)

User replaceable 100 220 V~ / 16A FF H 500 V

- 1 fuse on permanently 230 240 V~ / 8A FF H 500 V
installed X-ray units
- 2 fuses on X-ray units with
detachable power supply cord

Type 195100 ELU

External fuse(s)

100 220 V ~ / 16A T 250 V

230 240 V ~ / 10A T 250 V

Battery

Lithium battery: CR2032, Panasonic

Max. Weight

2D / 3D s / 3D Classic 119 kg (262 lb)

3D Plus / 3D Mid 141 kg (311 lb)

3D Max 139 kg (306 lb)

Scanning ceph 26 kg (57 lb)

Planmeca ProCeph 20 kg (44 lb)

Environmental requirements

Transport:

Temperature -20°C - +60°C (-4°F - +140°F)

Relative humidity 10 - 90% RH (non-condensing)

Air pressure 700 - 1060 hPa

Storage:

Temperature -10°C - +50°C (+14°F - +122°F)

Relative humidity 10 - 90% RH (non-condensing)

Air pressure 700 - 1060 hPa

Operating:

Temperature Pan / scanning ceph:

+10°C - +40°C (+50°F - +104°F)
3D / ProCeph: +10°C - +30°C (+50°F - +86°F)

Relative humidity 10 - 90% RH (non-condensing)

Air pressure 800 - 1060 hPa

Max. altitude 2000 m (1.25 miles)

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Image properties

Pan / ceph CCD:

Pixel size 48 μm

Pan active surface 6 x 146 mm (0.24 x 5.74 in.)

Ceph active surface 6 x 292 mm (0.24 x 11.15 in.)

Planmeca ProCeph:

Flat panel pixel size 139 μm

Flat panel active surface 302 x 249 mm (11.89 x 9.80 in.)

3D:

Flat panel pixel size 127 μm

Flat panel active surface 3D s: 80 x 130 mm (3.15 x 5.12 in.)

3D Classic / 3D Plus:
130 x 130 mm (5.12 x 5.12 in.)
3D Mid: 146 x 146 mm (5.74 x 5.74 in.)
3D Max: 193 x 242 mm (7.6 x 9.5 in.)

SmartPan:

Flat panel pixel size 127 μm

Flat panel active surface 3D s / 3D Classic / 3D Plus:

8 - 25 x 130 mm (0.31 - 0.98 x 5.12 in.)
3D Mid: 8 - 25 x 146 mm (0.31 - 0.98 x 5.74 in.)
3D Max: 13 - 25 x 162 mm (0.51 - 0.98 x 6.38 in.)

Operating conditions for X-ray units with ProFace sensor

Optimum colour temperature Approx. 6500 Kelvin

Frequency for fluorescent lamps 100 Hz

Even and uniform lighting

No natural light (no windows in the room)

No green objects next to X-ray

Original manufacturer
PLANMECA Oy, Asentajankatu 6, FIN-00880 Helsinki, FINLAND
phone: +358 20 7795 500, fax: +358 20 7795 555, www.planmeca.com

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5 USER’S STATEMENT
This section contains the user’s statement information for Planmeca ProMax 3D Max
equipped with 90 kV tube head (Toshiba D-067SB) or with optional 120 kV tube head
(Toshiba D-059SBR or Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC). Values differing between the tube
head types are separately presented for each tube head type.

Radiation leakage technique factors

• Toshiba D-067SB:
The maximum rated peak tube potential is 90 kV and the maximum rated continuous
tube current is 3 mA for the maximum rated peak tube voltage.
• Toshiba D-059SBR or Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC:
The maximum rated peak tube potential is 120 kV and the maximum rated continuous
tube current is 2.1 mA for the maximum rated peak tube voltage.

Filtration
The Radiation port contains additional filtration of at least 2 mm Al + 0.5mm Cu or 10 mm
Al.
When the X-ray beam is attenuated with the 3.5mm Al the resulting dose is 0.5 - 0.7 times
the original.

Maximum attenuation equivalent of the front panel of the 3D sensor

head
1.2 mmAl

Rated line voltage

100 - 240 V~ ±10%

Maximum line current

Maximum 15 Amperes at 100 V~, 8A at 230 V~

Technique factors that constitute the maximum line current

condition
96 kV / 12 mA

Generator rating and duty cycle

1.5 kW, duty cycle approximately 1:10. The wait period is calculated using the following
formula:
tw = f(HSMAX - HS1) - f(HS0)
where HSMAX = maximum tube anode heat storage capacity (28 kJ)
HS0 = current tube anode heat storage
HS1 = heat storage caused by next intended exposure (kV x mA x s)
f = tube anode cooling rate as a function of heat storage (given by tube
manufacturer)

Maximum deviation of peak tube potential from indicated value

±5%

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Maximum deviation of tube current from indicated value

±10%

Maximum deviation of exposure time from indicated value

±10%

DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT CRITERIA

Exposure time
The beginning and end points of the exposure time are defined at 70% of the peak
radiation waveform measured with a calibrated X-ray monitor.

Peak tube potential

Is defined as the maximum voltage difference over the X-ray tube. It is measured with a
calibrated non-invasive kVp meter.

Tube current
Is defined by measuring the voltage difference over mA feedback resistors. The values of
mA feedback resistors are known, so the mA value can be calculated from the feedback
voltage.

The nominal X-ray voltage together with the highest X-ray tube
current obtainable from the high-voltage generator when operated
at its nominal X-ray tube voltage
• Toshiba D-067SB: 92 kV 12 mA (3D mode)
• Toshiba D-059SBR: 120 kV 8 mA (3D mode)
• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC: 120 kV 11 mA (3D mode)

The highest X-ray tube current together with the highest X-ray tube
voltage obtainable from the high-voltage generator when operated
at its highest X-ray tube current
12 mA 96 kV

The X-ray tube voltage and X-ray tube current which result in the
highest electric output power
96 kV 12 mA

The nominal electric power for a load time of 0.1s and at the
nominal X-ray tube voltage
96 kV 12 mA - 1152 W

The nominal electric power for a load time of 4 s and at the nominal
X-ray tube voltage
• Toshiba D-067SB: 96 kV 12 mA - 1152 W
• Toshiba D-059SBR: 120 kV 10 mA - 1200 W

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• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC: 120 kV 11 mA - 1320 W

The reference current time product

1.2 mAs
Irradiation time 0.2 s, X-ray tube current 6mA, X-ray tube voltage: whole range

Nominal anode input power of the X-ray tube

1152 W

Maximum anode heat content of the X-ray tube

• Toshiba D-067SB: 35 kJ
• Toshiba D-059SBR: 28 kJ
• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC: 31.5 kJ

Anode heating/cooling curve of the X-ray tube

• Toshiba D-067SB
HEAT STORAGE (kJ)

TIME (min.)

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• Toshiba D-059SBR:
35

225W
30

175W

HEAT STORAGE [kJ]

25

20

15

10
COOLING
5
HEATING
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
TIME [min]

• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC:

45
30
40

25
Heat Units x 1000 (KHU's)

35

Joules x 1000 (kJ's)

30
20

25

15
20

15 10
Cooloing
10 435 Was
291 Was 5
5
148 Was

0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Time (Min.)

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Single load rating of X-ray tube

• Toshiba D-067SB

TUBE CURRENT (mA)

EXPOSURE TIME (s)

• Toshiba D-059SBR:
20

15
Tube Current [mA]

60kV

70kV

80kV
10
90kV
100kV
110kV
120kV
5

0
㻝㻌 㻝㻜㻌 㻝㻜㻜㻌
Exposure Time [s]

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• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC:

20

TARGET CURRENT (mA)

15

10

5
130kV 120kV

100kV 80kV
0
1 10 100
EXPOSURE TIME (Sec.)

Target material of the X-ray tube

Tungsten anode

Reference axis to which the target angle and the focal spot
characteristics of the X-ray tube refer
90° with respect to the anode-cathode axis

Target angle with respect to the reference axis

12°

Filtration in terms of quality equivalent filtration of the X-ray tube

Inherent filtration at least 0.8 Al/50 kV according to IEC 522/1976

Emission & filament characteristics of the X-ray tube

• Toshiba D-067SB
TUBE CURRENT (mA)

FILAMENT VOLTAGE (V)

FILAMENT CURRENT (A)

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• Toshiba D-059SBR:
50kV
20 5
80kV

15 4

FILAMENT VOLTAGE [V]

TUBE CURRENT [mA]

Ef 120kV
10 3

5 2

0 1
2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5

FILAMENT CURRENT [A]

• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC:

20 5

70 kV
4.5

Filament Potenal (Volts RMS)

16 90 kV
4
Target Current (mA)

110 kV
12 130 kV 3.5
Fil E
3
8

2.5
4
2

0 1.5
1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
Filament Current (Amps RMS)

Maximum X-ray tube assembly heat content

• Toshiba D-067SB: 400 kJ
• Toshiba D-059SBR: 425 kJ
• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC: 425 kJ

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X-ray tube assembly heating/cooling curve

• Toshiba D-067SB
Heating curve

Cooling curve

• Toshiba D-059SBR or Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC:

Cooling curve

Heating curve

Maximum continuous heat dissipation of the X-ray tube assembly

• Toshiba D-067SB: 6 kJ/min
• Toshiba D-059SBR: 2,4 kJ/min
• Superior SXR 130-10-0.5 SC: 2,4 kJ/min

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Reference axis to which the target angle and the focal spot
characteristics of the tube head assembly refer

90˚

Target angle with respect to the reference axis

12°

Dimensions of the tube head assembly

(WxHxD) 235mm x 340mm x 120mm

Weight of the tube head assembly

10.3 kg without collimator assembly
11.2 kg with collimator assembly

Values of loading factors concerning leakage radiation

96 kV, 12 mA

Tolerances of the focal spot on the reference axis

X= ±0.5mm (sideways)
Y= ±0.5mm (in depth)
Z= ±0.5mm (in height)

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Indication of focal spot

focal_spot3.eps

Tube head

Focal spot indication

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6 CTDI VALUES
The following dose information was measured using a dosimetry phantom (head phantom)
that is compatible with the specification in international standard IEC 60601-2-44.
The phantom is a cylinder (diameter = height = 160mm) made of PMMA. Holes have been
drilled into the phantom, parallel to the axis of the cylinder. Inside these holes a dose
meter can be inserted. Holes which are not being used for measurement are filled with
rods made of the same material.
Dose measurement process is as follows. First the CT conditions of operation are set.
These conditions of operation include the parameters given in the table below.

Parameter Range of possible values

Radiation source tube current 2 - 12 mA
Radiation source acceleration voltage 66 - 96 kV
X-ray beam collimation Width: 50 mm, 100 mm
Height: 55 mm, 90 mm, 130 mm
Child collimation: 15%
Child collimation off: with P0310
Exposure mode 50 mm: Low (mAs) / Normal-High / HD
100 mm: Low / Normal / HD
X-ray beam collimation Width: 130 mm
Height: 55 mm, 90 mm, 130 mm, 160 mm
Child collimation on (-15%)
Exposure mode Low / Normal / HD
Volume size Width: 230 mm
Height: 160 mm, 260 mm
Child collimation off
Exposure mode Low / Normal / HD

After the conditions of operation have been set, the dose meter is placed inside the
phantom, the dose meter display is reset and exposure is commenced. Dose meter
display is recorded after the exposure.
Values mentioned in this report are obtained using a dose meter manufactured by Radcal
Corporation.

Dose statements
Values are presented in milligray (mGy), except in items B and C where the values are
normalized to CTDI100(centre) reading.

Item A:
Default CT scanner conditions of operation are:
tube voltage: 96 kV
tube current: 10 mA
beam collimation: width = 100 mm, height = 90 mm
exposure mode: Normal

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1.
CTDI100 (center) = 15.00 mGy

2.
The location of the position where the CTDI100 has the maximum
value (i.e. 1 cm in from the surface of the phantom as specified for
this measurement) is on the mid sagittal line of the imaged volume,
posterior to the axis of rotation.
C-arm: CTDI100 (peripheral, max) = 16.78 mGy

3.
CTDI100 (peripheral, 90°) = 12.54 mGy
CTDI100 (peripheral, 180°) = 3.327 mGy
CTDI100 (peripheral, 270°) = 13.1 mGy

4.
The average peripheral CTDI100 value
CTDI100 (peripheral) = 11.46 mGy

Item B:
NOTE, the values in this item are normalised to the CTDI100 (center) in item A 1.

Deviation from the default CT scanner conditions of Relative CTDI100 (center)

operation
Min tube voltage: 66 kV 0.19
Mid tube voltage: 74 kV 0.33
Tube current: 2 mA 0.20
Tube current: 7 mA 0.71
Tube current: 12 mA 1.20
Tube current: 12.5 mA 1.25
Child collimation -15 % width and height 1.03
Width 100 mm * height 90 mm / Low dose 0.29 - 0.73
HD 100 mm 1.26
Endo 100 mm 1.26
High resolution 100 mm 1.00
Height 130mm (P0215) 1.02
Height 55mm (P0211) 1.12
Width 50 mm* height 55mm (P0210) / Normal resolution 0.94
High resolution 50 mm 0.94
Width 130 mm * height 90 mm / Normal resolution 0.68
Height 55 mm 0.72
Height 130 mm 0.69

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Deviation from the default CT scanner conditions of Relative CTDI100 (center)

operation
Height 160 mm 0.72
Low dose 130 mm 0.25 - 0.54
Width 230 mm / Normal/low resolution 0.42
Low dose 230 mm 0.42
HD 230 mm 0.56
Child patient N/A

Item C:

NOTE, the values in this item are normalized to the CTDI100 (peripheral, max) in item A 2.

Deviation from the default CT scanner conditions of Relative CTDI100

operation (peripheral, max)

Tube voltage: 66 kV 0.25

Tube voltage: 74 kV 0.42

Item D:
Maximum deviation from the values given in items A, B and C is ±20%.

Dose profile
Dose profile N/A – dose substantially equal in z-direction.

Sensitivity profile
Sensitivity profile N/A - resolution substantially equal in z-direction.

Weighted CTDI 100

CTDIw (VolumeComputedTomographyDoseIndex) describes the average dose over the
total volume scanned for the selected CT conditions of operation.
CTDIW = 12.64 mGy

Volume CTDI w
CTDIvol = 12.64 mGy

Geometric efficiency in Z-direction

Geometric efficiency in z-direction 100%.

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7 STRAY RADIATION MEASUREMENTS

The measurements are given for loading factors which result in the maximum local dose
per current time product. The loading factors include the highest selectable X-ray tube
voltage (i.e. 96 kV and 120 kV).
PMMA phantom with a diameter of 160 mm and a length of 160 mm has been used for the
measurements. The phantom is compatible with the specification in international standard
IEC 60601-2-44. The phantom was positioned in the center of rotation of the 3D X-ray unit.
The values were measured in the horizontal plane which was at the height of the center of
rotation of the 3D X-ray unit. The unit of measurement was air kerma per mAs applied to
the X-ray tube during normal use. Values are presented in nGy/mAs.
The actual stray radiation values are calculated with formula:
Stray Radiation = factor x mAs,
where mAs is the milliampere second value in the program in question.

Stray radiation factors: ProMax 3D Max with 96 kV tube head

16 11 12 44 38 22

34 67 4 153 75 41

44 122 135 47
3000mm

40 118 140 51

32 62 101 120 64 37
500mm

22 31 42 43 35 26

500mm

3000mm

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Stray radiation factors: ProMax 3D Max with 120 kV tube head

68 26 45 169 111 77

94
98 185 350 172 98

138 319 344 133

3000mm

132 374 328 135

93 172 347 338 169 96

500mm

66 99 121 134 99 66

500mm

3000mm

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Chapter A: GENERAL AND TECHNICAL DATA8 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PCBs AND SOFTWARE

8 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PCBs AND

SOFTWARE CHIPS

8.1 Handling printed circuit boards

The circuit boards are well protected against static discharges when they are in the unit.
However, some precautions are necessary when handling the boards since some internal
nodes on the PCBs can easily be damaged by static electricity. This is true especially
during low humidity conditions when there is a potential risk of static discharges.

WARNING
INPROPER HANDLING MIGHT CAUSE DESTRUCTIVE DAMAGE TO THE CIR-
CUIT BOARDS. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER SUCH DAMAGES.

Keep these few simple rules in mind when handling PCBs or software chips:
• Grounding wrist-straps are recommended but not necessarily required when handling
the boards as long as you first always touch a grounded exposed metal part in the unit
before touching the PCB.
• Place the removed PCB immediately in an antistatic plastic bag without landing it
anywhere else in between. PCBs for warranty replacement must be returned to the
factory properly packaged in antistatic plastic bags.
• Never place a removed PCB on any surface or hand it to another person without
touching the surface or the person first.

8.2 Handling software flash memory chips

It is strongly recommended that the software is always upgraded electronically. If this is
done in the old-fashioned way (that is, by replacing the software chips), avoid static
discharge problems by following the same rules that apply for PCBs, see above.
Software flash memory chips must always be stored in their specific anti-static plastic
tubes that also protect them mechanically. A mechanically damaged chip might also
damage the mating socket on the CPU board!
Since the software chips used are of the PLCC type (plastic leadless chip carrier), they
must be removed only using a proper extracting tool (see the spare part manual for
details). Using any other tool for removal can seriously damage the sockets on the CPU
board.

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9 EMC INFORMATION

WARNING
Use of any accessories and cables other than those specified in the X-ray unit’s
documentation, with the exception of cables sold by Planmeca as replacement
parts for internal components, may result in increased emission or decreased
immunity of the X-ray unit.

