Planmeca ProMax Technical Manual

EN
technical manual
10010813_8
PLANMECA OY Asentajankatu 6, 00880 Helsinki, Finland, tel. +358 20 7795 500
fax +358 20 7795 555, e-mail: sales@planmeca.com, www.planmeca.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter A GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA

1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .................................................................. A-1
2 MANUAL VERSIONS................................................................................ A-2
3 SYMBOLS................................................................................................. A-2
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................. A-3
5 USER’S STATEMENT FOR PROMAX X-RAY .............................................. A-5
6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PCB’S AND SOFTWARE CHIPS .......... A-12
6.1 Handling printed circuit boards .................................................................A-12
6.2 Handling software flash memory chips .....................................................A-12
7 EMC INFORMATION ............................................................................. A-13
Chapter B INFORMATION DISPLAYS

1 GENERAL ABOUT INFORMATION DISPLAYS ...........................................B-1
1.1 Contents of the Information displays........................................................... B-2
2 USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS....................................................................B-4

2.1 Setting date and time ..................................................................................B-4
2.2 Audio settings .............................................................................................B-6
2.3 Behavioural preferences .............................................................................B-8
2.4 Select cephalostat cassette sizes ...............................................................B-9
2.5 Visual adjustments......................................................................................B-9
2.6 Language select........................................................................................B-13
2.7 Default program settings...........................................................................B-14
3 FEATURE PROGRAM CONTROL .............................................................B-16

3.1 Enable / disable features ..........................................................................B-16
4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................B-18

4.1 Special operation mode selection .............................................................B-18
4.2 Error history ..............................................................................................B-19
4.3 Exposure statistics ....................................................................................B-20
4.4 Taking a test exposure..............................................................................B-20
5 SERVICE SETTINGS .................................................................................B-21

5.1 Special operation mode selection .............................................................B-22
5.2 Preheat calibration ....................................................................................B-23
5.3 Maximum height........................................................................................B-23
5.4 Exposure program tuning..........................................................................B-24
5.5 Factory default settings.............................................................................B-25
5.6 Configuration selftest ................................................................................B-25
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5.7 Autoprint head tuning ................................................................................B-26

5.8 Patient support alignment .........................................................................B-28
5.9 GUI software update .................................................................................B-29
6 TECHNICAL CALIBRATIONS .................................................................. B-30

6.1 Collimator assembly screws visible...........................................................B-31
6.2 Demo “Dancing ProMax”...........................................................................B-34
7 ENTERING THE PASSWORD.................................................................... B-36
Chapter C ERROR MESSAGES

1 HELP AND ERROR MESSAGE SHORT-FORM TABLES .............................. C-1
1.1 Help and error message main categories ...................................................C-1
1.2 Help messages (1xx) ..................................................................................C-2
1.3 Motorized motion related errors (2xx) .........................................................C-3
1.4 X-ray generation related errors (3xx) ..........................................................C-7
1.5 Feedback errors (4xx) .................................................................................C-9
1.6 Power supply related errors (5xx) .............................................................C-11
1.7 Communication errors (6xx)......................................................................C-11
1.8 Calibration errors (7xx)..............................................................................C-13
1.9 System conflicts (8xx) ...............................................................................C-14
1.10 Infrastructure errors (9xx)..........................................................................C-16
Chapter D PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................D-1
1.1 Cleaning ......................................................................................................D-1
1.2 Operator’s checks .......................................................................................D-1
2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS ....................................................D-2

2.1 General .......................................................................................................D-2
2.2 X-ray tube feedback system........................................................................D-2
3 MECHANICAL CHECKS...........................................................................D-5
3.1 Column motor nut .......................................................................................D-5
Chapter E C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM

1 PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM
ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................... E-1
1.1 Required tools .............................................................................................E-2
1.2 Checking the panoramic beam position ......................................................E-4
1.3 Primary collimator angle adjustment ...........................................................E-7
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1.4 Panoramic beam adjustment ......................................................................E-8

1.5 Checking the adjustments.........................................................................E-12
1.6 Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment .............................E-14
1.7 Additional adjustment method to check the eccentricity of the rotation
movement: reference axis mode............................................................... E-30
1.8 Additional adjustment method for patient support alignment ....................E-38
2 X-RAY UNIT WITH FIXED PRIMARY COLLIMATOR - PANORAMIC

BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT ..........E-42
2.1 Required tools...........................................................................................E-42
2.2 Fixed primary collimator: Checking the panoramic beam position............E-44
2.3 Fixed primary collimator: Primary collimator adjustment ..........................E-47
2.4 Fixed primary collimator: Checking the adjustments ................................E-50
2.5 Fixed primary collimator: Patient positioning mechanism check and
adjustment ................................................................................................E-52
3 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS..........................................E-62

3.1 Calibration of angle sensors ..................................................................... E-62
3.2 Calibrating the elbow arm and C-arm gear ratios ..................................... E-69
3.3 Adjustment of tomo mode patient positioning lights..................................E-71
3.4 Calibrating panoramic AEC.......................................................................E-84
4 REMOVING THE COVERS ...................................................................... E-90

4.1 C-arm upper covers .................................................................................. E-90
4.2 Cassette carriage covers ..........................................................................E-91
4.3 C-arm inner cover .....................................................................................E-94
4.4 Tube head covers .....................................................................................E-95
4.5 Shoulder arm covers.................................................................................E-97
5 REPLACING PCBs...................................................................................E-99
5.1 C-arm PCB................................................................................................E-99
5.2 Cassette control PCB..............................................................................E-100
6 REPLACING TUBE HEAD .......................................................................E-101
Chapter F PATIENT SUPPORT ARM

1 ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................................... F-1
1.1 Patient positioning mechanism adjustment................................................. F-1
1.2 Panoramic mode patient positioning lights ................................................. F-1
2 REMOVING THE COVERS ........................................................................ F-7

2.1 Patient support table cover ......................................................................... F-7
2.2 Support arm lower cover............................................................................. F-8
3 REPLACING THE GUI SOFTWARE ........................................................... F-10

3.1 GUI software update (alternative 1), only for colour GUI .......................... F-10

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3.2 Replacing GUI software chip (alternative 2), only for

black/white GUI ......................................................................................... F-11
4 REPLACING PCBS .................................................................................. F-12

4.1 Patient position control PCB ..................................................................... F-12
4.2 Graphic user interface (GUI) PCB............................................................. F-13
Chapter G COLUMN
1 ADJUSTMENTS......................................................................................... G-1
1.1 Frankfort plane positioning light ................................................................. G-1
1.2 Adjusting the telescopic column position ................................................... G-3
1.3 Calibrating the column motor position sensor ............................................ G-5
2 REMOVING THE COVERS ....................................................................... G-9

2.1 Removing the telescopic column upper front panel ................................... G-9
2.2 Removing the telescopic column rear cover plates.................................. G-11
3 REPLACING THE COLUMN MOTOR...................................................... G-12

3.1 Replacing the motor ................................................................................. G-12
3.2 Replacing the lift nut assembly ................................................................ G-19
4 REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE ................................................. G-26

4.1 Replacing the CPU PCB software chips (alternative 1) ........................... G-26
4.2 Loading the software from a computer (alternative 2).............................. G-28
5 REPLACING THE BATTERY ON THE RTC PCB ........................................ G-30

6 REPLACING PCBS ................................................................................. G-31
6.1 Power PCB .............................................................................................. G-31
6.2 CPU PCB ................................................................................................. G-36
6.3 Input PCB................................................................................................. G-37
Chapter H CEPHALOSTAT
1 ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS .......................................................H-1
1.1 Required tools .............................................................................................H-1
1.2 Removing the necessary covers .................................................................H-2
1.3 Adjusting the height of the cephalostat .......................................................H-3
1.4 Checking the cephalostat head support position ........................................H-5
1.5 Calibrating the C-arm position.....................................................................H-7
1.6 Cephalostat head support adjustments.....................................................H-12
1.7 Cephalometric beam calibration................................................................H-15
1.8 Soft tissue filter and filter positioning light calibration................................H-20
1.9 Checking the adjustment ..........................................................................H-25

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2 CALIBRATING THE CEPHALOMETRIC AEC ........................................... H-26

3 REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS.......................................... H-32
3.1 Removing the housings of the head support ............................................H-32
3.2 Cassette holder housing ...........................................................................H-35
4 REPLACING PCBS ................................................................................. H-36

4.1 Cephalostat connector PCB......................................................................H-36
Chapter I DIAGRAMS

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COPYRIGHT PLANMECA 2008-09

PUBLICATION NUMBER 10010813 revision 8

Chapter
A GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA
1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES MUST ALWAYS BE CONSID-
ERED WHILE SERVICING THE UNIT, IN ORDER TO AVOID EITHER PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.
CAUTION 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 could not be any more guaranteed.
Never make any exposures without the filter or the beam limiting device (collimator) in
place. Otherwise the radiation safety cannot be guaranteed.
CAUTION ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

The unit contains hazardous voltages. While servicing internal parts, always discon-
nect the unit from the mains (if possible) by removing the plug from the wall outlet, and
wait for 2 minutes before touching any electrical parts.
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 han-
dling.
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 inter-
preted as recommended values unless otherwise stated.
Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit A-1

Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA MANUAL VERSIONS
2 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.
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.
NOTE This manual is valid for CPU software version 1.21.5.0.r.

If you find service modes described in this manual that do not exist in the unit, please
update the unit software to the latest version.
3 SYMBOLS
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).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Generator Resonant-mode, DSP-controlled, 80...160 kHz
complies with the standard IEC 60601-2-7: 1998
X-ray tube Toshiba D-054SB-P
Focal spot size 0.5 x 0.5mm
according to IEC 336
Total filtration min. 2.5 mm Al
Anode voltage Tomo 50 - 80 kV ±5%
Panoramic 54 - 84 kV ±5%
Cephalometric 60 - 84 kV ±5%
Anode current Tomo 0.5 - 15 mA ±10%
Panoramic 1 - 16 mA ±10%
Cephalometric 1 - 16 mA ±10%
Cooling period Automatically controlled
Exposure time Panoramic 2.7 -16 s as indicated ±10%
Tomo 3 - 12 s as indicated ±10%
Cephalometric 0.2 - 5 s as indicated ±10%
Film size 15 cm x 30 cm
12.5 cm x 30 cm
Cephalometric film size 18 cm x 24 cm
24 x 30 cm
8 in. x 10 in.
X-ray beam size on film
in tomo mode (H x W) variable
130 x 60 mm
70 x 60 mm
70 x 60 mm
The unit equipped with cephalometric film size 18 cm x 24 cm
in ceph mode (H x W) 219 mm x 158 mm
The unit equipped with cephalometric film size 24 cm x 30 cm
The unit equipped with cephalometric film size 8 in. x 10 in.
Cassette Flat
SID Panoramic & Tomo 500 mm (20”)
Cephalometric 160-170 cm (63-67 in.)
Magnification Panoramic constant 1.2
Tomo constant 1.5
Cephalometric 1.08-1.13
Line voltage 100 - 132 V~ / 50-60 Hz
180 - 240 V~ / 50 Hz
Line current 8 - 16 A
Maximum mains resistance 0.2 Ω (100 - 132 V~)
0.4 Ω (220 -240 V~)

Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum continuous
heat dissipation < 250W
Electrical classification Class I, type B
Fuses
REPLACEABLE FUSES 180-240V~ 100-132V~ TYPE

2 pieces (user replaceable) 8A FF 16A FF/500V 195100 ELU
Weight 113 kg (248 lbs)

128 kg (282 lbs) with Cephalostat
Colour RAL 9016
Environmental requirements
Ambient temperature Operating +5°C to +40°C
Storage 0°C to +50°C
Humidity 15% - 85%
Original manufacturer
PLANMECA Oy, Asentajankatu 6, 00880, Helsinki, FINLAND
phone: +358 20 7795 500, fax: +358 20 7795 555, www.planmeca.com

USER’S STATEMENT FOR PROMAX X-RAY Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA
5 USER’S STATEMENT FOR PROMAX X-RAY

Radiation leakage technique factors
The maximum rated peak tube potential is 84 kV and the maximum rated continuous tube
current is 3 mA for the maximum rated peak tube voltage.
Filtration
The Radiation port contains additional filtration of at least 2 mm aluminium.
Total filtration min. 2.5 mmAl.
When the X-ray beam is attenuated with the 2.5 mmAl the resulting dose is 0.5 - 0.6 times the
original.
Maximum attenuation equivalent of the front panel of the

panoramic cassette holder
0.5 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
84 kV / 16 mA
Generator rating and duty cycle

1.5 kW, duty cycle approximately 1:10. The wait period is calculated using the following for-
mula:
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%
Maximum deviation of tube current from indicated value

±10%
Maximum deviation of exposure time from indicated value

±10%

Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA USER’S STATEMENT FOR PROMAX X-RAY
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 cali-
brated 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 (see section “Preventive maintenance”), 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
84 kV 16 mA
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
16 mA 84 kV
The X-ray tube voltage and X-ray tube current which result in the
highest electric output power
84 kV 16 mA
The nominal electric power for a load time of 0.1s and at the
nominal X-ray tube voltage
84 kV 16 mA - 1600 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

1344 W
Maximum anode heat content of the X-ray tube

35 kJ

Anode heating/cooling curve of the X-ray tube
HEAT STORAGE (kJ)
TIME (min.)
Single load rating of X-ray tube

TUBE CURRENT (mA)
EXPOSURE TIME (s)
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

5°
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

TUBE CURRENT (mA)
FILAMENT VOLTAGE (V)

FILAMENT CURRENT (A)
Maximum X-ray tube assembly heat content

400 kJ

X-ray tube assembly heating/cooling curve

Heating curve
Cooling curve
Maximum continuous heat dissipation of the X-ray tube assembly

6 kJ/min.

Reference axis to which the target angle and the focal spot
characteristics of the tube head assembly refer
focal_spot1.eps
focal_spot2.eps
90º
7º
Target angle with respect to the reference axis

5°
Dimensions of the tube head assembly

(WxHxD) 235 mm x 340 mm x 120 mm
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

84 kV, 16 mA
Tolerances of the focal spot on the reference axis

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

Indication of focal spot

focal_spot3.eps
Tube head
Focal spot indication

Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PCB’S AND SOFTWARE
6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PCB’S AND

SOFTWARE CHIPS
6.1 Handling printed circuit boards

The circuit boards are well protected against static discharges when they are in the unit. How-
ever, 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 evidently a potential risk of static discharges.
WARNING
INPROPER HANDLING MIGHT CAUSE DESTRUCTIVE DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT
BOARDS. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER SUCH DAMAGES.
Keeping 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 any-
where else in between. PCB’s for warranty replacement must be returned to the factory
properly packaged in antistatic plastic bags.
• Never place a removed PCB on any surface or handle it to another person, without touch-
ing the surface or person first.
6.2 Handling software flash memory chips

It is strongly recommended that the software is always upgraded electronically. In the event
that this is done the “old-fashion” way (by replacing the software chips), please avoid static
discharge problems by following the same rules that apply for PCB’s.
Software flash memory chips must always be stored in their specific anti-static plastic tubes,
that protects them also mechanically. A mechanically damaged chip might damage also 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.

EMC INFORMATION Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA
7 EMC INFORMATION
WARNING
Use of any accessories and cables other than those specified in Planmeca Pro-
Max X-ray unit’s documentation, with 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
Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit should not be used adjacent to or stacked with
other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Planmeca ProMax
X-ray unit should be observed to verify normal operation in configuration
which it will be used.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions

Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of the Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit should assure that it is used
in such an environment.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance
RF emissions Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit uses RF energy
Group 1 only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF
emissions are very low and are not likely to
CISPR 11 cause any interference in nearby electronic
equipment.
RF emissions Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is suitable for use
Class B in all establishments, including domestic estab-
lishments and those directly connected to the
CISPR 11 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

Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA EMC INFORMATION
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.
IEC 60601 Electromagnetic environment-
Immunity test Compliance level
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 cov-
IEC 61000-4-2 ered 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 40 % UT 40 % UT of Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit
input lines (60 % dip in UT) (60 % dip in UT) requires continued operation dur-
IEC 61000-4-11 for 5 cycles for 5 cycles ing power mains interruptions, it
is recommended that Planmeca
70 % UT 70 % UT ProMax X-ray unit be powered
(30 % dip in UT) (30 % dip in UT) from an uninterruptible power
for 25 cycles for 25 cycles supply.
<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
Power frequency magnetic fields
50/60 Hz)
should be at levels characteristic
magnetic field
of a typical location in a typical
IEC 61000-4-8 commercial or hospital environ-
ment. The power frequency mag-
netic 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.

EMC INFORMATION Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit should assure that it is used in such an environ-
ment.
IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic environment-
Immunity test
test level level guidance
Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment should be used no closer to any
part of the Planmeca ProMax 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
Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d = 2,3 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz

where P is the maximum output power rat-
ing 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 sym-
bol:
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 Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit is used exceeds the
applicable RF compliance level above, Planmeca ProMax 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 Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit.
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

Chapter A - GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA EMC INFORMATION
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 com-
munications equipment (transmitters) and the Planmeca ProMax X-ray unit as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
Rated maximum output power m
of transmitter
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 0.2 0.2 0.3

0.1 0.4 0.4 0.7
1 1.2 1.2 2.4
10 4.0 4.0 8.0
100 12.0 12.0 24.0

Chapter
B INFORMATION DISPLAYS
1 GENERAL ABOUT INFORMATION DISPLAYS

CAUTION Some of the information displays can be used to alter the operation of the unit. Never
use functions that you are not familiar with how they operate.
The unit has a number of additional functions for special requirements. The function modes
that can be entered without a password: User preference settings, Feature program control
and Special functions. The Service settings and Technical calibrations are for the use of
service personnel only and are protected with a password. The additional functions are
entered as follows. Touch the i-field on the Main display. The list of Information displays
appears.
Figure 1
You can return to the Main display by touching the Exit field. The previous display is returned
by touching the Back field on the lower right corner.
Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit B-1

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS GENERAL ABOUT INFORMATION DISPLAYS
1.1 Contents of the Information displays
i200 User preference settings

i210 Date & time
i211 Set time of day
i212 Set date
i213 Date & time display format
i220 Audio settings
i221 Adjust sound volume
i230 Behavioural preferences
Return C-arm after pan exposure
Disable Entry 1 position
Use cassette number
Statistics
Enable midsagittal & Frankfort lights in Tomo
Disable temple support
i231 Select cephalostat cassette sizes
i250 Visual adjustments
i251 AEC settings
i252 Autoprint settings
i254 Touch panel calibration
i260 Language select
i270 Default program settings
i27.1 - TMJ
i27.2 Tomo
i300 Feature program control

i310 Enable/disable features (i.e. Tomo, Autoprint, AEC etc.)
i400 Special functions

i410 Special operation mode selection
Disable all radiation
i420 Error history
i430 Exposure statistics
i460 Test exposure
i500 Service settings (password)

i510 Special operation mode selection
Enable Admark
Demo licences
Enable Bitewing
i520 Preheat calibration
i530 Maximum height
i540 Exposure program tuning
i541 Set pan parameters limits
i542 Set ceph parameters limits
i560 Configuration selftest
i570 Autoprint head tuning
i580 Patient support alignment
i590 Software update
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i600 Technical calibrations (password)

i610 Primary collimator calibration
i61.1 Pan mode X-collimator calibration
i61.2 Pan mode Y-collimator calibration
i61.3 Ceph mode X-collimator calibration
i61.4 Ceph mode Y-collimator calibration
i61.5 Ceph mode C-arm rotation
i61.7 Ceph mode soft tissue filter calibration
i61.8 Reference axis
i 61.9 Collimator assembly screws visible
i620 Secondary collimator calibration
i630 AEC calibration
i63.1 Panoramic AEC
i63.2 Cephalometric AEC
i640 Positioning calibration
i64.1 Position sensor calibration
i64.2 Elbow-arm ratio calibration
i64.3 C-arm ratio calibration
i650 Lift motor position sensor calibration
i660 Layer laser calibration
i999 Demo

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS
2 USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS

From the list of Information displays select User preference settings (i200). In this mode you
can set the date and time, perform visual adjustments and select unit’s behavioural prefer-
ences and language.
Figure 2
2.1 Setting date and time

The clock is set at the factory to local time and it should be set to show the correct time/date
before using the unit.
To set time select Set time of day on the Date & time display (i210). If you want to change
date, select Set date. If you want to change the time and date display format, select Date &
time display format.
Figure 3

USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Set the correct time with the Hour and Minutes arrow fields. Store the new time by touching
the Done field, or exit the mode without storing changes by touching the Cancel field.
Figure 4
Set the correct date with the Year, Month and Day arrow fields. Store the new date by touch-
ing the Done field, or exit the mode without changes by touching the Cancel field.
Figure 5

You can choose either the 12-hour or 24-hour system. There are three possibilities to choose
from for the date display format. Touch the desired formats and confirm your selection by
touching Done.
Figure 6
2.2 Audio settings

From the list of User preference settings select Audio settings (i220). To adjust sound vol-
umes touch the Adjust sound volumes field.
Figure 7

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 to be too loud, the loudness can be adjusted with the arrow fields.
The adjustment range is 1 -255.
Figure 8

2.3 Behavioural preferences

From the list of User preference settings select Behavioural preferences (i230).
Return C-arm after exposure: The C-arm can be set to automatically return to Entry position
after the panoramic exposure. To switch off the automatic return of the C-arm empty the
check box.
Disable Entry 1 position: You can disable the C-arm to move to the back from the patient
positioning area by selecting Disable Entry 1 position.
Use cassette number: Admark film marking system selection: Select Use cassette number
to remind the user to add the cassette number when taking exposures.
Statistics: By selecting Statistics the radiation dose of each exposure will be displayed after
the exposure is completed. The program measures the highest possible radiation dose the
patient is exposed to in each exposure with the exposure values (kV, mA, time).
In case the patient does not cover the whole exposure field (e.g. Ceph exposure), the real
radiation dose is lower. The term used for measuring the radiation dose is DAP (Dose Area
Product). The DAP unit is = mGy*cm². The DAP value is valid only if the unit is calibrated
according to the ProMax calibration instructions.
Enable midsagittal & Frankfort lights in Tomo: In case you wish to have the midsagittal
and Frankfort lights in Tomo mode, select this feature. To enable this feature you need to
reboot the unit by switching it off and on again.
Disable 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 Disable
temple support function.
Figure 9 Confirm your selection(s) by touching Done. Touching the Cancel field will bring
you back to the User preference settings display without storing the new settings. Touching
the Reset field will return the valid values without closing the Behavioural preferences display.

2.4 Select cephalostat cassette sizes

In this mode the cephalostat cassette size shown on the Select cephalostat cassette sizes
(i231) display can be selected.
Figure 10
2.5 Visual adjustments

From the list of User preference settings (i200) select Visual adjustments (i250).
In this mode you can Calibrate the Touch panel (i254).
The Autoprint (i252) and AEC settings (i251) can be modified.
NOTE The adjustment the of the Display contrast (i253) is only available for black/white GUI.
Figure 11

2.5.1 Touch panel calibration
The control touch panel is calibrated when you select the Touch panel calibration (i254) on
the Visual adjustments display (i250). The display shown below will appear.
Figure 12

2.5.2 Autoprint settings
To modify Autoprint settings select Autoprint settings (i252) on the Visual adjustments (i250)
display.
The contrast of the Autoprint text can be adjusted with the Contrast arrow fields.
The exposure serial number can be marked to the film. The number will automatically
increase after each exposure. Select on the Exposure No arrow field ON if you want the
number to be marked to the film, and select OFF if you do not want the serial number on the
film.
The film can be viewed from either side depending upon which way round the dentist likes to
examine the image on the film. You can set the text to appear the right way round on the pre-
ferred viewing side with the Print Direction arrow fields.
• In the ISO/FDI orientation the image appearing on the film is a view of the patient’s teeth
when looking directly at the patient. Note that the patient’s right appear on the left of
the film.
• In the ADA orientation the image appearing on the film is a view of the patient’s teeth seen
as if you were standing behind the patient. Note that the patient’s right will appear on
right of the film.
Figure 13

2.5.3 AEC settings
To modify the AEC settings select AEC settings (i252) on the Visual adjustment (i250) dis-
play.
The panoramic image density (darkness) can be adjusted with the Panoramic density arrow
fields and the cephalometric image density with the Ceph density arrow fields. The pano-
ramic setting range is from -2 to 2 and the cephalometric setting ranges are from -4 to 4 rep-
resenting five different image densities from light to dark where 0 represents the neutral
density.
Figure 14
2.5.4 Display contrast adjust (only available in black/white GUI)

To adjust the contrast of the control panel select the Display contrast adjust (i253) on the
Visual adjustments display. The display shown below will appear. Adjust the contrast with the
plus (+) and minus (-) fields and accept the new contrast by touching the OK field, or exit with-
out saving changes by touching the Cancel field.
Figure 15

2.6 Language select

The language of the Graphic user interface (GUI) can be selected on the Language select
(i260) display.
Figure 16

2.7 Default program settings

From the list of User preference settings (i200) select Default program settings (i270). The
display shown below appears.
Figure 17
Touch the i27.1 (TMJ) field to change the TMJ angle and shift forwards between the expo-
sures. Adjust the angle with the left and right arrows. Adjust the exposure area shift with the
lower arrows. Confirm your selection by touching Done and reboot the unit to save the TMJ
default angle.
Figure 18

Touch the i27.2 (Tomo) field to select the tooth identification system used in the Tomo/target
view:
- Planmeca: 0 - 9
- ADA: 0, 24 -17, TMJ-Left; 0, 25 - 32, TMJ-Right
- ISO-FDI: 0, 31-38, TMJ-Left; 0, 41-48, TMJ-Right
Confirm your selection by touching Done to save the selection.
Figure 19

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS FEATURE PROGRAM CONTROL
3 FEATURE PROGRAM CONTROL

From the list of information displays select Feature program control (i300). In this mode the
new features can be added to the X-ray unit.
Figure 20
3.1 Enable / disable features

To add new exposure programs to the unit select Enable/disable features on the Feature pro-
gram control display. A list of features appears.
Figure 21

FEATURE PROGRAM CONTROL Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS
By touching the arrow down field below the list you can see more features. Touch the arrow
up field to return to the first display.
Figure 22
You will need special licence codes to add a new feature. Touch the feature field (e.g. Vertical
segmenting) to switch this function on. The Select display shown below will appear. Enter the
licence code that you have received to switch on selected feature on this unit.
Figure 23
Repeat the procedure to switch the function off (empty the check box).
NOTE Each licence code is unit and module specific, i.e. it can only be used on the specified
unit and for the specified program module.

