Planmeca Compact i5, User Manual

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CAUTION
Before using the torque and RPM functions, please refer to the file
manufacturer’s instructions concerning torque and RPM value
recommendations for the files.
23.4.1 Torque
Press Torque to enable the torque function and access the drive modes. The
green indicator light means that torque is enabled.
When torque is enabled, you can select the drive mode by pressing Drive
mode, which always shows the current drive mode. The modes are:
Auto stop
The micromotor stops when the torque limit is reached.
Auto reverse
When the torque limit is reached the micromotor will operate
counter-clockwise.
Auto forward
When the torque limit is reached, the micromotor will operate
counter-clockwise (auto reverse) for 2 seconds and then
return to clockwise direction.
(The length of the counter-clockwise rotation can be modified,
see section "Modifying preset values" on page 185.)
NOTE
The foot control can be configured so that you push the left-side knob down
either to enable/disable the torque function or to select the drive mode.
Contact your Planmeca dealer.
NOTE
Check the indicator light and the drive mode symbol on the control panel to
verify that pushing the left-side knob down activates the correct function.
NOTE
Reverse rotation can not be enabled in the Auto reverse and Auto forward
modes.
NOTE
Torque can be disabled only in the Auto stop mode.
The following table presents a conversion table of percentage values to Ncm
values for a 1:1 handpiece. The tolerance is +/- 5%.
NOTE
The torque depends on the handpiece type.
Conversion table: % to Ncm
Percent Ncm
10 0.4
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