WARNING
The X-ray unit should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If
adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the X-ray unit should be observed to verify its
normal operation in the configuration in which it is used.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions

Planmeca ProMax 3D Max X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment
specified below. The customer or the user of the X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such
an environment.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance
RF emissions The X-ray unit uses RF energy only for its internal
Group 1 function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low
and are not likely to cause any interference in
CISPR 11
nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions The X-ray unit is suitable for use in all
Class B establishments, including domestic
establishments and those directly connected to
CISPR 11
the public low-voltage power supply network that
Harmonic emissions supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Class A
IEC 61000-3-2
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions Complies

IEC 61000-3-3

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Planmeca ProMax 3D Max X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of the X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment-
test level guidance
Electrostatic ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete
discharge (ESD) ±8 kV air ±8 kV air or ceramic tile. If floors are
IEC 61000-4-2 covered with synthetic material,
the relative humidity should be at
least 30%.
Electrical fast ±2 kV for power ±2 kV for power Mains power quality should be
transient/burst supply lines supply lines that of a typical commercial or
IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/output ±1 kV for input/output hospital environment
lines lines
Surge ±1 kV line to line ±1 kV line to line Mains power quality should be
IEC 61000-4-5 ±2 kV line to earth ±2 kV line to earth that of a typical commercial or
hospital environment.

Voltage dips, short <5 % UT <5 % UT Mains power quality should be

interruptions and (>95 % dip in UT) (>95 % dip in UT) that of a typical commercial or
voltage variations for 0,5 cycle for 0,5 cycle hospital environment. If the user
on power supply of the X-ray unit requires
40 % UT 40 % UT
input lines continued operation during power
(60 % dip in UT) (60 % dip in UT) mains interruptions, it is
IEC 61000-4-11
for 5 cycles for 5 cycles recommended that the X-ray unit
70 % UT 70 % UT be powered from an
(30 % dip in UT) (30 % dip in UT) uninterruptible power supply.
for 25 cycles for 25 cycles
<5 % UT <5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT) (>95 % dip in UT)
for 5 s for 5 s
Power frequency( 3 A/m 3 A/m
50/60 Hz) Power frequency magnetic fields
magnetic field should be at levels characteristic
IEC 61000-4-8 of a typical location in a typical
commercial or hospital
environment. The power
frequency magnetic field should
be measured in the intended
installation location to assure that
it is sufficiently low.
NOTE UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Planmeca ProMax 3D Max X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of the X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic environment-
test level level guidance
Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment should be used no closer to any
part of the X-ray unit, including cables, than
the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation applicable to
the frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance
d = 1,2 P
Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz d = 1,2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz

d = 2,3 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating
of the transmitter in watts (W) according to
the transmitter manufacturer and d is the
recommended separation distance in metres
(m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters,
as determined by an electromagnetic site
survey,a should be less than the compliance
level in each frequency range.b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with the following
symbol:

NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
a
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless)
telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast
cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due
to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured
field strength in the location in which the X-ray unit is used exceeds the
applicable RF compliance level above, the X-ray unit should be observed to
verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the X-ray unit.
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

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Table 1:

Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and
Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit
Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF
disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit can help prevent
electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment (transmitters) and the Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Rated maximum output power Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
of transmitter m
150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
W
d = 1,2 P d = 1,2 P d = 2,3 P

0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation
distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 Mhz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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1 SWITCHES AND BUTTONS

1.1 On/off switch

The on / off switch is located on the underside of the stationary column top.

Stationary column top

on_off.eps

On/off switch

When you switch the X-ray unit on the main display will be shown on the control panel and
the X-ray unit will carry out a self-test which takes approximately 75 seconds.
The X-ray unit is then ready for use.

NOTE
To prolong the lifetime of the Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit, always switch off the X-ray unit
when it is not in active use.

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1.2 Emergency button

The emergency stop button is located on the top of the stationary column.

Mid_3B.eps

Press the emergency button to stop the X-ray unit operating in an emergency. When the
emergency stop button is pressed down, all movements of the X-ray unit are blocked and
the unit will not generate radiation. The up / down movement will stop within a distance of
10 mm (0.4 in.).
A help message will appear on the touch screen. Guide the patient away from the X-ray
unit. Then release the emergency stop button. The X-ray unit will automatically restart.

1.3 Patient positioning controls

Open / close temple supports (2D imaging)

Move image volume down Move image volume up

(3D imaging) (3D imaging)

Move X-ray unit down Move X-ray unit up

Positioning joystick

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X-ray unit up / down

Down Up
The X-ray unit up and down buttons are used to adjust the X-ray unit to suit the height
of the patient. The X-ray unit moves slowly at first, then faster.

Positioning joystick

The positioning joystick is used for horizontal adjustment of the image volume in 3D
imaging. It is used when the patient is positioned in the X-ray unit.

Image volume up / down

Down Up
The image volume up and down buttons are used for vertical adjustment of the image
volume in 3D imaging. The buttons are used when the patient is positioned in the X-
ray unit.
The X-ray unit moves slowly when you press the up / down button. The height of the
patient support table is not changed, i.e. the patient remains in the same position.

Open / close temple supports

Press the temple support button to open the temple supports in 2D imaging. The
temple supports can be closed by pressing the temple support button again.

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2 TOUCH SCREEN

2.1 Overview

NOTE
Do not use sharp objects to operate the touch screen.

To return to the main view from another screen, select the home button at the top corner of
the screen.

To make a selection on the touch screen, simply touch a button or a field with your finger
or a soft stylus. The selected option will be highlighted. To deselect an option, touch the
button or field again (or select an other option if available).

Function Function
selected not selected

To accept a selection and to go to the next screen, touch the forward button.

To accept a selection and to skip the next screen, touch the fast forward button.

To accept a selection, touch the green check mark button.

To cancel a selection, touch the red cross button.

If you want to pause a function (instead of cancelling it) touch the pause button.

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To scroll a list down or up, slide your finger on the screen.

To change a setting, select the service spanner at the top left corner of the main view. This
will take you to the settings menu where you can adjust the settings of the X-ray unit.

2.2 Calibrating touch screen display

In case the touch screen is not working accurately, e.g. touching button on the screen
activates task of the button next to it, or it is just hard to activate desired button or area on
the screen, calibrate the display.
Normally, there is no need to calibrate the display at all, but the factory made calibration
remains valid.

To calibrate the display, follow the steps below.

1. Switch on the X-ray unit.
2. As soon as the screen displays text Touch the screen now to start calibration, touch
the screen. The calibration screen appears.
3. In the calibration screen, five calibration adjustment markers will appear on the
display, one at a time:
• 1st in the left up corner
• 2nd in the right up corner
• 3rd in the right bottom corner
• 4th in the left bottom corner
• 5th in the center of the display.
4. Touch the adjustment markers in the order they appear on the screen.
After touching the final adjustment marker, the X-ray unit will start up normally.

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3 INFORMATION DISPLAYS
CAUTION
Some of the settings can be used to alter the operation of the X-ray unit. Never use
functions that you are not familiar with.

NOTE
The options shown on the touch screen depend on the unit configuration. The X-ray unit
can be upgraded with new programs and features, contact your dealer for further
information. The views and values shown in this manual are only examples.

NOTE
The illustrations shown on the touch screen are based on approximate patient anatomy.
The actual exposure area depends on the individual anatomy of the patient.

NOTE
Never allow patients to touch the screen when they are positioned in the X-ray unit.
Touching the screen during exposure will stop the imaging process.

The unit has a number of additional functions for special requirements. The function
modes that can be entered without a password are: User settings, Program control and
About general information of the X-ray unit.
Technical settings are for the use of service personnel only and are protected with a
password.
The additional functions are entered as follows: Touch the service spanner on the main
display. The list of User displays appears.

You can return to the Main display by touching the service spanner.

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3.1 User settings

3.1.1 Language (1100)

To change the language, select User --> 1100 Language. Then select the language you
want to use.

3.1.2 Time and Date (1200)

To change time and date settings, select User --> 1200 Time and Date.

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Set System Time and Time/Date Display Format (1210)

Select 1210 Set System Time and Time/Date Display Format.

• Select Time Display Format to change time display between 12 h and 24 h

formats.
• Select Date Display Format to change date display between dd.mm.yyyy,
mm.dd.yyyy and yyyy.mm.dd formats.
• Select Change System Time and set a new time to the unit using the plus and
minus buttons.

NOTE
The time is set to the local time at the factory. Change the time setting to show the
correct time before you start using the X-ray unit.

Change System Date (1220)

Select 1220 Change System Date and select the day or use the arrow buttons to
change the month or year.

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3.1.3 Operational Settings (1300)

Select User --> 1300 Operational Settings.

Use Mode (1310)

Select 1310 Use Mode.

• Select 1311 Set Demo Mode to start the demo mode, in which the X-rays and
computer connection are disabled.
• Select 1312 Set Normal Mode to set unit in back to normal mode, in which the X-
rays and computer connection are enabled.

NOTE
When changing the mode, a confirmation window appears to accept the change.

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Audio Settings (1320)

• Select 1320 Audio Settings --> Alarm Volume. The display shown below appears.
When an X-ray exposure is taken you will hear a warning tone indicating that
radiation is being generated. If the warning sound of the radiation cannot be
heard or is considered too loud, it can be adjusted with the plus and minus fields.

NOTE
This setting affects only to the volume of the warning tone generated in the X-ray unit,
not to the warning tone of the exposure switch.

• Select 1320 Audio Settings --> Touch Volume to adjust the volume of the sound
when touching buttons and icons in the touch screen.

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Patient Positioning (1330)

Select 1330 Patient Positioning. The display shown below appears.

• Side Entry: You can disable the C-arm to move to the back from the patient
positioning area by selecting OFF.
• Midsagittal and Frankfort Lights in Tomo: If you wish to use the midsagittal and
Frankfort plane lights in Tomo mode, select this option. To enable this feature
you need to reboot the unit by switching it off and on again.
• Temple Supports: The X-ray unit can be used without temple supports when the
temple support motor is inactivated. Remove the temple supports after selecting
the OFF.
• Return C-arm Automatically: The C-arm can be set to automatically return to
Entry position after the exposure. To switch off the automatic return of the C-arm
select OFF.

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Exposure settings (1340)

Select 1340 Exposure Settings. The display shown below appears.

• Continuous Exposure Indicator: Turning this option to ON the yellow radiation

warning light stays on continuously (instead of flashing) when an exposure is
taken.
Note that the setting affects all indicator lights that are connected to the X-ray
system (indicator light on the hand-held exposure switch, wall exposure
switch(es) and remote exposure lamp).

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3.1.4 Network Settings (1400)

Select User --> 1400 Network Settings.

NOTE
The network settings are configured at the factory and normally you do not have to change
them.

Main Network Settings

Select Main Network Settings.

• ProMax IP: The Ethernet interface IP address, the default value is 10.0.0.1.
• ProMax Control Port: Control port number, the default value is 5000.
• ProMax MAC Address: MAC address is equipment related and cannot be
changed.
• GUI IP: The GUI IP address, the default value is 10.0.0.10.
• GUI MAC Address: MAC address is equipment related and cannot be changed.
• Netmask: Subnet mask, the default value is 255.255.255.0.

Sensor Network Settings

Select Sensor Network Settings.

• IP: The sensor IP address, the default value is 10.0.0.2.

• MAC Address: Sensor MAC address is equipment related and cannot be
changed.

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ProCeph Network Settings

Select ProCeph Network Settings.

• IP: The ProCeph IP address, the default value is 10.0.0.6.

• MAC Address: ProCeph MAC address is equipment related and cannot be
changed.

Network Settings Reset

Select Network Settings Reset.

By touching the Reset button, the display unit (ProTouch GUI) IP address is reset to
default value: 10.0.0.10.
Note that in the first place, there should not be any reason to change the GUI IP
address at all. If however, the GUI IP address has been modified, in some rare
situations resetting the GUI IP address might be required. For example, if the GUI
display device is replaced, it might be that there is a communication failure between
the X-ray unit and the new GUI device.

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Resetting X-ray unit IP address

If connection to the X-ray unit is lost because of unknown IP address, and for some
reason you are not able to check the IP address from the Network Settings (1400)
information menu, it is possible to reset the IP address.
To reset the IP address of the X-ray unit, follow the steps below.
1. Switch off the X-ray unit.
2. Switch on the X-ray unit and at the same time, keep all five (5) control positioning
buttons pressed down during the start up, until you hear a beep sound (approx. 10 -
15 seconds).

3. After this, the X-ray unit IP address is set to the default value: 10.0.0.1.

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3.1.5 Testing Routines (1500)

Select User --> 1500 Testing Routines.

Test Exposure (1510)

Select 1510 Test Exposure. This option allows you to take a test exposure. The test
exposure is taken with the latest used collimation, i.e. the selected program,
segmentation and jaw size will affect to the collimation.
Select the desired exposure parameters: kV and mA values and exposure time and
touch the SET button. Touch the green check mark and the test exposure can be
performed.

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Tube Head Seasoning (1520)

With the 1520 Tube Had Seasoning, it is possible to warm up the X-ray tube, i.e. run a
tube head seasoning process. This is necessary if the X-ray unit has not been used
for a few days and/or if the unit sets error message E332 - Severe arcing across x-ray
tube.

3.1.6 Clinic Management (1600)

Select User --> 1600 Clinic Management settings. The display shown below appears.
When Clinic Management is taken into use, these settings must be modified.

• Romexis IP address: IP address of the Romexis server, as defined in the Romexis

Configuration tool (Server Parameters --> Server --> RMI Server Host setting).
• Romexis port number: Diagnostics server port, as defined in Romexis Configuration
tool (Server Parameters --> Server --> Diagnostics Port setting). The default is 6812.
Change the this setting only if you have changed the default port 6812 to some other
port in Romexis configuration.
• Device number: Enter an unique number for the X-ray unit.
• PlanLink Communication: Set the switch to ON to enable and to OFF to disable the
Clinic Management communication.

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3.2 Program settings

To enter the program settings, select Program.

3.2.1 Programs (2100)

Select Program --> 2100 Programs.

On these displays (2110 - 2180) you can select the X-ray unit’s programs. These
selections determine which programs are shown on the touch screen when using the X-
ray unit.
In addition, on these displays you can define preset kV and mA values for different type of
exposures, i.e. the selected program, patient size, segmentation and jaw size.

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For example, in the following figure, 3D Dental program window is selected.

ON/OFF
selecting
switches
kV/mA
buttons

By selecting ON or OFF from the selecting switch, you can add the program to the X-ray
unit’s screen (ON - visible, OFF - not visible).
By touching any of active kV/mA button, you can define the preset values for that
exposure program, example in the figure below.

ULD button

Note that by touching the ULD button, the ultra low dose programs are activated in the
display and preset values for those can be modified.

NOTE
The programs and options visible and active in these displays depends on the type of the
X-ray unit and the features included to the delivery.

In here, only the above examples are given, the logic with all other displays and programs
is the same.

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3.2.2 Program Features (2200)

Select 2200 Program Features. On the Program Features display you can change and
enable/disable the program features.
When you scroll the list more features will appear.

• Panoramic System: Dimax or SmartPan.

• Autofocus: ON/OFF
• Fast Froward: ON/OFF
• 2D Image Shift: You can set the X-ray unit so that the C-arm moves up at the start of
all 2D exposures (panoramic, TMJ and sinus). Adjust the vertical offset value between
0-20 millimetres.

NOTE
The 2D Image Shift setting is valid/visible only for ProMax 3D Plus, Mid and Max X-ray
units.

• Lateral TMJ Default Angle, PA TMJ Default Angle: Adjust the angle (lat or PA).
• TMJ 2/2 Shift: In double TMJ exposures the target position will be automatically
moved forwards by 10 mm for the second exposure (open view projection). The
setting can be changed by the user.
• 3D Scout: ON/OFF
• 2D Views for 3D: ON/OFF.
You can set the X-ray unit so that two 2D images (Scout, Lat-PA, Lat or PA) will be
shown on the computer screen before you take a 3D image. This will allow you to
check the position of the target area or, if necessary, confirm the need for a 3D
exposure.
• Pan DEC Density, Ceph DEC Density Lat and Ceph DEC Density PA/AP:
DEC density is expressed in percentage in comparison to DEC calibration value. The
setting can be adjusted between 20% (lower exposure values --> brighter image) and
200% (higher exposure values --> darker image). The recommended setting is 100%
(default setting).

NOTE
DEC is available for panoramic and cephalometric programs. It is not available for
SmartPan programs.

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3.2.3 Licences (2300)

Select 2300 Licences. On the Licences display you can change and enable/disable the
program licences.
You will need a license code to add a new feature to the X-ray unit. Touch the feature field
to switch this feature on. A number display will appear. Enter the license code to enable
the selected feature.

NOTE
Each license code is unit and module specific, i.e. it can only be used on the specified X-
ray unit and for the specified program feature.

3.2.4 Reset to Factory Default (2500)

To restore factory default settings select 2500 Reset to Factory Defaults. The selections
done on 2100 Programs / 2110 - 2180 displays will be removed.

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3.3 Technical settings

To enter the technical settings, select Technical. The technical setting mode is password
protected and the password is asked when the mode is entered for the first time after
switching the unit on.

The password is 1701.

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3.3.1 Unit Configuration (3100)

Select 3100 Unit Configuration.

• Type: Defines the Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit model.