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
From the list of information displays select Special functions (i400). In this mode you can
select some special operation modes and take a test exposure.
Figure 24
4.1 Special operation mode selection

Select Special operation mode (i410) selection on the Special functions display. The display
shown below appears.
Figure 25

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS
4.1.1 Disable all radiation

This option allows you to switch the exposure function on or off.
When the exposure function is switched off no radiation is generated when you press the
exposure button. 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 dem-
onstration purposes. For example, you might want to demonstrate the C-arm movements
before taking exposures of children or nervous patients.
Touch the Disable all radiation field to switch the exposure function on (empty the check
box). Touch the Disable all radiation field again to switch the exposure function off.
4.2 Error history

Select Error history (i420) on the Special functions display. The display shown below
appears. In this mode 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 that are stored.
Figure 26
NOTE The error history list can be cleared on the Configuration selftest (i560) window by
touching the Clear exposure history button.

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
4.3 Exposure statistics

Select Exposure statistics (i430) on the Special functions display. The display shown below
appears. In this mode it is possible to check the unit tube head’s exposure statistics. The dis-
play shows the time and the date of the latest exposure, the serial number of the latest unit
and the exposure counters of the panoramic, cephalometric and tomographic exposures. The
total amount of mAs, energy and exposure time are also shown.
Figure 27
NOTE The parameters can be cleared on the Configuration selftest (i560) window by touching
the Clear exposure history button.
4.4 Taking a test exposure

Select Test exposure (i460) on the Special functions display. This option allows you to take a
test exposure. Select the desired exposure parameters: kV and mA values and exposure time
and touch the Test field. The text Ready appears to the bottom of the display and the test
exposure can be performed.
Figure 28

SERVICE SETTINGS Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS
5 SERVICE SETTINGS
From the list of information displays select Service settings (i500). The service setting mode is
password protected and the password is asked when the Service settings mode is entered for
the first time after switching the unit on. The password is 1701.
Figure 29
In Service settings mode the Special operation mode selection (i510) and exposure program
tuning (i540) can be made, Preheat calibration (i520) can be performed, Maximum height
(i530) of the unit can be set and Exposure program tuning (i540) can be made.
Also the factory Default settings (i550) can be recalled and Configuration selftest (i560) can
be made. This mode allows to perform the tuning of the Autoprint head as well as fine tuning
of the Patient support alignment (i580). The GUI software is updated by using the Software
update (i590) menu.
Figure 30

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS SERVICE SETTINGS
5.1 Special operation mode selection

From the list of Service settings select Special operation mode selection (i510).
Figure 31
5.1.1 Enable Admark

If the Admark film marking device is used with the X-ray unit, select Enable Admark.
5.1.2 Demo licences

The Demo licences option 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 gener-
ated and no radiation warning signals will be given, i.e. this is a “dummy run” function for train-
ing and demonstration purposes.
5.1.3 Enable Bitewing

This option allows you to enable the Bitewing exposure program. You will need a special
licence code for this program. Read detailed instructions given in user’s manual.

5.2 Preheat calibration

The X-ray tube filament preheat calibration must be performed whenever the tube head and/
or the Power supply PCB is replaced. To perform the X-ray tube filament preheating calibra-
tion select Preheat calibration (i520) on the Service settings display. Press and hold the
exposure switch until the series of exposures ends.
Figure 32
5.3 Maximum height

To set the maximum height of the unit select Maximum height (i530) on the Service settings
display. Drive the unit to the desired maximum height with the height adjusting buttons and
touch the Done field.
Figure 33

5.4 Exposure program tuning

From the list of Service settings select Exposure program tuning (i540). In this mode the max-
imum and minimum values of the kV range can be set for both the panoramic exposures and
cephalometric exposures.
Figure 34
To set the panoramic exposure values select Set pan parameters (i541) limits. The display
shown below appears. Select the maximum/minimum kilovolt and minimum milliampere
values with the arrow fields and touch the Done field.
Figure 35

To set the cephalometric exposure values select Set ceph parameters limits (i542). The dis-
play shown below appears. Select the maximum and minimum kilovolt values with the
arrow fields and touch the Done field.
Figure 36
5.5 Factory default settings

The Factory default settings (i550) will turn up only in case the memory card (RTC) has lost
its configuration and user settings or it has been replaced to a new PCB. In this case the
procedure should be done before using the X-ray unit.
5.6 Configuration selftest

From the list of Service settings select Configuration selftest (i560). In this mode the device
configuration of the unit can be updated by touching the Reset system configuration button.
The Clear exposure history button resets the Exposure statistic (i430) and Error history
(i420) counters.
Figure 37

NOTE It is important to perform the Reset system configuration function in case some
device(s) has/have been added or removed from the X-ray unit.
NOTE The quick button values (kV/mA) cannot be reset but you have to change the values by
programming.
5.7 Autoprint head tuning

In Autoprint head tuning mode the position of the Autoprint labeling head can be fine-
adjusted. First check the Autoprint labeling head operation as described below and then fine-
adjust the labeling head position, if needed.
Move the Autoprint cassette print head to the right side of the cassette (to “wrong” position).
Move the C-arm to the Entry 2 position by touching the Go Entry 2 field. Insert the cassette to
the cassette carriage and drive the C-arm to the ready position by touching the Ready field. In
case the labeling head is not completely in the cassette print head, the labeling head position
must be fine-adjusted according to the instructions given below.
Labeling head completely

in the cassette print head
Autop5.eps
Figure 38
From the list of Service settings select Autoprint head tuning (i570). The Autoprint head tun-
ing display appears.
Increase the number shown on the display by touching the right arrow field to approx. value
10 and touch the Test field. After the cassette carriage movement stops, check the labeling
head position in regard to the print head. If the labeling head is not completely in the print
head, select a larger value.

When the labeling head is completely in the print head, accept the new value by touching the
Done field. Exit the technical calibration mode and check the labeling head operation as
described in the beginning of this section.
Figure 39
NOTE The cassette carriage must not hit its mechanical limit (cassette holder frame). If it
does, decrease the number shown on the Autoprint head tuning display and recheck
the labeling head operation.

5.8 Patient support alignment

In the Service settings it it possible to perform a Patient support allingment checkup and to do
a fine tuning of the patient support by choosing from the Service settings Patient support
alignment (i580).
NOTE The fine tuning is done after the mechanical adjustment of the patient support.
Figure 40
The alignment procedure is explained in section 1.8 “Additional adjustment method for patient
support alignment” on page E-38.
NOTE This fine tuning procedure is only possible for X-ray units which DO NOT HAVE a fixed
primary collimator.

5.9 GUI software update

From the list of Service settings select Software Update (i590). In this mode the GUI software
can be updated.
Figure 41
The update procedure is explained in section 3.1 “GUI software update (alternative 1), only
for colour GUI” on page F-10.

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS TECHNICAL CALIBRATIONS
6 TECHNICAL CALIBRATIONS
From the list of information displays select Technical calibrations (i600).
Figure 42
The technical calibration mode is password protected and the password is asked when the
Technical calibrations mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit on.
The password is 1701.
Figure 43

TECHNICAL CALIBRATIONS Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS
The unit calibrations are performed in this mode. Detailed description of calibrations are given
in respective sections later in this manual.
Figure 44
6.1 Collimator assembly screws visible

In this mode the primary collimator is driven so that the collimator attachment screws are visi-
ble and the collimator blades can be manually moved.
From the list on the i600 display that appears select Primary collimator calibration (i610).
Figure 45

From the list on the i610 display that appears select Collimator assembly screws visible
(i61.9).
Figure 46
The display shown below appears.
Figure 47

Touch the Drive filed to drive the primary collimator to the position shown below. The screw
shown with an arrow on the figure below can now be unscrewed.
Tiltbeam_1.eps
Figure 48
Move the lower blade with your hand and you can reach the screw behind it.
Tiltbeam_2.eps
Figure 49

6.2 Demo “Dancing ProMax”

In the Technical calibration settings it is possible to perform a demostration of X-ray Pro-
Max unit’s movements by choosing Demo (i999). The volume level can be adjusted from
Audio Settings (i 220), refer to section 2.2 “Audio settings” on page B-6.
NOTE THE RADIATION HAS TO BE DISABLED BEFORE STARTING THE DEMO PROGRAM.
Refer to section 3.1 “Enable / disable features” on page B-16.
NOTE Remove the patient and temple supports from the ProMax unit.
NOTE The ProMax X-ray unit needs to have space enough to move freely when running the
demo program. Refer to the ProMax X-ray Installation manual (688271), section
“Dimensions”.
Figure 50
The Demo menu (i999) appears. With the Delay arrow field the time interval between two
demo programs can be adjusted. From the Tempo arrow field it is possible to adjust the
speed of the movements. The demostration program is started by touching the Unit button.
Figure 51
A Wait window appears on the GUI and after some minutes the demo Start window.
The demo program is started by touching the Start window.

Figure 52
The demo program is stopped by switching off the unit.

Chapter B - INFORMATION DISPLAYS ENTERING THE PASSWORD
7 ENTERING THE PASSWORD

The Service settings and Technical calibrations modes are password protected, and the
password is entered as follows. Touch the i-field on the main display.
Figure 53
Select Service settings or Technical calibrations from the list on the display. The password to
the selected mode is asked when the mode is entered for the first time after switching the unit
on. The password is 1701.
Figure 54

Chapter
C ERROR MESSAGES
1 HELP AND ERROR MESSAGE SHORT-FORM TABLES
1.1 Help and error message main categories
Help messages
1xx Environment related
Error messages
2xx Motorized motion related
3xx X-ray generation related
4xx Feedback errors
5xx Power supply related
6xx Communication errors
7xx Calibration errors
8xx System conflicts
9xx Infrastructure errors
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Chapter C - ERROR MESSAGES HELP AND ERROR MESSAGE SHORT-FORM TABLES
1.2 Help messages (1xx)
Error
Explanation Comments
code
H101 Exposure switch released before end of exposure Exposure interrupted.
H102 continuously depressed or cable short Release the exposure button.
circuited
H105 Emergency stop button activated All movements of the X-ray unit
button are blocked, no radiation is
generated.
Pull the emergency stop button
out to resume normal operation.
H115 AEC related AEC is receiving too much radiation Change the exposure values.
H116 AEC is receiving too little radiation Change the exposure values.
H121 Cassette related is totally missing Exposure is possible after
acceptance.
H122 not removed (film replaced) since the last Exposure is possible after
exposure acceptance.
H125 AEC is receiving too much radiation Exposure interrupted.
H126 AEC is receiving too little radiation Exposure interrupted.
H127 AEC exposure: too long exposure The exposure time is longer than
5 seconds.
H142 Height movement stopped due to interference with an When the STOP switch (plate) is
external object released the X-ray unit moves
again.
H151 Line voltage dropped too low during the exposure Exposure interrupted.
H152 is too low Exposure not possible.
H161 Temperature of tube head too high Exposure not possible before the
tube head has been cooled
down.
H162 of lift motor too high Lift motor cannot be run before
cooled down.
H163 of the power supply (PSU) heatsink too Exposure not possible before
high cooled down. Check also that the
heatsink is attached properly on
the PSU.
H165 The temperature of the tube head too Exposure not possible before the
high for the exposure parameters. tube head has been cooled
down.
H166 Maximum tube head energy exceeded. Lower the exposure parameters.
Lower the exposure parameters.
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HELP AND ERROR MESSAGE SHORT-FORM TABLES Chapter C - ERROR MESSAGES
Error
code
H176 User handled Safety area limit violation in tomography Change the values for layer
features mode. Change layer thickness, position thickness, position or the angle.
or angle
H177 One or more image layers will not be Change the exposure settings.
exposed with these settings
H178 Imaging impossible with selected set- Change the exposure settings.
tings.
H179 The cassette number is missing Enter the cassette number.
H180 AEC not available The AEC licence is not available
or not activated.
1.3 Motorized motion related errors (2xx)
Error
code
E201 MCM (motor control 1 - shoulder motor Exposure interrupted.
module) -module
E202 2 - elbow motor Exposure interrupted.
overheated
E203 3 - temple support/Dimax3 CEPH scan Exposure interrupted.
E204 4 - C-arm rotation motor Exposure interrupted.
E205 5 - receptor pan / X&Y collimation Exposure interrupted.
E206 6 - receptor rotation Exposure interrupted.
E207 7 - for receptor lift (reserved option)/ X&Y Exposure interrupted.
collimation
E208 8 - for tube head lift function (reserved Exposure interrupted.
option)

Error
code
E210 Open circuit in 0 - lift motor
E211 1 - shoulder motor PCB Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E212 2 - elbow motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E213 3 - temple rest motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E214 4 - Dimax3 CEPH scan motor (or CEPH Check the motor, interface and
marking motor depending on version) cable.
E215 5 - C-arm rotation motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E216 6 - receptor pan motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E217 7 - X-collimator motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E218 8 - Y-collimator motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E219 9 - receptor rotation motor Check the motor, interface and
cable.
E220 10 - receptor lift motor (reserved option)
E221 11 - tube head lift motor (reserved option)

Error
code
E230 Overcurrent 0 - lift motor Too high current detected in the
detected in motor and the movement has
been stopped. Check the motor
cable. If necessary then replace
the PSU PCB.
E231 1 - shoulder motor Too high current detected in the
motor and the movement has
cable.
E232 2 - elbow motor Too high current detected in the
cable.
E233 3 - temple rest motor Too high current detected in the
cable.
E234 4 - Dimax3 CEPH scan motor (or CEPH Too high current detected in the
marking motor, depending on version) motor and the movement has
cable.
E235 5 - C-arm rotation motor Too high current detected in the
cable.
E236 6 - receptor pan motor Too high current detected in the
cable.
E237 7 - X-collimator motor Too high current detected in the
cable.
E238 8 - Y-collimator motor Too high current detected in the
cable.
E239 9 - receptor rotation motor Too high current detected in the
cable.

Error
code
E250 Directional error at 0 - lift motor The motor drives the mechanism
into the wrong position. Check
the sensors and the cabling.
E251 1 - shoulder motor The motor drives the mechanism
E252 2 - elbow motor The motor drives the mechanism
E253 3 - temple rest motor The motor drives the mechanism
into the wrong direction. Check
E254 4 - Dimax3 CEPH scan motor (or CEPH The motor drives the mechanism
marking motor, depending on version) into the wrong direction. Check
E255 5 - C-arm rotation motor The motor drives the mechanism
E256 6 - receptor pan motor The motor drives the mechanism
E257 7 - X-collimator motor The motor drives the mechanism
E258 8 - Y-collimator motor The motor drives the mechanism
E259 9 - receptor rotation motor The motor drives the mechanism

Error
code
E270 Timeout in mecha- 0 - lift motor Check the sensor, cable, motor
nism controlled by and the PSU PCB.
E271 1 - shoulder motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E272 2 - elbow motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E273 3 - temple rest motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E274 4 - Dimax3 CEPH scan motor (or CEPH Check the sensors, cables and
marking motor, depending on version) the motor.
E275 5 - C-arm rotation motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E276 6 - receptor pan motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E277 7 - X-collimator motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E278 8 - Y-collimator motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E279 9 - receptor rotation motor Check the sensors, cables and
the motor.
E282 12 - secondary collimation Check the functionality of the belt
cables and the motor.
E283 13 - beam limiting device Check the adjustments and the
movement area.
1.4 X-ray generation related errors (3xx)
Error
code
E301 Filament voltage missing completely Exposure not possible. Check the
cabling, interfaces and PSU-PCB
and tube head.
E302 too low during preheat Exposure not possible. Check the
cabling, interfaces and PSU PCB
and tube head.
E303 too high during preheat Exposure not possible. Check the
tube head and the PSU PCB.
E304 dropped suddenly during exposure Exposure interrupted. Check the
E305 cannot be enabled due to an internal Exposure interrupted.Check the
error tube head and the PSU PCB.

Error
code
E311 Tube voltage missing completely Exposure interrupted.
E312 too low Exposure not possible. Check the
E313 too high Exposure not possible. Check the
prefilament values are correct or
perform the prefilament calibra-
tion again.
E314 dropped suddenly without arching (low Exposure interrupted. Check the
frequency extreme detected) functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E315 dropped suddenly without arching Exposure interrupted. Check the
(extreme overcurrent detected) functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E316 dropped suddenly without arching (other Exposure interrupted. Check the
reason) functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E317 overshooted suddenly without arching Exposure interrupted. Check the
functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E318 detected during preheat period (maxi- Exposure interrupted. Check the
mum exceeded) functionality of the tube head and
the PSU PCB.
E321 Tube current missing completely Exposure interrupted. Check the
interface, cabling and the PSU
PCB.
E322 too low Exposure interrupted. Check the
PCB.
E323 too high Exposure interrupted. Perform
the preheat calibration again.
Check the interface, cabling and
the PSU PCB.
E324 dropped suddenly without arching Exposure interrupted. Check the
PCB.
E325 overshooted suddenly without arching Exposure interrupted. Check the
PCB.
E331 Arching across X-ray tube, minor Code not displayed.
E332 across X-ray tube, severe Exposure interrupted. Check the
functionality of the tube head.
E333 at tube head anode end, minor Code not displayed.
E334 at tube head anode end, severe Exposure interrupted.
E335 at tube head cathode end, minor Code not displayed.
E336 at tube head cathode end, severe Exposure interrupted.
E341 Monitoring errors kV-signal (exposure time) too short/long

1.5 Feedback errors (4xx)
Error
code
E401 Tube head offsets KVPOS failure - shorted Exposure not possible. Check the
cabling between the FBK and the
CAM PCB. Check also the func-
tionality of the FBK PCB.
E402 KVPOS failure - out of bounds Exposure not possible. Check the
E403 KVNEG failure - shorted Exposure not possible. Check the
E404 KVNEG failure - out of bounds Exposure not possible. Check the
E405 MAPOS failure - shorted Exposure not possible. Check the
E406 MAPOS failure - out of bounds Exposure not possible. Check the
E407 MANEG failure - shorted Exposure not possible. Check the
functionality of the FBK PCB.
E408 MANEG failure - out of bounds Exposure not possible. Check the
E409 FILAMENT failure - out of bounds Exposure not possible. Check the
E411 Tube head signals kV-feedback imbalance Exposure interrupted.
E412 mA-feedback imbalance Exposure interrupted.
E413 tube head grounding error Exposure not possible.
E414 temperature measurement error (signal Exposure not possible. Check the
out of bounds) temperature measurement sen-
sor and the FBK PCB.
E415 tube head electronics supply voltage Check the FBK PCB and the
error cabling between the FBK and the
CAM PCB.
E416 Tube head not calibrated Exposure not possible. Perform
the preheat calibration again.
Check the functionality of the
FBK PCB.
E417 Tube head is of non-supported type Exposure not possible.
(reserved)

Error
code
E421 Sensors signal Lift motor height position Check the sensors and the
errors (open circuits) cabling.
E422 Shoulder arm angle Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E423 Elbow arm angle Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E424 C-arm rotation angle Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E425 Layer indicator position sensor Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E426 Soft tissue indicator sensor error Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E431 Sensors signal Lift motor height position Check the sensors and the
errors (short cir- cabling.
cuits)
E432 Shoulder arm angle Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E433 Elbow arm angle Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E434 C-arm rotation angle Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E435 Layer indicator position sensor Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E436 Soft tissue indicator sensor error Check the sensors and the
cabling.
E441 Stucked key in Height adjusting up button Check the button.
Patient position con-
E442 Height adjusting down button Check the button.
trol key pad
E443 C-arm rotation clockwise button Check the button.
E444 C-arm rotating counterclockwise button Check the button.
E445 Joystick not centered Check the position of the joystick.
E446 Joystick not released Check the position of the joystick.
E447 Temple rest button Check the position of the joystick.
E451 Stucked key else- CEPH CA; Height adjusting up button Check the button.
where
E452 CEPH CA; Height adjusting down button Check the button.

1.6 Power supply related errors (5xx)
Error
code
E501 Power supply High voltage DC bus voltage missing Check the power supply, voltage
(fuse blown) 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.
1.7 Communication errors (6xx)
Error
code
E601 Internal (CAM) Total data communication failure towards Exposure not possible.Check the
CAM cable of the CAM PCB and that it
is installed correctly.
E602 Total data communication failure from Exposure not possible.Check the
CAM cable of the CAM PCB and that it
E603 Data errors received at CAM Exposure interrupted.Check the
cable of the CAM PCB and that it
E604 Data errors received from CAM Exposure interrupted.Check the
cable of the CAM PCB and that it
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 bat-
tery and that it is installed cor-
rectly.
E606 Data received is wrong polarity at CAM Check the cable of the CAM PCB
E607 No clock signal received from CAM Check the cable of the CAM PCB
Check the functionality of the bat-
tery and that it is installed cor-
rectly.
E608 Data received is wrong polarity from Check the cable of the CAM PCB
CAM and that it is installed correctly.

Error
code
E611 Internal (other) Error in RTC - CPU communication Check the RTC and the CPU
PCB and the cabling.
E612 Error in RTC-FBK communication Check the cabling between the
CAM and FBK PCB. Check the
E613 Error in PAN AEC - CAM communication Exposure not possible.
E614 Error in CEPH AEC - CPU communica- Exposure not possible.
tion
E615 Error in Dimax - CPU communication Check the the sensor is correctly
installed to the X-ray unit.
E616 Check the the sensor is correctly
installed to the X-ray unit.
E617 External (CAN) Error in internal GUI - CPU communica- Check that the software versions
tion of the X-ray unit and the GUI are
compatible to each other.
E618 Error in external GUI - CPU communica- Check that the software versions
tion of the X-ray unit and the GUI are
compatible to each other.
E619 Received non-implemented CAN mes-
sage by CPU
E620 External (other) Errors 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 key- Check the cabling and the con-
board. nectors.
E622 Errors in CPU-RS232 direct COM-port Check the COM-port.
E623 DIN PCB unable to communicate with Check the DIN PCB and the
the PC cabling.
E624 Network (ETHER- Unable to contact server Check the network connection
NET) and the cabling.
E625 No network activity for a prolonged time Check the network connection
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.

1.8 Calibration errors (7xx)
Error
code
E701 Missing calibration Tube head filament definition not done Perform the preheat calibration
again.
E702 Tube head kV-calibration not done Perform the preheat calibration
again.
E703 Panoramic AEC not calibrated Calibrate the AEC-PAN.
E704 Cephalometric AEC not calibrated Calibrate the AEC-CEPH.
E705 Problem during the preheat calibration. The current in the tube head is
not high enough. Perform the
preheat calibration again.
E706 Problem with the preheat calibration. The current in the tube head is
not raising on the voltage area.
Perform the preheat calibration
again. Check the functionality of
the tube head.

1.9 System conflicts (8xx)
Error
code
E801 Missing MCM 1 - shoulder motor MCM PCB is broken or badly
module connected to the PSU PCB.
Check also the functionality of
the PSU and CPU PCB.
E802 2 - elbow motor MCM PCB is broken or badly
connected to the PSU PCB.
E803 3 - temple support/digital CEPH scan MCM PCB is broken or badly
E804 4 - C-arm rotation motor MCM PCB is broken or badly
E805 5 - receptor pan / X&Y collimation MCM PCB is broken or badly
E806 6 - receptor rotation MCM PCB is broken or badly
E807 7 - receptor lift / X&Y collimation MCM PCB is broken or badly
(reserved option) connected to the PSU PCB.
E808 8 - tube head lift function (reserved
option)

Error
code
E811 Missing internal PAN-AEC not found Check the functionality of the
parts PAN-AEC PCB.
E812 CEPH-AEC not found Check the functionality of the
CEPH-AEC PCB.
E813 RTC not found Check the functionality of the
RTC PCB.
E814 CAM not found Check the functionality of the
CAM PCB.
E815 tube not found Check the tube head cabling.
E816 Patient position control keypad not found Check the cabling.
E817 DIN module not found Check the functionality of the DIN
PCB and that it is attached prop-
erly.
E818 ETHERNET module not found Check the functionality of the
Ethernet PCB and that it is
attached properly on the PSU.
E819 CEPH-CA (CEPH automatic) not found The X-ray unit has been config-
ured as CEPH-CA. Check the
cabling between the CEPH and
CPU PCB. Check the functional-
ity of the CPU PCB.
E821 Software compatibil- System software must be upgraded (too Check the software require-
ity old with newly installed component) ments of all components.
E822 CAM FPGA version not compatible with Check the software version of the
main software ProMax X-ray unit.
E823 GUI not compatible with newest SW Check the software version of the
the GUI.
E831 Hardware compati- A Dimax3 found but not a digital machine Update the GUI software version.
bility
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 ver-
sion.

1.10 Infrastructure errors (9xx)
Error
code
E901 Checksum error in Main program FLASH, Low Block Restart the ProMax X-ray unit.
E902 Main program FLASH, High Block Update the ProMax X-ray unit
software version.
E903 Memory Expansion module FLASH Update the ProMax X-ray unit
software version.
E904 RTC PCB memory problem Check the RTC PCB cabling and
the battery.
E905 Tube head FBK PCB memory error Check the cabling and the func-
E906 PAN AEC memory problem Change the cable / the PSU
PCB.
E907 CEPH AEC memory problem Change the cable / the PSU
PCB.
E908 Autofocus module problem (reserved)
E911 RAM errors DATA RAM BIT ERROR (even bank) Check the CPU PCB and the
cabling.
E912 DATA RAM BIT ERROR (odd bank) Check the CPU PCB and the
cabling.
E913 FPGA register RAM error Check the CPU PCB and the
cabling.
E914 CPU internal RAM error Check the CPU PCB and the
cabling.

