Air Techniques J1100, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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11. Plates
11.1 General.
CAUTION
Loss of image information and functional interference can occur
when using the incorrect plates.
• Only use Air Techniques Plates.
ScanX is operated in combination with Air Techniques plates in size #0, #1 #2 #3 or #4. (See 4.1,
System Components.) Each size of plate requires the matching barrier envelope. Exposure of the
plate must always be carried out on the active side:
Active side:
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The active side is light blue. This side is also marked with an “ a ” positioning guide.
Inactive side:
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The inactive side is white. This is printed with the size and manufacturer´s information.
Furthermore, in one corner there is an “ a ” ; this replaces the slight indentation found on
conventional X-ray film. This positioning guide should always be set in the direction of the
occlusal plane to allow easier orientation of the resulting X-ray image.
10. Barrier Envelope
10.1 Barrier envelope use.
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Protect the plate from contamination and dirt.
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Protect the plates from stray light.
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Available in different sizes just like plates. Select appro-
priate size (Size #0, #1 #2 #3 or #4).
WARNING
Danger of cross contamination when not using the barrier envelope
or when using the barrier envelope more than once.
• Do not use a plate without a barrier envelope.
• Do not use the barrier envelope more than once
CAUTION
Loss of image information and functional interference on using
the incorrect barrier envelopes
• Only use Air Techniques plates and envelopes.
Typical Air Techniques
Barrier Envelope
Operation