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6.  Demo mode 

The built-in 

Demo

 mode is available to demonstrate operation of the device. 

6.1. 

Disconnect the measuring cable from the device and turn the device off.

 

6.2. 

To start 

Demo

 mode, press and hold the On/Off key   

 for about 1 sec. until the 

second beep sounds and “

Demo

” indication appears on the screen.

 

6.3. 

During 

Demo

 cycle the operating sequence of the device is shown on the screen. 

Press  On/Off  key     

  to  pause  the  simulation;  press  On/Off  key     

    again  to 

resume.

 

6.4. 

When 

Demo

 cycle is completed, it is repeated automatically until interrupted by the 

operator.

 

6.5. 

To exit 

Demo

 mode press and hold the On/Off key   

 for about 1 sec. until a beep 

sounds.

 

Note: 

If  measuring  cable  is  inserted  into  the  device  receptacle  during 

Demo

  cycle, 

RomiApex™  A-15

 

exits 

Demo

  mode  and  switches  automatically  to  regular  operation 

mode. 

 

7.  Maintenance, Cleaning and Sterilization 

7.1. 

General 

  The device does not contain user serviceable parts. The service and repair should be 

provided by factory trained service personnel only. 

  All objects that were in contact with potentially infectious agents should be cleaned after 

each use

:

 

Lip clip, file clip

 and 

touch probe

 should be disinfected and sterilized by autoclaving 

before the first use and between treatments.  Please follow 

“Disinfection and sterilization 

procedure” described in next section. 

Measuring  cable

the  device  and  its  cradle 

should  be  cleaned  using  tissue  or  soft 

cloth impregnated with aldehyde free disinfecting and detergent solution (a bactericidal 
and fungicidal). 

 

The measuring cable should not be autoclaved. 

 

Use  of  agents  other  than  specified  above  may  cause  damage  to  the 
equipment and its accessories. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RomiApex A-15

Page 1: ...RomiApex A 15 APEX LOCATOR User Manual Please scan the QR code to view RomiApex A 15 additional instructions...

Page 2: ...y 7 5 3 Cable connection test 8 5 4 Device operation 9 5 5 Audio feedback 12 5 6 Automatic Shutdown 12 6 Demo mode 13 7 Maintenance cleaning and sterilization 13 8 Troubleshooting guide 15 9 Certifica...

Page 3: ...ietary algorithms to determine the position of the apical foramen Utilizing the advantages of its well proven patented technology RomiApex A 15 offers the operator performing root canal treatments an...

Page 4: ...nit with patients who have a pacemaker as its effect has not been evaluated RomiApex A 15 should not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide R...

Page 5: ...tions Battery cannot be disposed of as municipal waste within the European Union Ensure the battery is installed with correct polarity Do not immerse RomiApex A 15 unit This may damage the device and...

Page 6: ...the package before use 1 RomiApex A 15 1 Cradle 1 AAA 1 5V Alkaline Battery 1 Measuring cable 2 File clips 5 Lip clips 1 Touch probe 1 Screwdriver for battery compartment 1 User Manual 1 Measuring ca...

Page 7: ...tenance of the RomiApex A 15 5 2 Installing Replacing the Battery The RomiApex A 15 is powered by a standard AAA size 1 5V alkaline battery included 5 2 1 To install replace the battery unscrew and re...

Page 8: ...h use the RomiApex A 15 should be checked for functionality The RomiApex A 15 has a connection test feature in order to check the cables 5 3 1 Connect the measuring cable to the device Connect the fil...

Page 9: ...t a 15 hand K file or other appropriate file into the canal 5 4 6 Press the On Off button to turn the device on The initial image appears on the display 5 4 7 Plug the measuring cable into the device...

Page 10: ...s toward the foramen color segments inside the root canal image accompanied by audio signals with varied frequency will indicate the file s progress Numerical readings 2 0 1 75 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0...

Page 11: ...electronically obtained length using an endodontic ruler To establish the working length subtract 0 5 1 0mm from the electronic length The red OVER indication accompanied by frequent beeps indicates t...

Page 12: ...dry wet with blood pulp In case of very dry canal or previous obturation retreatment cases you may use irrigation solution such as Sodium Hypochlorite Saline etc to provide a conductive electrical en...

Page 13: ...mo cycle RomiApex A 15 exits Demo mode and switches automatically to regular operation mode 7 Maintenance Cleaning and Sterilization 7 1 General The device does not contain user serviceable parts The...

Page 14: ...ak the accessories in a disinfectant solution that contains a proteolytic enzyme if possible Rinse accessories thoroughly in running water Follow manufacturer s instructions on the disinfectant concen...

Page 15: ...re lip clip is contacting the oral mucosa and file clip is clean and free of debris Fill the canal with an electrolytic solution if required i e Sodium Hypochlorite Saline etc The endodontic file is n...

Page 16: ...lip dirty Clean the file clip with Ethanol 70 80 vol Is blood or other fluids over flowing the access cavity of the tooth If blood or other fluids are overflowing the access cavity they may create a c...

Page 17: ...surfaces infected with caries Deep caries may create a conductive path outside the canal and cause incorrect measurements OVER indication unstable readings etc Are there external resorption or is the...

Page 18: ...54 Fax 32 2 732 60 03 E Mail mail obelis net 11 Limited Warranty RomiApex A 15 is warranted for 24 months from the date of purchase The accessories Measuring cable file clips lip clips touch probe are...

Page 19: ...ut obligation to notify any person of such changes modifications or revisions 13 Technical Specifications The RomiApex A 15 belongs to the following category of medical devices Internally powered equi...

Page 20: ...sions EN 5011 European Norm equivalent to CISPR 11 Group 1 The RomiApex A 15 uses low voltage and low current electrical and electromagnetic energy only for its internal functions Therefore its RF emi...

Page 21: ...ine to line 2 kV line to earth Not applicable Not applicable Voltage dips shorts interruptions and variations on the power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 U 95 dip in U for 0 5 cycle 40 U 60 dip i...

Page 22: ...80 MHz 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz RomiApex A 15 is not affected by portable and mobile RF communications equipment in close proximity There is no recomme...

Page 23: ...nsmitter W Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz d 0 35 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 0 35 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 0 7 P 0 01 0 04 0 04 0 07 0 1 0 11 0 11 0 22 1 0 35 0...

Page 24: ...s Special disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment Follow instructions for use Direct current Type BF applied part Manufacturer SN Serial Number Caution Federal law restricts this device...

Page 25: ...RomiApex A15 Rev 07 04 14 Manufacturer Romidan Ltd 5 Simcha Holzberg St 55022 Kiryat Ono Israel Email export romidan com www romidan com...

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