Error
code
E921 Program structure Stack overflow Restart thew ProMax X-ray unit.
errors
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
software.
E924 Unimplemented opcode trap Switch off the X-ray unit and
software.
E925 Illegal program vector Switch off the X-ray unit and
software.
E926 Unexpected reset Restart the ProMax X-ray unit.
E927 PathSolver out of memory Recalibrate the layer lights again.
E928 PathSolver cannot solve trajectory The movement of the ProMax X-
ray unit arm is not possible.
Switch off the ProMax X-ray unit
and move the arms to a new safe
position. Perform the Configura-
tion selftest (i560) and the Posi-
tion sensor calibration (i640)
and restart the X-ray unit.
E929 DSP program error (reserved)
E931 Hardware errors RTC-clock runs or CPU clock is running Check the functionality of the
at wrong speed RTC PCB, the cable and the bat-
tery.


Chapter
D PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
1.1 Cleaning
CAUTION When disinfecting the unit surfaces, the unit should be turned off. The unit must not be
exposed to gaseous disinfectants or explosive anesthetics. Never spill any liquids into
the unit. If that happens, please make sure that the liquid did not come into contact
with any of the internal electronic parts (cables/sensors/PCBs) before turning on the
unit.
The chin support and the Ceph cassette holder can be cleaned with NON-ALCOHOLIC disin-
fection solutions.
All the removable patient support parts can be autoclaved up to 135°C or cleaned with alco-
hol-based solutions.
The patient support handles can be cleaned with alcohol-based solutions.
Other unit surfaces can be cleaned with a soft cloth damped in a mild cleaning solution.
1.2 Operator’s checks
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.
Labels
Check that no labels are detached or worn and that they are all legible.
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Chapter D - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS
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 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 regula-
tions. Please 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. Please 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.
2.2.1 NON-INVASIVE TESTING (directly from the 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.
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 sig-
nal / 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/cor-
rection factors must be used when interpreting the results.
The measured kVp must be within ±5% of the value displayed on the user interface.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS Chapter D - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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 in mm Al) which attenuates x-radia-
tion 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 2.5 mm Al at 84 kV) is to measure the air kerma rate
first without any additional material in the radiation field, then add 2.5 mm Al to the radiation
field, measure the air kerma rate again and check that the air kerma rate with additional 2.5
mm Al is more than one half of the one measured without the added material. That is,
(Dose rate with added 2.5 mm Al eq filtration) / (Dose rate without added filtration) > 0.5
This is sufficient to ensure that the HVL is at least 2.5 mm 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 cas-
sette 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 short-
est 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 expo-
sure time. When placing the sensor, note that if the unit is equipped with auto-ceph, the cas-
sette size is automatically detected when the cassette is on its place and the area of radiation
field is adjusted accordingly.
2.2.2 INVASIVE TESTING (directly from the units 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 perma-
nently fastened to the front side of the tube head assembly. The analog feedback voltage sig-
nals 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 wave-
forms 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).

Chapter D - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS
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 min-
imise 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 read-
ing 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 oscil-
loscope 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.
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 pur-
poses 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).

MECHANICAL CHECKS Chapter D - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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 the telescopic column rear cover plates” on page G-11. 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 Fig. 1 below).
Upper motor nut
Lug of the indicator sheet
Column nut frame

Liftnut2.eps
Figure 1
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 according to the
instructions given in section 3.2 “Replacing the lift nut assembly” on page G-19.

Chapter D - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANICAL CHECKS

Chapter
E C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
1 PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING

MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
NOTE This chapter contains the information required to adjust the panoramic beam and
patient positioning mechanism of the Planmeca ProMax X-ray equipped with multi pri-
mary collimator. If your X-ray unit is equipped with a fixed primary collimator (see fig-
ure below), perform the adjustments according to the instructions given in chapter 2
“X-RAY UNIT WITH FIXED PRIMARY COLLIMATOR - PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT
POSITIONING MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT” on page E-42.
Tube_head_fix2.eps
Fixed primary collimator
Figure 1
Protect yourself from radiation when you are checking the beam alignment. Since radiation
safety requirements vary from state to state and country to country it is the responsibility of
the technician to ensure that the correct precautions are observed.
NOTE During the adjustments write down the selected parameter values (e.g. the primary col-
limator position and width). After the panoramic beam and patient positioning mecha-
nism adjustment switch the X-ray unit off and on and then check that the new
parameter values are stored into the memory.
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Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECH-
1.1 Required tools

• ProMax alignment tool (part number 10004225) and auxiliary tool (10005630). For check-
ing the position of the patient positioning mechanism.
alignm_ruler1.eps
alignm_2.eps
Auxiliary tool
ProMax alignment tool
Figure 2
• Ball phantom (part number 10004011). For checking the position of the patient positioning
mechanism and the positioning lights.
Ballfantom.eps
Ball phantom
Figure 3
• Frankfort plane alignment tool (part number 50977). Used with the ball phantom for check-
ing the position of the Frankfort plane light.
Frankfort plane
alignment tool
f2_phantom.eps
Figure 4
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PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECHA- Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
• Beam alignment tool (part number 50972). For checking the position of the panoramic X-
ray beam.
Beam_alignm_tool.eps
Beam alignment tool
Figure 5

1.2 Checking the panoramic beam position

Remove the inner cover of the cassette carriage assembly as described in section 4.2 “Cas-
sette carriage covers” on page E-91.
Select kilovolt and milliampere values high enough to enable the radiation beam to be seen in
the darkened room, e.g. 70 kV and 16 mA. The actual values will depend on how dark the
room is.
To be able to check the radiation beam without the rotating unit moving enter the Pan mode
X-collimator calibration mode as follows.
To enter the calibration mode first touch the i-field on the Main display.
Figure 6
Select Technical calibrations (i600) from the list on the display. The password to the Techni-
cal calibrations mode is asked when the Technical calibrations mode is entered for the first
time after switching the unit on. The password is 1701.
Figure 7

Figure 8
From the list on the i610 display that appears select Pan mode X-collimator calibration (i611).
The radiation beam from the collimator can now be checked without the rotating unit moving.
Figure 9
Manually position the C-arm to a convenient position for viewing the secondary collimator.

Place the beam alignment tool into the secondary collimator. The distance between the lower
edge of the rectangle marked on the tool and the lower edge of the secondary collimator must
be 20 mm (0.8 in.).
Cassholder4.eps
PM Proline / Proscan x-ray UP

beam alignment screen
No.50972
20 mm
the screen in daylight
NOTE: Do not leave
(0.8 in.)
DOWN
Figure 10
Darken the room sufficiently so that you will be able to see the image of the radiation beam on
the alignment tool (it is fluorescent and will glow when the radiation beam strikes it), but not so
dark that you cannot see the borders of the alignment rectangle.
Protect yourself from radiation and press the exposure button. The beam image will appear
on the alignment tool. Observe the beam from behind the tube head.
CAUTION Radiation is generated when the exposure button is pressed. Take adequate protection
measures. Keep the exposure time as short as possible.
The beam image should appear within the borders of the rectangle marked on the alignment
tool. If the beam is correctly aligned, take a ball phantom exposure. You can skip the sections
1.3 and 1.4 and go directly to the section 1.5 “Checking the adjustments” on page E-12. Exit
the Pan mode X-collimator calibration -mode by touching Cancel field.
If the beam is not correctly aligned the panoramic X-ray beam position must be adjusted as
described in sections 1.3 “Primary collimator angle adjustment” on page E-7 and 1.4 “Pano-
ramic beam adjustment” on page E-8.

1.3 Primary collimator angle adjustment
WARNING
Do not adjust the angle of the primary collimator mechanism while X-rays are being
generated, i.e. when you press the exposure switch. Check the beam position, adjust
the angle, and then recheck the position. If the beam is still misaligned, repeat the pro-
cedure.
In case the beam is not vertical, the primary collimator can be rotated. Remove the tube head
inner cover as described in section 4.4 “Tube head covers” on page E-95. Open the primary
collimator mechanism by rotating the primary collimator screws located behind the blades so
that you can see the two attachment screws (Fig. 11, 1). Loosen the screws and rotate the
mechanism (Fig. 11, 2) until the beam is correctly positioned. Tighten the screws and check
the beam. Repeat the above procedure until the beam is correctly positioned.
Tiltbeam.eps
1
2
Figure 11
NOTE The panoramic beam position is checked in Pan mode X-collimator calibration -mode.
Do not exit this mode when adjusting the mechanism angle. You have to drive the hori-
zontal blades to the reference position by touching the Test field on the Pan mode X-
collimator calibration display and then exit this mode by touching Cancel field. Then
drive the vertical blades to the reference position in the Pan mode Y-collimator calibra-
tion -mode by touching the Test field in Pan mode Y-collimator calibration display.

1.4 Panoramic beam adjustment

Place the beam alignment tool into the secondary collimator. Note which way round it goes. It
is advisable to leave the cassette in position as it will reduce the amount of scattered radia-
tion.The distance between the lower edge of the rectangle marked on the tool and the lower
edge of the secondary collimator must be 20 mm (0.8 in.).
Cassholder4.eps
UP
PM Proline / Proscan x-ray
No.50972
20 mm
NOTE: Do not leave
(0.8 in.)
DOWN
Figure 12
the darkened room. The actual values will depend on how dark the room is.
To enter the calibration mode first touch the i-field on the Main display. Select Technical cali-
brations (i600) from the list on the display. The password to the Technical calibrations mode
is asked when the Technical calibrations mode is entered for the first time after switching the
unit on. The password is 1701.

Panoramic beam horizontal position and panoramic beam width

From the display that appears when you selected Technical calibrations select Primary colli-
mator calibration (i610). From the list on the i610 display select Pan mode X-collimator cali-
bration (i611).
Figure 13
The Pan mode X-collimator calibration display appears. In this mode the horizontal position of
the X-ray beam and the panoramic beam width are adjusted.
Figure 14
Panoramic beam horizontal position:
If the X-ray beam is too far to the left or right of the alignment rectangle, it must be centered.
Adjust the primary collimator position value with the X-Pan collimator pos arrow fields on the
display. The left arrow field on the display adjusts the beam to the left, and the right arrow
field to the right. Drive the primary collimator to selected position by touching the Test field.
Protect yourself from radiation and press the exposure button to check the position of the
beam. If necessary, repeat the procedure. After the horizontal position of the panoramic beam
is correct the beam width must be adjusted.

Panoramic beam width

If the X-ray beam is too wide, i.e. it exceeds the borders of the rectangle marked on the align-
ment tool, or if it is too narrow, the width of the beam must be adjusted. The beam width on
the beam alignment tool should be approx. 4mm (0.16 in.).
Adjust the width value of the primary collimator with the X-Pan collimator width arrow fields
and drive the primary collimator to the selected width by touching the Test field.
Use the 0.6mm feeler to check the width of the opening between the collimator blades as
shown on the Fig. 15 below. The number on the display should be approx. 68 when the open-
ing is 0.6mm.
check_beam_width.eps
Blades
Feeler (Planmeca feeler order code 10005786)
Figure 15
Protect yourself from radiation and press the exposure button to check the width of the beam.
If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Accept the new position and width and exit the Pan X-collimator calibration mode by touching
the Done field.

Panoramic beam vertical position

NOTE The lower border limiting plate should not move when the upper limiting plate is mov-
ing to its programmed position. Program the upper limit first.
If the X-ray beam is too low or too high, the vertical position of the beam must be adjusted.
From the display that appears when you selected Technical calibrations select Primary colli-
mator calibration (i610). From the list on the i610 display select Pan mode Y-collimator cali-
bration (i612).
Figure 16
The Pan mode Y-collimator calibration display appears.
Figure 17
Adjust the upper limit value of the X-ray beam with the Y-Pan collimator top limit arrow fields.
Drive the primary collimator to the selected position by pressing the Test field. Protect your-
self from radiation and press the exposure button to check the X-ray beam upper edge posi-
tion. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Adjust the lower limit value of the X-ray beam with the Y-Pan collimator bottom limit arrow
fields. Drive the primary collimator to the selected position by pressing the Test field. Protect
yourself from radiation and press the exposure button to check the X-ray beam lower edge
position. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Accept the new position and exit the calibration mode by touching the Done field.

1.5 Checking the adjustments

To check the panoramic X-ray beam and patient positioning mechanism adjustments a ball
phantom exposure must be taken.
NOTE If the temple supports are in position, remove them before taking the ball phantom
exposure.
Select the standard panoramic exposure mode and Select a kilovolt value of 60 and a milli-
ampere value of 2. Move the C-arm and cassette carriage to the ready position by touching
the Ready field.
Figure 18
Slide the ball phantom into the patient positioning mechanism. Position the layer light beam
so that it is on the black reference line on the side of the ball phantom.
In the darkroom open the cassette and place a film inside the cassette. Close the cassette
and place it to the cassette carriage.
Film
Cassette
Figure 19
Take an exposure. Hold the exposure down for the duration of the exposure.
PXR_Dsw.eps
CAUTION Radiation is generated when exposure button is pressed.

Remove the cassette and process the film.

The images of 23 balls should appear on the film (Fig. 20). They should be round, all the
same size, and evenly spaced. Note that they will not necessarily be at the same vertical
height. The outermost balls on the left and right sides should appear symmetrically.
The distance from the center of the middle ball to the center of the tenth ball must be 118 ±
2mm. The difference in distances must be less than 2mm. If the distances are not correct,
you will have to check the position of the patient positioning mechanism and the calibration of
the angle sensors, refer to sections 1.6 “Patient positioning mechanism check and adjust-
ment” on page E-14 and 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on page E-62.
X Y = X ± 2mm
Film
Rear middle ball
Middle ball
2mm
Figure 20
The distance from the center of the middle ball to the center of the rear middle ball should be
less than 2mm. If the distance is not correct you will have to readjust the position of the
patient positioning mechanism, refer to section 1.6 “Patient positioning mechanism check and
adjustment” on page E-14.

1.6 Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment

NOTE If the distance between the center line on the ProMax alignment tool and the ball phan-
tom x- and y-lines is max. +/-5 mm then the alignment error can be corrected by moving
the primary collimator according to the instructions in section 1.7 “Additional adjust-
ment method to check the eccentricity of the rotation movement: reference axis mode”
on page E-30.
Remove the inner covers from tube head assembly and the cassette drive assembly. Remove
also the shoulder arm cover. Refer to section 4 “REMOVING THE COVERS” on page E-90.
Remove the cover of the patient support table, refer to section 2.1 “Patient support table
cover” on page F-7.
Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the shoulder joint so that it goes into the position-
ing holes in the shoulder arm and column as shown on the Fig. 21 below.
1.6.1 Adjustment in ball phantom’s x-direction

Manually position the C-arm as shown on the Fig. 21 below (C-arm perpendicular to the
patient support table). Note the position of the tube head and cassette carriage. Slide the
alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the
C-arm.
Pin_2.eps
Shoulder joint pin
Elbow and C-arm

joint pin
Figure 21

In case there is clearance either in shoulder joint or in elbow joint or both (i.e. one or more
arms can move even if the pins are in position), the adjustment may be unsuccessful if the fol-
lowing action is not done. Push the arms to the same direction as far as they move.
For example: first push the shoulder arm to the right, then the elbow arm and finally the C-
arm. IMPORTANT: Do not push any of the arms to opposite direction than the others.
Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter. Place the alignment
tool in position between the primary collimator and the secondary collimator as described
below.
alignm_ruler1.eps
Attachment pins
Tongue
Figure 22
Slide with hand the right side blade(s) of the horizontal blade mechanism to the right and
position the alignment tool tongue into the opening.
Alignment tool
Slide the blade(s)
Figure 23

Place the other end of the alignment tool against the secondary collimator so that the attach-
ment pins go into the openings on the secondary collimator.
Figure 24
Push the right side blade against the flake.
Right side blade
Figure 25
CAUTION Never switch the X-ray unit on when the alignment tool is positioned between the pri-
mary collimator and the secondary collimator.
CAUTION Take care not to make any cuts to the lead (Pb) blades or to the soft tissue vedge (units
equipped with cephalostat).

The x-line on the alignment tool plate must be parallel to the x-line on the ball phantom. Note
that the line on the ball phantom and the line on the alignment tool plate do not have to coin-
cide, but they must be parallel, the deviation may be ±1mm.
If not, loosen the patient support table attachment screws with the 3mm Allen key and adjust
the table angle and the position backwards or forwards until the line on the ball phantom is in
correct position (see arrows on Fig. 26).
PXR_ADJ_X1_1_2.eps
Alignment tool
Auxiliary ruler
Tube head
Patient support
table attachment
screws.
Cassette
carriage
Figure 26 C-arm in x-direction adjustment position (“0° position”)
NOTE You can use the auxiliary ruler with the alignment tool to make sure that the patient
support table is not moving in y-direction when adjusting the x-direction. This auxiliary
ruler is meant to be used only as a helpful tool and it must not be used as a reference
when moving the patient support table.

In case the ±1mm deviation cannot be reached by moving the patient support table, the posi-
tion of the shoulder arm can be adjusted as follows. Make sure that the alignment pin is in the
hole in the shoulder joint (Fig. 27, 1). Loosen the screws of the adjustment plate (Fig. 27, 2)
and move the shoulder arm (Fig. 27, 3) to required direction by moving the adjustment plate
(Fig. 27, 2) until the line on the alignment tool is in correct position.
2 1
PXR_ADJ_X3_z.eps
3
Figure 27
NOTE The angle sensors must be calibrated after adjusting the shoulder arm position, refer
to section 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on page E-62.
After the x-direction adjustment the adjustment must be performed in y-direction, do not
tighten the patient support table attachment screws yet.

1.6.2 Adjustment in ball phantom’s y-direction

Remove the alignment pin from the elbow and C-arm joint and manually position the C-arm
as shown on the Fig. 28 below (C-arm parallel with the patient support table). Slide the align-
ment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-
arm.
Pin_3.eps
Figure 28 C-arm in y-direction adjustment position (“90° position”)
lowing action is not done. Push the arms to the same direction as far as they move.
For example: first push the shoulder arm to the right, then the elbow arm and finally the C-
arm. IMPORTANT: Do not push any of the arms to opposite direction than the others.

The line on the alignment tool plate must be parallel to the y-line on the ball phantom. Note
If not, adjust the table position to the left or right until the line on the ball phantom is in correct
position (see arrows on Fig. 29). Loosen the patient support table attachment screws with the
3 mm Allen key, if needed. After y-direction adjustment the x-direction adjustment must be
checked before tightening the patient support table attachment screws.
PXR_ADJ_Y1real.eps
Figure 29 C-arm in y-direction adjustment position
Check both the x-direction and the y-direction adjustment after tightening the attachment
screws.
NOTE The calibration of the angle sensors must be checked after checking/adjusting the
patient positioning mechanism. Refer to section 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on
page E-62.

1.6.3 Adjusting the eccentricity of the rotation movement

In case the distances on the ball phantom image are not at the acceptable level (see section
1.5 “Checking the adjustments” on page E-12), the eccentricity of the rotation movement must
be checked. This is done by comparing the distances between the line on the alignment tool
plate and the x-line on the ball phantom in “0° position” and in “180° position”. If the deviation
is more than 1 mm, the position of the secondary collimator must be adjusted.
Switch the unit off. To check the 0° position manually position the C-arm as shown on the Fig.
30 below (C-arm perpendicular to the patient support table). Note the position of the tube
head and cassette carriage. 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 and slide the alignment
pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.
Pin_2.eps
Figure 30
lowing action is not done. Push the arms to the same direction as far as they move. For
example: first push the shoulder arm to the right, then the elbow arm and finally the C-arm.
IMPORTANT: Do not push any of the arms to opposite direction than the others.

Leave the ball phantom tool in position and place the alignment tool in position between the
tube head and the secondary collimator. Measure the distance between the line on the align-
ment tool plate and the x-line on the ball phantom.
PXR_ADJ_X1_1.eps
Tube head
Cassette carriage
Figure 31 “0° position”

Remove the alignment pin from the elbow joint and manually position the C-arm as shown on
the figure below (C-arm parallel with the patient support table). Note the position of the tube
head and cassette carriage. Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that
it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.
Measure the distance between the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on the ball
phantom.
PXR_ADJ_X2.eps
Compare the distances between the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on the ball
phantom in “0° position” and in “180° position”. If the deviation of the distances is more than
1mm, the position of the cassette carriage must be adjusted.
Adjust the cassette carriage towards the ball phantom’s x-line until the distance is less than
0.5mm according to the instructions given in section “Adjusting the position of the cassette
carriage” on page E-24. Correct only half of the deviation, so that the deviation will be the
same in both the 180° and 0° positions.

Adjusting the position of the cassette carriage

The position of the cassette carriage can be slightly adjusted. Loosen the four screws that
hold the cassette carriage in rotating unit and move the cassette carriage to required position.
PXR_ADJ_X2_2.eps
Loosen the screws.
Figure 33
NOTE In case the deviation cannot be corrected by moving the whole cassette carriage
assembly, the position of the secondary collimator must be adjusted according to the
instructions given in section “Adjusting the position of the secondary collimator” on
page E-25.

Adjusting the position of the secondary collimator

NOTE If the unit is equipped with a fixed secondary collimator, adjust the secondary collima-
tor position according to the instructions given in section “Adjusting the position of
the secondary collimator” on page E-60.
If the deviation of the distances between the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on
the ball phantom in “0° position” and in “180° position” cannot be corrected by moving the
whole cassette carriage assembly, the position of the secondary collimator must be adjusted.
This is done by moving the left secondary collimator plate to the required direction two times
the deviation.
E.g. if the lines coincide in 0° position but in 180° position the distance between the lines is 2
mm, deviation is 2mm and the left secondary collimator must be moved 4 mm. See detailed
instructions on following pages.
Deviation to the right
For example, if the deviation is 1mm (a on Fig. 34 below) to the right as shown on the figure
below, the left secondary collimator plate must be moved 2 mm (b on Fig. 34 below, b=2a) to
the left as follows.
By moving the guide block move the secondary collimator plates to outermost position (Fig.
34, 1) and then place a 2 mm width tool (e.g. an Allen key) between the right plate and frame
(b on Fig. 34 below).
No.10004011
Y-LINE
PLANMECA
X-LINE
Guide block
X-line on the a=b/2

Cassholder2.eps
ball phantom
Line on the
alignment tool
1 1
Figure 34

Loosen the attachment screw of the right plate with the 2 mm Allen key (Fig. 35, 2) and move
the left plate to outermost position by moving the guide block (Fig. 35, 3). Do not move the
right plate.
No.10004011
Y-LINE
PLANMECA
X-LINE
Guide block
2
Cassholder2a.eps
a=b/2
Figure 35
Tighten the attachment screw (Fig. 36, 4).
b
No.10004011
Y-LINE
PLANMECA
X-LINE
4 a=b/2
Cassholder2b.eps
Figure 36
Calibrate the secondary collimator according to the instructions given in section “Secondary
collimator calibration” on page E-28.

Deviation to the left

If the deviation is 1 mm (a on Fig. 37 below) to the left as shown on the figure below, the left
secondary collimator plate must be moved 2 mm (b on Fig. 38, b=2a) to the right as follows.
By moving the guide block move the secondary collimator plates to outermost position (Fig.
37, 1) and loosen the attachment screw of the right plate (Fig. 37, 2).
No.10004011
Y-LINE
PLANMECA
Cassholder.eps
X-LINE
Guide block
2
a=b/2
1 1
Figure 37
Move the left plate 2 mm to the right (b on the Fig. 38 below). Tighten the attachment screw
(Fig. 38, 4).
No.10004011
b
Y-LINE
PLANMECA
X-LINE
4 a=b/2
Cassholder1a.eps
Figure 38
Calibrate the secondary collimator according to the instructions given in section “Secondary
collimator calibration” on page E-28.

Secondary collimator calibration

Adjust the secondary collimator position according to the instructions given in section 1.6.3
“Adjusting the eccentricity of the rotation movement” on page E-21.
To enter the Secondary collimator calibration mode first touch the i-field on the Main display.
Figure 39
Figure 40

From the list on the i600 display that appears select Secondary collimator calibration (i620).
Figure 41
The Secondary collimator calibration (i620) display appears. Touch the Test field and then
measure the width of secondary collimator opening. It must be 6 ±0.5 mm (0.24 ± 0.01 in.).
If needed, adjust the width value with arrow fields and drive the secondary collimator to
selected value by touching the Test field. When the width is 6 mm touch the Done field. The
secondary collimator is now calibrated.
Figure 42

1.7 Additional adjustment method to check the eccentricity of

the rotation movement: reference axis mode
NOTE This additional adjustment method described in the this chapter cannot be used for a
ProMax with a fixed collimator.
NOTE This additional adjustment method is only possible to perform if the panoramic radia-
tion beam appears clearly within the borders of the beam alignment tool. This can be
checked according to the instructions given in section 1.2 “Checking the panoramic
beam position” on page E-4.
The angle sensors must be calibrated before performing this adjustment. Refer to sec-
tion 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on page E-62.
The layer light must be calibrated, refer to section “Layer light calibration” on page F-
3.
Before performing this adjustment take a ball phantom exposure as described in section 1.5
“Checking the adjustments” on page E-12. You can see the errors in the ball phantom image
and you can compare this ball phantom image with the one taken after adjustment.
Remove the inner cover from the tube head assembly, the cassette carriage covers and the
lower cover of the C-arm as well as the shoulder arm cover. Refer to section 4 “REMOVING
THE COVERS” on page E-90. Remove the cover of the patient support table, refer to section
2.1 “Patient support table cover” on page F-7.
To be able to move the C-arm either switch off the X-ray unit or enter the Test exposure mode
(i460). Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter.
Manually position the C-arm as shown in Fig. 43. 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
and slide the alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the position-
ing hole in the C-arm.
Dipin_3.eps
Figure 43

Place the alignment tool in position between the multi primary collimator and the secondary
collimator as described in section 1.6.2 “Adjustment in ball phantom’s y-direction” on page E-
19.
Measure the distance between the alignment tool center line and center points of the
front and rear balls on the ball phantom in C-arm y-direction (see Fig. 44 below).
If the distance is max. 5mm, the alignment error can be corrected by moving the primary col-
limator according to the method described in this section and also in the following section 1.8
“Additional adjustment method for patient support alignment” on page E-38.
If the distance is more than 5mm, adjust the patient positioning mechanism according to the
instructions given in section 1.6 “Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment” on
page E-14.
PXR_ADJ_Y1real.eps
calib_method1_detail2.eps
≤ ± 5mm
≤ ± 5mm
Figure 44

Remove the alignment pin from the elbow joint and manually position the C-arm as shown in
Fig. 45 below. Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into
the positioning hole in the C-arm.
Dipin_2_A.eps
This pin is
removed when
positioning
the C-arm
Figure 45

Now measure first the distance between the alignment tool center line and center point of the
rear ball on the ball phantom in C-arm x-direction as follows (see Fig. 46 below).
If the distance is max. 5mm, the alignment error can be corrected by moving the primary col-
limator according to the method described in this section and also in the following section 1.8
“Additional adjustment method for patient support alignment” on page E-38.
If the distance is more than 5mm, adjust the patient positioning mechanism according to the
instructions given in section 1.6 “Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment” on
page E-14
PXR_ADJ_X1_1.eps
≤ ± 5mm
calib_method2_detail.eps
Figure 46
NOTE Remove the alignment tool and both pins. Switch on the X-ray unit.