• Sensor Type: Defines the used sensor type.
• Collimator Type: Defines the used collimator type.
• Panoramic: Enable/disable panoramic programs, the following options: Off, On or On
with Multiview.
• Cephalostat: Enable (ON) / disable (OFF) cephalostat.
• Tube Head Type: Defines the tube head type: Fixed or Rotating.
• Tube Type: Defines the used X-ray tube type, select:
• D-054SBC or D-067SB
for 90/96 kV X-ray tube head.
• D-059SBR
for Toshiba 120 kV X-ray tube head (optional for 3D Plus / 3D Mid / 3D Max).
• SXR-130-10-0.5
for Superior 120 kV X-ray tube head (optional for 3D Plus / 3D Mid / 3D Max).
• Cephalostat Type: Defines the used cephalostat type:
• Scanning
for Planmeca ProMax cephalostat.
• ProCeph
for Planmeca ProCeph cephalostat.
• Logo: Defines the used logo: Planmeca Default, SCS or Planmeca 3D.

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3.3.2 Calibrations (3200)

Select 3200 Calibrations. The unit calibrations are performed in this mode.

NOTE
Detailed descriptions of calibrations are given in respective sections later in this manual.

Filament Definition (3210)

The X-ray tube filament definition must be performed whenever the tube head and/or
the Power supply PCB is replaced. To perform the X-ray tube filament definition,
select Filament Definition (3210). Press and hold down the exposure switch until the
series of exposures ends.

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3.3.3 Unit-Specific Settings (3300)

Select 3300 Unit-Specific Settings.

Set Parameter Limits (3310)

In this mode the maximum and minimum values of the kV and the minimum mA range
can be set for panoramic, cephalometric and 3D exposures.

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• Select 3311 Panoramic: The display shown below appears. Select the maximum
and minimum kilovolt and milliampere values with the plus and minus buttons.

• Select 3312 Cephalo: The display shown below appears. Select the maximum
and minimum kilovolt, and minimum milliampere values with the plus and minus
buttons.

• Select 3313 3D: The display shown below appears. Select the maximum and
minimum kilovolt, and minimum milliampere values with the plus and minus
buttons.

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Exposures (3320)
• Exposure
In this mode it is possible to check the unit tube head’s exposure statistics. The
diplays shows the time and the date of the latest exposure, the serial number of the
unit and the exposure counters of the panoramic, cephalometric, tomographic and 3D
exposures. The total amount of mAs, energy and exposure time are also shown

• Panoramic DAP, Cephalostat DAP and 3D DAP

The patient’s radiation dose will be shown in a pop-up window after each exposure.
Radiation dose is indicated in terms of DAP (Dose Area Product) and calculated
separately for each exposure. The measurement unit for DAP is milligray per square
centimeter (mGy*cm²). The DAP values are based directly to the measurements
made from the X-ray beam.
If you need to calibrate the DAP values which are shown in the pop-up windows select
the desired DAP on the Exposures display.
Use a DAP meter to measure the radiation dose and then compare the measured
dose (reading on DAP meter) with the calculated dose (value shown in pop-up
window). If the measured dose is lower than the calculated dose, touch the left arrow
to decrease the percentage value. If the measured dose is higher than the calculated
dose, touch the right arrow to increase the percentage value. The setting can be
adjusted between 10% and 300%.
Note that you will have to calibrate DAP values separately for panoramic,
cephalometric and 3D exposures.

Clear Error History (3330)

To clear X-ray unit’s error history data, select 3330 Clear Error History and touch the
green check mark button.

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3.3.4 Mode (3400)

Select 3400 Mode. With the options in this display you can select between normal and
exhibition mode and set the test mode.

Set Normal Mode (3410)

Select 3410 Set Normal Mode to enter to normal mode.

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Set Test Mode (3420)

Select 3420 Set Test Mode. On this display you can select the test mode settings:
enable/disable connection between the X-ray unit and computer and enable/disable
radiation.

Set Exhibition Mode (3430)

Select 3430 Set Exhibition Mode. The exhibition mode allows you to demonstrate all
the ProMax X-ray programs. When this option is selected no radiation is generated
when you press the exposure button. The programs can be selected and the C-arm
will move normally but no radiation will be generated and no radiation warning signals
will be given, i.e. this is a “dummy run” function for training and demonstration
purposes.

If you touch green check mark ProFace images can be taken when the X-ray unit is
connected to the PC.

If you touch the red cross mark you can drive the ProFace exposure movement but an
image is not taken.

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3.3.5 Troubleshooting (3500)

Select 3500 Troubleshooting.

Ethernet Mode (3510)

Select 3510 Ethernet Mode. In the Ethernet Mode. On this display, the Ethernet mode
and status is displayed: 100/10 Mb, Full Duplex or Half-duplex.
If the status is disconnected, the problem may be in one of the following:
• cable between the X-ray unit and PC
• cable or one of connectors is damaged
• wrong type cable
• Ethernet PCB is defective.

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Communication Tests (3520)

Select 3520 Communication Tests. On this display, you can test the connections
between network/ different units:
• ProMax: X-ray unit - external network
• ProTouch: CPU PCB - ProTouch GUI
• 3D Sensor: CPU PCB - 3D sensor
• Dimax-Panoramic: CPU PCB - Dimax sensor (panoramic)
• Dimax-Ceph: CPU PCB - Dimax sensor (cephalostat)
The Received packets field shows the amount of packets received from the network/
unit, and the Sent packets field shows the amount of frames sent to the network/unit.
If the values increase gradually, the connections are operational.

3.4 About
Select About.

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3.4.1 Component Information (4100)

Select 4100 Component Information to display X-ray unit’s type and version information.

3.4.2 Archive (4200)

Error History
In the error history display the recent 100 unit and recent 40 tube head error
messages are shown. The list is shown in chronological order (by date/time). The
oldest error messages are dropped out from the list if the list is full and there are new
errors stored.

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Exposure Statistic
In the exposure statistic display it is possible to check the unit tube head’s exposure
statistics. The diplays shows the time and the date of the latest exposure, the serial
number of the unit and the exposure counters of the panoramic, cephalometric,
tomographic and 3D exposures. The total amount of mAs, energy and exposure time
are also shown.

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MESSAGES

1 GENERAL

1.1 Help messages

The X-ray unit incorporates a self-checking feature that monitors the operation of the unit.
If the system detects an operating error a help message (e.g. H101) appears on the touch
screen.
The X-ray unit will not accept any commands from the user until the help message is
cleared from the touch screen. Clear the message by touching the green check mark.
Help messages has only one category:
• H1xx Environment related

1.2 Error messages

The X-ray unit incorporates a self-checking feature that monitors the operation of the unit.
If the system detects a technical fault an error message (e.g. E201) appears on the touch
screen.
An error message indicates that the X-ray unit has a problem that needs to be solved
before further exposures can be taken. The X-ray unit will not accept any commands from
the user until the error message is cleared from the touch screen.
Error messages are divided into the following categories:
• E2xx Motorized motion related
• E3xx X-ray generation related
• E4xx Feedback errors
• E5xx Power supply related
• E6xx Communication errors
• E7xx Calibration errors
• E8xx System conflicts
• E9xx Infrastructure errors
• Wxxx X-ray unit and touch screen internal errors

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2 HELP MESSAGES

2.1 Help messages (H1xx)

Code Explanation Comments

H101 Exposure switch The exposure button was released Guide the patient away from the
before end of exposure. X-ray unit before moving the
C-arm.
Press and hold down the
exposure button for the entire
duration of the exposure.
H102 The exposure button is stuck or the Release the exposure button.
cable is short circuited. If necessary, contact your service
technician to replace the
exposure switch.
H105 Emergency stop The emergency stop button has been All movements of the X-ray unit
button activated. are blocked, no radiation is
generated.
Guide the patient away from the
X-ray unit. Then release the
emergency stop button to resume
normal operation.
H115 DEC DEC is receiving too much radiation. Change the exposure values.
H116 DEC is receiving too little radiation. Change the exposure values.
H125 CEPH CEPH - Exposure control is receiving Change the exposure values.
too much radiation.
H126 CEPH - Exposure control is receiving Change the exposure values.
too little radiation.
H127 CEPH - AEC exposure too long. Change the exposure values.

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Code Explanation Comments

H141 Height movement Movement stopped due to the column

emergency stop switch activation.
H142 Height movement is not possible Clear any obstruction before
because the stop plate at the bottom of moving the column again.
the column was activated.
H143 Height movement not possible because
the STOP switch is activated.
H144 Height movement is not possible Release the button / joystick.
because one (or more) of the
positioning control buttons or the
positioning joystick is stuck.
H148 Height movement is not possible. The Press the X-ray unit down button
position of the patient support table is to move the patient support table
too high. down.
H149 Height movement was stopped Clear any obstruction before
because the C-arm cannot be moved continuing.
lower.
H150 Height movement was stopped Clear any obstruction before
because the patient support table continuing.
cannot be moved lower.
H151 Line voltage The line voltage was too low during Exposure was interrupted.
exposure. Contact your service technician
for help.
H152 The line voltage is too low. Exposure is not possible.
Contact your service technician
for help.
H161 Temperature The temperature of the tube head is too Wait for a few minutes for the
high. tube head to cool down.
H162 The temperature of the lift motor is too Wait for a few minutes for the lift
high. motor to cool down.
H163 The temperature of the power supply Wait for a few minutes for the
unit (PSU) is too high. power supply unit (PSU) to cool
down.
H165 The temperature of the tube head is too Wait for a few minutes for the
high for the selected exposure values. tube head to cool down.
H166 The maximum tube head energy level Wait for a few minutes for the
was exceeded. tube head to cool down or use
lower exposure values.

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Code Explanation Comments

H171 User related The sensor is not attached properly to Attach and / or lock the sensor in
messages the C-arm. position.
H172 The sensor is not attached properly to Attach and / or lock the sensor in
the cephalostat. position.
H175 PC program selection is in conflict with Select another exposure mode in
the selected X-ray unit program. Planmeca Romexis.
H176 Safety area limit violation in Change the value for thickness
tomography mode. layers.
H177 Exposure is not possible with these Change the image volume
settings. settings.
H178 Exposure is not possible with these Change the settings.
settings.
H180 DEC is not available.
H181 The imaging process was cancelled in
Planmeca Romexis.
H182 Timeout in image data transmission. Exposure was interrupted.
Contact your service technician
for help.
H183 The attached sensor is not suitable for Change the sensor.
the selected program.
H184 Remove the 3D sensor.
H185 The 3D sensor is not attached properly. Attach and / or lock the sensor in
position.
H186 No IP address defined for 3D sensor.
H187 Problem during image data Exposure was interrupted.
transmission. Contact your service technician
for help.
H188 Attached sensor will not be suitable for Change the sensor.
selected volume size.
H189 The screen was touched during Exposure was interrupted.
exposure.
H191 The Y coordinate is out of limit. Set the y coordinate between 51 -
91 mm.
H193 The Y coordinate is out of limits. Set the Y coordinate between 64-
72 mm.
H195 The 3D Model programs must not be Use the 3D Model programs for
used for patient imaging. taking exposures of impressions
or plaster casts only.
H196 Remove all 3D / panoramic patient
supports before taking cephalometric
images.

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3 ERROR MESSAGES

3.1 Motorized motion related errors (E2xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E201 MCM (motor control Shoulder motor - MCM-module Exposure interrupted.
module) module oveheated.
overheated
E202 Elbow motor - MCM-module oveheated. Exposure interrupted.
E203 Templerest/ digiceph scan MCM-module Exposure interrupted.
oveheated.
E204 MCM-module oveheated C-arm rotation Exposure interrupted.
motor.
E205 MCM-module oveheated receptor pan / Exposure interrupted.
X&Y collimation.
E206 MCM-module oveheated receptor Exposure interrupted.
rotation.
E207 MCM-module oveheated for receptor lift / Exposure interrupted.
X&Y collimation.
E208 Tubehead rotation function - MCM- Exposure interrupted.
module oveheated.
E210 Open circuit in Open circuit in 0 - lift motor.
E211 Open circuit in 1 - shoulder motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E212 Open circuit in 2 - elbow motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E213 Open circuit in 3 - temple restmotor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E214 Open circuit in 4 - digiceph scan motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E215 Open circuit in 5 - C-arm rotation motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E216 Open circuit in 6 - receptor pan motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E217 Open circuit in 7 - X-collimator motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E218 Open circuit in 8 - Y-collimator motor. Check the motor, interface
and cable.
E219 Open circuit in 9 - tube head rotation Check the motor, interface
motor. and cable.
E220 Open circuit in 10 Cu- filter motor.
E221 Open circuit in 11 - tubehead rotation
motor.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E230 Overcurrent Overcurrent detected in lift motor. Too high current detected in
the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable. If necessary then
replace the PSU PCB.
E231 Overcurrent detected in shoulder motor. Too high current detected in
the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E232 Overcurrent detected in elbow motor. Too high current detected in
the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E233 Overcurrent detected in temple rest/ Too high current detected in
digiceph motor. the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E234 Overcurrent detected Dimax3 CEPH Too high current detected in
scan motor (or CEPH marking motor, the motor and the movement
depending on version) has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E235 Overcurrent detected in C-arm rotation Too high current detected in
motor. the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E236 Overcurrent detected in receptor pan / Too high current detected in
X&Y collimation motor. the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E237 Overcurrent detected in X-collimator Too high current detected in
motor. the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E238 Overcurrent detected in Y-collimator Too high current detected in
motor. the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E239 Overcurrent detected in tube head Too high current detected in
rotation motor. the motor and the movement
has been stopped. Check the
motor cable.
E240 Overcurrent detected in Cu- filter motor.
E241 Overcurrent detected in tubehead
rotation motor.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E250 Directional error Directional error in lift motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
position. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E251 Directional error in shoulder motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
position. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E252 Directional error in elbow motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
position. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E253 Directional error in temple rest motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E254 Directional error in Dimax3 CEPH scan The motor drives the
motor (or CEPH marking motor, mechanism into the wrong
depending on version). direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E255 Directional error in C-arm rotation motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E256 Directional error in receptor pan motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E257 Directional error in X-collimator motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E258 Directional error in Y-collimator motor. The motor drives the
mechanism into the wrong
direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E259 Directional error in receptor rotation The motor drives the
motor. mechanism into the wrong
direction. Check the sensors
and the cabling.
E260 Directional error in receptor lift motor
(reserved option).
E261 Directional error in tube head lift motor
(reserved option).

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E270 Timeout Timeout in lift motor mechanism. Check the sensor, cable,
motor and the PSU PCB.
E271 Timeout in shoulder motor mechanism. Check the sensors, cables
and the motor.
E272 Timeout in elbow motor mechanism. Check the sensors, cables
and the motor.
E273 Timeout in temple rest motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E274 Timeout in temple rest motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E275 Timeout in C-arm rotation motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E276 Timeout in receptor pan motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E277 Timeout in X-collimator motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E278 Timeout in Y-collimator motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E279 Timeout in receptor rotation motor Check the sensors, cables
mechanism. and the motor.
E280 Timeout in Cu- filter motor mechanism. Check the sensors, cables
and the motor.
E281 Timeout in tube head lift motor (reserved Check the sensors, cables
option) mechanism. and the motor.
E282 Timeout in secondary collimation Check the functionality of the
mechanism. belt cables and the motor.
E283 Timeout in radiation shield mechanism. Check the adjustments and
the movement area.
E284 Timeout in patient support vertical Check the adjustments and
movement mechanism. the movement area.
E290 Rotating tube head Rotating tube head (panoramic, Check the adjustments and
in wrong position cephalostat and 3D) is in wrong position. the movement area.
The exposure is interrupted.
E291 Collimator Collimator right X self test failed.
E292 Collimator left X self test failed.
E293 Collimator upper Y self test failed.
E294 Collimator lower Y self test failed.
E295 Collimator filter revolver self test failed.
E296 Collimator X collision detected.
E297 Collimator Y collision detected.

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3.2 X-ray generation related errors (E3xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E301 Filament voltage Filament voltage missing completely. Exposure not possible. Check
the cabling, interfaces and PSU-
PCB and tube head.
E302 Filament voltage too low during Exposure not possible. Check
preheat. the cabling, interfaces and PSU
PCB and tube head.
E303 Filament voltage too high during Exposure not possible. Check
preheat. the tube head and the PSU PCB.
E304 Filament voltage dropped suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
during exposure. tube head and the PSU PCB.
E305 Filament voltage cannot be enabled Exposure interrupted. Check the
due to an internal error. tube head and the PSU PCB.
E311 Tube voltage Tube voltage missing completely. Exposure interrupted.
E312 Tube voltage too low. Exposure not possible. Check
the tube head and the PSU PCB.
E313 Tube voltage too high. Exposure not possible. Check
the prefilament values are
correct or perform the
prefilament calibration again.
E314 Tube voltage dropped suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
without arching (low frequency functionality of the tube head and
extreme detected). the PSU PCB.
E315 Tube voltage dropped suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
without arching (extreme overcurrent functionality of the tube head and
detected). the PSU PCB.
E316 Tube voltage dropped suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
without arching (other reason). functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E317 Tube voltage overshot suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
without arching. functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E318 Tube voltage detected during preheat Exposure interrupted. Check the
period (maximum exceeded). functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E321 Tube current Tube current missing completely. Exposure interrupted. Check the
interface, cabling and the PSU
PCB.
E322 Tube current too low. Exposure interrupted. Check the
interface, cabling and the PSU
PCB.
E323 Tube current too high. Exposure interrupted. Perform
tube filament definition again.
Check the interface, cabling and
the PSU PCB.
E324 Tube current dropped suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
without arching. interface, cabling and the PSU
PCB.
E325 Tube current overshooted suddenly Exposure interrupted. Check the
without arching. interface, cabling and the PSU
PCB.
E331 Arching Minor across X-ray tube. Code not displayed.
E332 Severe arcing across x-ray tube. Exposure interrupted.
Check the tube head
functionality: Run tube head
seasoning process, see more in
section 3.1.5 "Testing Routines
(1500)" on page 50.
E333 Minor arching at tube head anode Code not displayed.
end.
E334 Severe arcing at tube head anode Exposure interrupted.
end.
E335 Minor arching at tube head cathode Code not displayed.
end.
E336 Severe arching at tube head cathode Exposure interrupted.
end.
E341 Monitoring errors kV-signal (exposure time) too short/
long.
E342 Exposure pulsing fault.
E343 Conflict between assembled and Exposure not possible.
configured X-ray tube type. Check that correct type of tube
head is selected in the 3100 Unit
Configuration menu, in Tube
Type setting.

