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Canal Measurement Module 

 

 

Operation Instructions 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

* This is the Canal Measurement Module.    The Canal Preparation and Light Cure 

Module (sold separately) can be easily connected to this module so that preparation 
can be performed while measuring the canal and the light cure can be applied. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for DENTA PORT ZX

Page 1: ...Instructions This is the Canal Measurement Module The Canal Preparation and Light Cure Module sold separately can be easily connected to this module so that preparation can be performed while measuri...

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Page 3: ...ents other than those specified by J MORITA MFG CORP and other than in their original condition 5 Operating the equipment in ways other than the operating procedures described in this manual or result...

Page 4: ...y 9 Meter Display 10 Operating the Unit 11 Root Canals not suitable for Electronic Measurement 13 EMR and Radiography 15 6 After Using the Unit 16 7 Maintenance 18 Autoclavable Components 18 Non Autoc...

Page 5: ...equipment itself or causing bodily injury Note the meaning of the following symbols and expressions This warns that it may result serious injury of the patient or operator if the instructions are not...

Page 6: ...r specified by J MORITA MFG CORP may result in increased EMC emissions or decreased EMC immunity of the DENTAPORT ZX The DENTAPORT ZX should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment and...

Page 7: ...Operator Profile This equipment must only be used by dentists and other legally licensed professionals Patient Population Age Child to Elderly Weight N A Nationality N A Sex N A Health It is not inten...

Page 8: ...File Holder Contrary Electrode Lip Clip Probe Cord Canal Measurement Module Power Switch 2 Parts Identification Accessories Probe Cord File Holder Contrary Electrode Code No 7503661 Code No 7503670 Co...

Page 9: ...e plus end down into place 2 Make sure the contacts are not bent or damaged Do not reverse the plus and minus poles Never allow the spring contact to push against the edge of the battery This could da...

Page 10: ...the white female connector on the probe cord Make sure to match colors of the file holder and contrary electrode to the probe cord Measurements cannot be made if these connections are reversed Checki...

Page 11: ...t the tester into the probe cord jack Check that the meter indicates within 3 bars away from above or below 1 The meter may jump when the tester is inserted If it does wait for about one second until...

Page 12: ...hing Never use the unit if the battery power indicator is flashing on and off The unit will not function properly if the battery power is low Battery power indicator also appears when the Canal Prepar...

Page 13: ...lected The apical line can be set anywhere between 2 and Apex All memory settings will be retained even after the unit is turned off Simply select M1 M2 or M3 to use those memory settings Check the se...

Page 14: ...is advanced down towards the apex In some cases such as a blocked canal a measurement cannot be made For details see Root Canals not suitable for Electronic Measurement on page 13 Always check the me...

Page 15: ...patient about this before using the contrary electrode Take care that medicinal solutions such as formalin cresol FC or sodium hypochlorite do not get on the contrary electrode or the file holder The...

Page 16: ...es except the power switch will work 5 Insert the file in most case size 10 until the meter reads 0 5 this point can be recognized by the change in the alarm sound as well Then advance the file with s...

Page 17: ...and opening of the canal thoroughly to get rid of all blood saliva and chemical solutions and then make a measurement Broken crown If the crown is broken and a section of the gingival tissue intrudes...

Page 18: ...tooth Thoroughly remove all the pulp inside the canal otherwise an accurate measurement cannot be made Caries touching the gums In this case electrical leakage through the caries infected area to the...

Page 19: ...ramen and anatomical apex do not correspond exactly The actual apical foramen may be located up towards the crown In these cases the X ray image will seem to indicate that the file has not reached the...

Page 20: ...p the probe cord around the body of the unit Replacing Batteries Replace the batteries as soon as the battery power indicator starts flashing To be on the safe side replace the batteries when the batt...

Page 21: ...k in its original place after attachment push it in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration After installation give the cover a light tug to make sure it is securely attached Always use a...

Page 22: ...contrary electrode from the probe cord 2 Clean them off in running water with a soft brush and then wipe off the water If a medical agent being used for the treatment has adhered to the components was...

Page 23: ...dicinal agents glutaral etc or any other special types of water or commercial cleaning liquids Such liquids may result in plastic degradation metal corrosion and adhesion of the residual medical agent...

Page 24: ...d after each patient s treatment has been completed The file holder long file holder and contrary electrode are extremely hot after autoclaving do not touch until they cool off Do not sterilize the co...

Page 25: ...omponents in or wipe it with any of the following functional water acidic electrolyzed water strong alkaline solution and ozone water medical agents glutaral etc medicinal agents glutaral etc or any o...

Page 26: ...with water Do not use excessive amounts of detergent or water and do not soak the components Do not use paint thinner benzine or similar solutions to clean the components Avoid spilling chemical solut...

Page 27: ...Inspection This equipment should be inspected every 6 months in accordance with the following maintenance and inspection items Maintenance and Inspection Items 1 Check that the Power switch turns the...

Page 28: ...ode makes good contact with the oral mucosa Clean the file holder with Ethanol for Disinfection Ethanol 70 vol to 80 vol Canal Length Indicator overreacts or is too sensitive Measurements are too shor...

Page 29: ...at all or only when the file tip is close to the apical foramen Is the canal blocked Is the apical foramen very large and open Is the canal extremely dry Open the passage all the way through the apica...

Page 30: ...by measuring at two frequencies and the position of the treatment instrument in the root canal is detected Degree of Protection IEC 60529 IPX0 Protection against Electric Shock Internal powered ME eq...

Page 31: ...ragile Temperature limitation Atmospheric pressure limitation Humidity limitation Disposal The battery should be recycled Metal parts of the equipment are disposed as scrap metal Synthetic materials e...

Page 32: ...its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment Radiated disturbance CISPR 11 Group 1 Class B This device is suitable for use in all establis...

Page 33: ...t 2 2 kV line s to earth Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply lines IEC 61000 4 11...

Page 34: ...rked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorp...

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Page 36: ...2018 10 K 2 000 Pub No K093 80002 500 Printed in Japan...

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