In the darkroom open the cassette and place a film inside the cassette. Close the cassette
and place it to the cassette carriage.
Before entering the Reference axis adjustment menu select exposure values 60 kV and
1 mA.
To enter the Reference axis adjustment mode first touch the i-field on the Main display. Select
Technical calibrations (i600) from the list on the display. The password to the Technical cali-
brations mode is asked when the Technical calibrations mode is entered for the first time after
switching the unit on. The password is 1701.
Figure 47
Figure 48

From the list on the i610 display that appears select Reference axis (i618).
Figure 49
First Touch the Take field on the Reference axis display.
Figure 50
Now take an exposure of the ball phantom the normal way as described in the section
1.5 “Checking the adjustments” on page E-12

Measure the distance between the center line of the rear middle ball and the image center
line as follows.
a) Determine the middle point of the LEFT and RIGHT image by measuring with a ruler the
middle point.
a) Draw a vertical line to the middle points of the both images (see Fig. 51, 1). This is the center
line of the image.
b) Draw a second line to the center of the rear middle ball on both images (see Fig. 51, 2)
and measure the distance between the center axis of the ball and the center line of the image
(see Fig. 51, 3).
Patient’s right side, i.e. RIGHT image Patient’s left side, i.e. LEFT image
3 2 2 434
+1.5 +2.5
1 1
Film1.eps
Figure 51
NOTE The sign of the input value is always plus (+) if the ball is located to the right of the mid-
dle line and minus (-) if the ball is located to the left of the middle line.
c) The image located on the left (the patient’s RIGHT side) determines the RIGHT coordinate
value and the image located on the right (the patient’s LEFT side) determines the LEFT
coordinate value to input into the Reference axis menu.

d) Input the values with the arrow fields as one-tenth of a millimetre, in this case: 1.5 -> 15 and
2.5 -> 25. Touch Done.
Figure 52
e) Touch the Done field.

f) Do not attach the covers yet. After this adjustment procedure the additional adjustment
method for patient support alignment must be performed according to the instructions given in
section 1.8 “Additional adjustment method for patient support alignment” on page E-38.

1.8 Additional adjustment method for patient support

alignment
NOTE The patient support alignment checkup should be done AFTER performing the adjust-
ments described in the 1.7 “Additional adjustment method to check the eccentricity of
the rotation movement: reference axis mode” on page E-30.
NOTE If the patient support is mechanically adjusted AFTER the patient support checkup
then all the values in the patient support alignment menu should be set to 0 and the
alignment checkup should be done again.
The patient support alignment fine adjustment is done to align the whole imaging arm assem-
bly.
In the darkroom open the cassette and place a film inside the cassette. Close the cassette.
Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter if its not in position.
Before entering the Patient support alignment mode select exposure values 60 kV and
1 mA.
To enter the Patient support alignment mode first touch the i-field on the Main display. Select
Service settings (i500) from the list on the display. The password to the Technical calibrations
mode is asked when the Service settings mode is entered for the first time after switching the
Figure 53

From the list on the i500 display that appears select Patient support alignment (i580).
Figure 54
First touch the Take field on the Patient support alignment menu to take the Initial exposure.
Figure 55
Now take an exposure of the ball phantom the normal way as described in the section
1.5 “Checking the adjustments” on page E-12.
Now you can measure the distances on the left and middle images as follows.
a) Determine the middle point of the MIDDLE and LEFT image by measuring with a ruler the
middle point.
b) Draw vertical line to the middle point of the both images (see Fig. 56, 1). This is the center
line of the image.

c) On the LEFT IMAGE: Draw a vertical line to the center of the middle ball (see Fig. 56, 2).
Measure the distance between the center line of the middle ball and the center line of the
image (see Fig. 56, 3). Note, that the measured distance between the center axis of the
middle ball and the center line is usually near to zero (0) after the Reference axis adjustment.
d) On the MIDDLE IMAGE: Draw a vertical line to the center of the rear (upper) ball (see Fig.
56, 4) and to the center of the front (lower) ball (see Fig. 56, 5).
Measure the distance between the center line of the rear ball and the image center line (see
Fig. 56, 6) and the center line of the front ball and the image center line (see Fig. 56, 7).
MIDDLE image Patient’s left side, i.e. LEFT image
6 4
-3 3
7
-2 0
2
1 1
Film2.eps
Figure 56
NOTE The sign of the input value is always plus (+) if the ball is located on the right of the
center line and minus (-) if the ball is located on the left of the center line.
e) The image located on the right (the patient’s LEFT side) determines the LEFT coordinate
value and the image located on the MIDDLE determines the UPPER (i.e. rear ball) and
LOWER (i.e. front ball) coordinate values to input into the patient alignment menu.
f) Input the values with the arrow fields as one-tenth of a millimetre and touch Done.
Figure 57

NOTE The input values in the patient support alignment menu are seen in the display after
making the exposure.
g) Touch Take to take a verification exposure image and check the two middle balls located
in the MIDDLE image (see Fig. 58, 1) are on the same line (deviation of +/- 1 mm allowed)
and in the LEFT image the distance of center axis of the middle ball and the center line is
less than +/- 1 mm (see Fig. 58, 2).
MIDDLE IMAGE LEFT IMAGE
1 2
0.9
Film3.eps
Figure 58
h) Take a ball phantom exposure using the values 60 kV and 1 mA. Refer to section 1.5
“Checking the adjustments” on page E-12.
i) Check that the ball phantom image is according to the requirements described in section 1.5
“Checking the adjustments” on page E-12.
j) Attach all the removed covers. Adjust the tomo mode patient positioning lights according to
the instructions given in section 3.3.2 “Adjustment after additional patient support alignment
method” on page E-76.

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM X-RAY UNIT WITH FIXED PRIMARY COLLIMATOR - PANO-
2 X-RAY UNIT WITH FIXED PRIMARY COLLIMATOR -

PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING
MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
NOTE This chapter contains the information required to adjust the panoramic beam and
patient positioning mechanism of the Planmeca ProMax film-based X-ray equipped
with fixed primary collimator. If your X-ray unit is equipped with a multi primary colli-
mator, perform the adjustments according to the instructions given in chapter 1 “PAN-
ORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT” on page E-1.
Protect yourself from radiation when you are checking the beam alignment. Since radiation
safety requirements vary from state to state and country to country it is the responsibility of
the technician to ensure that the correct precautions are observed.
2.1 Required tools

• ProMax alignment tool (part number 10004225) and auxiliary tool (10005630). For check-
ing the position of the patient positioning mechanism.
alignm_ruler1.eps
alignm_2.eps
Auxiliary tool
Figure 59
• Ball phantom (part number 10004011). For checking the position of the patient positioning
mechanism and the positioning lights.
Ballfantom.eps
Ball phantom
Figure 60

X-RAY UNIT WITH FIXED PRIMARY COLLIMATOR - PANO- Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
• Frankfort plane alignment tool (part number 50977). Used with the ball phantom for check-
ing the position of the Frankfort plane light.
Frankfort plane
alignment tool
f2_phantom.eps
Figure 61
• Beam alignment tool (part number 50972). For checking the position of the panoramic X-
ray beam.
Beam_alignm_tool.eps
Beam alignment tool
Figure 62

2.2 Fixed primary collimator: Checking the panoramic beam

position
Remove the inner cover of the cassette carriage assembly as described in section 4.2 “Cas-
sette carriage covers” on page E-91.
the darkened room, e.g. 70 kV and 16 mA. The actual values will depend on how dark the
room is.
To be able to check the radiation beam without the rotating unit moving enter the Pan mode
X-collimator calibration mode as follows.
Figure 63
Figure 64

Figure 65
Figure 66

Place the beam alignment tool into the secondary collimator. The distance between the lower
edge of the rectangle marked on the tool and the lower edge of the secondary collimator must
be 20 mm (0.8 in.).
Cassholder4.eps
UP
PM Proline / Proscan x-ray
No.50972
20 mm
NOTE: Do not leave
(0.8 in.)
DOWN
Figure 67
Protect yourself from radiation and press the exposure button. The beam image will appear
on the alignment tool. Observe the beam from behind the tube head.
CAUTION Radiation is generated when the exposure button is pressed. Take adequate protection
measures. Keep the exposure time as short as possible.
The beam image should appear within the borders of the rectangle marked on the alignment
tool. If the beam is correctly aligned, take a ball phantom exposure. You can skip the section
2.3 and go directly to the section 2.4 “Fixed primary collimator: Checking the adjustments” on
page E-50. Exit the Pan mode X-collimator calibration -mode by touching Cancel field.
If the beam is not correctly aligned the panoramic X-ray beam position must be adjusted as
described in section 2.3 “Fixed primary collimator: Primary collimator adjustment” on page E-
47.

2.3 Fixed primary collimator: Primary collimator adjustment
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the primary collimator mechanism while X-rays are being
generated. Check the beam position, adjust the position with the X-rays switched off
and then recheck the position. If the beam is still misaligned, repeat the procedure.
the darkened room. The actual values will depend on how dark the room is.
Figure 68
Figure 69

Figure 70
Place the beam alignment tool into the secondary collimator. Note which way round it goes. It
is advisable to leave the cassette in position as it will reduce the amount of scattered radia-
tion.
Adjusting the primary collimator angle

In case the beam is not vertical, the primary collimator can be rotated. Remove the tube head
inner cover as described in section 4.4 “Tube head covers” on page E-95. Unscrew the three
M4x12 DIN 912 screws of the vertical adjustment frame with the 3mm Allen key and remove
the frame with the primary collimator plate from its position.
Tube_head_fix2.eps
M4x12 DIN 912 screws

Vertical adjustment frame
Primary collimator plate
Figure 71

Loosen the two M4x12 DIN 912 screws with the 3mm Allen key and rotate the mechanism
until the beam is parallel to the beam alignment tool rectangle (Fig. 72, 1). Tighten the
screws, attach the vertical adjustment frame with the primary collimator plate to its position
and check the beam. Repeat the above procedure until the beam is correctly positioned.
Tube_head_fix1.eps
Figure 72
Panoramic beam horizontal position

If the X-ray beam is too far to the left or right of the alignment rectangle, it must be centred.
Loosen the two M3x10 ISO 7380 screws that hold the primary collimator plate in position with
the 2mm Allen key and move the plate until the beam is correctly positioned (Fig. 72, 2).
Tighten the screws and recheck the beam. Repeat the above procedure until the beam is cor-
rectly positioned.
Panoramic beam vertical position

If the X-ray beam is too low or too high, the vertical position of the beam must be adjusted.
Loosen the three M4x12 DIN 912 screws that hold the vertical adjustment frame in position
with the 3mm Allen key and move the frame until the beam is correctly positioned (Fig. 72, 3).
Tighten the screws and recheck the beam. Repeat the above procedure until the beam is cor-
rectly positioned.

2.4 Fixed primary collimator: Checking the adjustments

To check the panoramic X-ray beam and patient positioning mechanism adjustments a ball
phantom exposure must be taken.
NOTE If the temple supports are in position, remove them before taking the ball phantom
exposure.
Select the standard panoramic exposure mode and Select a kilovolt value of 60 and a milli-
ampere value of 2. Move the C-arm and cassette carriage to the ready position by touching
the Ready field.
Figure 73
Slide the ball phantom into the patient positioning mechanism. Position the layer light beam
so that it is on the black reference line on the side of the ball phantom.
In the darkroom open the cassette and place a film inside the cassette. Close the cassette.
Film
Cassette
Figure 74
Take an exposure. Hold the exposure down for the duration of the exposure.
PXR_Dsw.eps
CAUTION Radiation is generated when exposure button is pressed.


The images of 23 balls should appear on the film (Fig. 20). They should be round, all the
same size, and evenly spaced. Note that they will not necessarily be at the same vertical
height. The outermost balls on the left and right sides should appear symmetrically.
If the distance from the center of the middle ball to the center of the tenth ball on the right side
differs more that 2mm from the corresponding distance on the left side, you will have to
check the position of the patient positioning mechanism and the calibration of the angle sen-
sors, refer to sections 2.5 “Fixed primary collimator: Patient positioning mechanism check and
adjustment” on page E-52 and 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on page E-62.
The distance from the center of the middle ball to the center of the tenth ball must be 118 ±
2mm. The difference in distances must be less than 2mm. If the distances are not correct,
you will have to readjust the position of the patient positioning mechanism, refer to section 2.5
“Fixed primary collimator: Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment” on page E-
52.
118±2mm 118±2mm
Film
Rear middle ball
Middle ball
2mm
Figure 75

2.5 Fixed primary collimator: Patient positioning mechanism

check and adjustment
Remove the inner covers from tube head assembly and the cassette drive assembly. Remove
also the shoulder arm cover. Refer to section 4 “REMOVING THE COVERS” on page E-90.
Remove the cover of the patient support table, refer to section 2.1 “Patient support table
cover” on page F-7.
ing holes in the shoulder arm and column as shown on the Fig. 76 below.
2.5.1 Adjustment in ball phantom’s x-direction

Manually position the C-arm as shown on the Fig. 76 below (C-arm perpendicular to the
patient support table). Note the position of the tube head and cassette carriage. Slide the
alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the
C-arm.
Pin_2.eps
Shoulder joint pin
Elbow and C-arm

joint pin
Figure 76

Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter. Place the alignment
tool in position between the tube head and the secondary collimator. Position the alignment
tool tongue into the primary collimator opening and attach the other end of the alignment tool
to the secondary collimator.
alignm_ruler1.eps
Attachment pins
Tongue
Figure 77
CAUTION Never switch the X-ray unit on when the alignment tool is positioned between the tube
head and the secondary collimator. The unit must be switched on before the alignment
tool is positioned.
The x-line on the alignment tool plate must be parallel to the x-line on the ball phantom. Note
If not, loosen the patient support table attachment screws with the 3mm Allen key and adjust
the table angle and the position backwards or forwards until the line on the ball phantom is in
correct position (see arrows on Fig. 78).
PXR_Adj_FixX1.eps
Tube head
Patient support
table attachment
screws.
Cassette carriage
Figure 78 C-arm in x-direction adjustment position (“0° position”)

In case the ±1 deviation cannot be reached by moving the patient support table, the position
of the shoulder arm can be adjusted as follows. Make sure that the alignment pin is in the hole
in the shoulder joint (Fig. 79, 1). Loosen the screws of the adjustment plate (Fig. 79, 2) and
move the shoulder arm (Fig. 79, 3) to required direction by moving the adjustment plate (Fig.
79, 2) until the line on the alignment tool is in correct position.
2 1
PXR_ADJ_FixX3.eps
3
Figure 79
NOTE The angle sensors must be calibrated after adjusting the shoulder arm position, refer
to section 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on page E-62.
After the x-direction adjustment the adjustment must be performed in y-direction, do not
tighten the patient support table attachment screws yet.

2.5.2 Adjustment in ball phantom’s y-direction

the Fig. 81 below (C-arm parallel with the patient support table). Slide the alignment pin
Pin_3.eps through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.
Figure 80 C-arm in y-direction adjustment position (“90° position”)

The line on the alignment tool plate must be parallel to the y-line on the ball phantom. Note
If not, adjust the table position to the left or right until the line on the ball phantom is in correct
position (see arrows on Fig. 81). Loosen the patient support table attachment screws with the
3 mm Allen key, if needed. After y-direction adjustment the x-direction adjustment must be
checked before tightening the patient support table attachment screws.
PXR_Adj_FixY1.eps
Figure 81 C-arm in y-direction adjustment position
Check both the x-direction and the y-direction adjustment after tightening the attachment
screws.
NOTE The calibration of the angle sensors must be checked after checking/adjusting the
patient positioning mechanism. Refer to section 3.1 “Calibration of angle sensors” on
page E-62.

2.5.3 Adjusting the eccentricity of the rotation movement

In case the distances on the ball phantom image are not at the acceptable level (see section
2.4 “Fixed primary collimator: Checking the adjustments” on page E-50), the eccentricity of
the rotation movement must be checked. This is done by comparing the distances between
the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on the ball phantom in “0° position” and in
“180° position”. If the deviation is more than 1 mm, the position of the secondary collimator
must be adjusted.
Switch the unit off. To check the 0° position manually position the C-arm as shown on the Fig.
26 below (C-arm perpendicular to the patient support table). Note the position of the tube
head and cassette carriage. 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 and slide the alignment
pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.
Pin_2.eps
Figure 82

Leave the ball phantom tool in position and place the alignment tool in position between the
tube head and the secondary collimator. Measure the distance between the line on the align-
ment tool plate and the x-line on the ball phantom.
PXR_Adj_0_pos.eps
Tube head
Cassette carriage

the figure below (C-arm parallel with the patient support table). Note the position of the tube
head and cassette carriage. Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that
it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm.
Measure the distance between the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on the ball
phantom.
PXR_Adj_180_pos.eps
Compare the distances between the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on the ball
phantom in “0° position” and in “180° position”. If the deviation of the distances is more than
1mm, the position of the secondary collimator must be adjusted.
Adjust the secondary collimator towards the ball phantom’s x-line until the distance is less
than 0.5mm according to the instructions given in section “Adjusting the position of the sec-
ondary collimator” on page E-60. Correct only half of the deviation, so that the deviation will
be the same in both the 180° and 0° positions.

Adjusting the position of the secondary collimator

NOTE If the unit is equipped with a multi secondary collimator, adjust the secondary collima-
tor position according to the instructions given in section “Adjusting the position of
the secondary collimator” on page E-25 and calibrate the secondary collimator accord-
ing to the instructions given in section “Secondary collimator calibration” on page E-
28.
Loosen the four M4x6 DIN 7984 screws with the 2.5mm Allen key and move the secondary
collimator to required position.
Loosen these
screws.
Cass_head_fix1.eps
Figure 85
If the deviation of the distances between the line on the alignment tool plate and the x-line on
the ball phantom in “0° position” and in “180° position” cannot be corrected by moving the
whole cassette carriage assembly, the position of the secondary collimator must be adjusted.
NOTE In case the deviation cannot be corrected by moving the secondary collimator, the
position of the whole cassette carriage must be adjusted according to the instructions
given in section “Adjusting the position of the cassette carriage” on page E-61.

Adjusting the position of the cassette carriage

The position of the cassette carriage can be slightly adjusted. Loosen the four screws that
hold the cassette carriage in rotating unit and move the cassette carriage to required position.
PXR_AdjFix_casshead.eps
Loosen the screws.
Figure 86

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS
3 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS
3.1 Calibration of angle sensors

brations from the list on the display. The password to the Technical calibrations mode is
asked when the Technical calibrations mode is entered for the first time after switching the
Figure 87
From the list on the i600 display that appears select Positioning calibration (i640).
Figure 88

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
From the list on the i640 display that appears select Position sensor calibration (i64.1).
The display shown below appears. Drive the C-arm to the calibration position by touching the
Check field. In case all the three arm angle sensors are correctly calibrated, three empty
arrows (i.e. black) are shown on the display. In case an arrow is filled (white) the respective
angle sensor is not correctly calibrated.
Figure 89

Remove the shoulder arm cover. 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. Slide the other align-
ment pin through the hole in the elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-
arm. The positions of the alignment pins are shown on the Fig. 90 below.
Pin_3.eps
Shoulder joint pin
Elbow and C-arm

joint pin
Figure 90 Positions of the alignment pins.

In case the angle sensor(s) need to be adjusted, remove the inner cover of the C-arm, refer to
section 4.3 “C-arm inner cover” on page E-94.
Adjust the angle sensor axle positions according to the instructions given in sections “Shoul-
der joint angle sensor” on page E-66, “Elbow joint angle sensor” on page E-67 and “C-arm
angle sensor” on page E-68.
When there are three empty arrows on the display indicating that all the angle sensors are
correctly adjusted, lock the stepper motors by touching the Lock field. The text Release will
appear on the field. After locking the motors remove the alignment pins and calibrate the
angle sensors by touching the Done field.
All the angle sensors

are correctly
calibrated.
Figure 91
NOTE If you want to release the motors, touch the Release field.

Shoulder joint angle sensor

Loosen the attachment screw of shoulder joint angle sensor coupling with the 1.5mm Allen
key (Fig. 92, arrow).
Sensor coupling
Shd_sens1.eps
Figure 92
Lift the sensor coupling up and rotate the angle sensor axle until the empty arrow appears on
the display.
Shd_sens2.eps
Figure 93
Replace the sensor coupling. Note, that the sensor coupling plate must not hit the sensor
body.

Elbow joint angle sensor

Loosen the attachment screw of elbow joint angle sensor with the 2mm Allen key.
Sensor holder
Cable guide
xr2_imgeom3.eps
Figure 94
Lift the angle sensor assembly up from its position. Rotate the angle sensor axle until the
empty arrow appears on the display. Replace the angle sensor to its position and check that
the calibration mark remains on the display.
NOTE The sensor holder must not touch the cable guide.
xr2_imgeom6.eps
Figure 95

C-arm angle sensor

Loosen the attachment screw of C-arm angle sensor with the 2mm Allen key.
PXR_calib8.eps
Figure 96
Lift the angle sensor assembly up from its position. Rotate the angle sensor axle until the
empty arrow appears on the display. Replace the angle sensor to its position and check that
the calibration mark remains on the display.
NOTE The sensor holder must not touch the cable guide.
PXR_calib9.eps
Figure 97

3.2 Calibrating the elbow arm and C-arm gear ratios

The tape material of the traction belt located on the elbow arm has been changed. The X-ray
units with serial number RPX 235922 or greater, manufactured after March 2006, are
equipped with the new traction belts. Because the traction belt with new tape is slightly thicker
than the old one, the correct gear ratio can be selected. The correct ratio has been set at the
factory, but it has to be checked and changed if necessary, when replacing the traction belt.
From the list on the i600 display select Positioning calibration (i640).
Figure 98
Elbow arm gear ratio

From the list on the i640 display that appears select Elbow arm ratio calibration (i64.2).
Change the ratio value by touching the Default field. The Default 1 (336.578) is for old trac-
tion belt and the Default 2 (335.646) is for new traction belt.
Figure 99
NOTE The X-ray unit must be switched off and on after changing the ratio value. After switch-
ing the X-ray unit on again, the angle sensors must be calibrated.

C-arm gear ratio

From the list on the i640 display that appears select C-arm ratio calibration (i64.3).
Change the ratio value by touching the Default field. The Default 1 (336.578) is for old trac-
tion belt and the Default 2 (335.646) is for new traction belt.
Figure 100
NOTE The X-ray unit must be switched off and on after changing the ratio value. After switch-
ing the X-ray unit on again, the angle sensors must be calibrated.
CAUTION The C-arm rotating steps function as well as the respective fields (arrow fields, Lock/
release field and Check field) are for factory use only.

3.3 Adjustment of tomo mode patient positioning lights
3.3.1 Adjustment after traditional calibration

This adjustment procedure is valid only if the X-ray unit is adjusted traditionally according to
the instructions given in section 1.6 “Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment”
on page E-14.
NOTE If the unit is adjusted with the additional method described in section: 1.8 “Additional
adjustment method for patient support alignment” on page E-38 the tomo mode patient
positioning lights must be adjusted according to instructions given in section 3.3.2
“Adjustment after additional patient support alignment method” on page E-76.
Select a linear tomography (tomo) exposure and then enter the calibration mode. To enter the
calibration mode first touch the i-field on the Main display. Select Calibration from the list on
the display. The password to the calibration mode is asked when the Calibration mode is
entered for the first time after switching the unit on. The password is 1701. Enter any of the
calibration modes. The tomo mode patient positioning lights are now on and can be adjusted.
ing holes in the shoulder arm and column. Slide the alignment pin through the hole in the
elbow joint so that it goes into the positioning hole in the C-arm. The positions of the align-
ment pins are shown on the Fig. 101 below.
Shoulder joint pin

PXR_lockingpins.eps
Elbow and C-arm

joint pin
Figure 101
Slide the ball phantom into the patient positioning mechanism. Add masking tape, or respec-
tive, on the x- and y-lines of the ball phantom. You can mark the crossing points of the lights
to the tape, and the light can be seen more clearly.

The lights 1 and 2 should coincide the ball phantom x-line, and the light 3 should coincide the
y-line.
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, refer to section3.3.3
“Positioning light adjustment” on page E-83.
If the light beams do not coincide with the lines or they are not in focus, they should be
adjusted, refer to section 3.3.3 “Positioning light adjustment” on page E-83. When adjusting
the lights 1 and 2, it might be useful to cover one light e.g. with tape, when adjusting the other.
Remove the C-arm inner cover according to the instructions given in section 4.3 “C-arm inner
cover” on page E-94. Adjust the light.
After adjusting the lights mark the crossing point of the lights (Fig. 102; 1, 2 and 3) to the
phantom.
PXR_Adj_lasers3.eps
Figure 102

Remove the alignment pin from the elbow joint and rotate the C-arm 90° counterclockwise.
Mark the crossing point (point a) of the lights (Fig. 103; 1, 2 and 3) to the phantom.
PXR_Adj_lasers2.eps
2
1
Figure 103

Rotate the C-arm 180° clockwise. Mark the crossing point (point b) of the lights (Fig. 104; 1,2
and 3) to the phantom.
PXR_Adj_lasers4.eps
1
2
Figure 104

The real rotating centre is in the middle of the line between points a and b. This new crossing
point must be inside the ±1 mm limits from the ball phantom x-line and y-line crossing point.
If it is, adjust the lights to cross in this point.
PXR_Adj_laser5.eps
2mm
Point b 2mm
New crossing point
Y-LINE
A B
X-LINE
Point a A=B
Figure 105
In case the new crossing point is not inside the ±1 mm limits from the ball phantom x-line and
y-line crossing point, you must readjust the patient positioning mechanism, see section 1.6
“Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment” on page E-14 (X-ray with multi pri-
mary collimator) or 2.5 “Fixed primary collimator: Patient positioning mechanism check and
adjustment” on page E-52 (X-ray with fixed primary collimator).