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3.3 Feedback errors (E4xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E401 Tube head offsets Tube head KVPOS offset failure, short- Exposure not possible. Check
circuited. the cabling between the FBK
and the CAM PCB. Check
also the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E402 Tube head KVPOS offset failure, out of Exposure not possible. Check
bounds. the cabling between the FBK
and the CAM PCB. Check
also the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E403 Tube head offset KVNEG failure, short- Exposure not possible. Check
circuited. the cabling between the FBK
and the CAM PCB. Check
also the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E404 Tube head KVNEG offset failure, out of Exposure not possible. Check
bounds. the cabling between the FBK
and the CAM PCB. Check
also the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E405 Tube head MAPOS offset failure, short- Exposure not possible. Check
circuited. the cabling between the FBK
and the CAM PCB. Check
also the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E406 Tube head MAPOS offset failure, out of Exposure not possible. Check
bounds. the cabling between the FBK
and the CAM PCB. Check
also the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E407 Tube head MANEG offset failure, short- Exposure not possible. Check
circuited. the functionality of the FBK
PCB.
E408 Tube head MANEG offset failure, out of Exposure not possible. Check
bounds. the functionality of the FBK
PCB.
E409 Tube head filament offset failure, out of Exposure not possible. Check
bounds. the functionality of the FBK
PCB.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E411 Tube head signals Tube head kV-feedback imbalance. Exposure interrupted.
E412 Tube head mA-feedback imbalance. Exposure interrupted.
E413 Tube head groundingERROR. Exposure not possible.
E414 Tube head temperature Exposure not possible. Check
measurementERROR (signal out of the temperature
bounds). measurement sensor and the
FBK PCB.
E415 Tube head electronics supply Check the FBK PCB and the
voltageERROR. cabling between the FBK and
the CAM PCB.
E416 Tube head not calibrated. Exposure not possible.
Perform tube filament
definition again. Check the
functionality of the FBK PCB.
E417 Tube head type not supported. Exposure not possible.
E421 Sensors signal errors Failure in lift motor height position. Check the sensors and the
(open circuits) cabling.
E422 Failure in shoulder potentiometer. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E423 Failure in elbow potentiometer. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E424 Failure in c-arm potentiometer. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E425 Failure in layer indicator position sensor. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E426 Failure in soft tissue indicator sensor Check the sensors and the
error. cabling.
E431 Sensors signal errors Failure in lift motor height position. Check the sensors and the
(short circuits) cabling.
E432 Failure in shoulder arm angle. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E433 Failure in elbow arm angle. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E434 Failure in C-arm rotation angle. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E435 Failure in layer indicator position sensor. Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E436 Failure in soft tissue indicator sensor Check the sensors and the
error. cabling.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E441 Key stuck in patient Failure in Z-Motor up key. Check the button.
position control key
E442 Failure in Z-Motor down key. Check the button.
pad
E443 Failure in C-Arm clockwise key. Check the button.
E444 Failure in C-Arm counterclockwise key. Check the button.
E445 Failure in joystick key. Check the position of the
joystick.
E446 Joystick not released. Check the position of the
joystick.
E447 Failure in open/close temple rest key. Check the temple rest key.
E451 Key stuck elsewhere CEPH CA; Height adjusting up button Check the button.
E452 CEPH CA; Height adjusting down button Check the button.

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3.4 Power supply related errors (E5xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E501 Power supply +385 DC bus voltage too low. Check the power supply, voltage
and the cabling. If needed
change the fuse.
E502 26VDC bus voltage too high. Check the voltage.
E503 26VDC bus voltage too low. Check the voltage.
E504 Heatsink temperature sensor failure. Check the sensor.
E505 Power off did not function. Check the power supply.
E506 Power supply overload (short). Check the power supply.
E507 Mains frequency is out of bounds. Check the mains voltage and the
power supply.

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3.5 Communication errors (E6xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E601 Internal (CAM) Total data communication failure Exposure not possible. Check
towards CAM. the cable of the CAM PCB and
that it is installed correctly.
E602 Total data communication failure from Exposure not possible. Check
CAM. the cable of the CAM PCB and
that it is installed correctly.
E603 Data errors received from CAM. Exposure interrupted. Check the
cable of the CAM PCB and that it
is installed correctly.
E604 Data errors received from CAM. Exposure interrupted. Check the
cable of the CAM PCB and that it
is installed correctly.
E605 No clock signal received at CAM. Check the cable of the CAM PCB
and that it is installed correctly.
Check the functionality of the
battery and that it is installed
correctly.
E606 Data received is wrong polarity at Check the cable of the CAM PCB
CAM. and that it is installed correctly.
E607 No clock signal received from CAM. Check the cable of the CAM PCB
and that it is installed correctly.
Check the functionality of the
battery and that it is installed
correctly.
E608 Data received is wrong polarity from Check the cable of the CAM PCB
CAM. and that it is installed correctly.
E611 Internal (other) Error in communication with RTC. Check the RTC and the CPU
PCB and the cabling.
E612 Error in communication with tube. Check the cabling between the
CAM and FBK PCB. Check the
functionality of the FBK PCB.
E613 Error in PAN AEC - CAM Exposure not possible.
communication.
E614 Error in CEPH AEC - CPU Exposure not possible.
communication.
E615 Error in communication with Dimax- Check the sensor is correctly
PAN. installed to the X-ray unit.
E616 Error in communication with Dimax- Check the sensor is correctly
CEPH. installed to the X-ray unit.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E617 External (CAN) Error in internal GUI - CPU Check that the software versions
communication. of the X-ray unit and the GUI are
compatible to each other.
E618 Error in external GUI - CPU Check that the software versions
communication. of the X-ray unit and the GUI are
compatible to each other.
E619 Received non-implemented CAN
message by CPU.
E620 External (other) Error in PLANET - EXT data link Check the cable and the software
version of the Admark. Restart
the ProMax X-ray unit after
attaching the Admark to it.
E621 Errors in GUI -RS232 link to external Check the cabling and the
keyboard. connectors.
E622 Errors in CPU-RS232 direct COM- Check the COM-port.
port.
E623 ProMax unable to communicate with Check the DIN PCB and the
PC. cabling.
E624 Network Unable to contact server Check the network connection
(ETHERNET) and the cabling.
E625 No network activity for a prolonged Check the network connection
time. and the cabling.
E626 Network disconnected. Check the functionality and
installation of the Ethernet PCB.
Check also the settings of the
network connection and the
cabling.
E627 TCP/IP address not set. Check the TCP/IP settings.
E628 Error in communication with 3D
sensor.
E629 Ethernet cable is disconnected or it is Check the Ethernet cable
broken. connection and cabling
E630 Error in GUI - ProMax Reboot ProMax. If problem
communication. persists, check GUI - ProMax
cabling.

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3.6 Calibration errors (E7xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E701 Missing calibration Tube head filament definition not Perform tube filament definition
done. again.
E702 Tube head kV-calibration not done. Perform tube filament definition
again.
E703 Panoramic DEC not calibrated. Calibrate the DEC-PAN.
E704 Cephalometric DEC not calibrated. Calibrate the DEC-CEPH.
E705 Tube filament Tubehead filament calibration failure The current in the tube head is
definition (discontinuous tube current). not high enough. Perform tube
filament definition again.
E706 Tubehead filament calibration failure The current in the tube head is
(mA too low). not raising on the voltage area.
Perform tube filament definition
again. Check the functionality of
the tube head.
E710 Primary collimator Primary y-collimator opening is too Adjust the lower blade upwards
big. or the upper blade downwards.
E711 3D Primary x-collimator opening is too Adjust the left blade to right or
wide. the right blade to left.

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3.7 System conflicts (E8xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E801 Missing MCM Missing MCM module 1 for shoulder MCM PCB is broken or badly
module motor. connected to the PSU PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E802 Missing MCM module 2 for elbow MCM PCB is broken or badly
motor. connected to the PSU PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E803 Missing MCM module 3 for MCM PCB is broken or badly
templerest/digiceph scan. connected to the PSU PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E804 Missing MCM module 4 for C-arm MCM PCB is broken or badly
rotation motor. connected to the CAM PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E805 Missing MCM module 5 for cassette MCM PCB is broken or badly
motor / X&Y collimation. connected to the CAM PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E806 Missing MCM module 6 for tube head MCM PCB is broken or badly
rotation. connected to the CAM PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E807 Missing MCM module 7 for Cu- filter MCM PCB is broken or badly
motor. connected to the CAM PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E808 Missing MCM module 8 for tubehead
lift function.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E811 Missing internal parts Missing internal parts, PAN-DEC not Check the functionality of the
found. PAN-DEC PCB.
E812 Missing internal parts, CEPH-DEC Check the functionality of the
not found. CEPH-DEC PCB.
E813 Missing internal parts, RTC not found. Check the functionality of the
RTC PCB.
E814 Missing internal parts, CAM not Check the functionality of the
found. CAM PCB.
E815 Missing internal parts, TUBE not Check the tube head cabling.
found.
E816 Patient position control keypad not Check the cabling.
found.
E817 Missing internal parts, DIN not found. Check the functionality of the DIN
PCB and that it is attached
properly.
E818 Missing internal parts, Ethernet Check the functionality of the
module not found. Ethernet PCB and that it is
attached properly on the PSU.
E819 Missing internal parts, Ceph CA not The X-ray unit has been
found. configured as CEPH-CA. Check
the cabling between the CEPH
and CPU PCB. Check the
functionality of the CPU PCB.
E821 Software System software must be upgraded Check the software requirements
compatibility (too old with newly installed of all components.
component).
E822 CAM FPGA version not compatible Check the software version of the
with main software. ProMax X-ray unit.
E823 GUI not compatible with newest SW. Check the software version of the
the GUI.
E831 Hardware A Dimax3 found but not a digital Update the GUI software version.
compatibility machine.
E832 Wrong type of PSU. Change the PSU PCB.
E833 MCM is wrong type (X = MCM-module Change the MCM PCB.
number; 1-8, 0 & 9 reserved).
E834 Dimax3 sensor version is too old. The Dimax sensor version is too
old or not compatible with the
ProMax X-ray unit software
version.
E835 Movement prevented due to missing
jumper J8 on patient position control
PCB or broken patient positioning
cable.
E836 Wrong C-arm PCB version for 120kV
device.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E841 Missing MCM Missing MCM module 1.
E842 Missing MCM module 2.
E843 Missing MCM module 3.
E844 Missing MCM module 4.
E845 Missing MCM module 5.
E846 Missing MCM module 6.
E847 Missing MCM module 7.
E848 Missing MCM module 8.

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3.8 Infrastructure errors (E9xx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
E901 Checksum error in Checksum error in main program Restart the ProMax X-ray
FLASH, Low Block. unit.
E902 Checksum error in main program Update the ProMax X-ray unit
FLASH, High Block. software version.
E903 Checksum error in Memory Expansion Update the ProMax X-ray unit
module FLASH. software version.
E904 Checksum error in RTC- EEPROM. Check the RTC PCB cabling
and the battery.
E905 Checksum error in tube head EEPROM. Check the cabling and the
functionality of the FBK PCB.
E906 Checksum error in PAN AEC EEPROM. Change the cable / PSU PCB.
E907 Checksum error in CEPH AEC Change the cable / PSU PCB.
EEPROM.
E908 Checksum error in autofocus module
problem (reserved).
E911 RAM errors DATA RAM BIT ERROR (even bank). Check the CPU PCB and
cabling.
E912 DATA RAM BIT ERROR (odd bank). Check the CPU PCB and
cabling.
E913 FPGA register RAM error. Check the CPU PCB and
cabling.
E914 CPU internal RAM error. Check the CPU PCB and
cabling.
E915 RTC RAM error. Check the RTC PCB and
(latest settings not stored in memory) cabling.

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Error Explanation Comments

code
E921 Program structure Stack overflow Restart the ProMax X-ray
errors unit.
E922 Out of RAM Switch off the X-ray unit and
update the ProMax X-ray unit
software.
E923 Watchdog reset Switch off the X-ray unit and
update the ProMax X-ray unit
software.
E924 Unimplemented opcode trap Switch off the X-ray unit and
update the ProMax X-ray unit
software.
E925 Illegal program vector Switch off the X-ray unit and
update the ProMax X-ray unit
software.
E926 Unexpected reset Restart the ProMax X-ray
unit.
E927 PathSolver out of memory Recalibrate the layer light.
E928 PathSolver cannot solve trajectory Switch off the X-ray unit and
move the arms closer to the
patient support table.
E929 DSP program error (reserved)
E931 Hardware errors RTC / CPU clock runs at wrong speed Check the functionality of the
RTC PCB, the cable and the
battery.

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3.9 X-ray unit and touch screen internal errors (Wxxx)

Error Explanation Comments

code
W000 Error in communication protocol UID! Internal error. Reboot ProMax.
W001 Error in communication protocol state! Internal error. Reboot ProMax.
W002 Patient safety area violation detected! Check scan and layer settings.
W003 Command queue full! Internal error. Reboot ProMax.
W004 Invalid scan settings! Internal error. Reboot ProMax.
W005 Invalid TMJ position setting! Check TMJ position settings.
W006 Invalid TMJ angle setting! Check TMJ position settings.
W007 Wrong licence code!
W008 Eeprom reading failed! Internal error. Reboot ProMax.
W009 Check panoramic x-collimator position setting! Check collimator settings.
W010 Check panoramic x-collimator width setting! Check collimator settings.
W011 DEC calibration init failed! Check sensor connection.
W021 Patient safety area violation in tomo slice 1 Check slice count and/or step between
slices.
W022 Patient safety area violation in tomo slice 2 Check slice count and/or step between
slices.
W023 Patient safety area violation in tomo slice 3 Check slice count and/or step between
slices.
W024 Patient safety area violation in tomo slice 4 Check slice count and/or step between
slices.
W900 ProMax connection not established! Operating in standalone mode.
W901 Request timed out while waiting for ProMax to Internal error. Reboot ProMax.
respond!
W999 Version mismatch in communication interfaces! Update ProMax software.

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MAINTENANCE

1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

1.1 Cleaning

CAUTION
When disinfecting the unit surfaces, the unit should be switched off. The unit must
not be exposed to gaseous disinfectants or explosive anesthetics. Never spill any
liquids into the unit. If that happens, make sure that the liquid did not come into con-
tact with any of the internal electronic parts (cables/sensors/PCBs) before switching
on the unit.

For cleaning instructions refer to the X-ray unit’s user’s manual.

1.2 Operating checks

To guarantee user and patient safety and to ensure consistent image quality, the X-ray
unit must be checked and recalibrated by a qualified Planmeca service technician once a
year or after every 10 000 exposures if this is sooner.
The following operating checks have to be performed on a regular basis:

Exposure indicators
Confirm that the exposure indicator lights turn on in the control panel (GUI and/or NUI) and
in the exposure switch for the length of the exposure. Additionally, check also the
(optional) external exposure indicator, if the unit is equipped with such.

Exposure warning signal

Confirm that the units buzzer comes on for the length of the exposure. The exposure
switch also contains a buzzer. However, this buzzer can be disabled or enabled (from
within the exposure switch assembly) depending on local regulations. Check that this
buzzer also comes on for the length of the exposure if it is enabled.

Exposure switch
Confirm that the exposure switch requires continuous activation to maintain the exposure.
Releasing the exposure switch during the radiation should stop the exposure and produce
an error message. Make a visual check and check for possible wear or damage of the
exposure switch spiral. Replace if necessary.

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Emergency stop button

Confirm that activating the emergency stop button will stop the X-ray unit operating.
Pressing the emergency stop button should block all movements of the X-ray unit, disable
radiation and produce a help message.

Labels
Check that no labels are detached or worn and that they are all legible.

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2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

2.1 General
Annually, or after every 10 000 exposures (whichever appears first), the electrical
exposure parameters of the ProMax X-ray should be checked in order to ensure the
initially accurate operation of the equipment, despite of the possible long term component
value drifts.
There are no adjustments in the equipment because of its self-calibrating system -
therefore no actual parameter trimming of the kV, mA and exposure time can be done. If
one of the parameters to be checked is found to be beyond the limit allowed, the
corresponding module is to be changed in whole, or a factory- type recalibration should be
performed.

2.2 X-ray unit adjustments and quality control checks

Depending on the Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit model and used sensor type, the
appropriate calibrations, adjustments and quality control checks should be made annually,
or after every 10 000 exposures (whichever appears first):
• beam check (2D, panoramic, cephalometric, 3D)
• 2D quality assurance (ball phantom test)
• 3D quality assurance test
For detailed instructions to carry out the annual checking, refer to the Planmeca Device
Tool manual (publication number 10031558), and Planmeca ProX/ProOne/ProMax Yearly
Maintenance, technical bulletin (PX-081B).

2.3 X-ray tube feedback system

The unit performs a complete check on the feedback system before every exposure. Any
found errors or deviations are reported as error messages (exposure is prevented).
Therefore the actual need for this annual test is dictated by the local authorities and
respective regulations. Be sure to perform all tests required by the authorities.
There are two ways of doing most of the tests, either non-invasively (from the radiation
beam) or invasively (from the units feedback signals). Both are presented here. Note that
not all tests can be performed both ways.

