RomiApex A-15 User Manual Download Page 5

 

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5. Getting 

Started 

5.1 General 

On the front panel two pushbuttons are placed: 

 

 On/Off 

 

 

   Sound adjustment  

 

Measuring cable receptacle is placed on the left side of the device. 
Battery compartment is located on the rear side of the device. 
The device can be used with or without its cradle. 
 
Prior the first use, it is recommended to sterilize the Lip Clip, the Touch Probe and the 
File Clip. Please refer to section 6 for further information regarding maintenance of 

RomiApex™ A-15

 

5.2 

Installing / Replacing the Battery 

RomiApex™ A-15 

is powered by standard AAA size 1.5V alkaline battery

  

5.2.1

 

To install / replace the battery, release the screw and remove the battery 
compartment cover on the rear side of the device (Pic. 1a).  
Remove the old battery (if was installed) using the built-in strip; insert the 
new battery (correct battery polarity   is marked inside the battery 
compartment, Pic. 1b), close the battery compartment cover and secure it 
with its screw. 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to battery replacement the device must be turned off. 

 

Before replacing the batteries measuring cable should be disconnected from 
the patient and removed from the RomiAPEX™ A-15 device. 

 

Pic. 1a 

Pic. 1b 

Summary of Contents for A-15

Page 1: ...RomiApex A 15 APEX LOCATOR User Manual ...

Page 2: ...s 3 5 Getting Started 4 5 1 General 4 5 2 Installing Replacing the Battery 4 5 3 Device operation 5 5 4 Audio feedback 9 5 5 Automatic Shutdown 9 6 Maintenance cleaning and sterilization 9 7 Certification 11 8 European Authorized Representative 11 9 Limited Warranty 11 10 Disclaimer 12 11 Technical Specifications 12 12 Standard symbols 12 ...

Page 3: ...ilable on the market Utilizing the advantages of its well proven patented technology RomiApex A 15 offers both the highly skilled endodontic and the general practitioner performing root canal treatments a precise user friendly easy to use apex locator Custom color graphic display of RomiApex A 15 helps to achieve optimal endodontic performance required during your root canal treatments RomiApex A ...

Page 4: ...RomiApex A 15 near devices emitting electromagnetic noise such as fluorescent lamps film viewers ultrasonic devices etc Cellular phones remote controls or other devices generating electromagnetic waves may cause abnormal operation of RomiApex A 15 Such devices should be turned off RomiAPEX A 15 should not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or nitrous o...

Page 5: ...RomiApex A 15 5 2 Installing Replacing the Battery RomiApex A 15 is powered by standard AAA size 1 5V alkaline battery 5 2 1 To install replace the battery release the screw and remove the battery compartment cover on the rear side of the device Pic 1a Remove the old battery if was installed using the built in strip insert the new battery correct battery polarity is marked inside the battery compa...

Page 6: ... the battery should be replaced before it becomes flat as described in section 5 2 1 above 5 3 Device operation 5 3 1 Plug in the measurement cable into the device and connect the lip clip and the file clip to the cable 5 3 2 Press the On Off button to turn the device on The initial image appears on the display Pic 3 The small tooth image will blink indicating no measurement signal Pic 3 Pic 2 ...

Page 7: ...ng of measurements checks the quality of the electrical contact and the conductivity of the root canal 5 3 6 When the electrical contact is good an audio signal of two beeps indicates beginning of normal measurement cycle Tooth image will stop blinking If there are no beeps clean the file clip and the file irrigate the canal if required and continue the measurements It is not recommended to contin...

Page 8: ...is visually indicated by color segments inside the root canal image and numerical readings 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 0 0 Apex Foramen accompanied by audio signals with varied frequency Pic 6 9 Mid Apical Zone Green Beginning of the Apical Zone Blue Pic 6 Pic 7 Pic 8 Median Zone Blue ...

Page 9: ...c 10 5 3 11 The file clip may be disconnected from the file and connected back during measurement cycle without affecting normal device operation for instance when the file is changed to a larger number during root canal treatment or when another canal should be measured In such cases the device detects automatically that the new measurement is initiated the electrical contact and conductivity of ...

Page 10: ...w normal and high The adjustment is performed by successive pressings of the volume key 5 5 Automatic Shutdown RomiApex A 15 automatically shuts down after 5 minutes without use In order to prolong the battery life after completing the measurements it is recommended to switch the device off by pressing the On Off key 6 Maintenance cleaning and sterilization 6 1 General The device does not contain ...

Page 11: ...e Rinse well the accessories in flowing water Follow instructions given by the disinfectant manufacturer concentration immersion time etc Do not use disinfectant solution containing aldehyde phenol or any products which may damage the items 6 Drying No particular requirements 7 Maintenance inspection and testing of the accessories No particular requirements 8 Packaging Pack the devices in steriliz...

Page 12: ...presentative European Authorized Representative who has been empowered to enter into commitments on our behalf Romidan UK LTD 122 126 Tooly Street London Bridge London SE1 2TU United Kingdom Fax 44 0 207 403 1026 1028 Email export romidan com Website www romidan dental com Contact Person Mr Eitan Margalit General Manager 9 Limited Warranty RomiApex A 15 is warranted for 24 months from the date of ...

Page 13: ...devices Internally powered equipment AAA 1 5V alkaline battery Type BF applied parts Not suitable for use in presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air oxygen or nitrous oxide Continuous operation Ingress of liquids not protected The device is intended for indoor use only Environmental conditions during transportation temperature 20ºC to 60ºC 0 to 140ºF relative humidity 10 to 90 non conde...

Page 14: ...RomiApex A15 Rev 05 09 10 Manufacturer Romidan Ltd 5 Simcha Holzberg St 55022 Kiryat Ono Israel Email export romidan com www romidan com ...

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