3.3.2 Adjustment after additional patient support alignment

method
This adjustment procedure is valid only if the X-ray unit is adjusted with the method described
in section: 1.8 “Additional adjustment method for patient support alignment” on page E-38.
NOTE If the X-ray unit is adjusted traditionally according to the instructions given in section
1.6 “Patient positioning mechanism check and adjustment” on page E-14 the tomo
mode patient positioning lights must be adjusted according to instructions given in
section 3.3.1 “Adjustment after traditional calibration” on page E-71.
Slide the ball phantom into the patient positioning mechanism. Add masking tape, a small
paper or respective, on the x- and y-lines of the ball phantom. You can mark the crossing
points of the lights to the tape, and the light can be seen more clearly.
Select the 4x CRS Manual exposure program. The tomo mode patient positioning lights are
now on and can be checked and adjusted.
When you have selected the exposure program the Select target area display will be shown.
On the Select target area display, select the tooth number 0 by touching the Target field.
The number 0 indicates the space between the central incisors. The selected target position
will be marked on the icon.
Select 0
Figure 106

Confirm the selections by touching the OK field. The Main display appears. You have to move
the C-arm rotating centre by changing the target coordinates as follows. Touch the Target
field on the Main display.
Figure 107
The display shown below appears. Use the arrow fields to set the coordinates: X = 0, Y = 83
and A (angle) = 90. Confirm the coordinates by touching the OK field.
Figure 108

Touch the Go Tomo field on the Main display. The C-arm rotating centre is located now on
the ball phantom x-line and y-line crossing point.
Figure 109
The lights 1 and 2 should coincide the ball phantom x-line, and the light 3 should coincide the
y-line.
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, refer to section3.3.3
“Positioning light adjustment” on page E-83.
If the light beams do not coincide with the lines or they are not in focus, they should be
adjusted, refer to section 3.3.3 “Positioning light adjustment” on page E-83. When adjusting
the lights 1 and 2, it might be useful to cover one light e.g. with tape, when adjusting the other.
Remove the C-arm inner cover according to the instructions given in section 4.3 “C-arm inner
cover” on page E-94. Adjust the light.
Mark the crossing point (point a) of the lights (Fig. 110; 1, 2 and 3) to the phantom.
PXR_Adj_lasers4.eps
1
2
Figure 110

Touch the 90° field on the Main display.
Figure 111
The C-arm will rotate to the position shown below. You can mark the crossing point of the
lights to the phantom.
PXR_Adj_lasers3.eps
Figure 112

To move the C-arm 90 ° counterclockwise change the jaw side as follows. Touch the Target
area on the Main display.
Target area
Figure 113
Change the jaw side by touching the Side field.
Figure 114

Mark the crossing point (point b) of the lights (Fig. 115; 1,2 and 3) to the phantom.
PXR_Adj_lasers2.eps
2
1
Figure 115

The real rotating centre is in the middle of the line between points a and b. This new crossing
point must be inside the ±1 mm limits from the ball phantom x-line and y-line crossing point.
If it is, adjust the lights to cross in this point.
PXR_Adj_laser5.eps
2mm
Point b 2mm
New crossing point
Y-LINE
A B
X-LINE
Point a A=B
Figure 116
In case the new crossing point is not inside the ±1 mm limits from the ball phantom x-line
and y-line crossing point, you must readjust the patient positioning mechanism, see section
1.8 “Additional adjustment method for patient support alignment” on page E-38.

3.3.3 Positioning light adjustment
To adjust the light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (Fig. 117, 1)
To adjust the light beam vertical position loosen the attachment screw of the laser light
assembly and rotate the assembly (Fig. 117, 2).
To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (Fig. 117, 3).
To adjust the light beam horizontal position bend the light attachment plate (Fig. 117, 4).l
1 2 3 4
Adjust_laser.eps
Lens Light assembly

assembly attachment screw
Lens assembly
Light attachment
plate
Figure 117

3.4 Calibrating panoramic AEC

NOTE Make sure that the film processing chemicals you are using are fresh and are at the
correct processing temperatures and concentrations before calibrating the panoramic
AEC.
NOTE The panoramic AEC function requires software version 1.15.1 or later.
NOTE Make sure that the panoramic beam is correctly aligned before calibrating the pano-
ramic AEC. Refer to section 1.2 “Checking the panoramic beam position” on page E-4.
NOTE If you change the cassette type, film/screen combination or film processor, you may
have to perform the AEC calibration again.
Remove the tube head covers as described in section 4.4 “Tube head covers” on page E-95.
Loosen the tube head screws (arrows on the figure below) and place the AEC calibration tool
to the front of the primary collimator as shown on the Fig. 118 below. Tighten the tube head
screws. Make sure that the AEC calibration tool covers the primary collimator opening.
AEC calibration tool
Figure 118
Load the cassette with a film and slide it into the cassette holder.
NOTE Make sure that the cassette is AEC compatible, non-leaded cassette.

Touch the i-field on the Main display. The list of Information displays appears.
Figure 119
From the list of Information displays select Technical calibrations (i600).

The Technical calibrations 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.
Figure 120

From the list of Technical calibrations select AEC calibration (i630).
Figure 121
To calibrate the Panoramic AEC select Panoramic AEC (i631).
Figure 122

The Panoramic AEC display appears. Touch the OD exposure field. The X-ray unit will move
to the ready position and the text Ready is shown on the Panoramic AEC display.
Figure 123
Protect yourself from radiation and press and hold down the exposure button for the duration
of the exposure cycle. During the exposure cycle the text Calibrating is shown on the Pano-
ramic AEC display. The default kilovolt value, i.e. the value that is used when the AEC expo-
sure starts, is 68 kV. The film density is adjusted by changing the default milliampere value.
The adjustment range is from 6 mA to 12 mA.
Figure 124
NOTE The values (exposure number and mA value, reference value) shown on the figures are
only examples.

When the exposure cycle is completed the text Complete is shown on the Panoramic AEC
display.
Figure 125
Seven exposures are taken on the same film. The film is either compared to the reference film
the density of which is approx. 1.2 OD (supplied with the system), or the film density is meas-
ured using a film tensiometer. Select the exposure values that give the film density closest to
value 1.2 ±0.1 OD.
Exposure number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Figure 126
NOTE The reference film-screen combination speed is 400. If you are using slower film-
screen combination (lower speed number), it is possible that you don’t receive the den-
sity 1.2 ±0.1 OD. In that case change the film to the faster one.
The selected exposure, i.e. exposure with film density value 1.2 ±0.1 OD, must be between
numbers 2-6. If it is not, perform the following checks:
1) Check the panoramic beam alignment (position and width) according to the instructions
given in section 1.2 “Checking the panoramic beam position” on page E-4.
2) Make sure that you are using the correct film processing chemicals for the film you are
using.
3) Make sure that the processing chemicals you are using are fresh and are at the correct
processing temperatures and concentrations.

In the Panoramic AEC display set the selected exposure number with the arrow fields.
Exposure number
Figure 127
The reference value shown on the Panoramic AEC display represents the AEC counts that
are equivalent to the chosen optical density (OD).
To accept these AEC parameters touch the Done field on the Panoramic AEC display and
Exit field on the AEC calibration display.
Switch OFF and ON the unit.
Enter to the Panoramic AEC (i631) display and check that the AEC parameters are stored in
the unit’s memory. If they are, exit the display by touching the Cancel field. If the AEC param-
eters were not stored, perform the calibration again. If the parameters are not stored in the
memory after the second calibration, replace the AEC PCB.
When you have verified that the parameters are stored in the unit’s memory, take three test
exposures from the AEC calibration tool as follows. Enter to the Main display. Switch the AEC
function on and make sure that the film density is 0 (refer to the ProMax user’s manual).
Select normal+average jaw size.
1) First exposure: Do not change the kV and mA values. Take an exposure. Check in the
Main display that the kV and mA values are not changed during the exposure.
2) Second exposure: Increase the kV value by 4kV and mA value by 3mA from the original
values. Take an exposure and after the exposure check in the Main display that the kV
and mA values have been decreased.
3) Third exposure: reduce the kV value by 4kV and mA value by 3mA from the original
values. Take an exposure and after the exposure check in the Main display that the kV
and mA values have been increased.
If the kV and mA values are not correctly adjusted during the exposure, check that the
potential is equal between the AEC PCB and the frame where the AEC PCB is attached.
If it is, change the AEC PCB and perform the AEC calibration again.
Remove the AEC calibration tool and attach the removed covers.
NOTE All the calibration parameters are stored into the memory making it possible to modify
the calibration without a new exposure if the film density is found to be non satisfac-
tory.

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM REMOVING THE COVERS
4 REMOVING THE COVERS

NOTE Switch the unit off before removing the covers.
4.1 C-arm upper covers

Loosen the eight attachment screws with the 2.5mm Allen key (Fig. 128, 1). Do not remove
the screws. Slide the tube head cover plate (Fig. 128, 2) and the receptor cover plate (Fig.
128, 3) from their positions as shown below.
2 8x
C_arm_covers1.eps
Figure 128

REMOVING THE COVERS Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
4.2 Cassette carriage covers
Cassette carriage front cover

Unscrew the two inner attachment screws of the cassette carriage front cover with the 2.5mm
Allen key (Fig. 129, 1). Push the cover attachment hooks upwards (Fig. 129, 2) and remove
the cover from its position as shown below (Fig. 129, 3 and 4).
C_arm_covers2.eps
1
4
2 3
Figure 129

Rotational cassette carriage back covers

Unscrew the four screws inside the cassette carriage (Fig. 130, 1) with the 2.5mm Allen key.
Remove the cassette carriage lower cover from its position by pulling it outwards.
Rota_cass5.eps
1
4x Cassette carriage
lower cover
Figure 130
Rotate the cassette carriage (Fig. 131, 1) and unscrew the attachment screw from the bottom
of the cassette carriage upper cover with the 2.5mm Allen key (Fig. 131, 2). Unscrew the two
attachment screws from the top of the cover (Fig. 131, 3) and remove the cover.
Rota_cass6.eps
2
Figure 131

Fixed cassette carriage back cover

NOTE You have to remove the C-arm upper covers before removing the cassette carriage
back cover.
Unscrew the two attachment screws from the top of the back cover (Fig. 132, 1) and the four
screws inside the cassette carriage (Fig. 132, 2) with the 2.5mm Allen key. Remove the cover
from its position by pulling it outwards.
1
C_arm_covers3.eps
4x
Figure 132

4.3 C-arm inner cover

NOTE You have to remove the C-arm upper covers and cassette carriage inner cover / sensor
head covers before removing the C-arm inner cover.
Unscrew the four screws with the 2.5mm Allen key (Fig. 133, 1) and remove the cover (Fig.
133, 2).
C_arm_covers4.eps
4x
Figure 133

4.4 Tube head covers

NOTE You have to remove the C-arm upper covers before removing the tube head covers.
Tube head front cover

Unscrew the two attachment screws from the top of the front cover (Fig. 134, 1) and the two
screws from the bottom of the cover (Fig. 134, 2). The cover can now be removed.
C_arm_covers6.eps
Figure 134

Tube head back cover

Unscrew the two attachment screws from the top of the back cover (Fig. 135, 1) and the two
screws from the side of the cover (Fig. 135, 2). The cover can now be removed.
C_arm_covers5.eps
Figure 135

4.5 Shoulder arm covers
Shoulder arm cover

The shoulder arm cover is attached to the shoulder arm with mounting springs. Lift the shoul-
der arm cover up from its position.
shoulder_arm_cover.eps
Figure 136

Bottom cover plate

Open the five M5 nuts and remove the nuts, washers and springs. Remove the cover.
Nut
Washer
Spring
Washer
Bottom cover plate

shoulder_arm_cover2.eps
Figure 137

REPLACING PCBs Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
5 REPLACING PCBs
5.1 C-arm PCB

a) Remove the C-arm upper and inner covers, the cassette carriage/sensor head covers and
tube head inner cover as described in section 4 “REMOVING THE COVERS” on page E-90
(Fig. 138, 1 - 6).
b) Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the C-arm PCB.
c) Unscrew the C-arm PCB attachment screws with 2.5mm Allen key and remove the PCB (Fig.
138, 7).
d) Install the new C-arm PCB in reverse order. Connect the cables as shown in Fig. 138.
C-ArmPCB.eps
6
2
5
7
4
3
M4x6 DIN 7984

121-10-08
121-10-08
Top Center Top Left

Laser Laser
J1
J1
J3
J1 J2 J3
J4
J6 J1
J5
J8
J7
Receptor Pan / Primary Collimator
Primary Collimator / Aux. (J20)

1
C-Arm Rotation Motor

2
Receptor Rocation
J9 121-10-05
C-Arm
Aux. (J18)
Angle Sensor C-Arm PCB

J10
J2
CAM J11
C-Arm Motor J1
121-10-08
Top Right J27

Laser CH7 CH8
CH4 CH5 CH6 J18 Aux.
J20
J21 J22 J23 J24 J25
Aux.
J26
J19
J5
Y-Collimator Motor
DIMAX2
PAN
X-Collimator Motor
Receptor Rotation Motor Receptor Pan Motor
Figure 138

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM REPLACING PCBs
5.2 Cassette control PCB

a) Remove the C-arm upper covers and the cassette carriage covers as described in section 4
“REMOVING THE COVERS” on page E-90 (Fig. 139, 1 - 4).
b) Unscrew the four attachment screws of the secondary collimator with the 2.5mm Allen key
and remove the secondary collimator (Fig. 139, 5).
c) Unscrew the two M6x12 DIN 7984 attachment screws of the cassette profile with the 4mm
Allen key and remove the cassette carriage (Fig. 139, 6).
d) Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the Cassette control PCB.
e) Unscrew the Cassette control PCB attachment screws with 2.5mm Allen key and remove the
PCB (Fig. 139, 7).
f) Install the new Cassette control PCB in reverse order. Connect the cables as shown in Fig.
139.
J27
Secondary Collimator
Sensor
2
cas_ctrlPCB.eps
J1 J2 SecondaryCollimator
Solenoid
J3
J4
J5
Beam Limiting
Device Solenoid
3
J6
121-10-12
Cassette Control
PCB CCM
121-10-19A
Autoprint PCB
4
M4x6 DIN 7984
ø4 DIN 125
Secondary
collimator
Cassette profile
6
ø6 DIN 125
M4x6 DIN 7984
M6x12 DIN 7984
Cassette control PCB
Figure 139

REPLACING TUBE HEAD Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM
6 REPLACING TUBE HEAD

Remove the C-arm upper and inner covers and the tube head covers as described in section
4 “REMOVING THE COVERS” on page E-90.
Disconnect all the cables coming from the tube head from the C-arm PCB (Fig. 140, 1 - 5).
Remove_tubehead1.eps
5
4
12 -Ar
J2
1- m
C
10 P
5
-0 CB
5
J2
4
1
2
3
ONLY IN TOMOGRAPHIC
10001173 IMAGING MODE
10002151 121-10-08
121-10-08
Top Center Top Left

Laser Laser
J1
10002151J1
Tube Head
10002431
J1 J2 J3
J4
J6
10002225
J1
2
J5
J8
J7
121-10-06
10002353 Tube Feedback
1

2
121-10-05 PCB
J9
Receptor Rocation
C-Arm Angle
Sensor
C-Arm PCB
Aux. (J18)
KT60LM06-004
J10
10002180
CAM
3
J11 J20
C-Arm Motor 10002151 FBK

Top Right J1
Laser 121-10-08
J27 00050852
ONLY IN TOMOGRAPHIC CH7 CH8
IMAGING MODE CH4 CH5 CH6 Aux.
J18
J20
Aux.
10003369
J26
J21 J22 J23 J24 J25
J19
1
10002181
4
Y-Collimator Motor
DIMAX2 KT35FM1-010
PAN
10002181
10003699
5 X-Collimator Motor
KT35FM1-010
Primary Collimators
Figure 140

Chapter E - C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM REPLACING TUBE HEAD
Open the primary collimator mechanism by rotating the primary collimator screws located
behind the blades (Fig. 141, 1) so that you can see the two attachment screws (Fig. 141, 2).
Unscrew the screws with 2.5mm Allen key and remove the primary collimator (Fig. 141, 3).
Unscrew the four tube head attachment screws with 4mm Allen key and remove the tube
head.
Remove_tubehead2a.eps
3
1
2
Figure 141
Install the new tube head in reverse order. Make sure that the tube head is parallel with the C-
arm casting back edge.
Connect the cables as shown in Fig. 140 on page E-101. Perform the adjustments according
to the instructions given in section 1 “PANORAMIC BEAM AND PATIENT POSITIONING
MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT” on page E-1.

Chapter
F PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
1 ADJUSTMENTS
1.1 Patient positioning mechanism adjustment

In case the panoramic X-ray beam is not correctly aligned, the patient positioning mechanism
adjustment must be performed before adjusting the panoramic X-ray beam. Because the
adjustment of the patient positioning mechanism is a part of the C-arm adjustments, also this
adjustment is described in chapter E “C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM”.
1.2 Panoramic mode patient positioning lights
Checking the midsagittal plane positioning light

Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter.
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
midsagittal light beam should strike the black line on the front of the ball phantom.
Ball phantom
Midsagittal plane light beam

pos_lights.eps
Figure 1
If the light beam does not coincide with the black line or it is not in focus, it must be adjusted
according to the instructions in section “Midsagittal plane positioning light adjustment” on
page F-2.
Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit F-1

Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM ADJUSTMENTS
Midsagittal plane positioning light adjustment

Remove the patient support table cover according to the instructions given in section 2.1
“Patient support table cover” on page F-7.
Midsagittal plane positioning light
Light assembly
attachment screw Lens assembly
Adj_pat_pos_lights.eps
Figure 2
To adjust the light beam angle rotate the lens assembly of the light (Fig. 3, 1).
To adjust the light vertical position loosen the attachment screw of the laser light assembly
and rotate the assembly (Fig. 3, 2).
To adjust the light beam horizontal position bend the light attachment plate (Fig. 3, 4).
1 2 3 4
Adjust_laser.eps
Lens Light assembly

assembly attachment screw
Lens assembly
Light attachment
plate
Figure 3
F-2 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

ADJUSTMENTS Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
Layer light calibration

Perform the panoramic beam adjustment according to the instructions given in chapter E “C-
ARM AND IMAGING ARM” on page E-1.
Figure 4
Figure 5

From the list on the i600 display that appears select Layer laser calibration (i660).
Figure 6
The Layer laser calibration display appears.
Figure 7

ADJUSTMENTS Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
on. The layer light thumb wheel is located on the underside of the patient support table. Move
the layer light beam so that it is on the black reference line on the side of the ball phantom.
Accept the new the layer light zero position and exit the calibration mode by touching the
Done field.
Ball phantom
Layer light beam

Pat_pos_lights.eps
Figure 8
If the light beam is not vertical, or it is in focus, it must be adjusted according to the instruc-
tions in section “Layer light adjustment” on page F-6.

Layer light adjustment

Remove the patient support table cover according to the instructions given in section 2.1
“Patient support table cover” on page F-7.
To adjust the light vertical position loosen the attachment screw of the laser light assembly
and rotate the assembly (Fig. 9, 1).
Layer light
2 3 1
Adj_pat_pos_lights_a.eps
Figure 9

REMOVING THE COVERS Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
2.1 Patient support table cover

Unscrew the five cover attachment screws and remove the cover.
headsupp_cover2.eps
Figure 10

Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM REMOVING THE COVERS
2.2 Support arm lower cover
Detaching the user interface

1) Unscrew the back cover attachment screw (PT 3x12 rst WN 1451 torx) and remove the cover
(Fig. 11, 1).
2) Disconnect the graphic interface cable from the connector J3 on the GUI PCB (Fig. 11, 2).
3) Unscrew the four attachment screws of the user interface box (PT 3x12 rst WN 1451 torx)
and remove the box (Fig. 11, 3).
User interface box

3
Grounding cable
12
1-
10
-1
6-
E
J3
support_arm_cover1_1.eps
J5
J8
J9
TF
T
J3 2
Back cover
Graphic interface cable
Figure 11

REMOVING THE COVERS Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
Detaching the user interface support and support arm lower

cover
4) Unscrew the attachment screw of the user interface joint with the 4mm Allen key (Fig. 12, 4).
5) Press the joint with an Allen key upwards to release it from the locking plate opening (Fig. 12,
5.1-5.3).
6) Detach the grounding cable from the support plate.
7) Pull the user interface support from the arm lower cover (Fig. 12, 6).
8) Unscrew the attachment screws of the support arm lower cover with the 2.5mm Allen key and
remove the cover (Fig. 12, 7).
7 6 5.1
5
support_arm_cover2_1.eps
Grounding
cable 5.2
Support plate
7
5.3
4
Figure 12

Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM REPLACING THE GUI SOFTWARE
3 REPLACING THE GUI SOFTWARE

The software update for a colour GUI is explained in section 3.1 “GUI software update (alter-
native 1), only for colour GUI” on page F-10 and the software update for black/white GUI is
explained in section 3.2 “Replacing GUI software chip (alternative 2), only for black/white
GUI” on page F-11.
3.1 GUI software update (alternative 1), only for colour GUI
NOTE The colour GUI software has to be updated every time when the X-ray unit software is
updated.
The GUI software can be updated by choosing Software update (i590) from the Service Set-
tings (i500) menu.
Figure 13
When touching the Update button the GUI software update procedure starts and a text
“Updating GUI software” occurs on the screen. When the procedure is completed the GUI
restarts and returns automatically to Software Update (i590) menu. The exit of the mode is by
touching the Done field.
NOTE If there are several GUIs connected to the ProMax X-ray unit then the software update
has to be done for every GUI separately.

REPLACING THE GUI SOFTWARE Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
3.2 Replacing GUI software chip (alternative 2), only for

black/white GUI
WARNING
Always turn the X-ray unit off before removing the software chip from its socket.
Never turn the unit on, if the software chips are not in their sockets.
NOTE Antistatic precautions must be performed when handling the software chip. Touch any
grounded metal part of the unit before touching the software chip.
NOTE The GUI software update by changing the software chip can be ONLY done for a black/
white GUI.
Detach the user interface according to the instructions given in section 2.2 “Support arm
lower cover” on page F-8.
Remove the software chip from its socket marked IC16 with the special tool.
Lohi.eps
IC 1 IC 16
FLASH 3 FLASH 2
GUI FLASH 1
FLASH 4
GUI.eps
Figure 14
NOTE If an IC1 chip is present then remove it also.
Carefully place the new software chip into the socket.

Attach the user interface to the patient support arm

Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM REPLACING PCBS
4 REPLACING PCBS
4.1 Patient position control PCB

Detach the user interface and the user interface support according to the instructions given in
section 2.2 “Support arm lower cover” on page F-8.
Unscrew the attachment screws of the support arm lower cover with the 2.5mm Allen key and
remove the cover.
Detach the grounding cable from the patient support arm.
Unscrew the two M4x6 DIN 7984 screws of the PPC bridges with 2.5mm Allen key and
remove the bridges.
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
J3 J2 J1 J1
ps J4
1.e J6
rt arm J5
po
121-10-10A
Laser Potentiometer Connector PCB
p
n t su
ie
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
Figure 15
Install the new PCB in reverse order

REPLACING PCBS Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
4.2 Graphic user interface (GUI) PCB

Detach the user interface according to the instructions given in section “Detaching the user
interface” on page F-8.
Detach the grounding cable from the support plate.
Detach the user interface assembly from the interface box by unscrewing the four PT 3x12 rst
WN1451 Torx screws.
s
T.ep
e_TF
rfac
Grounding cable Inte
J3
PT 3x12 rst WN1451 torx
Support plate
User interface assembly
Interface box
Cover
PT 3x12 rst WN1451 torx
Figure 16

Colour GUI
The GUI PCB is attached to the user interface with the four M3x6 ISO 7380 screws that are
located behind the PCB. Unscrew these screws and detach the PCB from the interface. Dis-
connect the flat cable from the connector J2, J12 and J16 on the GUI PCB.
GUI-backlight cable
Backlight inverter
Colour GUI PCB
Spacer FFC cable
M2.3x12 DIN 84 CN1
J12
J16 J2
CN2 CN1
J12
CN2 PT rst 3x12 WN1451 torx
Colour GUI touch

User panel
interface TFT sharp display frame
PT rst 3x8 WN1451 torx
Graphic colorTFinterface.eps
Figure 17
Install the new GUI PCB in reverse order.

REPLACING PCBS Chapter F - PATIENT SUPPORT ARM
Black/white GUI
The GUI PCB is attached to the user interface with the four M3x6 ISO 7380 screws that are
located behind the PCB. Unscrew these screws and detach the PCB from the interface. Dis-
connect the flat cable from the connector J4 on the GUI PCB.
User interface
Figure 18
Install the new GUI PCB in reverse order.


Chapter
G COLUMN
1 ADJUSTMENTS
1.1 Frankfort plane positioning light
Checking the light

Attach the ball phantom to the patient positioning mechanism adapter and attach the Frank-
fort plane alignment tool (part number 50977) to the ball phantom.
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
Figure 1
In case the light is not horizontal or not in focus, adjust the light according to the instructions
given in section “Adjusting the Frankfort plane positioning light” on page G-2.
Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit G-1

Chapter G - COLUMN ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the Frankfort plane positioning light

Remove the front cover plate according to the instructions given in section 2.1 “Removing the
telescopic column upper front panel” on page G-9.
To adjust the light horizontal position loosen the attachment screw of the laser light roller
assembly (Fig. 2, 1). Rotate the assembly so that the light beam will come out from the col-
umn front cover opening. The horizontal position of the light can be fine-adjusted by moving
the light assembly. Loosen the light assembly attachment screw (Fig. 2, 2) and rotate the
assembly.
To focus the light beam adjust the depth of the lens assembly (Fig. 2, 4)
Lens assembly
3
2
Adj_pat_pos_lights2_a.eps
Figure 2
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.
G-2 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

ADJUSTMENTS Chapter G - COLUMN
1.2 Adjusting the telescopic column position

With the height adjusting buttons drive the unit to the position shown on Fig. 3 below.
Height adjusting buttons
Down Up
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.
Loosen left side

attachment screws.
Adjust the column sideways

position with these nuts.
adj_telesc_sidew.eps
Figure 3

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

attachment screws.
adj_telesc_front.eps
Figure 4
Tighten the attachment screws.

