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Functional check of the apex locator
It is recommended to check the performance of the Apex Locator once a week.
Functional check procedure:
1.
Unplug the motor cable.
2.
Insert the tester into the connector of the front of the unit.
3.
Switch on
the
unit.
4.
Select “Apex locator only” or “Dual” operating mode.
5.
Check that the graphical scale indicates within ± 2 bars away from 0.5.
CAUTION
: If the reading is 3 or more bars away from 0.5, the unit will not make
accurate measurements. In this case, please contact your distributor.
6.
Remove the tester.
7.
Connect the motor handpiece equipped with a file and the connection part with
contact fork or the measurement cable.
8.
Touch the file or the hook with the lip connector.
9.
Check that all the canal length indicator bars on the display are lit and OVER
warning lights with the acoustic signal.
CAUTION
: If this does not happen, please refer to
chapter N Troubleshooting.