CAUTION
Radiation is emitted during all these tests. Proper protection against unnecessary
exposure to radiation must be considered.

2.3.1 NON-INVASIVE TESTING (directly from radiation)

A non-invasive method can be used for checking the kVp, radiation quality (half-value
layer) and the exposure time. This method is efficient since no covers need to be opened,
and it gives a “second” opinion on the measured parameters. However, care must be
taken when selecting the appropriate non-invasive X-ray meter; older meters calculate the
kVp avg based on the assumption that the kV waveform is AC. The Planmeca ProMax has
DC high voltage with very small high frequency ripple, so the accurate measurement of kV
waveform can be impossible if, for an example, the meter’s sampling frequency isn’t high
enough. If in any doubt whether or not the meter is suitable for ProMax, please consult the
meter manufacturer for additional information. Otherwise, please refer to the radiation
meter manufacturers user manual of how to use the meter.

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Peak tube potential (kVp) measurement

When a non-invasive meter is used for kVp measurement, following things should be
noted:
1. The sensor should be placed exactly in the middle of the X-ray field in both horizontal
and vertical directions (very important especially if the measurements are made in the
panoramic mode!), use a fluorescent screen to determine the X-ray field area if you
are not totally sure about it.
2. The sensor distance from the focal spot should be as short as possible to maximise
the signal / noise ratio.
3. The whole sensor area must be within the radiation field.
4. The meter must be properly calibrated and, when necessary, appropriate calibration/
correction factors must be used when interpreting the results.
The measured kVp must be within ±5% of the value displayed on the user interface.

Half-value layer measurement

There are different recommended procedures for measuring the HVL. The HVL is defined
as the thickness of a specified material (generally expressed inmm Al) which attenuates x-
radiation with a particular spectrum to an extent such that the value of air kerma (or
exposure or absorbed dose) rate is reduced to one half of the value that is measured
without the material. The simplest method to ensure that the unit complies with the
requirement (With Promax, the first permissible HVL must be at least 2.5mm Al at 84 kV)
is to measure the air kerma rate first without any additional material in the radiation field,
then add 2.5mm Al to the radiation field, measure the air kerma rate again and check that
the air kerma rate with additional 2.5mm Al is more than one half of the one measured
without the added material. That is,

(Dose rate with added 3 mm Al eq filtration) / (Dose rate without added filtration) > 0.5

This is sufficient to ensure that the HVL is at least 2.5mm Al. Depending on the type of the
radiation meter used, it is possible that a correction factor needs to be applied to the result
measured with added material in the radiation field.

Exposure time measurement

The exposure time is controlled by the microprocessor, so the exposure time accuracy is
exactly the same, no matter if the set exposure time is 200 ms (in film-based cephalostatic
mode) or 16 s (in panoramic / tomographic mode). The exposure time is defined
automatically based on the selected program and is displayed in the upper right corner of
the graphical user interface. In panoramic mode, attach the non-invasive sensor to the
front panel of the cassette holder (or Dimax3 sensor) and make sure its whole area is in
the radiation field. Select 70 kV / 8mA and press ready. Take an exposure and record the
measured exposure time. The measured exposure time must be within ±10% of the
exposure time displayed in the user interface.
In film-based cephalostatic mode, the exposure time is selected by the user. Select the
shortest possible exposure time, attach the non-invasive sensor to the cephalostatic
cassette holder in the middle of the radiation field, take an exposure and record the
measured exposure time. When placing the sensor, note that if the unit is equipped with
auto-ceph, the cassette size is automatically detected when the cassette is on its place
and the area of radiation field is adjusted accordingly.

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2.3.2 INVASIVE TESTING (directly from unit’s own feedback signals)

NOTE
The manufacturer does not require the invasive testing. The invasive test must only be
performed if the local authorities require it.

An invasive method should be used for checking the tube current (mA), and can be used
for checking the kVp and exposure time. This method requires that the covers around the
tube head assembly are removed, and a special measurement adapter cable, Planmeca
order code 10008320, is connected to the connector J2 in the FBK PCB. The FBK PCB is
permanently fastened to the front side of the tube head assembly. The analog feedback
voltage signals can be measured with a calibrated multimeter from the adapter cable
connectors (labelled kVpos, kVneg, mApos and mAneg). An oscilloscope is required if kV
and mA waveforms need to be observed, for an example when determining the exposure
time.

NOTE
The feedback signals are differential, so measuring only one polarity signal (e.g. kVpos with
respect to the X-ray units ground potential) will give false results. The feedback signals
must always be measured differentially, kV feedback voltage = (kVpos – kVneg) and mA
feedback voltage = (mApos – mAneg).

Peak tube potential (kVp) measurement

Connect the kVpos plug of the Planmeca measurement adapter to the positive terminal of
the multimeter and the kVneg plug to the negative (ground) terminal of the multimeter.
Select the appropriate DC voltage measurement range for 1 to 5 V signal level. Take an
exposure with desired kV setting (selected mA value has no effect, however low mA
should be used to minimise the amount of unnecessary radiation) and when the voltage
reading has stabilized, record it. The actual tube voltage relates to the measured feedback
signal as follows:
Actual tube voltage = 27 000 * measured feedback voltage (in volts)
The resulting tube voltage should be within ±5% of the voltage indicated in the user
interface.

Tube current (mA) measurement

Connect the mApos plug of the Planmeca measurement adapter to the positive terminal of
the multimeter and the mAneg plug to the negative (ground) terminal of the multimeter.
Select the appropriate DC voltage measurement range for 100mV to 5 V signal levels.
Take an exposure with desired mA setting (selected kV value has no effect, but lowest
possible kV is recommended to minimise the amount of unnecessary radiation) and when
the voltage reading has stabilized, record it. The actual tube current relates to the
measured feedback signal as follows:
Actual tube current (in mA) = 5.06 * measured feedback voltage (in volts)
The resulting tube current should be within ±10% of the current indicated in the user
interface.

Exposure time measurement

A calibrated oscilloscope is needed for invasive exposure time measurement. Connect
oscilloscope channel 1 to kVpos, channel 2 to kVneg and oscilloscope ground to the tube
head ground. Select differential signal (Ch1 – Ch2) from the oscilloscope math menu and
take an exposure with desired values. The exposure time can be defined from the
oscilloscope screen as the time interval during which the tube potential exceeds 70% of
the peak tube potential. The exposure time must be within ±10% of the value displayed in
the user interface.

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Feedback signal offset measurement

The feedback signals have a small offset voltage that is used for internal self-testing of the
equipment. In some cases, it can be useful to measure these offsets for troubleshooting
purposes etc. The offset of all feedback signals (kVpos, kVneg, mApos and mAneg)
should be 49 ± 2 mV with respect to the unit ground potential. The offsets should be
measured in idle state (before exposure).

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3 MECHANICAL CHECKS

3.1 Column motor nut

The column motor is equipped with double motor nut assembly consisting of lower, solid
nut (primary), and upper, floating nut (secondary). In case the primary nut fails, the
secondary nut becomes active. The visual check of the column motor nut assembly must
be performed once a year as follows.
Switch the unit off. Remove the two rear cover plates of the telescopic column as
described in section 2.2 "Removing telescopic column rear cover plates" on page 214.
Switch the unit off.
The column motor nut assembly is attached to the stationary column and can be seen
from the opening on the stationary column top. Check, whether the lug of the indicator
sheet is bent and the top surface of the secondary motor nut is level with the edge of the
column nut frame, or a little higher (see the figure below).

Upper motor nut

Lug of the
indicator sheet

Column nut frame

Liftnut2.eps

In case the secondary nut is clearly inside the column nut frame and the lug of the
indicator sheet is straightened, the column motor nut assembly must be replaced.

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WARNING
Protect yourself from radiation when you are checking the beam alignment.

WARNING
It is very important that the room in which the x-ray is installed and the position from
which the user operates the equipment are correctly shielded. Since radiation
safety requirements vary from country to country and state to state it is the respon-
sibility of the installer to ensure that all local safety regulations are met.

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1 REQUIRED CALIBRATION TOOLS

Planmeca ProMax 3D Max calibration tools

Regular units Units with Planmeca ProFace

3D Max alignment ruler 3D Max ProFace alignment ruler

10021620 10035695

Ball phantom Frankfort plane alignment tool 3D Max QA phantom

10036368 00050977 10031542

Geometry phantom platform 3D Max geometry phantom Chinrest spacer

10029539 10021621 10007583
(4 pieces)

Technical manual and Transportation pins

test reports USB 00654028
10038269

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Special calibration tools for X-ray units with 120 kV tube head
• Max alignment ruler (part number 10039425)

120kV_3DMax_alignment_ruler.eps

• Max ProFace alignment ruler (part number 10039426)

120kV_ProFace_alignment_ruler.eps

Planmeca Device tool

The Planmeca Device tool is needed for calibration tasks. The Planmeca Device Tool
manual (publication number 10031558) should be used in conjunction with this manual.

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2 ADJUSTING SMARTPAN BEAM POSITION

NOTE
If the X-ray unit is not featured with optional SmartPan exposure mode, continue
calibrations straight from the section 4 "ADJUSTING COLLIMATOR ANGLE" on page 106.

2.1 Checking SmartPan beam position

1. Check the SmartPan beam position by taking a beam check exposure.
Refer to the Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.
2. In case the radiation beam is not correctly aligned, the panoramic X-ray beam position
must be adjusted as described in sections 2.2 "Adjusting SmartPan beam position" on
page 104 and 4 "ADJUSTING COLLIMATOR ANGLE" on page 106.

2.2 Adjusting SmartPan beam position

1. Enter the calibration mode:
a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibrations (3200) --> Collimator calibration (3260) and Panoramic
Collimator Calibration (3261). The display shown below appears.

2.2.1 Adjusting SmartPan beam horizontal position

If the X-ray beam is too far to the left or right, adjust the beam to the center. Adjust the
primary collimator position as follows.
• Touch the Position button, select the position by touching the Position arrow buttons
and drive the primary collimator by touch SET button.

2.2.2 Adjusting SmartPan beam width

If the SmartPan X-ray beam is too wide or if it is too narrow, the width of the beam must be
adjusted. Adjust the beam width as follows.
• Touch the Width button, select the position by touching the Width arrow buttons and
drive the primary collimator by touching the SET button.

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2.2.3 Adjusting MultiView SmartPan beam width

If the MultiView SmartPan X-ray beam is too wide or if it is too narrow, the width of the
beam must be adjusted. Adjust the beam width as follows.
• Touch the Width button, select the position by touching the Wide Width arrow buttons
and drive the primary collimator by touching the SET button.

2.2.4 Adjusting SmartPan beam vertical position

NOTE
The lower border limiting plate should not move when the upper limiting plate is moving to
its programmed position. Set the upper limit first.

If the X-ray beam is too low or too high, the vertical position of the beam must be adjusted.
Adjust the primary collimator position as follows.
1. Adjust upper and lower limits:
• Upper limit: touch the Top button and adjust the top limit value with arrow
buttons.
• Lower limit: touch the Bottom button and adjust the bottom limit value with arrow
buttons.
2. Drive the primary collimator to the selected position by pressing the SET button.

2.2.5 Store modified settings and verify changes

1. Accept the new position and width and exit the collimator calibration mode by
touching the green check mark button.
2. Take a beam check exposure to check the beam position, see section 2.1 "Checking
SmartPan beam position" on page 104.
3. If necessary, readjust the SmartPan beam again.

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3 SMARTPAN FLAT FIELD CALIBRATION

Refer to the Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.

4 ADJUSTING COLLIMATOR ANGLE

4.1 Adjusting collimator angle (96 kV tube head)

NOTE
If the X-ray unit is equipped with optional 120 kV tube head, see instructions given in
section 4.2 "Adjusting collimator angle (120 kV tube head)" on page 108.

1. Use a spirit level to ensure that the collimator is mounted at the same angle as the
sensor.
• Collimator:

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• Sensor:

2. If the collimator and sensor are not mounted at the same angle, adjust the collimator
angle as follows.
a. Open the collimator mechanism by rotating the long screw located behind the
blades so that you can access the two screws that hold the collimator in position.
b. Loosen the screws and use a spirit level to adjust the collimator angle.
c. Tighten the screws when the collimator is in the correct position.

Collimator

Screws

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4.2 Adjusting collimator angle (120 kV tube head)

NOTE
These instruction apply only for X-ray units equipped with optional 120 kV tube head.

1. Enter the calibration mode:

a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibrations (3200) --> Collimator Calibrations (3260).
2. Select 3D Collimator Calibration (3262). The display shown below appears.

3. Temporarily adjust all four collimator blades more narrow, so that all borderlines of the
test image will be visible in the Device tool display. Follow the sub-steps below:
a. Write down the existing values of all four collimator blade settings.
b. One by one, touch each edge (Top, Left, Right and Bottom) button and use the
arrow buttons to adjust each blade more narrow.

Move each blade towards the center 15 touches (=60 units) as follows:
- Activate Top button: touch 15 times (= +60 units) Down arrow button
- Activate Left button: touch 15 times (= +60 units) Right arrow button
- Activate Right button: touch 15 times (= -60 units) Left arrow button
- Activate Bottom button: touch 15 times (= -60 units) Up arrow button

c. Drive the collimator blades to the adjusted position by touching the SET button.

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NOTE
Do not touch the green check mark button, if touched the temporarily settings are
stored and must be manually restored.

4. Start the Device Tool and click Start Calibration button.

5. Check the values in the Device Settings fields, and click Next.
The Device tool automatically interrogates the ProMax X-ray unit configuration and
fills the Device Settings fields. To change the X-ray unit to be calibrated, modify the IP
address in the Manage Imaging System configuration.

6. On the Mode Selection view:

a. Select 3D in the Imaging Mode field.
b. Click Select none button to clear the Calibration Tasks selections.
c. Select Beam Check 3D of the Calibration Tasks selections.

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7. Click Next button to start capturing a test image.

8. Protect yourself from radiation and press the exposure button to take the exposure.
The beam check test image will appear in the window.
9. Observe the beam check test image, check the following:
a. Check that all collimator blades are adjusted enough inside the sensor active
area so that the borderlines are clearly visible on each side.

If there is no clear borderline on each side, adjust the collimator blades more
narrow, as described in Step 3.
b. Compare the sensor edges and collimator blade edges on each side.

The collimator angle is correctly adjusted if all borderlines are parallel on each
side, that is, the active area is rectangular, as shown in the figure below.

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10. Adjust the collimator blade angles, if necessary.

Note the following issues before starting the adjustments:
• The angle of all four collimator blades can be separately adjusted.
• For each blade there are two adjustment screws. When adjusting the blade
angle, at first the other screw must be loosened and then the opposite site screw
can be then tightened, while the angle of the blade changes.

NOTE
Do not tighten hard the opposite site screw but only screw it until it reaches the other
screw.

• A special extended 2 mm Allen key is required to reach and to adjust the screws.
• The adjustment screws are accessible through the holes located on the each
side of the collimator frame. To find an appropriate adjustment screw, there are
figures to help to locate the adjustment screws later in these instructions.
• Adjust the collimator blades with small steps, rotate the adjustment screws e.g.
only 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 rounds at a time.
• From the beam check test image on the Device tool display, find out which blade
and which direction the blade angle should be adjusted.
• The beam check test image on the Device tool display is positioned as seen from
the tube head direction, that is, it is a left-right mirror image. The blades to be
adjusted according to the test image are shown with figures later in these
instructions.

To adjust the collimator blade angles, follow the steps below.

a. Remove the tube head covers, see section 14.5 "Removing tube head covers
(120 kV tube head)" on page 159.
b. Adjusting collimator blade angles:
• If the left side borderline in the test image is tilted, adjust the right side collimator
blade angle (see the figure below). Adj_blades2.eps

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• If the right side borderline in the test image is tilted, adjust the left side collimator
blade angle (see the figure below).

Adj_blades.eps
• If the bottom side borderline in the test image is tilted, adjust the bottom side
collimator blade angle (see the figure below).

Adj_blades3.eps

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• If the upper side borderline in the test image is tilted, adjust the upper side
collimator blade angle (see the figure below).

Adj_blades4.eps
c. Click Capture button in the Device tool to take a new beam check test image and
verify the changes. Rreadjust the collimator blade angles if needed.
11. Exit the 3D Collimator Calibration (3262) screen by touching the red cross button.
All the collimator settings should remain the original values, but it is good to verify the
values once again, by entering the 3D Collimator Calibration (3262) menu. Restore
the original values, written down in Step 3, if needed.
12. Attach the removed covers.

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5 ADJUSTING PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM

5.1 Attaching calibration tools (96 kV tube head)

NOTE
If the X-ray unit is equipped with optional 120 kV tube head, see instructions given in
section 5.2 "Attaching calibration tools (120 kV tube head)" on page 117.

1. Enter the SmartPan exposure mode, if the X-ray unit equipped with SmartPan
feature.
2. Drive the C-arm with the X-ray unit up/down buttons so that the distance between the
sensor head and patient support arm is approx. 50 mm (2 in.).
3. Enter the calibration mode:
a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibration (3200) --> Scara Arm (3250) --> Scara Arm Calibrations
(3251).

4. Touch the Drive to pin point button.

5. Switch off the X-ray unit.
6. Attach the Ball phantom (part number 10036368) into the patient positioning
mechanism adapter.
7. Remove covers:
a. Remove the shoulder arm upper cover, see section 14.6.1 "Removing shoulder
arm upper cover" on page 162.
b. Remove the tube head front cover, see section 14.4.1 "Removing tube head front
cover" on page 157.
c. Remove the patient support table cover, see section 1.1 "Removing patient
support table cover" on page 165.

