Planmeca Proline EC ceph, Technical Manual

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Chapter E - DIMAX3 DIGITAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
Planmeca Proline EC X-ray unit E-13
PANORAMIC X-RAY BEAM ADJUSTMENT
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Adjust the head support angle with the two screws located on the left side of the mechanism
(use 2.5mm allen key) (see Fig. 15 on page E-12 and Fig. 16 below).
Figure 16
Attach the removed covers.
Primary slot adjustment - radiation beam too low or high
WARNING
DO NOT ADJUST THE POSITION OF THE PRIMARY SLOT 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 OPERATION.
If the beam is too high or low loosen the two screws that hold the outer slot in position and
adjust as necessary. Tighten the screws and recheck the beam. Repeat the above procedure
until the beam is correctly positioned.
Figure 17
Spirit level
90°
Beam too low
Securing screws
Beam too high
Outer slot