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5.1.3
Setting the exposure data
Exposure times
Set the determined exposure time according to the table
printed on the label or turn the time selector (5) manu-
ally.
14 / 16 different steps, each of which is digitally dis-
played, can be selected with the time selector.
Turn the selector knob clockwise to increase and
counter-clockwise to decrease the exposure time.
A
– Values displayed for the conventional (film) radio-
graphic technique using a 50 Hz unit.
B
– Values displayed for the digital radiographic tech-
nique with SIDEXIS Intraoral and a 50 Hz unit.
C
– Values displayed for the conventional (film) radio-
graphic technique using a 60 Hz unit.
D
– Values displayed for the digital radiographic tech-
nique with SIDEXIS Intraoral and a 60 Hz unit.
Recommended setting values
The table printed on the label next to the display field
contains the values recommended for X-ray exposures
of different teeth using the digital and conventional radio-
graphic techniques for adults and children.
Legend
Digital radiographic technique for SIDEXIS
Intraoral (digital radiography)
Conventional (film E) radiographic technique
Adult
Child
Mandibular front tooth
Mandibular bicuspid / canine tooth
Maxillary front tooth
Maxillary bicuspid / canine tooth and man-
dibular molar
Maxillary molar
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Recommended exposure times with 8" tube
Recommended exposure times with 12" tube