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8. Position the 3D Max alignment ruler (part number 10021620), or 3D Max ProFace
aligment ruler (part number 10035695) if the sensor is equipped with ProFace,
between the collimator and sensor as follows.
a. Set collimator blades for the alignment ruler:
• X-ray units with SmartPan:

If the SmartPan exposure mode was selected (step 1), the collimator blades are
in suitable position for the alignment ruler.
• X-ray units without SmartPan:

Rotate the long screw located behind the blades until the left collimator blade (as
seen from the front) is positioned on top of the groove as shown in the figure
below.
es_2.eps
3DMax_collimator_blad

Edge of the left collmator

blade on top of the groove

b. Slide the right collimator blade aside and position the tongue of the alignment
ruler into the collimator opening.
c. Push the right collimator blade against the alignment ruler tongue, see the figure
below.

Blades

L R
Collimator

3D Max alignment ruler Tongue

Do not damage lead blades!

NOTE
Take care not to make any cuts to the lead blades of the collimator.

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d. Place the other end of the alignment ruler against the sensor as shown on the
figure below.

Tube head

3D Max alignment ruler

Sensor

9. Continue adjusting the patient positioning mechanism from section 5.3 "Adjusting
alignment in x-direction" on page 119.

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5.2 Attaching calibration tools (120 kV tube head)

NOTE
These instruction apply only for X-ray units equipped with optional 120 kV tube head.

1. Enter the calibration mode:

a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibration (3200) --> Scara Arm (3250) --> Scara Arm Calibrations
(3251).

2. Touch the Drive to pin point button.

3. Switch off the X-ray unit.
4. Attach the Ball phantom (part number 10036368) into the patient positioning
mechanism adapter.
5. Remove covers:
a. Remove the shoulder arm upper cover, see section 14.6.1 "Removing shoulder
arm upper cover" on page 162.
b. Remove the tube head front covers, see section 14.5 "Removing tube head
covers (120 kV tube head)" on page 159.
c. Remove the patient support table cover, see section 1.1 "Removing patient
support table cover" on page 165.
6. Attach the alignment ruler in position between the collimator and the sensor as
follows.
a. Select the ruler:
• ProMax 3D Max without ProFace: Max alignment ruler (part number 10039425)
• ProMax 3D Max equipped with ProFace: Max ProFace aligment ruler (part
number 10039426)

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b. Position the tongue of the alignment ruler into the collimator opening as shown in
the figure below.

c. Place the other end of the alignment ruler against the sensor as shown in the
figure below.

7. Continue adjusting the patient positioning mechanism from section 5.3 "Adjusting
alignment in x-direction" on page 119.

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5.3 Adjusting alignment in x-direction

1. Lock the arms in position by using two Transportation pins (part number 00654028)
as follows.
a. Slide one transportation pin through the hole in the shoulder joint so that it goes
into the positioning hole in the column.
b. Manually position the C-arm as shown in the figure below (C-arm perpendicular
to the patient support table). Note the position of the tube head and sensor head.

Alignment pin in column

Alignment pin in C-arm

3DMax_Alignment_pin.eps

c. Slide the other transportation pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it
goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.
2. Observe the position of the patient support table from behind the tube head.
The line on the underside of the 3D Max alignment ruler (1) must be parallel to the x-
line on the ball phantom (2).

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Note that the line on the alignment ruler (1) and the line on the ball phantom (2) do not
have to coincide, but they must be parallel, the deviation may be ±1 mm.

If the deviation is greater than ±1 mm, you will have to adjust the position of the
patient support table.
3. To adjust the position of the patient support table, loosen the four screws that hold the
patient support table in position (black arrows on the figure below).

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4. Adjust the table angle and/or position until the line on the ball phantom is in the
correct position.

3DMax_adj_pat_support_A.eps

Note, do not tighten the fastening screws yet.

In case the ±1 mm deviation cannot be reached by moving the patient support table,
the position of the shoulder arm can be adjusted as follows.
a. Make sure that the transportation pin is in the hole in the shoulder joint.
b. Loosen the screws of the adjustment plate (1) and move the shoulder arm plate
(2) to required direction so that the shoulder arm moves (3) and the line on the
alignment ruler is in correct position.

1
Mid_90.eps

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5. Release the C-arm locking by lifting the transportation pin.

Do not pull the transportation pin out, lift it only so much that the C-arm is released, as
shown in the figure below.
TOP VIEW Alignment pin

C-arm

SIDE VIEW

1
2

C-arm
3DMax_alignment_pin3.eps

6. Manually rotate the C-arm around (180 degrees), i.e. position the other side of the C-
arm next to the column.
7. Lock the C-arm in position by pushing the transportation pin back in the hole.
8. Observe the position of the patient support table.
The line on the underside of the 3D Max alignment ruler must be parallel to the x-line
on the ball phantom.
Note that the line on the platform and the line on the alignment ruler do not have to
coincide, but they must be parallel, the deviation may be ±1 mm.
• If the deviation is greater than ±1 mm, readjust the position of the patient support
table as described above.
• If the alignment in X-direction is on acceptable level, continue from the section
5.4 "Adjusting alignment in y-direction" on page 123.

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5.4 Adjusting alignment in y-direction

1. Release the C-arm locking by lifting the C-arm alignment pin.
2. Manually position the C-arm as shown in the figure below (C-arm parallel to the
patient support table).

3DMax_Alignment_pin4.eps

3. Relock the C-arm in position by pushing the transportation pin back in the hole.
4. Observe the position of the patient support table from behind the tube head.
The line on the underside of the 3D Max alignment ruler (1) must be parallel to the y-
line on the ball phantom (2).
Note that the line on the platform and the line on the alignment ruler do not have to
coincide, but they must be parallel, the deviation may be ±1 mm.

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If the deviation is greater than ±1 mm, adjust the position of the patient support table
as instructed in section 5.3 "Adjusting alignment in x-direction" on page 119, step 2
onwards.
5. Tighten the four fastening screws of the patient support table.
6. Recheck the position of the patient support table in both directions (x and y).
7. Remove the 3D Max alignment ruler, the transportation pins and the ball phantom.
8. Attach the removed covers.

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6 CALIBRATING ANGLE SENSORS

1. Select Technical from the bottom of the display.
The technical setting mode is password protected and the password is asked when
the mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit on. The password is
1701.
2. Select Calibrations (3200) --> Scara arm (3250) --> Scara Arm Calibrations (3251).
The display shown below appears.

3. Drive the C-arm to the calibration position by touching the Drive to pin point button.
Even all the three values (Shoulder, Elbow and C-Arm) are green, it might be that the
angle sensors are not correctly calibrated.
A red value means that the angle sensor in question is not correctly calibrated.
4. Touch the Release motor button.

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5. Remove the shoulder arm cover as described in section 14.6.1 "Removing shoulder
arm upper cover" on page 162.
6. Slide the transportation pin (part number 00654028, A in the figure below) through the
hole in the shoulder joint so that it goes into the positioning holes in the shoulder arm
and column.
7. Slide the other transportation pin (B in the figure below) through the hole in the elbow
joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.

A - Alignment pin in
column
3DMax_Alignment_pin2.eps

B - Alignment pin in C-arm

8. Check the values on the display.

If the green values cannot be reached with the pins in the positions, the angle
sensor(s) need to be adjusted.
Adjust the angle sensor axle positions according to the instructions given in sections:
• 6.1 "Adjusting shoulder joint angle sensor" on page 128
• 6.2 "Adjusting elbow joint angle sensor" on page 129
• 6.3 "Adjusting C-arm angle sensor" on page 130.
9. When there are three green values on the display indicating that all the angle sensors
are correctly adjusted, lock the stepper motors by touching the blue Release motors
button.
10. After locking the motors remove the alignment pins and calibrate the angle sensors by
touching the Automatic position sensor calibration button.

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All the sensors are correctly calibrated.

Reposition shoulder pin point tool

By touching the settings icon in the Scara Arm Calibrations (3251) screen, the Reposition
shoulder pin point screen appears with appropriate button.

NOTE
This function is used for shoulder arm calibration, intended to be used only in factory
calibrations.

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6.1 Adjusting shoulder joint angle sensor

1.
Use 1.5 mm Allen key to loosen the screw that secures the shoulder joint angle
sensor in position.
Shoulder joint angle sensor
Shd_sens1.eps

2. Lift the sensor coupling up. Rotate the sensor axle until the arrow on the display turns
green.

Sensor coupling

Sensor coupling plate

Sensor body
Shd_sens2.eps

3. Reattach the sensor coupling.

4. Check that the arrow on the display is still green.

NOTE
The sensor coupling plate must not hit the sensor body.

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6.2 Adjusting elbow joint angle sensor

1. Use 2 mm Allen key to loosen the screw that secures the elbow joint angle sensor in
position.

Elbow joint
angle sensor
3DMax_elbow_angle_sensor.eps

2. Lift the sensor assembly up. Rotate the sensor axle until the arrow on the display
turns green.

Sensor holder

Cable guide
3DMax_elbow_angle_sensor2.eps

3. Reattach the sensor.

4. Check that the arrow on the display is still green.

NOTE
The sensor holder must not touch the cable guide.

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6.3 Adjusting C-arm angle sensor

1. First remove the sensor covers and C-arm inner cover as described in section 14
"REMOVING COVERS" on page 153.
2. Use 2 mm Allen key to loosen the screw that secures the C-arm angle sensor in
position.

C-arm
angle sensor
3DMax_c_arm_angle_sensor.eps

3. Pull the sensor out. Rotate the sensor axle until the arrow on the display turns green.
3DMax_c_arm_angle_sensor2.eps

Cable guide

Sensor holder

4. Reattach the sensor.

5. Check that the arrow on the display is still green.

NOTE
The sensor holder must not touch the cable guide.

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7 ADJUSTING POSITIONING LIGHTS

7.1 Adjusting 3D lights position

1. Enter the calibration mode:
a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibration (3200) --> Scara Arm (3250).
2. Select Scara Arm Calibrations (3251). The display shown below appears.

3. Touch the Drive to pin point button.

4. Set the shoulder, and elbow and C-arm alignment pins to their position holes.
a. Remove the shoulder arm upper cover, see section 14.6.1 "Removing shoulder
arm upper cover" on page 162.
b. Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the shoulder joint so that it goes into
the positioning holes in the shoulder arm and column.
c. Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the
positioning hole in the C-arm.

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The positions of the alignment pins are shown on the the figure below.

Shoulder joint pin

PXR_lockingpins.eps

Elbow and C-arm

joint pin

NOTE
If alignment pin (one or both) does not fit into its position hole in the pin point state (after
Drive to pin point button), the X-ray unit is not correctly calibrated. Check the angle
sensor calibration, see 6 "CALIBRATING ANGLE SENSORS" on page 125.

5. Attach the ball phantom into the patient positioning mechanism.

6. Stick strips of masking tape (or similar) on top of the x- and y-lines on the ball
phantom. You can mark the crossing points of the light beams on the tape, and the
light beams can be seen more clearly.
7. Check and if necessary adjust the lights.

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The lights 1 and 2 should coincide with the ball phantom x-line, and the light 3 should
coincide with the y-line.

3
3DMax_adj_tomo_lights_A.eps

NOTE
The lights 1 and 2 must be exactly on the x-line, otherwise they deviate from each
other. If you see two parallel lights, the lights must be adjusted.

If the light beams do not coincide with the lines or if they are not in focus, they should
be adjusted.
Tip! When adjusting the lights 1 and 2, it might be useful to cover one light e.g. with
tape, when adjusting the other.

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To adjust the lights:

• To adjust the light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (1)
• To adjust the light beam vertical position loosen the attachment screw of the laser
light assembly and rotate the assembly (2).
• To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (3).
• To adjust the light beam horizontal position bend the light attachment plate (4).l

1 2 3 4
Adjust_laser.eps

Lens Light assembly

assembly attachment screw
Lens assembly

Light attachment
plate

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8. After adjusting the lights mark the crossing point of the lights (1, 2 and 3) to the ball
phantom. This marking is your reference point.

Reference point

3
3DMax_adj_lasers_A.eps

2
9. Release the C-arm locking and rotate the C-arm 90 degrees counterclockwise.
a. Touch Release motors button.
b. Lift the C-arm alignment pin.
c. Rotate the C-arm 90 degrees counterclockwise.
d. Relock the C-arm in position by pushing the alignment pin back in the hole.

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10. Mark the crossing point (point A) of the lights (1, 2 and 3) to the ball phantom.

Point a

2
1
3DMax_adj_lasers2_A.eps

11. Release the C-arm locking and rotate the C-arm 180 degrees clockwise.
a. Lift the C-arm alignment pin.
b. Rotate the C-arm 180 degrees clockwise, i.e. turn it around.
c. Relock the C-arm in position by pushing the alignment pin back in the hole.

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12. Mark the crossing point (point B) of the lights (1, 2 and 3) to the phantom.

3
Point b

1
2
3DMax_adj_lasers3_A.eps

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13. Draw a line from point a to point b on the platform. The real rotating center is in the
middle of this line (between points A and B). Mark the real rotating center on the
platform as shown.
The real rotating center must not be located more than ±1 mm from the reference
point (see shaded square in the figure below). If this is the case, adjust the lights so
that the beams cross at this point (refer to the figure below).

Real rotating center

3DMax_Adj_lasers_4A.eps

Reference 2mm
point
2mm
Real rotating center

Y-LINE

Point b

A B
X-LINE

Point a
A=B

In case the new crossing point is not inside the ±1 mm limits from the ball phantom x-
line and y-line crossing point, readjust the patient positioning mechanism, see section
5 "ADJUSTING PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM" on page 114.
14. After the lights are correctly adjusted, remove the strips of masking tape.
15. Remove both alignment pins and reattach the shoulder arm upper cover.

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7.2 Adjusting volume bottom light position

NOTE
When the X-ray unit is equipped with volume bottom light check that the volume bottom
light located in the column is disabled.

The volume bottom light must reach the right side of the sensor area and overlap it approx.
5 mm (1). The light must also reach the sensor area left side and preferably overlap it. The
light must hit the lower edge of the sensor area (2). If it does not or is not in focus, adjust it
according to the instructions given the figure below. l

1
Mid_max_8.eps

5mm

4 6

5
3

1. Remove the tube head front cover, see section 14.4.1 "Removing tube head front
cover" on page 157.
2. Adjust the light as necessary:
• To adjust the light vertical position loosen the side attachment screw of the laser
light assembly and rotate the assembly (3).
• To adjust the light beam horizontal position loosen the top attachment screw of
the laser light assembly and rotate the assembly (4).
• To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (5). To adjust the
light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (6).
3. Attach the tube head front cover to its position and check that the light beam comes
properly through the cover opening and is correctly positioned (as described the
figure above).

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7.3 Adjusting midsagittal plane light position

1. Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter.
2. 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.
3. The midsagittal light beam should strike the black line on the front of the ball phantom
(see the figure below).
Light assembly
attachment screw Lens assembly

Midsagittal plane
light beam
Mid_4.eps

4. Adjust the light, if necessary, as follows:

a. Remove the patient support table cover, see section 2.1 "Removing patient
support table cover" on page 196.
b. Adjust the light as follows (see the figure below):
• To adjust the light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (1).
• To adjust the light vertical position loosen the attachment screw of the laser light
assembly and rotate the assembly (2).
• To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (3).

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• To adjust the light beam horizontal position bend the light attachment plate (4).
1 2 3 4
Adjust_laser.eps

Lens Light assembly

assembly attachment screw
Lens assembly

Light attachment
plate

5. Attach the patient support table cover.

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7.4 Adjusting layer light position

1. Enter the calibration mode:
a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibrations (3200).
2. Select Layer Calibration (3220). The display shown below appears.

3. 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.
4. Move the layer light beam so that it is on the black reference line on the side of the
ball phantom.
5. Accept the new layer light zero position by touching SET button and exit the
calibration mode by touching the green check mark button.

Ball phantom

Layer light beam

Pat_pos_lights.eps

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6. If the light beam is not vertical, or it is not in focus, adjust the light:
a. Remove the patient support table cover, see section 2.1 "Removing patient
support table cover" on page 196.
b. Adjust the light as follows:
• To adjust the light vertical position loosen the attachment screw of the laser light
assembly and rotate the assembly (1).
• To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (2)
• To adjust the light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (3).

Layer light
1
3
2

7. Check that there is enough forward and backward adjustment margin for the layer
light.
a. Select a panoramic program and proceed to the patient positioning screen.
b. Rotate the thumb wheel on the underside of the patient support table to move the
layer light back and forth.
c. Follow the changing red value on the screen. The margin should be at least +8
mm (forth) and at least -8 mm (back).

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d. Re-adjust, if necessary.

If you can reach only for example value +6 and not all the way to the value +8,
position the layer laser around 2 mm backwards from the black reference line on
the side of the ball phantom. After this press SET in the Layer Calibration menu.

Recheck if the movements are now correctly to -8 and +8 or more, and after this
adjust the light to point to the black reference line on the ball phantom.

Do the adjustment of the light by moving the layer light according to the
instructions given on step 7 b, do not move the wheel to get it to correct position.

8. Attach the patient support table cover.

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7.5 Adjusting the Frankfort plane positioning light

1. Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter and attach the
Frankfort plane alignment tool (part number 50977) to the ball phantom.
2. 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.

Frankfort plane alignment tool

Frankfort plane
light beam

Pat_pos_lights2.eps

3. In case the light is not horizontal or not in focus, adjust the light:
a. Remove the telescopic column upper front panel, see section 2.1 "Removing
telescopic column upper front panel" on page 212.
b. Adjust the light:
• To adjust the light horizontal position loosen the attachment screw of the laser
light roller assembly (1). Rotate the assembly so that the light beam will come out
from the column front cover opening.
• The horizontal position of the light can be fine-adjusted by moving the light
assembly. Loosen the light assembly attachment screw (2) and rotate the
assembly.
• To adjust the light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (3).