1.3 Calibrating the column motor position sensor

CAUTION Protect yourself against electrical shock. The unit contains live parts on some PCBs
and connectors.
Unscrew the four attachment screws of the stationary column top cover with the 3mm Allen
key and remove the cover (Fig. 5, 1).
Using the height adjusting buttons, drive the telescopic column into position (Fig. 5, 2) where
the reference mark on the telescopic column and the upper edge of the stationary column are
aligned (Fig. 5, 3).
3
tele.eps
Figure 5

Figure 6
Figure 7

From the list on the i600 display that appears select Lift motor position sensor calibration
(i650).
Figure 8
The Lift motor position sensor calibration display appears. If the sensor is correctly calibrated,
an empty arrow (i.e. black) is shown on the display. In case an arrow is filled (white) the sen-
sor is not correctly calibrated.
Figure 9

Loosen the two screws at the side of the cog wheel of the sensor (Fig. 10, 1). Note, that you
have to drive the telescopic column to be able to loosen both the attachment screws. Detach
the cog wheel (Fig. 10, 2).
2 1
Cog wheel
colu.eps
Figure 10
Rotate the axle of the sensor (Fig. 11, 3) until an empty arrow is shown on the calibration dis-
play (Fig. 9).
3 colu2.eps
Figure 11
Replace the cog wheel to the sensor axle and tighten the attachment screws. Note, that you
have to drive the telescopic column to be able to tighten both the attachment screws. Touch
the Done field on the Lift motor position sensor calibration display.

REMOVING THE COVERS Chapter G - COLUMN
2.1 Removing the telescopic column upper front panel

X-ray units without accessories cabinet: Remove the telescopic column lower front panel
(Fig. 12, 1). Detach the panel mounting frame (Fig. 12, 2).
Figure 12
Units with accessories cabinet: Open the cabinet door and remove the accessory boxes.

Chapter G - COLUMN REMOVING THE COVERS
Press the locking bolt located behind the front panel (Fig. 13, 1) and turn the bolt 90° counter-
clockwise (Fig. 13, 2). Detach first the lower part of the panel from the column and then pull
the panel out from its position (Fig. 13, 3).
90° 2
Figure 13

REMOVING THE COVERS Chapter G - COLUMN
2.2 Removing the 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 (Fig. 14, 1). Switch the unit off. Detach
the upper inner corner of the cover plate by carefully pulling it outwards (Fig. 14, 2). Detach
the cover plate by pushing the cover plate inwards (see small arrows on the figure below)
(Fig. 14, 3).
3
Rem_column_backc.eps
Figure 14

Chapter G - COLUMN REPLACING THE COLUMN MOTOR
3 REPLACING THE COLUMN MOTOR
3.1 Replacing the motor
WARNING
Care must be taken when replacing the column motor. Removing parts of the lifting
assembly may enable the column to fall causing a dangerous situation and/or damage
to the equipment. The downward movement of the telescopic column must be elimi-
nated before detaching the parts.
WARNING
The X-ray unit contains live mains voltage parts. Always unplug the unit from mains
outlet before attempting to service the Input module.
CAUTION At least two persons are needed when replacing the column motor. Never try to replace
the motor on your own.

REPLACING THE COLUMN MOTOR Chapter G - COLUMN
a) Remove the temple supports and chin support from the patient support table.
b) Remove the shoulder arm cover (Fig. 15, 1) (see section 4.5 “Shoulder arm covers” on page
E-97). Remove the telescopic column rear cover plates (Fig. 15, 2) according to the
instructions given in section 2.2 “Removing the telescopic column rear cover plates” on page
G-11.
c) Unscrew the four M4x16 DIN 912 attachment screws of the column top cover with the 3mm
Allen key and remove the cover (Fig. 15, 3).
d) Detach the stationary column side covers (Fig. 15, 4).
e) Remove the telescopic column upper front panel (Fig. 15, 5) according to the instructions
given in section 2.1 “Removing the telescopic column upper front panel” on page G-9.
f) Remove the telescopic column lower front panel by pulling it outwards (Fig. 15, 6). Unscrew
the M4x8 DIN 7984 screws with the 2.5mm allen key and remove the panel mounting frames.
OR
Remove the accessory cabinet as follows. Remove the accessory boxes. Detach the cabinet
door from the its hinges. Unscrew the four attachment screws of the accessory cabinet base
and remove the base (Fig. 15, 7). Unscrew the two M4x6 DIN 7984 attachment screws of the
motor cover and remove the cover (Fig. 15, 8).
g) If the column motor is functional, drive the telescopic column to the lowest possible position.
h) Switch the unit off and unplug the unit from mains outlet.
i) Detach the Input module from the telescopic column (Fig. 15, 9) according to the instruction
given in section 6.3 “Input PCB” on page G-37. Disconnect the connectors from the Input
PCB.
j) If the column motor is not functional, move the telescopic column to the lowest position either
by rotating the motor screw with an Allen key and a ratchet spanner.
The telescopic column can also be moved downwards by detaching the lift nut assembly from
the stationary column. In this case properly support the telescopic column when detaching the
nut. Detaching the nut may enable the column to fall causing a dangerous situation and/or
damage to the equipment.
k) Lock the shoulder arm and the C-arm to the transportation position with the alignment pins as
shown on the Fig. 15, 10.
l) Detach the hinges and the three mounting blocks from the column (Fig. 15, 11).
m) If the unit is equipped with a cephalostat, disconnect all the cephalostat cables from the CPU
PCB and detach the cephalostat.

10 4
2 3
5
4
11
7
6
Lmotor1.eps
Figure 15

n) Disconnect the motor cables from the Power PCB, connectors J3 and J10.
o) Unscrew the two M4x6 DIN 7984 attachment screws of the emergency stop microswitch and
detach the microswitch (Fig. 16, 1). Detach the column motor earthing cable (Fig. 16, 2).
J3
J10
Lmotor2.eps
Figure 16

p) The X-ray unit must be detached from the wall and placed to the floor. It is recommended to
use the ProMax package support frame and the styrofoam pieces. If you overturn the unit
without using the ProMax package, you may damage the unit. If you are not using the
package, remove the C-arm covers and use e.g. styrofoam pieces under the unit.
q) First attach the transportation support bar attachment pin to the telescopic column (Fig. 17,
1).
r) Attach the styrofoam pieces to the unit (Fig. 17, 2). Push the support frame over the
styrofoam pieces (Fig. 17, 3). Attach the transportation pin to the support frame with the two
M8x30 DIN 7984 screws (Fig. 17, 4). To be able to reach the guide assemblies, cut openings
to the styrofoam pieces as shown on the Fig. 17 below (5).
s) Detach the wall bracket(s) from the wall and detach the unit from the floor (Fig. 17, 6).
Lmotor4.eps
2
2
2
6
4
2
4
1
Figure 17

t) Carefully overturn the unit to the floor to the units right side.
Lmotor3_1.eps
Figure 18
u) To be able to remove the stationary column from inside the package, cut the bottom of the
styrofoam pieces slightly. Unscrew the attachment screws of the lift nut (Fig. 19, 1).
v) Unscrew the attachment screws of the guide assemblies (Fig. 19, 2). Note that it is easier to
assemble the unit if the guide assemblies are in the same position as they were. Pull the
stationary column away from the telescopic unit (Fig. 19, 3).
2 1 2 3
Lmotor5.eps
2 2
Figure 19

w) Measure the position of the lift nut. Rotate the new motor’s lift nut to the same height with the
old motor’s lift nut. Unscrew the four M8x16 DIN 912 screws of the column motor mounting
lug (Fig. 20, 1). Unscrew the two M6x35 DIN 912 screws of the motor absorber support (Fig.
20, 2). Remove the column motor from the telescopic column.
x) Detach the column cable guide from the lift nut by unscrewing the two M4x6 DIN 7984 screws
(Fig. 20, 3).
2 3 1
Lmotor6.eps
INP PCB
PSU MAIN POWER
Brown
L1
1
Brown
L2
01-J4 2
3 Blue
Blue N1
4
N2
Green /Yellow
EARTH1
Green /Yellow
EARTH2
1 Black PVC-tubing 5,28mm Code 00423003 GND
01-J7 2
Red Lenght 95mm
+26VCC
15 mm
STOP SW
Green / White Green
5 1 EXPCON/PLANET
01-J2 Brown / White
Blue / White
6 2
7 3
Brown
Blue
EXPIND/RDYIND
Orange / White Orange CANLO/CANHI
8 4
Green / White Green
01-J3 Brown / White
3
4
1
2
Brown
ETHERNET RXHI/RXLO
ETHERNET TXHI/TXLO
Figure 20
y) Prepare the new motor as follows.

- Lubricate the motor threaded axle.
- Remove the potentiometer cog wheel from the old motor and attach it to the new one.
- Detach the column cable assembly from the new motor’s lift nut and attach the column cable
assembly from the old motor to the new motor’s lift nut.
z) Assemble the new motor in reverse order.
aa) After assembling the motor check and adjust the telescopic column position as described in
section 1.2 “Adjusting the telescopic column position” on page G-3. Calibrate the column
motor position sensor as described in section 1.3 “Calibrating the column motor position
sensor” on page G-5.

3.2 Replacing the lift nut assembly
WARNING
Care must be taken when replacing the lift nut assembly. Removing parts of the lifting
assembly may enable the column to fall causing a dangerous situation and/or damage
to the equipment. The downward movement of the telescopic column must be elimi-
nated before detaching the parts.
Drive the telescopic column approx. 65-70mm up from the column base plate and switch off
the unit. Make sure that you have a suitable support for the telescopic column, see Fig. 26 on
page G-22.
Remove the telescopic column rear cover plates according to the instructions given in section
2.2 “Removing the telescopic column rear cover plates” on page G-11. Remove the stationary
column top cover.
Stationary column
top cover
Figure 21

Open the accessory cabinet door or remove the lower front panel. Unscrew the two M4x6 DIN
7984 screws of the motor cover and remove the cover.
Motor cover
Figure 22
Detach the emergency stop switch by unscrewing the two M4x6 DIN 7984 attachment
screws.
Emergency stop switch
Figure 23

Detach the input module from the stationary column top by unscrewing the four M4.8x19 torx
7981 screws so that you can reach the attachment screws of the lift nut assembly.
Figure 24
Detach the earthing cables.
Figure 25

Support the telescopic column properly to eliminate the downward movement of the column.
Position the support so that it leans against the column profile.
NOTE!
The support must lean
against column profile.
Figure 26
Unscrew the lift nut assembly attachment screws.
Figure 27

Switch on the unit and drive the telescopic column slowly downwards. The lift nut moves
upwards. When the lift nut has reached its uppermost position mark the position of the nut
frame upper edge to the column with a marker pen or tape.
Figure 28
Switch off the unit.

Detach the motor absorber support. Note, that you have to prevent the motor from falling
down when the support is detached.
Figure 29
Remove the column cable guide plate from the lift nut.
Figure 30

Remove the absorber support from the motor screw and rotate the lift nut out from the motor
screw.
Figure 31
Install the new lift nut assembly in reverse order.

Make sure that you have connected the emergency stop switch before attaching the motor
cover to its position.

Chapter G - COLUMN REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE
4 REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE
NOTE You can upgrade the software either by replacing the software chips (see section 4.1
“Replacing the CPU PCB software chips (alternative 1)” on page G-26) or by loading
the software from a computer (see section 4.2 “Loading the software from a computer
(alternative 2)” on page G-28).
4.1 Replacing the CPU PCB software chips (alternative 1)
WARNING
Always turn the X-ray unit off before removing the software chip from its socket.
Never turn the unit on, if the software chips are not in their sockets.
NOTE Antistatic precautions must be performed when handling the software chip. Touch any
grounded metal part of the unit before touching the software chip.
NOTE The X-ray unit contains four software chips located in the CPU PCB, marked with
FLASH1, FLASH2, FLASH3 and FLASH4. The software versions used must be compati-
ble. Incompatible software versions should never be used together, the X-ray unit
would either be totally non-functional, produce continuous error messages, or some
important features or functions could be missing. However, no damage or safety haz-
ard would result if two non-compatible software chips are accidentally used together.
Check the markings above the sockets, never put the chip intended for one socket to
another socket.
NOTE The CPU PCB version B contains four software chips. Put the FLASH1 chip to the
socket marked FLASH 1, the FLASH2 chip to the socket FLASH 2, the FLASH3 chip to
the socket FLASH 3 and the FLASH4 chip to the socket FLASH 4.
Turn off the unit from the mains switch. Remove the column front cover as described in sec-
tion 2 “REMOVING THE COVERS” on page G-9.
Remove the software chip from its socket with the special tool as illustrated in Fig. 32.
NOTE The orientation of the software chip is critical. Never try to force the chip into the
socket.

REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE Chapter G - COLUMN
Carefully place the new software chips into the sockets.
Lohi.eps
FLASH 3 FLASH 2
FLASH 1
FLASH 4
Figure 32
Assemble the Ethernet PCB and column covers to their positions.

Chapter G - COLUMN REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE
4.2 Loading the software from a computer (alternative 2)

NOTE Keep always the software chips as spare-part in case the loading of the software from
a computer is not successful.
Unscrew the back cover attachment screw (PT 3x12 rst WN 1451 torx) and remove the cover.
Connect the Software loading cable (Planmeca part number 10003926) to the PS/2 connec-
tor at the underside of the user interface.
PS/2 connector
Figure 33
Connect the other end of the Software loading cable to the computer serial port COM1 or
COM2.
Figure 34

REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE Chapter G - COLUMN
To start the software loading double-click the ProMax software loading program icon:
Figure 35
The serial port number is first asked. Type the port number and press the Enter key. The soft-
ware loading starts.
Figure 36
The loading software will automatically close after the loading is completed.

Chapter G - COLUMN REPLACING THE BATTERY ON THE RTC PCB
5 REPLACING THE BATTERY ON THE 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 sec-
tion 2 “REMOVING THE COVERS” on page G-9. 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 20mm Lithium Coin
Cell Battery 3V (type CR2032) to the battery socket.
batt.eps
HI LO
Cover
M4x6 DIN 7984

screws
20mm Lithium Coin Cell Battery 3V
Figure 37

REPLACING PCBS Chapter G - COLUMN
6 REPLACING PCBS
6.1 Power PCB
Removing the 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 the convenient height and switch off the X-ray unit.
Unplug the unit from mains outlet. Press the locking bolt located behind the front panel (1)
and turn the bolt 90° counter clockwise (2).
Detach first the lower part of the panel from the column and then pull the panel out from its
position (3). Wait until all the leds are gone out.
Front_plate.eps
90˚
2
1
Figure 38

Chapter G - COLUMN REPLACING PCBS
The Frankfort plane positioning light assembly must be removed before the Power supply
PCB can be removed.
Unscrew the two attachment screws of the panel mounting frame (1).
Unscrew the four attachment screws of Frankfort plane positioning light assembly (2).
Disconnect the light cable from the CPU PCB terminal J7 (3) and lift the assembly from its
position.
J2 J3 J5
J4 J6 J10
J11
Frankfort Laser
J1 121-10-03 121-10-08
J13 CPU PCB J4 J3 J7 10003359
J1
J8
Frank2.eps
J12
J14 121-10-11
DIN PCB
J7
J15
3
2
Figure 39

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.
Loosen the CPU PCB attachment screws.
J3 J5 J4 J6
J10
J2 J10
J11
J1 121-10-03 J11
J13 J4 J3 J7
CPU PCB J7
J8
121-10-11 J12
DIN PCB
J14
J12
J15
J2
J2 J1 J3
J3
J7
J7
Rem_PSU.eps
J8
J8
121-10-02
Power PCB
J9 J9 PSU
J10
J11
J10
PFC choke assembly J13

J12
J12 J13
Figure 40

Power PCB version F on older

NOTE You have to remove the PFC-Choke assembly before installing the new Power PCB ver-
sion G or later.
Unscrew the four PFC-Choke assembly attachment screws using the 2.5mm Allen key and
remove the PFC-Choke assembly.
Detach the lowest right PCB holder bush and attach it to the upper left attachment hole of the
removed PFC-Choke assembly (see figure below).
Attach the PCB holder bush supplied with the Power supply PCB to the upper right attach-
ment hole of the removed PFC-Choke assembly
Move this PCB holder bush
Add this PCB holder bush
Figure 41

Installation of the new Power PCB (121-10-02, version G or later)

a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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).
d) 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.
e) Connect all the cables to the Power supply PCB.
f) 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).
g) Replace the removed parts.
1 1b
1
Metal clips
2
1
4
Heat sink
2
Metal clips
1a
1
Figure 42

6.2 CPU PCB

Remove the front cover plate according to the instructions given in section 2.1 “Removing the
telescopic column upper front panel” on page G-9.
Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the CPU PCB.
Unscrew the CPU PCB attachment screws with the 2.5mm Allen key and detach the CPU
PCB from the Power PCB. Remove the CPU PCB.
Install the new PCB in reverse order. Note, that all the cable connectors are labeled.
J3 J5 J4 J6
J10
J2 J10
J11
121-10-03 J11
J13 CPU PCB J7
J7
J8
J12
J14
J12
J15
J2
J2 J3
J3
J7
Rem_CPU_3.eps
J7
J8
J8
J9 J9
J10
J10
121-10-02-G
Power PCB
J12 PSU
J12
Figure 43

6.3 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.
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 a 2.5 mm Allen key and remove
the plate.
Unscrew these
screws
Locking
plate
exp_sw_input_sw_block.eps

Unscrew the four M4x16 DIN 912 attachment screws of the column top cover with the 3mm
Allen key and remove the cover (Fig. 44, 1).
Unscrew the four M4.8x19 torx 7981 attachment screws of the Input module and detach the
module (Fig. 44, 2).
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 (Fig. 44, 3).
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
Figure 44

Chapter
H CEPHALOSTAT
1 ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS

NOTE During the adjustments write down the selected parameter values. After the cephalo-
stat adjustment switch the X-ray unit off and on and then check that the new parameter
values are stored into the memory.
1.1 Required tools

• Cephalometric beam alignment tool (part number 10004148). Used to check the position
of the cephalometric X-ray beam.
Cephalometric beam
alignment tool
beam_alignmtool2.eps
Figure 1
Technical manual ProMax X-ray unit H-1

Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS
• Ceph head support alignment tools (part number 653126). The part number includes two
pieces.
Ceph head support alignment tools
Figure 2
• Ceph head support alignment laser (part number 10004499). Used to check/calibrate the
position of the cephalostat head support.
Align_laser.eps
Figure 3
• Soft tissue filter positioning tool (part number 10004779). Used to check the soft tissue fil-
ter position.
soft_tissue_tool.eps
Figure 4
1.2 Removing the necessary covers

Remove the tube head cover and cassette carriage covers (refer to section 4 “REMOVING
THE COVERS” on page E-90).
Remove the telescopic column rear cover plates, refer to section 2.2 “Removing the tele-
scopic column rear cover plates” on page G-11.
Remove the cephalostat housings and covers, refer to section 3 “REMOVING THE HOUS-
INGS AND COVERS” on page H-32.
H-2 ProMax X-ray unit Technical manual

ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT
1.3 Adjusting the height of the cephalostat

The height of the cephalostat must be adjusted so that the bottom edge of the X-ray beam
reaches the black line indicating the bottom side of the 24x30cm cassette on the cephalom-
etric beam alignment tool.
Place the cephalometric beam alignment tool to the cassette holder.
To select the cephalometric exposure first touch the Prog. field on the Main display and then
select the cephalometric exposure by touching the Ceph field on the Select program type dis-
play.
Select kilovolt and milliampere values high enough to enable the radiation beam to be seen
in a darkened room. The actual values will depend on how dark the room is.
NOTE The adjustment is done when the aluminium frame opening (not the lower blade) is lim-
iting the X-ray beam.
The lower blade of the primary collimator must be on a level with the opening on the
aluminium frame. To adjust the position of the lower blade rotate the Y-motor screw (Fig. 5,
1) and simultaneously move the lower blade (Fig. 5, 2).
Adj_coll.eps
Opening of
the aluminium frame
Lower blade
Figure 5

Stand behind the tube head and protect yourself from radiation. Press and hold down the
exposure button. The image of the radiation beam will appear on the alignment tool.
Loosen the nuts of the attachment plate (Fig. 6, 1). Adjust the cephalostat height with the nut
of the swing bolt (Fig. 6, 2) so that the bottom edge of the X-ray beam reaches the black
line indicating the bottom side of the 24x30cm cassette on the cephalometric beam
alignment tool.
adj_arm_up_down.eps
Figure 6 Adjusting the height of cephalostat.

1.4 Checking the cephalostat head support position

To select the cephalometric exposure first touch the Prog. field on the Main display and then
select the cephalometric exposure by touching the Ceph field on the Select program type dis-
play.
Place the ceph head support alignment tools in the ear post holders as far as they go. Rotate
the head support to the 90° position. Position the laser tool between the alignment tools.
Promax_beam1.eps
Laser tool
Primary collimator mechanism
Figure 7
NOTE Rotate the laser tool to make sure of the laser tool calibration. The laser tool can be
calibrated using the side screws of the tool. If the laser point moves when rotating the
laser tool body, use the centre of the point movement as a reference point that must hit
the lowest point of the calibration circle.

Open the primary collimator mechanism by rotating the primary collimator screws located
behind the blades. The laser beam must hit the lowest point of the calibration circle located on
the primary collimator mechanism.
Promax_beam2.eps
The laser beam

must hit the lowest
point of the circle.
Figure 8
If the beam does not hit the circle, adjust both the head support position and the C-arm posi-
tion (refer to sections 1.6 “Cephalostat head support adjustments” on page H-12 and 1.5 “Cal-
ibrating the C-arm position” on page H-7). The head support adjustment and C-arm
calibration must be done by turns until the beam and ear posts are correctly posi-
tioned.
Remove the laser beam and the ceph head support alignment tools from the head support.

1.5 Calibrating the C-arm position
Calibrating the left side of the cephalometric X-ray beam

a darkened room. The actual values will depend on how dark the room is.
Figure 9
Figure 10

From the list on the i610 display that appears select the Ceph mode X-collimator calibration
(i613).
Figure 11
The Ceph mode X-collimator calibration display appears. In this mode the left side of the X-
ray beam can be adjusted.
Figure 12

Place the panoramic beam alignment tool to the cassette carriage as shown on the Fig. 13.
The X-ray beam must not reach the cassette holder profile. Adjust the left side of the X-ray
beam by adjusting the primary collimator position value with the Ceph collimator x-left limit
arrow fields on the display and drive the primary collimator to the selected position by touch-
ing the Test field (see Fig. 12). The beam should be approx. 3mm (0.12 in.) from the cassette
profile edge (Fig. 13, 1).
Calibrating the C-arm

position
Promax_beam9.eps
Calibrating the left side of
the X-ray beam
Panoramic
beam alignment tool 1
Figure 13
When the left side of the beam is correctly positioned, touch the Done field. Now the C-arm
position must be calibrated.

Calibrating the C-arm position

Remove the panoramic beam alignment tool from the cassette carriage and place the cepha-
lometric beam alignment tool to the cassette holder. Position the laser tool between the align-
ment tools.
From the list on the i610 display select Ceph mode C-arm rotation (i615).
Figure 14
The Ceph mode C-arm rotation display appears.
Figure 15
Move the soft tissue vedge by moving the right vertical blade carefully to the right so that it is
not at the front of the primary collimator opening. Make sure that the right side vertical primary
collimator blade does not move.

Adjust the C-arm position value (Fig. 13, 2) with the Ceph mode C-arm rotation arrow fields
and drive the C-arm to the new position by touching the Test field. The left field will move the
C-arm towards the ceph arm, and the right field moves the C-arm away from the ceph arm.
The beam must reach the left green border of the alignment tool, but not overlap it (Fig. 13,
3). After touching the Test field wait a moment for the C-arm movement. It does not give any
movement sign.
Promax_beam7.eps
Beam alignment tool
8 x 10
18 x 24
24 x 30
Figure 16
When the beam is correctly positioned, touch the Done field. The C-arm position is now cali-
brated. Check the head support position according to the instructions given in section 1.4
“Checking the cephalostat head support position” on page H-5.
In case the X-ray beam cannot be correctly positioned by adjusting the C-arm position, the
cephalostat head support position must be readjusted.
When the C-arm and head support are correctly positioned, the ceph X-ray beam must be
calibrated, refer to section 1.7 “Cephalometric beam calibration” on page H-15.

1.6 Cephalostat head support adjustments
Adjusting the ear posts in horizontal direction

Switch the unit off. Remove the cephalostat housings according to the instructions given in
section 3 “REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS” on page H-32.
Loosen the locking screw of the adjustment flange approx. 1/4 turns. Rotate the head support
around its vertical axis to adjust the ear posts in horizontal direction as follows. Loosen the
head support attachment screws (Fig. 17, 1) and the alignment bar screw (Fig. 17, 2). Rotate
the alignment bar until the head support is in correct position (Fig. 17, 3 and 4).
2 3
1
4
Adj_ceph_vert1.eps
Locking screw of the adjustment flange
Figure 17 Adjusting the ear posts in horizontal direction.

Adjusting the ear posts in vertical direction

Make sure that the locking screw of the adjustment flange (Fig. 18, 1) is loosened. To adjust
the ear posts in vertical direction rotate the head support around its horizontal axis (Fig. 18, 4)
with the two screws on the adjustment flange (Fig. 18, 2 and 3).
Adj_ceph_tilt1b.eps
3
Radiation beam
1 2
Figure 18 Adjusting the ear posts in vertical direction.

