Planmeca Proline EC ceph, Technical Manual

Page: 106 / 210

Chapter E - DIMAX3 DIGITAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
E-12 Planmeca Proline EC X-ray unit
PANORAMIC X-RAY BEAM ADJUSTMENT
Technical Manual
2.4 Radiation beam adjustment, Planmeca Proline EC
Panoramic X-ray
NOTE In case the radiation beam is not correctly aligned first check the sensor head position
by using a spirit level. The sensor head (i.e. the sensor alignment tool) must be perpen-
dicular to the rotating unit (see Fig. 16 on page E-13), otherwise the angle of the quick
connector mechanism must be adjusted according to the instructions given in section
“Adjusting the sensor head position” on page E-12 below.
After adjusting the sensor head position adjust the primary slot according to the
instructions given in sections “Primary slot adjustment - radiation beam too low or
high” on page E-13 and “Primary slot adjustment - radiation beam too far to the right or
left” on page E-14, if needed. In case the X-ray unit is equipped with cephalostat follow
the instructions given in section “Radiation beam adjustment, Planmeca Proline EC
Pan/Ceph X-ray” on page E-15.
Adjusting the sensor head position
In case the sensor head is attached to the rotating unit, remove the sensor head from the
quick connector mechanism (see instructions given in Planmeca Proline EC panoramic X-
rays user’s manual), or remove the fixed sensor head from its adapter (refer to section
“Removing and attaching the fixed sensor head” on page E-4).
Remove the adapter covers. Refer to section “Removing and attaching the fixed sensor head”
on page E-4 or to section “Sensor head with quick connector mechanism - removing the cov-
ers” on page E-9.
Attach the sensor alignment tool to the adapter.
Loosen the two screws located on the outer side of the mechanism with the 3 mm allen key
(see Fig. 15 below).
Figure 15
Loosen these screws.
Adjust the head angle with
these screws.