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• To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (4).

3
2
Digi_Adj_pat_pos_lights2_a.eps

NOTE
The light beam must reach the rear end of the Frankfort plane alignment tool. Make
sure that the light beam is not limited by the column front cover.

4. Reattach the telescopic column upper front panel.

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8 CHECKING ADJUSTMENTS WITH BALL PHANTOM

TEST
To check the panoramic X-ray beam and the patient positioning mechanism adjustments,
carry out a ball phantom test.
Instruction on how to run the ball phantom tests with different sensors, refer to the
Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.

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9 CALIBRATING PATIENT SUPPORT TABLE

MOVEMENTS
NOTE
Before calibrating the patient position mechanism, the patient support sensor calibration
must be done, see instructions in section 1.5 "Patient support sensor calibration" on page
176.

1. Enter the calibration mode:

a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Touch Calibrations (3200) and select Patient Support Calibration (3240).

2. Drive the patient positioning mechanism to the upper limit, using height adjustment
buttons.

Height adjusting buttons:

Down
Up

The mechanism upper mechanical limit must be approx. 40 mm (1.6 in.) below the
upmost position (in the calibration mode).

NOTE
If the X-ray unit is equipped with ProFace sensor, the limit must be approx. 20 mm (0.8
in.).

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ProMax 3D Max: 10 mm
ProMax 3D Plus: 40 mm

Mid_max_10.eps
ProMax 3D Mid: 40 mm

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3. Move the sensor head to above the patient support table. The distance between
patient support table and sensor head must be approx. 7 mm (0.28 in.).

ProMax 3D Max: 7 mm
ProMax 3D Plus: 7 mm
ProMax 3D Mid: 7 mm

Mid_max_11.eps

4. If needed, adjust the patient positioning mechanism height:

a. First move the sensor head away from above the patient support table.
b. Drive the patient positioning mechanism with up/down buttons until the distance
is 7 mm (0.28 in.).
c. Save the new value by touching the SET button.
5. Exit the calibration mode by touching the green check mark button.

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10 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 3D BEAM

10.1 3D beam check

Check the 3d beam position by taking a beam check exposure. Refer to the Planmeca
Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.
In case the radiation beam is not correctly aligned, the panoramic X-ray beam position
must be adjusted as described in sections 2.2 "Adjusting SmartPan beam position" on
page 104 and 4 "ADJUSTING COLLIMATOR ANGLE" on page 106.

10.2 Adjusting 3D beam

1. Enter the calibration mode:
a. Touch the service spanner on the Main display.
b. Touch Technical and enter password (1701).
c. Select Calibrations (3200) --> Calibrations (3260) --> 3D collimator calibration
(3262). The display shown below appears.

Adjust the X-ray beam position:

• Upper limit: touch the Top button and adjust the top limit value with arrow buttons.
• Lower limit: touch the Bottom button and adjust the bottom limit value with arrow
buttons.
• Right limit: touch the Right button and adjust the right limit value with arrow buttons.
• Left limit: touch the Left button and adjust the left limit value with arrow buttons.
Drive the primary collimator to the selected position by touching the SET button.
Accept the new position and exit the calibration mode by touching the green check mark
button.
Take a beam check exposure to check the beam position. If necessary, repeat the
procedure.

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11 3D FLAT FIELD CALIBRATION

Refer to the Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.

12 3D GEOMETRY CALIBRATION
Refer to the Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.

13 3D QUALITY ASSURANCE (Q/A) TEST

Refer to the Planmeca Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.

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14 REMOVING COVERS
NOTE
Always switch the X-ray unit off before removing any covers.

14.1 Removing sensor covers

14.1.1 Removing sensor front cover

The sensor front cover is secured with four screws (two at the top and two at the bottom).
1. Slide a long 2.5 mm Allen key through the opening at the top and loosen the two top
screws (1), see the figure below.
2. Loosen the two bottom screws (2).
Do not remove the screws.
3. Slide the cover off.

1
3DMax_c_arm_covers.eps

2
Sensor front cover

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14.1.2 Removing sensor back cover

NOTE
You have to remove the sensor front cover first.

1. Unscrew the four screws that attach the back cover to the sensor frame (1), see the
figure below.
2. Remove the back cover (2).

Sensor back cover

3DMax_c_arm_covers2.eps

4x
2
1

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14.2 Removing C-arm upper covers

1. Loosen the eight screws that attach the upper covers to the C-arm (1), see the figure
below.
Do not remove the screws.
2. Slide the tube head cover plate (2) and the sensor cover plate (3) off.
C-arm upper covers

8x
2

3
3DMax_c_arm_covers3.eps

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14.3 Removing C-arm inner cover

NOTE
You have to remove the sensor covers first.

1. Unscrew the four screws that attach the inner cover to the C-arm (1), see the figure
below.
2. Remove the inner cover (2).

4x
3DMax_c_arm_covers4.eps

C-arm inner cover

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14.4 Removing tube head covers (96 kV tube head)

NOTE
If the X-ray unit is equipped with optional 120 kV tube head, see instructions given in
section 14.5 "Removing tube head covers (120 kV tube head)" on page 159.

14.4.1 Removing tube head front cover

The tube head front cover is secured with four screws (two at the top and two at the
bottom).
1. Unscrew the two top screws (1) and the two bottom screws (2), see the figure below.
2. Remove the cover.

1
3DMax_c_arm_covers5.eps

Tube head front cover

2

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14.4.2 Removing tube head back cover

NOTE
You have to remove the tube head front cover first.

The tube head back cover is secured with four screws (two at the top and two on the side)
1. Unscrew the two top screws (1) and the two side screws (2), see the figure below.
2. Remove the cover.

Tube head back cover

3DMax_c_arm_covers6.eps

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14.5 Removing tube head covers (120 kV tube head)

NOTE
These instruction apply only for X-ray units equipped with optional 120 kV tube head.

14.5.1 Removing tube head upper cover

1. Loosen the two attachment screws (1) on the top of the upper cover.
Do not remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper cover (2) from the tube head.
120kV_rem_upper_cover.eps

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14.5.2 Removing tube head back cover

1. Loosen the two attachment screws (1) on the top of the back cover, see the figure
below.
Do not remove the screws.
2. Loosen the two attachment screws (2) on the bottom of the back cover.
Do not remove the screws.
3. Remove the back cover (3) from the tube head.

120kV_rem_back_cover.eps
1

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14.5.3 Removing tube head front cover

1. Loosen the two attachment screws (1) on the top of the front cover, see the figure
below.
Do not remove the screws.
2. Loosen the two attachment screws (2) on the bottom of the front cover.
Do not remove the screws.
3. Remove the front cover (3) from the tube head.

120kV_rem_front_covers.eps
1

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14.6 Removing shoulder arm covers

14.6.1 Removing shoulder arm upper cover

The shoulder arm cover is attached to the shoulder arm with one M5 attachment screw.
1. Unscrew the attachment screw and lift the shoulder arm cover up from its position.
3DMax_shoulder_arm_cover.eps

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14.6.2 Removing shoulder arm bottom cover plate

NOTE
You have to remove the shoulder arm cover first.

1. Unscrew the five M5 nuts and remove the nuts, washers and springs.
2. Remove the cover plate.
Nut
Washer
Spring
Washer

Bottom cover plate

3DMax_shoulder_arm_cover.eps

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1 REMOVING COVERS

1.1 Removing patient support table cover

Unscrew the five cover attachment screws and remove the cover.
headsupp_cover_protouch.eps

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1.2 Detaching user interface and support arm lower cover

1. Unscrew the attachment screws of the support arm lower cover with 2.5 mm Allen key
(1).
2. Unscrew the attachment screw of the user interface joint with 4 mm Allen key (2).
3. Press the joint with an Allen key upwards to release it from the locking plate opening
(3).
4. Detach the grounding cable and GUI cable.
5. Pull the user interface support from the arm lower cover (4).
6. Remove the support arm lower cover.

1
3.1
1

3
3.2
1
Detach_UI_lower_arm_cover.eps

4 2 3.3

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2 REPLACING PCBS

2.1 Replacing patient position control PCB

1. Detach the user interface and the user interface support according to the instructions
given in section 1.2 "Detaching user interface and support arm lower cover" on page
166.
2. Unscrew the attachment screws of the support arm lower cover with 2.5 mm Allen key
and remove the cover.
3. Detach the grounding cable from the patient support arm.
4. Unscrew the two M4x6 DIN 7984 screws of the PPC bridges with 2.5 mm Allen key
and remove the bridges.
5. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the Patient position control PCB.

TEMPLEREST
MOTOR
TEMPLEREST
SENSOR

Touch
Midsag Layer
Sensor
Laser Laser

121-10-08

121-10-08
J1

J1
J3 J2 J1
ps J4
1.e J6
rm J5
o rt a
pp 121-10-10A
Laser Potentiometer Connector PCB

su
ient
Pat Patient Position Control PCB
PPC
121-10-24

Chinrest
Stop
Sensor
Switch
J8 J7

J4
Grounding cable Patient position control PCB
J3

PPC bridges

M4x6 DIN 7984

M4x6 DIN 7991

Patient support arm lower cover

6. Install the new PCB in the reverse order

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1 ADJUSTMENTS

1.1 Adjusting telescopic column position

Height adjusting buttons

Down Up

With the height adjusting buttons (figure above) drive the unit to the position shown in the
figure below.
With a spirit level make sure that the telescopic column is parallel with the stationary
column both in depth and sideways. To adjust the sideways position loosen the two
attachment screws on the left side of the column. Rotate the nuts located between the
columns so that the space between the columns on the left side is equal to the space on
the right side, and the telescopic column is parallel with the stationary column. Tighten the
upper attachment screw.

3 1
Mid_max_3.eps

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To adjust the column position in depth loosen the lower attachment screws (1) located on
the left and right sides of the column. Use a spirit level (2) to check the column position
and manually move the telescopic column (3) so that it is parallel with the stationary
column.

1 2
Mid_max_4.eps

Tighten the attachment screws.

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1.2 Calibrating column motor position sensor

CAUTION
Protect yourself against electrical shock. The unit contains live parts on some PCBs
and connectors.

1. Unscrew the four attachment screws of the stationary column top cover with 2.5 mm
Allen key and remove the cover (1).
2. Using the height adjusting buttons, drive the telescopic column into position (2) where
the reference mark on the telescopic column and the upper edge of the stationary
column are aligned (3).

3
Digi_tele.eps

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3. Select Technical from the bottom of the display.

The technical setting mode is password protected and the password is asked when
the mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit on The password is 1701.

4. From the list on the display that appears select Calibrations (3200) and select Lift
Calibration (3230). The Lift Calibration display appears.

Check the Sensor value field:

• If the value in the field is green, the sensor is correctly calibrated.
• If the value in the field is red, the sensor has to be calibrated, see the next step.

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5. If needed, calibrate the lift motor sensor.

a. Loosen two attachment screws (1) of the cog wheel assembly.
b. Move the assembly (2) away from the worm screw so that you can rotate the cog
wheel (3) freely.
c. Rotate the cog wheel (3) until the value in the Sensor value field turns green
(close to zero) in the Lift Calibration display (figure above).

2
3
1
Cog wheel

Mid_max_1.eps
d. Move the assembly back to its position and tighten the attachment screws. When
moving the assembly back to its position make sure that the cog wheel is not too
close to the worm screw.
6. Exit the calibration mode by touching the green check mark button.
Do NOT touch the SET button.
7. Attach the stationary column top cover.

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1.3 Setting column maximum height

1. Select Technical from the bottom of the display.
The technical setting mode is password protected and the password is asked when
the mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit on The password is 1701.

2. From the list on the display that appears select Calibrations (3200) and select Lift
Calibration (3230). The Lift Calibration display appears.
3. Select Maximum height.

4. Using the height adjusting buttons, drive the telescopic column into desired maximum
height position.
5. Save the new value by touching the SET button.
6. Exit the calibration mode by touching the green check mark button.

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1.4 Setting column motor maximum speed

1. Select Technical from the bottom of the display.
The technical setting mode is password protected and the password is asked when
the mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit on The password is 1701.

2. From the list on the display that appears select Calibrations (3200) and select Lift
Calibration (3230). The Lift Calibration display appears.
3. Select Driving speed.

4. Set the desired maximum speed of column motor movement by setting the speed with
+ (plus) and - (minus) buttons.
5. Save the new value by touching the SET button.
6. Exit the calibration mode by touching the green check mark button.

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1.5 Patient support sensor calibration

The patient support position sensor must be calibrated after the sensor is replaced.
1.
The technical setting mode is password protected and the password is asked when
the mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit on The password is 1701.

2. From the list on the display that appears select Calibrations (3200) and select Patient
Support Calibration (3240). The Patient Support calibration display appears.

Check the Patient support sensor field:

• If the value in the field is green, the sensor is correctly calibrated.
• If the value in the field is red, the sensor has to be calibrated, see the next step.

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3. If needed, calibrate the patient support position sensor.

a. Drive the patient support with the height adjusting buttons so that the carriage
block lower edge (white line in the figure below) is in line with sensor center point.

Height adjusting buttons

Down Up

b. Loosen the two screws (white arrows in the figure below) at the side of the cog
wheel of the sensor with 2 mm Allen key.

c. Rotate the sensor until the value in the Patient support sensor field turns green
(close to zero) in the Patient Support display.

d. Tighten the two screws at the side of the cog wheel of the sensor.

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4. Exit the calibration mode by touching the green check mark button.
Do NOT touch the SET button.
5. After the sensor calibration the distance between patient support table and sensor
head must be checked, refer to section 9 "CALIBRATING PATIENT SUPPORT
TABLE MOVEMENTS" on page 148.

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1.6 Patient support optical sensor adjustment

The optical sensor adjustment must be performed after the sensor is replaced or if there
are any problems when moving the patient support.
Loosen the opto trigger attachment screw using 3 mm Allen key.

Rotate the step motor axle using 3 mm Allen key (1) so that the distance between backup
brake and clutch is approx. 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) (2).

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Adjust the opto trigger position so that the optical sensor LED just goes out. Tighten the
attachment screw.

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1.7 Patient support safety switch adjustment

The safety switch adjustment must be performed after the switch assembly is replaced or
if the help messages H149 / H150 appears.
Loosen the assembly attachment screw using 3 mm Allen key, rotate the safety switch
assembly so that the microswitches are located symmetrically around the trigger and
touch the trigger, but the microswitch levers are released.

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2 REMOVING COVERS

2.1 Removing telescopic column upper front panel

Drive the column to the convenient height and switch the unit off.
Unscrew four attachment screws of the patient support carriage cover (1) and pull the
cover away from its position (2).

1
Mid_43.eps

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Remove the telescopic column upper front panel by pulling it away from the column (1).

1
Mid_45.eps

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2.2 Removing telescopic column rear cover plates

Remove the two rear cover plates of the telescopic column as follows. Switch the unit on
and drive the telescopic column to the uppermost position (figure below, 1). Switch the unit
off. Detach the upper inner corner of the cover plate by carefully pulling it outwards (figure
below, 2). Detach the cover plate by pushing the cover plate inwards (see small arrows in
the figure below, 3).

3
1

Mid_max_5.eps
3

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3 UPGRADING SOFTWARE
The software is loaded using the Planmeca Device tool software. Refer to the Planmeca
Device Tool manual, publication number 10031558.

4 REPLACING BATTERY ON RTC PCB

WARNING
Always turn the X-ray unit off before replacing the battery.

Turn off the unit from the mains switch. Remove the column front cover as described in
section 2 "REMOVING COVERS" on page 182. Unscrew the two M4x6 Din 7984 screws
with a 2.5mm Allen key from the RTC PCB cover and remove the cover.
Remove the old battery from its socket on the RTC PCB and place a new 20 mm Lithium
Coin Cell Battery 3V (type CR2032) to the battery socket.

Cover
+
Mid_max_6.eps

M4x6 DIN 7984

screws

20 mm Lithium Coin Cell Battery 3V

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5 REPLACING PCBS

5.1 Power PCB

5.1.1 Removing power PCB

WARNING
The X-ray unit contains live mains voltage parts. Unplug the unit from mains outlet
before replacing the Power supply PCB.

Drive the column to a convenient height and switch off the X-ray unit.
Unplug the unit from mains outlet. Press the locking bolt located behind the front panel
(figure below, 1) and turn the bolt 90° counter clockwise (figure below, 2).
Unscrew four attachment screws of the patient support carriage cover (figure below, 1)
and pull the cover away from its position (figure below, 2).

1
Mid_43.eps

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Remove the telescopic column upper front panel by pulling it away from the column (1).

Mid_45.eps 1

Unscrew the six screws of the EMC cover (1) and remove the cover (2).

1
Mid_44.eps

The Frankfort plane positioning light assembly must be removed before the Power supply
PCB can be removed.

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Unscrew the four attachment screws of Frankfort plane positioning light assembly (1).
Disconnect the light cable from the CPU PCB terminal J7 (2) and lift the assembly from its
position.

Frankfort
J19
J2 J3 J5 J4 J6
J10
Laser
121-10-08

Mid_76.eps
J4 J11
J3
J5 J7
10013205 J1
121-10-03 J8
J7
CPU PCB J12
J20 121-10-41
Promax
CBCT Ethernet 2 J7

Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the Power supply PCB.

NOTE
All the cable connectors are labelled.

Unscrew the Power PCB attachment screws with the 2.5mm Allen key and detach the
Power supply PCB from the CPU PCB.
Remove the Power supply PCB.

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Loosen the CPU PCB attachment screws.