Adjusting the cassette holder in vertical direction

Make sure that the locking screw of the adjustment flange (Fig. 19, 1) is loosened. Use the
beam alignment tool when checking the cassette holder vertical direction. If the cephalostat
cassette holder does not run parallel with the primary collimator, adjust the cassette holder in
vertical direction (Fig. 19, 4) with the two screws on the adjustment flange (Fig. 19, 2 and 3).
Adj_ceph_tilt1a.eps
1
Radiation beam
Figure 19 Adjusting the cassette holder in vertical direction.

1.7 Cephalometric beam calibration

Figure 20
Figure 21

Top limit of the X-ray beam

From the list on the i610 display select the Ceph mode Y-collimator calibration (i614).
Figure 22
The Ceph mode Y-collimator calibration display appears. In this mode the vertical position of
the X-ray beam is adjusted.
Figure 23

Adjust the top limit value of the X-ray beam with the Y-Pan collimator top limit arrow fields and
drive the primary collimator to the selected value by touching the Test field. Adjust the X-ray
beam to the black line indicating the top of the 24x30cm cassette on the cephalometric
beam alignment tool (see Fig. 24). The left arrow field on the display adjusts the beam down-
wards, and the right arrow field upwards. When the top of the beam is correctly positioned,
touch Done.
Promax_beam3.eps
18 x 24
Left side Right side

18 x 24
24 x 30
Figure 24
Bottom limit of the X-ray beam

Adjust the bottom limit value of the X-ray beam with the Y-Pan collimator bottom limit
arrow fields and drive the primary collimator to the selected value by touching the Test field.
Adjust the X-ray beam to the black line indicating the bottom of the 24x30cm cassette on
the cephalometric beam alignment tool (see Fig. 24).
The left arrow field on the display adjusts the beam upwards, and the right arrow field
downwards.
When the bottom of the beam is correctly positioned, touch Done.

Right side of the X-ray beam

From the list on the i610 display select Ceph mode X-collimator calibration (i613).
Figure 25
The Ceph mode X-collimator calibration display appears. In this mode the horizontal position
of the X-ray beam is adjusted.
Figure 26
Adjust the limit value of the X-ray beam right side with the Ceph collimator x-right limit
arrow fields and drive the primary collimator to the selected value by touching the Test field.
Adjust the X-ray beam to the black dashed line indicating the right side of the 24x30cm
horizontal cassette on the cephalometric beam alignment tool.
The left arrow field on the display adjusts the beam to the left, and the right arrow field to
the right.
When the right side of the beam is correctly positioned, touch Done.

Left side of the beam

Adjust the limit value of the X-ray beam left side with the Ceph collimator x-left limit arrow
fields and drive the primary collimator to the selected value by touching the Test field.
Adjust the X-ray beam to the black line indicating the left side of the 24x30cm cassette on
the cephalometric beam alignment tool (see Fig. 24).
The left arrow field on the display adjusts the beam to the left, and the right arrow field to
the right.
When the left side of the beam is correctly positioned, touch Done.

1.8 Soft tissue filter and filter positioning light calibration

Adjusting the soft tissue filter positioning light

Move the thumb wheel of soft tissue filter positioning light slightly to turn the light on.
Move the beam from the positioning light to the line on the beam alignment tool marked “Soft
tissue filter 0mm”. Adjust the light beam to hit the beam alignment tool and to vertical position
by turning the light assembly (Fig. 27, 1) and by turning the lens collar (Fig. 27, 2).
24 x 30 24 x 30 Promax_beam5.eps
8 x 10 8 x 10
18 x 24 18 x 24
18 x 24
24 x 30
8 x 10
Figure 27

Calibrating the soft tissue filter

Attach the soft tissue filter positioning tool to the soft tissue vedge as shown on the Fig. 28
below.
install_soft_tis_plate.eps
Figure 28
Figure 29

Figure 30
From the list on the i610 display select Ceph mode soft tissue filter calibration (i617).
Figure 31

The Ceph mode soft tissue filter calibration display appears.
Figure 32
Adjust the edge of the soft tissue filter to the line on the beam alignment tool marked
“Soft tissue filter 0mm” as follows: adjust the Ceph stf collimator position value with
arrow fields and drive the soft tissue filter to the selected position by touching the Test field.
Promax_beam6.eps
X-ray beam
Figure 33
NOTE After touching the Test field you have to exit the Ceph mode soft tissue filter calibration
display by touching the Done field. If you touch the Cancel field, wrong Ceph stf colli-
mator position value is stored in the memory.

When the correct soft tissue filter position is reached, move the nasial positioner so that the
shadow of the positioner hits the same “Soft tissue filter 0mm” -line on the alignment tool (Fig.
34, 1).
Ceph CA: Move the soft tissue filter positioning light so that it hits the tip of the nasial posi-
tioner (Fig. 34, 2). Touch the Done field to calibrate the soft tissue filter and positioning light
positions.
Promax_beam5.eps
24 x 30 24 x 30
8 x 10 8 x 10
18 x 24 18 x 24
2
18 x 24
24 x 30
8 x 10
Figure 34

Ceph CM: Check that the nasial positioner is in the position 30 on the soft tissue filter scale.
Touch the Done field to calibrate the soft tissue filter position.
Figure 35
1.9 Checking the adjustment

Remove the cephalometric beam alignment tool from the cassette holder and place a loaded
cassette to the cassette holder.
Place the ear posts to the head support and take a test exposure using the exposure values
60 kV, 4mA and 0.6 sec.
If the exposed area is not correct recalibrate the cephalometric beam, refer to section 1.7
“Cephalometric beam calibration” on page H-15, and then recalibrate the soft tissue filter,
refer to section 1.8 “Soft tissue filter and filter positioning light calibration” on page H-20.

Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT CALIBRATING THE CEPHALOMETRIC AEC
2 CALIBRATING THE CEPHALOMETRIC AEC

NOTE Make sure that the film processing chemicals you are using are fresh and are at the
correct processing temperatures and concentrations before calibrating the cephalo-
metric AEC.
NOTE The cephalometric AEC function requires software version 1.15.1 or later.
NOTE Make sure that the cephalometric beam is correctly aligned before calibrating the
cephalometric AEC.
NOTE If you change the cassette type, film/screen combination or film processor, you may
have to perform the AEC calibration again.
Loosen the tube head screws (arrows on the Fig. 36 below) and place the AEC calibration
tool to the front of the primary collimator as shown on the figure below. Tighten the tube head
screws. Make sure that the AEC calibration tool covers the primary collimator opening.
AEC calibration tool
Figure 36
Load the cassette with a film and slide it into the cephalostat cassette holder to the vertical
asymmetric position. Rotate the ear posts to position 0°.
NOTE Make sure that the cassette is AEC compatible, non-leaded cassette.

CALIBRATING THE CEPHALOMETRIC AEC Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT
Touch the i-field on the Main display. The list of Information displays appears.
From the list of Information displays select Technical calibrations (i600).
The Technical calibrations 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.
Figure 37
From the list of Technical calibrations select AEC calibration (i630).
Figure 38

To calibrate the Cephalometric AEC select Cephalometric AEC (i632).
Figure 39
The Cephalometric AEC display appears. Touch the OD exposure field. The X-ray unit will
move to the ready position and the text Ready is shown on the Cephalometric AEC display.
Figure 40
NOTE The values (exposure number and mA value, reference value) shown on the figures are
only examples.
Protect yourself from radiation and press and hold down the exposure button for the duration
of the exposure cycle. During the exposure cycle the text Calibrating is shown on the Cepha-
lometric AEC display. DO NOT RELEASE THE EXPOSURE BUTTON BEFORE THE TEXT
COMPLETE IS SHOWN ON THE CEPHALOMETRIC AEC DISPLAY. The calibration lasts
approx. 45 seconds.

The kilovolt value and milliampere values used in calibration are 70 kV and 16 mA. The film
density is adjusted by changing the exposure time.
Figure 41
When the exposure cycle is completed the text Complete is shown on the Cephalometric
AEC display. Release the exposure button.
Figure 42

Six exposures with different exposure times (shown on the Fig. 43 below) are taken on the
same film. The film is either compared to the reference film the density of which is approx. 1.0
OD (supplied with the system), or the film density is measured using a film densitometer.
Select the exposure values that give the film density closest to value 1.0 ±0.1 OD.
Exposure number / exposure time
1 / 0.6 sec.
2 / 0.7 sec.
3 / 0.8 sec.
4 / 0.9 sec.
5 / 1.0 sec.
6 / 1.1 sec.
Figure 43

In the Cephalometric AEC display set the selected exposure number with the arrow fields.
Figure 44
The reference value shown on the Cephalometric AEC display represents the AEC counts
that are equivalent to the chosen optical density (OD).
To accept these AEC parameters touch the Done field on the Cephalometric AEC display
and Exit field on the AEC calibration display.
Switch OFF and ON the unit.
Enter to the Cephalometric AEC (i632) display and check that the AEC parameters are stored
in the unit’s memory. If they are, exit the display by touching the Cancel field. If the AEC
parameters were not stored, perform the calibration again. If the parameters are not stored in
the memory after second calibration, replace the Ceph AEC PCB.
If the reference value is remarkable low, e.g. below 10 000, the cephalostat adjustments must
be checked, refer to section 1 “ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS” on page H-1.
When you have verified that the parameters are stored in the unit’s memory, take three test
exposures from the AEC calibration tool as follows. Enter to the Main display. Switch the AEC
function on and make sure that the film density is 0 (refer to the ProMax Ceph user’s manual).
1) First exposure: Select the 70 kV and 16 mA. Take an exposure. The exposure time
should be the previously selected one (see Fig. 43) ±0.1 sec.
2) Second exposure: Select the 76 kV and 16 mA. Take an exposure. The exposure time
should be the shorter than in first exposure.
3) Third exposure: Select the 68 kV and 12 mA. Take an exposure. The exposure time
should be the longer than in first exposure.
If the exposure times are not changing logically, check that the potential is equal between the
AEC PCB and the frame where the AEC PCB is attached. If it is, change the AEC PCB and
perform the AEC calibration again.
Remove the AEC calibration tool and attach the removed covers.
NOTE All the calibration parameters are stored into the memory making it possible to modify
the calibration without a new exposure if the film density is found to be non satisfac-
tory.

Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS
3 REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS
3.1 Removing the housings of the head support

The screws of cephalostat housings can be reached through the ear post holder attachment
opening on the rotatable head support cover. The back housing is attached with one M5x10
DIN 7984 screw (Fig. 45, 1), and the large front housing is attached to the head support with
four M5x10 DIN 7984 screws (Fig. 45, 2 - 5). Note that you have to rotate the rotatable head
support to different positions to reach all the attachment screws.
Rem_ceph_cover.eps
1
5
3
4
2
Figure 45

REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT
Rotate the head support to the 30° position as shown on the Fig. 46 below and unscrew the
back housing attachment screw with the 3mm Allen key and remove the housing.
30˚
PXR_Adj_ceph_cover1.eps
Figure 46
attachment screw number 2 with the 3mm Allen key.
2
45˚
Figure 47
attachment screws number 3 and 4 with the 3mm Allen key.
3 4
135˚ 135˚
Figure 48

Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS
attachment screw number 5 with the 3mm Allen key. The front housing can now be lifted from
its position.
5
150˚
Figure 49
Attach the housings to the cephalostat head support in reverse order.

REMOVING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT
3.2 Cassette holder housing

The cassette holder is attached to the head support with velcro tape. Remove the housing by
pulling it outwards.
Ceph_cas_hous.eps
Cassette holder housing
Figure 50

Chapter H - CEPHALOSTAT REPLACING PCBS
4 REPLACING PCBS
4.1 Cephalostat connector PCB

Remove the head support housings according to the instructions given in section 3 “REMOV-
ING THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS” on page H-32.
Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the Cephalostat connector PCB. Remove the
PCB from its holders.
J7
J6 J11
J13
J4 J10
J3
CephPCB_film2.eps
Figure 51
Install the new PCB in reverse order.

Chapter
I DIAGRAMS
Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit I-1

Chapter I - DIAGRAMS
I-2 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

10001757
DIMAX2 10003360
CEPH
10001773 10003361
121-10-08
121-10-08
121-10-07 Cascade PCB
Top Center Top Left
Laser Laser 10003595
J1
J1
X-Ray Tube
10002151
10002151
10002476
10003361
KT60LM06-004
10006856 Tube Head 10002431
J2
10003369 10002280 J1 J2 J3
J4
121-10-04 J6
C-Arm J1
RTC PCB Angle Sensor 10002225
10001780 C-Arm Motor J5
10002273
Shoulder Elbow J8
Up/Down Angle Sensor Angle Sensor
J7
121-10-06

Switch Laser 1 10002251
Tube Feedback

10002353
10003700

121-10-08
2
121-10-05
Receptor Rocation
J9 PCB
J4 J6 J10
J1
Aux. (J18)
C-Arm PCB
1a 1 1b
J2 J3 J5 10002119
3
2
2
3
2 (slide)
J11 10002115
J10
121-10-03
1
Laser Position Sensor 10002646 10002151 J1 10002180
J13 J3 J7 CAM
CPU PCB 10003359
J11 J20
FBK
Patient Rotation
10002151
10002647 J1
CPH
Limit Switch
121-10-08
121-10-25 J8
10002645
J1
CN
ON
121-10-08
J4 Top Right J27
J12 Laser 00050852
J3 ETH PCB CH7 CH8
Aux.
ON
CN
C
10002644 J10 J13

J12 J11 Frank Laser CH4 CH5 CH6 J18
10002281 J14 J20

Ceph PCB
10002147
121-10-18
J6 10003369 J21 J22 J23 J24 J25

Aux.
J15 J26
J19
J5
J7
J1 J2 KT35FM1-010
10002271
121-10-13 J2 CH1 CH2 CH3 J1 10001757
AEC PCB 10002139 J3 10002181
10002178 (10002852)
Temple Rest / Ceph Scan Motors

10002853
J7 Y-Collimator Motor
1
100 Shoulder Motor KT35FM1-010

Elbow Motor
026
Ceph Cassette
43
1 2
10002643 10002653 DIMAX2

KT42JM4-016
10002181
3
4 3 PAN
026
1 2
Switch
100 43
TEMPLEREST
MOTOR
6 TEMPLEREST 10002476
02
3
SENSOR
0 X-Collimator Motor
10
1 2
J8
3
Touch
2
Motor Control Module Sensor

Midsag Layer
Laser Laser
121-10-09
121-10-08
121-10-08
10002154
KT60KM06-015
J1
J1
10011090
10003359
10003359
Ceph Scanning J9 121-10-02
Motor
Power PCB 10003699 10003936
PSU 10002150 J3 J2 J1
J10 J6 J5
J4
121-10-10A 10002186
Laser Potentiometer Connector PCB

Patient Position Control PCB
PPC
121-10-24
Secondary Collimator
Sensor
Stop
Chinrest
10002144
KT60LM06-004 KT60LM06-004 Switch
Sensor
10002188
J12
J8 J7
10001613
Elbow Motor Shoulder 10003366
Motor SecondaryCollimator KT60KM06-015
J1 J2
Solenoid 10002177
J3 10002187
10008615
10009327
J4
Receptor Pan Motor
10009328 J5
Beam Limiting
10002270 Device Solenoid
J6
J13
10002254 121-10-12
10002274 E.Stop Switch J3 J5 J8 J9
Cassette Control
10002252 J16
J12 Z-motor 10002980
PCB CCM
J8
J4 J2 J13
J7
J3
121-10-01 121-10-16 10002664
J9 KT60KM06-015
INP PCB J11 J5 J6
Promax GUI PCB, Color 10002178
121-10-19A
Power Supply Cable 10002253 Autoprint PCB
Power Supply Cable USA/Japan 10002863 10001193
nc
no
Receptor Rotation Motor

EXP PCB Emergency Switch Bottom Plate 121-10-13
121-10-16
J1
121-10-15 Emergency
Switch Promax GUI PCB, B/W AEC PCB
Ethernet Cross Over Cable 10009912

PXR2 JOHDOTUSKAAVIO 21.11.2005 LY
1 Pink
3 Grey
1 Green
7 Yellow
3 Brown
10002139 7 White
Shoulder Motor Elbow Motor
KT60LM06-004
KT60LM06-004
1 BUZZ+
2 +12V
3 PROT / WP
4 GND
5 BUZZ-
6 CLK
7 DIN
8 DOUT
Shoulder 3 1. Gnd 1
Elbow
Angle Sensor 2
2. Vpot (White) 2
Angle Sensor
1
J2 3. +1,25(Red) 3
1 TXD+ CARM Green

121-10-04 Shoulder motor/sensor
2 TXC+ CARM Brown
RTC PCB used in arm with 3 joint
3 RXD+ CARM Blue
4 RXC+ CARM Orange
10002119
5 TXD+ DIMAX Green
6 RXD+ DIMAX Brown
10002273
7 TXD- CARM Green / White 1 STALL SW Green
1 BUZZ+
8 TXC- CARM Brown / White 2 EXPSW Brown 1 EXPSW 2 +5V / 12V
9 RXD- CARM Blue / White 3 EXPIND Blue 2 VCC 3 PROT / WP
10 RXC- CARM Orange / White 4 CAN_L Orange 3 EXPIND 4 GND
11 TXD- DIMAX Green / White 5 - Green / White 4 GND 5 BUZZ-
12 RXD- DIMAX Brown / White 5 PLANET 6 CLK
6 PLANET Brown / White 6 RDYIND
7 RDYINT Blue / White 7 DOUT
7 CAN_L 8 DIN
8 CAN_H Orange / White 8 CAN_H
121-10-16
121-10-01 J3 10001780
J3 GUI PCB
INP PCB J2 10002251 1 GND (Shield)
2 Vpot White
3 +2,5V Red
4 (GND)
121-10-05 12 11 10 9 8 7 8 7 6 5
J4 J6
C-Arm PCB J7
6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
J2 J3 J5 4
2
3
1
J10
J1 10002115
121-10-03 J11 4
2
3
1
J13 121-10-08
CPU PCB Connected J7 10003359 J1 Frank Laser
to ETH PCB J8 1 Gnd Brown
J3 J12 2 Vout White
10002147
1 GND Black J14 J4 121-10-10
PPC PCB
2 +26V Red
J15
10001773
121-10-05 J11 1
2
LAS_MID
LAS_LAY
CAM PCB
1 2
10002271
5 1
3 LAS_GND
6 2
J2 CH1 CH2 CH3 J1 7

8
3
4 4 TMOTC
5 TMOTB
1 -
J3 6 TMOTA
2 - 1 2 3 4 5
121-10-02 7 GND
3 Elbow motor (phase B) Green 6 7 8 9 10
Power PCB 8 +5V
4 Elbow motor (phase A) Yellow 9 LAYPOS_GND
5 Elbow motor (phase C) Grey
J7 PSU 10 LATPOS
11 +5V_LAYPOS
6 12 STOPSW
7 13 TREFIN
8 Shoulder motor (phase C) Pink 14 DIN
9 Shoulder motor (phase A) Blue 1 GND White 15 DOUT
10 Shoulder motor (phase B) Red 2 GND Brown 16 CLKO
3 Motor overtemp.signal Green
4 Z-emergency signal Yellow
Used with Dimax2 only 5
6
Z-position sensor GND
Z-position sensor signal
Grey
Red
4 3 7 Z-position sensor feed (+5V) Blue
8
2 1
1 RXD+ Green
2 TXD+ Brown J3
3 RXD- Green / White
4 TXD- Brown / White
121-10-25
ETH PCB
PLANMECA OY 20.12.2001 ProMax
Asentajankatu 6 WIRING DIAGRAM
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1 LAS_MID
2 LAS_LAY
3 LAS_GND
4 TMOTC
5 TMOTB
1 - 6 TMOA
7 GND
2 - 8 +5V
3 Elbow motor (phase B) Green 9 LAYPOS_GND
4 Elbow motor (phase A) Yellow 10 LATPOS
5 Elbow motor (phase C) Grey 11 +5V_LAYPOS
6 12 LAYPOS_GND
7 13 TREFIN
8 Shoulder motor (phase C) Pink 14 DIN
1 GND Black 15 DOUT
9 Shoulder motor (phase A) Blue 2 +26Vdc Red 16 CLKO
10 Shoulder motor (phase B) Red
1 STOP Green
2 EXPSW Brown
3 EXPIND Blue
4 CAN_L Orange
5 - Green / White J12
6 PLANET Brown / White
7 RDYINT Blue / White J14
10002147 J4
8 CAN_H Orange / White J15
121-10-10
1 RX+ Green PPC PCB
1 L Brown 2 TX+ Brown 1 2
2 L Brown 1 GND Black 3 RX- Green / White J2 10002271

CH1 CH2 CH3 J1
1
2
3
4
3 N Blue 2 +26V Red 4 TX- Brown / White
5
6
7
8
4 N Blue
121-10-02 J3
Temple Rest / Ceph Scan Motors

1 2 3 4 5
1 GND
2 Stop
6 7 8 9 10
Power PCB
J7 PSU
Shoulder Motor
1 GND White
Elbow Motor
2 GND Brown
10002270 3 Motor overtemp.signal Green
1 GND Black
10001780 2 +26V Red 4 Z-emergency signal Yellow
5 Z-position sensor GND Grey
6 Z-position sensor signal Red
10002254 1 2 7 Z-position sensor feed (+5V) Blue
10002252 10002274 E.Stop Switch J8 8
J12
J8 1 2 3 4 J2 J13 Motor Control Module
J4 J7 1 2 3 4 121-10-09
21 5678 J3 4 3
2 1
121-10-01 1 Filament transformer Blue
J9
INP PCB J11 J5 J6
2 4 2 High voltage transformer Brown
Emergency 1 3
3 Filament transformer Blue
1
Switch 4 High voltage transformer Brown

J9
J8 L Black
J9 N Blue 1 Z-motor Blue
J12 Ext.lamp - 1 EXPSW 1 TX+ 3 2 1 2 Z-motor Brown
1 EXPSW
2 +26V 2 TX- 3 Z-motor Black
2 +26V J10
3 3 EXPIND 3 RX+
4 4 GND 4
5 EXPIND 5 PLANET 5 1 N
121-10-15
RDYIND 6 RDYINT 6 RX- 2 L

EXP PCB
6
7 CANL 7 3 N
8 CANH 8 4 L
1 2
3 4
J12
1 Grey Gnd
2 Red Slide
J1
3 Blue +5v
1 Green
2 White 1 Brown
1 READY LAMP 2 Yellow
2 EXP LAMP
3
4
02375027
nc
no
5 +26V
6 EXP LAMP
Bottom Plate
Emergency
Switch
Power Supply Cable 10002253
Power Supply Cable USA/Japan 10002863

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TEMPLEREST
SENSOR
1 Brown
3 White
Touch Midsag Layer

Sensor Laser Laser
KT42JM4-016
121-10-08
121-10-08
10002154
TEMPLEREST
J1
MOTOR
J1
1 Brown
10002156
10002151
2 White
10003359
1 TMOTC Brown
2 TMOTB Green
3 TMOTA White
4 +5V (NC)
5 TREFOUT Brown
6 GND White
1 GND Brown
2 Voltage White
10002147 121-10-03
J12
CPU PCB
4 1
10002150 J3 J2 J1 5 2
1 LAS_MID
6 3
J4 2 LAS_LAY
J6 J5 3 LAS_GND
4 TMOTC
1 POTGND Green 121-10-10 5 TMOTB
2 POT Brown
3 POT5V White Patient Position Control PCB 6 TMOA
7 GND
8 +5V
PPC 9
10
POTGND
POT
11 POT5V
12 STOP
121-10-24 Stop
Chinrest 13 TREFOUT
Sensor 14 DOUT
Switch
15 DIN
J8 J7 16 CLK
1 Brown
2 Brown
10003366
Layer Potentiometer

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ONLY IN TOMOGRAPHIC
10001173 IMAGING MODE
121-10-08
121-10-08
1 RXD+ CPU Green Top Center Top Left 1 SELECT
2 RXC+ CPU Brown 2 +12V 1 SELECT
3 TXD+ CPU Blue
Laser Laser 3 PROT
J1
J1
2 +12VDC
4 TXC+ CPU Orange 4 GND 3 PROTECT
5 NC
10002151
10002151
5 RXD+ DIMAXGreen 4 XGND
6 TXD+ DIMAX Brown 6 CLK
Tube Head
5 NC
7 RXD- CPU Green / White 7 DOUT 6 CLOCK
8 RXC- CPU Brown / White 1 GND Brown 8 DIN 7 DIN
9 TXD- CPU Blue / White 2 VOUT White
10002431
8 DOUT
10 TXC- CPU Orange / White
11 RXD- DIMAX Green / White
12 TXD- DIMAX Brown / White 2 1 2 1 J3
J1 J2 J4
J6 10002225
6 12 J1
5 11
4 10
3 9 J5
2 8
1 7 J8
J7
121-10-06

1
24

2
121-10-05
1 3
PCB

1 GND Shield J9
C-Arm Angle
Receptor Rotation
2 Vpot White
KT60LM06-004
Sensor 3 +2,5V Red
C-Arm PCB 1 GND Black
Aux. (J18)
2 +26V Red
J10
10002180 1
2
2 4
1 3
CAM J11 J20
C-Arm Motor Top Right J1

10002151 FBK
Laser 121-10-08 1 PH_C Brown 1 FILAMENT/B Blue
J27 2 PH_B Green 2 ANODE/A Brown
ONLY IN TOMOGRAPHIC 3 PH_A White 00050852 3
4
FILAMENT/A
ANODE/B
Blue
Brown
IMAGING MODE 4 +5V Brown CH7 CH8
5 REF_IN White J18
6 GND CH4 CH5 CH6
Blue Aux.
J20
Aux.
J21 J22 J23 J24 J25
J26 KT35FM1-010
654 654 654 654 654
1 2 321 321 321 321 321
1 GND 21 AP_SEGM1 J19
2
3
+12V
GND
22
23
COLLSOL-
AP_SEGM2
10002181
4 AEC_GND 24 COLLSOL-
5 ENABLE 25 AP_SEGM3
1 GND Brown 1 PH_C Brown 1 PH_C Yellow
6 +12V 26 COLLSOL-
7 BLHOME 27 AP_SEGM4 2 VOUT White 2
3
PH_B Green
PH_A White
2
3
PH_B Blue
PH_A Rosa
Y-Collimator Motor
8 AEC_DIN 28 BEAMSOL-
4 +5V NC 4 +5V Brown
9 SECCOLCLO 29 AP_SEGM5
5 REF_IN NC 5 REF_IN White
10 AEC_DOUT 30 BEAMSOL-
6 GND NC 6 GND Blue
11 CASINPLACE 31 AP_SEGM6
12 AEC_CLK 32 BEAMSOL- KT35FM1-010
13 CASPHB 33 AP_SEGM7
14 AEC_f2 34 SOLENOID+
15
16
CASPHA
AEC_PROT
35
36
AP_COMMON
SOLENOID+
10002181
17 RESERVED 37 AP_COMMON
18 AEC OUT 38 SOLENOID+
19 GND 39 GND
20 CCM DEDECT 40 SOLENOID+ X-Collimator Motor
10002186 10003936 Primary Collimators

1 GND Blue
2 DO0 White Secondary Collimator
1 ADCOUT 3 NC Sensor
2 +12V 4 +5V Brown
3 WP in
4 GND AEC
5 CONTROL in 10002144 10002188
6 CLK in
7 DIN
8 DOUT
1 SOLCOM White Secondary Collimator Solenoid used in:
2 COMSOL Brown -magnification correction imaging mode
3
4
2
2
1
-tomography imaging mode

1
10002664 J1 J2
-ceph
J3 2
1 10002187
J4
J5
1 SOLCOM White
2 COMSOL Brown
Beam Bloking Plate
Solenoid used in:
KT60KM06-015
J6
-ceph 10002177
121-10-12A
Cassette Control Receptor Pan Motor
PCB CCM
121-10-13
AEC PCB
(Optional)
121-10-19A
Autoprint PCB
10002178 KT60KM06-015
Receptor Rotation Motor

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10001173
ONLY IN TOMOGRAPHIC
IMAGING MODE
121-10-08
121-10-08
1 RXD+ CPU Green
Top Center Top Left
2 RXC+ CPU Brown Laser Laser
J1
J1
3 TXD+ CPU Blue 1 SELECT
1 SELECT
4 TXC+ CPU Orange 2 12V
2 +12VDC
10002151
10002151
5 RXD+ DIMAXGreen 3 PROT
3 PROTECT
6 TXD+ DIMAX Brown 4 GND
4 XGND
7 RXD- CPU Green / White 5 NC
5 NC
8
9
10
RXC- CPU Brown / White
TXD- CPU Blue / White
TXC- CPU Orange / White
1 GND Brown
6
7
8
CLK
DOUT
DIN
6
7
CLOCK
DIN
Tube Head
2 VOUT White 8 DOUT
11
12
RXD- DIMAX Green / White
TXD- DIMAX Brown / White 10002431
2 1 2 1 J3
J1 J2 J4
J6
10002225
6 12
5 11 J1
4 10
3 9
2 8
J5
1 7
J8
J7
121-10-06
1
24

2
121-10-05
1 3
1 GND (Shield) Shield
PCB
J9
C-Arm Angle
Receptor Rotation
2 Vpot White
KT60LM06-004
Sensor 3 +2,5V Red
C-Arm PCB 1 GND Black
Aux. (J18)
2 +26V Red
J10
10002180 1
2
24
CAM
1 3
J11 J20
C-Arm Motor 10002151 FBK

Top Right J1
Laser 121-10-08
J27 00050852
ONLY IN TOMOGRAPHIC CH7 CH8
IMAGING MODE CH4 CH5 CH6 Aux.
1 FILAMENT/B Blue
J18 2 ANODE/A Brown
3 FILAMENT/A Blue
J20 4 ANODE/B Brown
10003369 J21 J22 J23 J24 J25 Aux.
J26 654 654 654
1 2 321 321 321
J19
1 GND Brown 1 PH_C Brown 1 PH_C Yellow

1 /ENABLE
2 VOUT White 2 PH_B Green 2 PH_B Blue
2 VCC
3 PH_A White 3 PH_A Red
3 RXD-
4 +5V NC 4 +5V Brown
4
5
GND
/STEP
5 REF_IN NC 5 REF_IN White 10002181
6 GND NC 6 GND Blue
6 RXD+
7 TXD-
8 TXD+
Y-Collimator Motor
KT35FM1-010
10001757
/Enable
VCC
Orange
10002181
/STEP Orange / White
GND Blue / White
Blue
TXD +
Green / White
Green
X-Collimator Motor
TXD- Brown / White KT35FM1-010
Brown
RXD+
RXD-
Primary Collimators
10002476
DIMAX2
PAN
10003699

00810 Helsinki Finland L.Ylen DIGIPAN
Rev 1.1 / 30.03.2003 LY

Patient Rotation Up/Down
SW1
1 White Limit Switch Switch Laser 1
2 Green 1a White
SW1 SW2
1 Brown 1 Brown
121-10-08
SW2 2
NC
1 C
2 Yellow NO
1b Green
3 3
J1
ON
1a 1 1b
1
1 Green
C
2 CN
2 Brown (Slide)
10002645
10002646
3 White 1 KEY1 White
2 KEY2 Brown 1 GND Brown
10002151
slide 2
2 NC
3
3 GND Green
Laser Position Sensor 1
4 GND Yellow 3 KEY3 Green
4 KEY4 White
10002647
1 AECF1
2 +12V_AEC
3 AEC_PROT CPH
4 GND AEC 1 LAS_GND Brown
5 AECF2 J4 4 3 4 3 J3 2 LAS_STF White
6 AEC_SCL 2 1 2 1
7 AEC_SDI
8 AEC_SDO
1 GND_STFPOS Green
10002644 2 STFPOS Brown
J10 J12 J11 3 +5V_STFPOS White
J13
10002281
Ceph PCB
121-10-18
J6 121-10-03
121-10-13
6 1
CPU PCB J13
10002653 7 2
AEC PCB 1 CAS_SW1 White

8 3
9 4
(optional) 2 CAS_SW2 Brown 10 5 J5

3
4
CAS_SW3
CAS_SW4
Green
Yellow
J7
1 LAS_GND 21 KEY4
5 CAS_SW5 Grey 2 LAS_STF 22 SENSE
6 GND Rosa J1 J2 3 +5VSTFPOS 23 +5V_LED
7 GND Blue
4 STFPOS 24 LED1
8 GND Red
5 GND_STFPOS 25 LED2
9 GND Black
10 GND Violet 6 ADCOUT 26 LED3
7 +12V_AEC 27 LED4
8 GND_AEC 28 LED5
9 AECCONTROL 29 LED6
10 AEC_SCL 30 LED7
11 AEC_SDI 31 LED8
12 AEC_SDO 32 CAD_SW3
13 CAS_SW1 33 CAD_SW4
15 GND_CAS 35 DTMOTA
16 DMREF1 36 DTMOTA
17 DMREF2 37 DTMOTB
18 KEY1 38 DTMOTB
19 KEY2 39 DTMOTC
20 KEY3 40 DTMOTC
White 3
1 Rosa
1
2
Brown
Size A
3
Blue
2
3 Green
Red
4 Micro Switch
1
Yellow 1 White
4 Black
3
2 Brown
5 Grey 2 5134
2
Violet 3 -
Size B
2 10002643
1
1
5
3
Reserved
Cassette right Cassette left
2
(view from focus) (view from focus)

00810 Helsinki Finland CEPH CA
L.Ylen
Rev 1.1 / 30.03.2003 LY

10006856
10003369 10002280
Snap-On
Ferrite
10000933 /Enable
VCC
Orange
/STEP Orange / White
10001757
GND Blue / White

Blue
Green / White
TXD +
Green
TXD- Brown / White
Brown Patient Rotation Up/Down
RXD+
RXD-
Limit Switch Switch
NC
NO
ON
1a 1 1b
C
10002476
CN
DIMAX2 SW1
1 White 1a White 121-10-03
2 Green 1 Brown CPU PCB J2
CEPH SW2
1 Brown 1b Green
10002645
10002646
2 Yellow
1 GND Brown
2 NC
3 KEY3 Green
4 KEY4 White
1 KEY1 White
J4
2 KEY2 Brown 4 3 4 3 CPH
3 GND Green 2 1 2 1
4 GND Yellow J3
J10 J12 J11

J13
10002281
Ceph PCB
121-10-18
REF.SENSOR 2
J6 121-10-03
CPU PCB J13
J5
1 GND Blue
2 DMREF1 White
J7
1 2 1 2 3 1 LAS_GND 21 KEY4
3 NC 22 SENSE
4 +12V_AEC Brown
J1 3 4 4 5 6
J2 2
3
LAS_STF
+5VSTFPOS 23 +5V_LED
4 STFPOS 24 LED1
10002853 5 GND_STFPOS 25 LED2
6 ADCOUT 26 LED3
1 DTMOTC Brown 7 +12V_AEC 27 LED4
8 GND_AEC 28 LED5
2 DTMOTB Green
10002178
9 AECCONTROL 29 LED6
3 DTMOTA White
10 AEC_SCL 30 LED7
4 +12V_AEC Brown
11 AEC_SDI 31 LED8
5 DMREF2 White 32 CAD_SW3
12 AEC_SDO
6 GND Blue 13 CAS_SW1 33 CAD_SW4
35 DTMOTA
REF.SENSOR 1 15 GND_CAS
36 DTMOTA
16 DMREF1
17 DMREF2 37 DTMOTB
18 KEY1 38 DTMOTB
19 KEY2 39 DTMOTC
KT60KM06-015
20 KEY3 40 DTMOTC
PLANMECA OY ProMax
Ceph Scanning Asentajankatu 6
20.12.2001
Motor WIRING DIAGRAM
00810 Helsinki Finland L.Ylen DIGICEPH
Rev 1.2 / 10.11.2005 LY

ProMax INP (121-10-01), location of indicators
C O N N E C T O R S & JU MP E R S & S W IT C H E S
R efer ence N am e N or m al usage D etails
J2 Plancan - -
J3 Ethernet - -
J4 Main power -
J5 Plancan - -
J6 Ethernet - -
J7 +26Vdc - -
J8,J9 Main switch -
J11 Exp.Switch - -
J12 Exp.lamp - -
J13 Stop switch - -
ProMax GUI, B/W (121-10-16), location of indicators
D13
D11
D1
D3
D12
IN D IC A T O R S C O N N E C T O R S & JU MP E R S & S W IT C H E S
R efer ence N am e C olor / N or m al status D etails R efer ence N am e N or m al usage D etails
D1 EXPLMP Yellow /off lit when exp-key pressed J1 EPC Config - -
D3 RDYLMP Green /on lit when possible to radiate J2 Solomon LCD - -
D 11 MEAS Green /? ? J3 Plancan -
D 12 +5Vdc_stby Green /on lit when +5V_STBY regulator delivering power J4 Planar EL-display - -
D 13 MEAS Green /... ? J5 Plancan - -
J6 Hitachi LCD - -
J7 EPC Config -
J8 PS/2 & RS232 - -
J9 Exp.Switch - exposure switch
J10 EL Display - -
J11 Monitor mode - monitor mode RS232
J12 Touch Panel always -
J13 Backlight always -
ProMax GUI, Color (121-10-16), location of indicators
D17 D15
D1 D16 D14
D14
D13
D3
D1 EXPLMP Yellow / off on during exposure J1 JTAG to PLD - not installed
D3 RDYLMP Green / off on when possible to take an exposure J2 Sharp TFT - -
D 11 - Green / on sw status led J3 Plancan - -
D 13 - Green / blinking , status led
sw J5 Plancan - -
D 14 +3,3V Green / on always on J7 Touch Panel - 4-Wire
+5V Green / on w status led.
normally on, off in sleep-mode
D 15 J8 PS/2 & RS232 - -
D 16 +12V Green / on normally on, off in sleep-mode J9 Exp.Switch - -
D 17 +26V Green / on normally on, dimmer in sleep-mode J10 JTAG Interface - -
J11 Test Jumper - -
J12 Touch Panel - 8-Wire
J14 Test Jumper - -
J15 SPI Interface - not installed
J16 TDK Backlight - -
J2
J8
Arm
J12
Mains In
J7
D16
Motors
Power
J9
CA
Shoulder
PlanCan
Arm
D1
Power
J10
UT
Shoulder
CH1 - Shoulder motor MCM (not in Scara 2)
ION
Tube Power
Z-Motor power
!M
CH2 - Elbow motor MCM (always installed)
AIN
SV
OL
TAG CH3 - Temple rest & Ceph scan motor(s) MCM (always installed)
E AR
EA
ProMax PSU (121-10-02)
-D
D7
ON
J1 - CPU Interface
OT
TO
U
D19
D6
CH
D12
D11
D5
J3
sensors
Z-motor
D35
Location of indicators, fuses and connectors
C O N N EC T O R S & FU SES IN D IC A T O R S
R efer ence N am e N or m al usage D etails R efer ence N am e C olor / N or m al idle status D etails
J1 CPU-interface always connected to CPU PCB Power & signals from/to CPU PCB D1 Shoulder arm power Green / normally on Indicates +26Vdc feed to CAM PCB
J2 Shoulder Arm Power always connected Power feed to CAM PCB and whole rotating part D5 +5VDC Green / normally on Indicates +5Vdc feed to CPU PCB
J3 Z-motor sensors always connected Sensor signals from z-motor (position, temperature, eme. Stop. D6 OFF Yellow / normally OFF Indicates power saving stanby operation when LIT
J7 Shoulder Arm Motors always connected Power feed to shoulder & elbow motors D7 +15VDC STBY Green / normally on Indicates existence of stanby power (not in all models)
J8 PlanCan Power always connected Power feed to INP PCB for external GUI/NUI D 11 +26VDC Green / normally on Indicates +26V power supply operation
J9 Tube Power always connected High voltage and filament power feed to x-ray tube D 12 +12VDC Green / normally on Indicates +12V power supply operation
J10 Z-Motor Power always connected Power feed to lift motor D 16 Plancan Power Green / normally on Indicates +26Vdc feed to INP PCB and external GUI/NUI
J12 Mains In always connected Switched mains input fron INP PCB D 19 +390 Fused Green / normally on Indicates that internal +385V busbar voltage is ok (<330Vdc)
D 35 AC IN Red / on whenewe AC power is on N ever r em ove or handle boar d if lit even dim ly !
ProMax CPU (121-10-03)
Location of indicators, testpointnts and connectors
DIMAX2 GUI RTC

J2 J4 J6 Shoulder
C-ARM DATA PlanCan Ext
J10
J3 J5
D3 TP2 Elbow
Expansion J11
Bus
J1
Flash memory sockets
Ceph Arm Flash 4 Flash 3 Flash 2 Flash 1
I/O
J13
TP9 Frank Laser J7
D1 Spare Laser J8
D2
Debug J17
Reset
S1
TP6 CPU
Button J9
FPGA
Patient Support I/O J12

+26V
J14 J18
J16 Planmeca TP8
PXR CPI
121-10-03-D
TP4 Part #: 10001225
IC12
TP5 J15
TP1, TP3
TP7
D1 CPU RUN Green / normally on or blinking CPU health indication J1 only if expansion PCB installed "piggyback" expansion bus
D2 [FPGA-status] Green / normally on FPGA health indication J2 DIMAX2 only in indigital ceph DIMAX sensor interface cable
D3 EXPWS Green / on if EXPSW activated Direct indication of external EXPSW. J3 C-Arm Data always data communication with CAM-PCB
J4 GUI only if internal GUI/NUI data & power to internal GUI/NUI
J5 PlanCan Ext always interface to external PlanCan
T E S T P O IN T S J6 RTC always data & power to RTC-PCB
R efer ence N am e V oltage at nor m al oper ationD etails J7 Frank laser on laser power feed
T P1 +26V +24…+28 Vdc during standby; 6V…9V J8 Spare laser not used (reserved ) laser power feed
T P2 +12V +11…+13 Vdc during stanby; 0V J9 RS232 not used used only for fatory testing
T P3 +7VS +6…+9 Vdc during power off; 0V J10 Shoulder only in Scara-3 models shoulder angle sensor interfacing cable
T P4 +5V +4.75…+5.25 Vdc CPU logic power supply J11 Elbow always elbow angle sensor interfacing cable
T P5 +3.3V +3.15…3.45 Vdc FPGA I/O power supply J12 Patient Support I/O always data & power to PPM-PCB
T P6 +2.5V +2.25…+2.75 Vdc FPGA core power supply J13 Ceph Arm I/O only in CA-ceph units interface to ceph arm switches
T P7 GND 0V; system ground same potential as chassis J14 +26V not used reserved for future expansion
T P8 GND 0V; system ground same potential as chassis J15 always Interface to/from PSU-PCB
T P9 +2.5Vref +2.45…+2.55 Vdc reference for angle sensor A/D's J16 not used reserved for factory testing
J17 Debug not used (leave open) reserved for factory testing
J18 Config not used reserved for factory testing
S1 Reset not used press for CPU reset without power off
IMPORTANT NOTES:
+ CAUTION: This board is sensitive to static electricity. Handel with care !

+ BEWARE: A short circuit at a test point can cause damage to the board !
ProMax RTC (121-10-04), location of indicators
R T C - IN D IC A T O R S & T E S T -P O IN T S
R efer ence N am e C olor / N or m al idle status D etails
D1 +5V Green / normally on Indicates that the RTC-PCB is connected and receives power
T P1 +5V +4.75 … +5.25 Vdc
ProMax MCM (121-10-09), location of indicators
D1 D5
MC M - IN D IC A T O R S
R efer ence N am e C olor / N or m al idle status D etails
D1 Enable Yellow / lit only when enabled Indicates that module is enabled and the motor can receive power
D5 PWR Green / normally on Indicates that module reveices power from host PCB
ProMax CPH (121-10-18), location of indicators
J1 Ref. Sensor 2 only in digital ceph ceph scanning motor limit sensor
J2 Motor + ref. sensor 1 only in digital ceph ceph scanning motor limit sensor
J3 Up/Dwn switch always
J4 Patient Rotation always patient rotation limit switches
J5 Autoprint only with Autoprint Autoprint marking head
J6 Casette switches only in panceph casette position
J7 Ceph Arm I/O only in CA-ceph units interface to ceph arm switches
J8 AEC ??????? only in panceph (optional)
J9 - -
J10 AEC only in panceph (optional)
J11 Laser always patient position laser
J12 Laser no connection
J13 Laser always patient laser potentiometer
ProMax C-Arm (121-10-05), location of indicators
TP3
D2 TP4
TP2 D3
D4
TP1
D2 CPU RUN Yellow / normally on or blinking CPU health indication J1 Top Center Laser always used only in tomographic mode
D3 [FPGA-status] Green / normally on +5V indication J2 Top Left Laser always used only in tomographic mode
D4 EXPWS Green / normally on +26V indication J3 Ext. Laser not used
J4 Keyboard - -
J5 CPU Config - -
T E S T P O IN T S J6 Feedback always tube kV/mA feedback
R efer ence N am e V oltage at nor m al oper ationD etails J7 CPU Data always -
T P1 +26V +24…+28 Vdc during standby; 6V…9V J8 Fan not used -
T P2 +12V +11…+13 Vdc during stanby; 0V J9 Rotation Angle always C-Arm angle sensor
T P3 +5V +4.75…+5.25 Vdc CPU logic power supply J10 Brake Solenoid not used -
T P4 +3.3V +3.15…3.45 Vdc FPGA I/O power supply J11 Power In always +26V in
J12 - -
J13 CH7 Slot Primary Collimator / AUX. MCM module only in film unit
J14 CH8 Slot AUX. not used (reserved)
J15 CH4 Slot always MCM for C-Arm Rotation Motor
J16 CH5 Slot Rec. Pan/ Pri. Collimatr Motor MCM module only in film unit
J17 CH6 Slot Receptor Rotation MCM module only in film unit
J18 AUX1 not used reserved for future expansion
J19 Dimax2 only in indigital ceph DIMAX sensor interface cable
J20 AUX2 not used reserved for future expansion
J21 C-Arm Rot. Motor always
J22 Receptor Rot. Motor only in film units
J23 Receptor Pan Motor always
J24 X-Collimator Motor always Primary Collimator
J25 Y-Collimator Motor always) Primary Collimator
J26 Top Right Laser not used used only in tomographic mode
J27 CCM interface only in film units
ProMax FBK (121-10-06), location of indicators
TP11
TP8
TP1
TP2
TP10
TP7 TP3
TP4
D2
TP6
TP5 D5
D2 MEAS Yellow /... - J1 Digital control always -
D5 Power Green /normally on - J2 Analog test conn. - analog test signal outputs
J16 Feedback fromHV-board -
T E S T P O IN T S J20 Ethernet always to ethernet on input PCB
R efer ence N am e V oltage at nor m al oper ation D etails
T P1 -5V - -
T P2 /protect - -
T P3 /DIN - -
T P4 /CLK - -
T P5 +test - -
T P6 Temp - -
T P7 -test - -
T P8 +5V - -
T P 10 /select - -
T P 11 Gnd - -
ProMax PPC (121-10-10), location of indicators

IN D IC A T O R S
R efer ence N am e C olor / N or m al status D etails
D1 +5V Yellow / normally on logic power supply
T E S T P O IN T S
D1 R efer ence
T P1
N am e
+5V
V oltage at nor m al oper ation
+4.75…+5.25 Vdc
D etails
logic power supply
TP3 T P2 Gnd Gnd -
TP4 T P3
T P4
DOUT
CLK
-
-
-
-
J1 Layer laser - -
J2 Midsag laser - -
TP2 J3
J4
Touch sensor
to processor PCB
-
- -
J5 Temple support motor
+ ref sensor always -
J6 Layer potentiometer always -
TP1 J7
J8
Chinrest sensor
Stop Switch
not used
shortcircuit with connector
-
-
ProMax ETH (121-10-25), location of indicators
TP4
TP5
TP1 TP2 TP3
TP6
TP7 TP8 TP9

D3 D4
D1 D2
INDICATORS
Reference Name Color / Normal status Details
D1 LINK Green / always -
D2 RX/TX Green / always when Ethernet Connected-
D3 +5V Green / always -
D4 +3.3V Green / always -
TESTPOINTS
Reference Name Voltage at normal operation Details
TP1 RESET - -
TP2 CS_EXT1 - -
TP3 WAIT - -
TP4 - - -
TP5 - - -
TP6 IRQ_EXT1 - -
TP7 +5V +5V -
TP8 +3.3.V +3.3.V -
TP9 GND - -
ProMax CCM (121-10-12), location of indicators

INDICATORS
Reference Name Color / Normal status Details
D2 Solenoid status Green / used in ceph, mag., tomo Secondary collimator solenoid
D3 Solenoid status Green / used in ceph Primary protective shielding solenoid
D5 BLHOME Yellow BLHOME
D6 SECCOLCLO Yellow SECCOLCLO
D7 CASINPLACE Yellow CASINPLACE
D2 D8
D9
D10
CASPHB
CASPHA
ENABLE
Yellow
Yellow
Red
CASPHB
CASPHA
?
D11 CASINPLACE Green Casette in place detector
D3 D12 +5V Yellow ?
CONNECTORS & JUMPERS & SWITCHES

Reference Name Normal usage Details
J1 Sensor used in ceph, mag., tomo Secondary collimator closed position
J2 Solenoid used in ceph, mag., tomo Secondary collimator solenoid
J3 AEC Interface used in AEC mode, optional
J4 Solenoid used in ceph Primary protective shielding solenoid
D10 J5
J6
CCM interface
Autoprint PCB
always
used in AEC mode, optional
-
Autoprint Interface
D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D12

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Chapter A GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA

7 EMC INFORMATION ............................................................................. A-13

Chapter B INFORMATION DISPLAYS

2 USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS....................................................................B-4

3 FEATURE PROGRAM CONTROL .............................................................B-16

4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................B-18

5 SERVICE SETTINGS .................................................................................B-21

Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit TOC - 1

5.7 Autoprint head tuning ................................................................................B-26

6 TECHNICAL CALIBRATIONS .................................................................. B-30

7 ENTERING THE PASSWORD.................................................................... B-36

Chapter C ERROR MESSAGES

Chapter D PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS ....................................................D-2

Chapter E C-ARM AND IMAGING ARM

TOC - 2 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

1.4 Panoramic beam adjustment ......................................................................E-8

2 X-RAY UNIT WITH FIXED PRIMARY COLLIMATOR - PANORAMIC

3 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS..........................................E-62

4 REMOVING THE COVERS ...................................................................... E-90

6 REPLACING TUBE HEAD .......................................................................E-101

Chapter F PATIENT SUPPORT ARM

2 REMOVING THE COVERS ........................................................................ F-7

3 REPLACING THE GUI SOFTWARE ........................................................... F-10

Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit TOC - 3

3.2 Replacing GUI software chip (alternative 2), only for

4 REPLACING PCBS .................................................................................. F-12

2 REMOVING THE COVERS ....................................................................... G-9

3 REPLACING THE COLUMN MOTOR...................................................... G-12

4 REPLACING/UPGRADING SOFTWARE ................................................. G-26

5 REPLACING THE BATTERY ON THE RTC PCB ........................................ G-30

TOC - 4 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

2 CALIBRATING THE CEPHALOMETRIC AEC ........................................... H-26

4 REPLACING PCBS ................................................................................. H-36

Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit TOC - 5

COPYRIGHT PLANMECA 2008-09

TOC - 6 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

A GENERAL & TECHNICAL DATA

1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

CAUTION RADIATION SAFETY RULES

CAUTION ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

CAUTION GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit A-1

NOTE This manual is valid for CPU software version 1.21.5.0.r.

Alternating current (Standard IEC 60417).

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

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

Electrostatic sensitive device (Standard IEC 60417).

A-2 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

Technical Manual ProMax X-ray unit A-3

Electrical classification Class I, type B

REPLACEABLE FUSES 180-240V~ 100-132V~ TYPE

Weight 113 kg (248 lbs)

A-4 ProMax X-ray unit Technical Manual

5 USER’S STATEMENT FOR PROMAX X-RAY

Maximum attenuation equivalent of the front panel of the

Rated line voltage

Maximum line current