Mid_max_7.eps J5 J5 J3 J4 J6

1 1 2

J19 J19
J2 J3 J5 J4 J6
J10 J10
J11
J13 J4 J3
J11
J5 J7
J7
J20 121-10-03 J8
CPU PCB J12
J20 121-10-41
Promax
CBCT Ethernet 4 J12

J2
J2 CH1 CH2 CH3 J1 5 J3
J3

Temple Rest / Ceph Scan Motors

J7
J7

Shoulder Motor

Elbow Motor
J8
J8
Motor Control Module
121-10-09

J9 1 J9 121-10-02
Power PCB
PSU
J10
J10

J12

J12

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5.1.2 Installing power PCB

1. Install the new Power supply PCB as follows. Connect the Power supply PCB to the
CPU PCB. Attach the Power supply PCB to its position with the eight attachment
screws but do NOT tighten the attachment screws yet (1).

NOTE
If the column motor cable was not attached with a PCB holder bush to the old Power supply
PCB (5), there must be a ninth attachment screw in that location.

2. Make sure that the metal clips are not between the heat sink and column, but they are
located above and below the heat sink (2). Make sure that the cables are not
squeezed between the heat sink and column.
3. Before tightening the attachment screws push first the Power supply PCB lower edge
towards the right side of the column so that the heat sink touches the column (3).
Tighten the lowest left attachment screw (1a).
4. Then push the Power supply PCB upper edge towards the right side of the column so
that the heat sink touches the column (4). Tighten the uppermost middle attachment
screw (1b).
Firmly tighten the attachment screws of both the Power supply PCB and the CPU
PCB.
5. Connect all the cables to the Power supply PCB.
6. If the column motor cable was attached with a PCB holder bush to the old Power
supply PCB, use the same bush and attachment screw when attaching the column
motor cable to the new PCB (5).

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7. Replace the removed parts.

1 1b
1
Metal clips
2

1
4

Heat sink

2
Metal clips

1a
1

8. Perform filament definition calibration.

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5.2 Replacing Ethernet PCB and CPU PCB

1. Remove the front cover plate according to the instructions given in section 2.1
"Removing telescopic column upper front panel" on page 182.
2. In case you are replacing the CPU PCB, unscrew the CPU PCB attachment screws
with 2.5 mm Allen key and detach the CPU PCB from the Power PCB (1). Remove
the CPU PCB.
3. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the Ethernet PCB and CPU PCB (2).
4. Detach the Ethernet PCB from the screws on every edge from the CPU PCB.
5. Install the new PCB in reverse order. Note, that all the cable connectors are labeled.

4D Ethernet PCB cable connections

CPU PCB cable connections

J3 J5 J4 J6

J10
J2 J10
J3 J11
J1 J11
J13 1 2 1 -1 0 -0 3 J7
J7
C PU PC B
Rem_ethernet_1.eps

J8
PLANMECA J12
Promax Ethernet
J14 121-10-25
J12
J15

J2
J2 J1 J3
J3
J7
J7

J8
J8

1 2 1 -1 0 -0 2
Powe r P C B
J9 J9 PSU

J10
J11
J10

J12 J13

J12 J13

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5.3 Replacing input PCB

WARNING
The X-ray unit contains live mains voltage parts. Always unplug the unit from mains
outlet before attempting to service the Input module.

1. Detach all the cables (e.g. power supply cable and exposure switch cable) from their
Input module connectors. If the X-ray unit is equipped with a locking plate, it must be
removed first. Unscrew the two M4X12 DIN7984 screws on the plate with 2.5 mm
Allen key and remove the plate.
Unscrew these
screws

Locking
plate
exp_sw_input_sw_block.eps

2. Unscrew the four M4x16 DIN 912 attachment screws of the column top cover with 3
mm Allen key and remove the cover (figure below, 1).
3. Unscrew the four M4.8x19 torx 7981 attachment screws of the Input module and
detach the module (figure below, 2).
4. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the Input PCB. Unscrew the two
M4x16 DIN 912 screws with a 3mm Allen key from the Input PCB and remove the
PCB (figure below, 3).

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5. Install the new PCB in reverse order.

InputPcb.eps
Column top cover

M4.8x19 torx 7981 2

J9

J8

3
M4x16 DIN 912

Input PCB
Input module
Jumpper
J13

J3
J2
1 M4x16 DIN 912
J4 J7

Unplug the power

supply cable

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Position
Posit

Technical manual
J3 J5 J6 Positi nJ19
Limit
C-ARM DATA PlanCan Extt J5 CPU PCB J4
Ceph
Arm
I/O Shoulder J10
J3
Elbow J11

Frank

F1
C1
J13
Laser
Spare
Laser
J7
7

J8
8 J11
1 Input PCB
J2 121-10-03
J3 J5 J6 PositionJ19
Limit
C-ARM DATA PlanCan Ext CPU PCB J4
Ceph
Arm DIMAX2
I/O Shoulder J10

Elbow J11

Frank
Laser
J7
C2 J13
Spare
Laser
J8

J20
4D Ethernet PCB
121 - 44

Patient Support I/O

C3 J20

J11

4D Ethernet PCB
J8
121 - 44-A

Patient Support I/O

J12

J8

C3

Stationary
Columns J4
J13
Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

J7 J2 J3
J11 J5 J6
EXP
. Plancan Ethernet Emergency
Switch Switch

C2

Main
Switch
C1 F1
J12
Mains Fuse Fuse
Connector

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 P2 P3
J7

P1

J2

J4 J1

J2 Input PCB
J2

121-10-01

Technical manual
J3 J5 J19
J2 J4 J6 Position
C-ARM DATA PlanCan Ext Limit

DIMAX2
J10
Shoulder
Ceph Arm
I/O Elbow
J11
J13
Frank Laser
J7
Spare Laser

J20
Patient
Position
I/O

J
J12
Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

Patient Support I/O

2 CPU PCB

S1

M1
Patient
Support
Move
Motor

J2 +5V
Gnd
Slide

S1

P1
Up/Dwn Position
Limit

Shoulder
J2 C-ARM DATA PlanCan Ext J4 Position Sholder Angle Sensor
Limit
J6 P2 Gnd Red
J3 J5 White
DIMAX2
J19 Elbow
Ceph Arm
I/O
J10
D1 CPU RUN Green / CPU run P3 Gnd Red 3
J7 D2 [FPGA-status] Green / FPGA run J11 1 Gnd White
J13 EXPWS Green / EXPSW activaty White 2 Red
D3
TP1 +26V +24…+28 Vdc Elbow Angle Sensor
TP2 +12V +11…+13 Vdc
TP4 +5V +4.75…+5.25 Vdc Frank
TP5 +3.3V +3.15…3.45 Vdc J7 Laser
TP6 +2.5V +2.25…+2.75 Vdc J1 Frank Laser
J20 TP7 GND 0V; system ground Spare
par
TP8 GND 0V; system ground Laser
ase
TP9 +2.5Vref +2.45…+2.55 Vdc

J12
J4
M1
Patient Support I/O

Patient
Support
Move
Motor

Moving

Planmeca ProMax
+5V
Patient Column
Gnd Support Ground
Slide Ground

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 Top Top Tube
P1 Center Left P2 Head P3 P6
Laser Laser Laser P4 P2 P5
P7
P1

J1
J1
J1
C-Arm Tube
Ground Chassis

J5
P11

Technical manual
J4 J1
J1 J2 J3 J6 J29
P3
Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

J7
P8 121-10-05
J8 CAM PCB
D1 Yellow / Status_2
3 C-arm PCB

---------------- P9
D4 ---------------- Green / +26V
J9 D6 ---------------- Green / Status_1 J30 P10
J5 D7 ---------------- Red / Failsafe
D8 ---------------- Green / 3.3V
D18 ---------------- Green / 12V
D21 ---------------- Green / 5V J20
D22 ---------------- Yellow / FPGA Remote J11
Config Mode
TP5 +1,25V
J10 TP7 +12V +11…+13 Vdc
TP5 +5V +4.75…+5.25 Vdc
TP12 +3.3V +3.15…3.45 Vdc

J28
Collimator
J31

P11 J18 Tube

Head P8
J21 J22 J23 J24 J20 Rotation J2 J2 J1 - CPU Interface
10031833 3DS Sensor 13x8 V3 J19 J25
10031830 3D Sensor 1313P C-Arm
J26 Power
xxxxxxxxx 3D Sensor 1313P, Mid Classic
10031832 Mid Sensor 1515PT
10031834 3DS Sensor 13x8 V3, ProFace P4
10031831 3D Sensor 1313P, Proface P9
10031829 Mid Sensor 1515P, ProFace Top J1
Right J7
Bl Black
Laser
P5 Shoulder
P10 Collimator Arm
Rd Red
-> ProCeph P10 Actuators
J20
P8 Filter
C-Motor
P6 J25 Motor
P11 Angle C-Arm
Sensor Motor Collimator
10021140 3DMax Sensor 25x20 Filter
Motor

Y-Collimator
Gnd Red Motor P9 PlanCan
White J24 Power
P8 P3 J8
Bl Bl Black P7
Reception
Rd Rd Red Rotation Tube Head Rotation
Motor -> ProCeph
(Tube Head X-Collimator
Rotation) Motor
P11 Ethernet
Switch P9
10031141 3DMax Sensor 25x20, ProFace
P7
Ethernet
Isolation

Pro-Tek5
Reception
Pan
Motor
P11 (Film Receptor) J9
Tube
10019790 13x08 3Ds, ProFace Power
10019789 13x13 3D, Mid ProFace
J9

Planmeca ProMax
C-Arm Rotation
Ground Chassis

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Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

4 PPC PCB

Layer
potentiometer Templerest
P3 Midsag Layer P4 Sensor
Laser Laser
Burgess
Burgess

Touch J1 J1 P5 4 2 1
Sensor M1
Burgess
Burgess

P2 4 2 1

P1 121-10-24 7

3
KT42JM4-016
1
Templerest
Motor P4

J4
121-10-03-H J3 J2 J1
CPU PCB J6 J5

P1
F4T7UL
J12 P2
P5

121-10-10-C M1
Patient Position Control PCB
Chinrest
Stop Sensor
Switch P3
J8 J7

Patient Support Patient Support Arm

Planmeca ProMax
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4 PPC PCB
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5 Ceph PCB

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J4
Motor
Motor
Elbow

Shoulder
M2

M3

J7
J2

J8
J11

J7

J9

CH1 - Shoulder motor MCM (not in Scara 2)

J10

CH2 - Elbow motor MCM (always installed)

CH3 - TTemple rest
rest & Ceph
C h sc
scan motor(s)
mo MCM (always installed)
J12
J3

Groud
Column
2
1
3 +5v
Gnd
SLIDE

M1

Motor
Chassis
J11

M1
2
1
3 +5v
Gnd
SLIDE
M3
J20

J20
-G

CAM PCB
121-10-05
M2
6 PSU PCB
6 PSU PCB Chapter H: DIAGRAMS
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Positi
Position
C-ARM DATA anCan Ext Limit
J2 J3 J7
Shoulder
Ceph Arm
I/O Elbow

Technical manual
121-10-03 Frank
Laser
Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

CPU PCB
Spare

J5
Laser 121-10-05
CAM PCB
7 Ethernet PCB

121-10-05
CAM PCB

7048-01
PlanGUI PCB

Patient Support I/O

ProCeph
Sync_PWR
ProCeph
Ethernet

Patient
Support
Arm

ProTouch
Backgroud
Casting

J4 J3
3

J5 J7 J6

D1 +26 Vdc Green / +26 Vdc on TP3 IRQ_EXT1

D2 +3,3 Vdc Green / +3,3 Vdc on TP4 Gnd
J3 D4 +12 Vdc Green / +12 Vdc on TP5 +3.3V
D6 ETH Port Link Yellow / ACT activaty TP7 +1,2 Vdc
D7 ETH Port Link Green / Link on TP8 +12 Vdc
D8 ETH Port Link 2-> 5 port Green / Link on TP10 +1,2 Vdc
D9 ETH Port Link 2-> 5 port Yellow / ACT activaty
D14 PAN ACT Yellow / PAN ACT activaty
D16 PAN Link Green / PAN Link on
D17 ETH ACT Yellow / ETH ACT activaty

Planmeca ProMax
D15 ETH Link Green / ETH Link on
EXP
. Plancan Ethernet D18 CEPH ACT Yellow/ CEPH ACT activaty
Switch D20 CEPH Link Green / CEPH Link on
D21 GUI ACT Yellow / GUI ACT activaty
D19 GUI Link Green / GUI Link on

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 Top Top
P1 Center Left P2 P6
ProMax Laser Laser P4 P2 P5
P7
P1

J1
J1
121-10-05-G CAM PCB
120 kV Tubehead Wiring Diagram
10002151 10038266 TubeHead
24.09.2015 LY 120kV Tube Cover 10038035 (2 pcs) C-Arm
1 Blue Gnd 1 Blue Gnd 1 Blue Gnd
Laser Collimator Ground
2 Red Vout 2 Red Vout 2 Red Vout Assembly

J5
10038173 4D Ethernet PCB P11
1 SELECT 121 - 44

Technical manual
2 +12VDC
1 RXD+ CPU Black 3 PROTECT
10031684 2D, 3D 2 RXC+ CPU Red 4 XGND
10031685 Mid 3 TXD+ CPU Violet
J4 J1 J2 J3 J29 5 NC
J1
4 TXC+ CPU Yellow 6 CLOCK
Flat Cable 10031686 3D Max 5 RXD+ DIMAX Orange
J6 7 DIN D2
D3
D4
CPU RUN
[FPGA-status]
EXPWS
Green / normally on or blinking
Green / normally on
Green / normally on

6 TXD+ DIMAX Green 8 DOUT 10037853

TP3

D2
7 RXD- CPU White P3
+5V TP4
+3.3V

8 RXC- CPU Green J7

Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

1 +26V Red
TP2
+12V

9 TXD- CPU Brown 2 GND Black

10037854
10 TXC- CPU Blue 121-10-05-G 121-10-05
11 RXD- DIMAX Gray
Test Point / Indicators J8 P8 CAM PCB D4
D3

12 TXD- DIMAX Pink

TP2
+26V

D1 ---------------- Yellow / Status_2 P9

D4 ---------------- Green / +26V
J9 D6 ---------------- Green / Status_1 J30
J5 10002353 D7 ---------------- Red / Failsafe 1 GND Black
P10
D8 ---------------- Green / 3.3V 2 +26V Red
D18 ---------------- Green / 12V
D21 ---------------- Green / 5V
D22 ---------------- Yellow / FPGA Remote J11 J20
Config Mode
TP5 +1,25V
4D Ethernet PCB J10 TP7 +12V +11…+13 Vdc
TP5 +5V +4.75…+5.25 Vdc 1 FILAMENT/B Blue
2 ANODE/A Brown
121 - 44-A 1 Shield Gnd TP12 +3.3V +3.15…3.45 Vdc
3 FILAMENT/A Blue
2 White Vpot 4 ANODE/B Brown
3 Red +2,5V
10031684 2D, 3D Flat Cable
10031685 Mid
10031686 3D Max Flat Cable
J28 121-10-05-G

/ENABLE
/STEP

VCC
GND
CAM PCB 1 PH_C Red

RXD-
TXD-
TXD+

RXD+
J31 2 PH_B Blue
10038292
Wiring Diagram 3 PH_A Green

10013266 J18 10030471 Tube

P11 Head
J21 J22 J23 J24 J20 Rotation J1 - CPU Interface
10031833 3DS Sensor 13x8 V3 10025861 J19 J25 Sensor J2 J2
10031830 3D Sensor 1313P J26 C-Arm
10037795 COL X2 Power
xxxxxxxxx 3D Sensor 1313P, Mid Classic Left Motor J20
10031832 Mid Sensor 1515PT 121-10-31
10031834 3DS Sensor 13x8 V3, ProFace P4 P7 Tube Head
10031831 3D Sensor 1313P, Proface 1 Blue Gnd 1
Rotation PSU PCB
10031829 Mid Sensor 1515P, ProFace Top J1 2 Red Vout
1 Red
Right 1 PH_C Red 3
3 Blue J
10002151 2 PH_B Blue
Bl Laser 10037794 COL Y2 Lower Motor J25 7 Green
Black 3 PH_A Green
7
4 +5V NC
10027041 10027042 5 REF_IN NC 10037793 COL X1 Right Motor J24 Shoulder
P5 6 GND NC
8 C-arm PCB (120 kV tube head)

10037792 COL Y1 Upper Motor J23 Arm

Rd Red 1 PH_C Red Actuators
2 PH_B Blue 10037791 Filter Revolver Motor J22
3 PH_A Green

P6
P11 3D Max C-Motor C-Arm Collimator 10038036 (2 pcs) Rotation
10031686 Angle Assembly Chassis
Sensor Motor
10021140 3DMax Sensor 25x20 Flat Cable 1
1 Red
3
3 Blue
7 Green
12 3 7
Gnd Red PlanCan
White Po er
Bl Bl Black J
10027041 10027042

Rd Rd Red
10030920
10030943
P11 NETGEAR Ethernet
NETGEAR ProSafe GS105E
Switch
10031141 3DMax Sensor 25x20, ProFace Ethernet
Isolation 3D Max
COL X1 RIGHT

J20
J J23
10030740 10031686 J20
Flat Cable
Pro-Tek5 Tube
10034205 Head
Laser
P11 J22 J9
J1

Mid
10031685 FILTER REVOLVER
Tube
10019790 13x08 3Ds, ProFace J22 Power

Planmeca ProMax
Flat Cable
10019789 13x13 3D, Mid ProFace
J
P3 J25

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8 C-arm PCB (120 kV tube head)
8 C-arm PCB (120 kV tube head) Chapter H: DIAGRAMS

210 Planmeca ProMax Technical manual

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