Cranex Panoramic X-ray Series Contents

Installation, checking and alignment instructions

for the
Cranex Panoramic X-ray Series

For digital versions refer

also to appendices DS and DM

Medical Device Directive

93/42/EEC

December 2002

Document number 8200910 ver 1202

Original approved English language version

Manufactured by SOREDEX
P.O. BOX 250
FIN-00031 SOREDEX, FINLAND
Tel. +358 10 394 8412
Fax. + 358 9 701 5261

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Contents

1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
General ............................................................................................. 1
Using this manual and the separate appendices................................. 2
Associated documents ...................................................................... 3
Warnings and precautions ................................................................. 4
Preinstallation requirements ............................................................... 5
General .......................................................................................................... 5
Film version .................................................................................................... 6
Imaging plate versions .................................................................................... 6
Digital Versions ............................................................................................... 6
Unit description .................................................................................. 7
Panoramic units .............................................................................................. 7
Cephalometric units (Excel Ceph only) ........................................................... 8
Unit dimensions and space requirements ........................................... 9
Installation tools and hardware ......................................................... 11
Standard tools ............................................................................................... 11
Special tools .................................................................................................. 11
Hardware ...................................................................................................... 11
Overview of the installation and alignment procedure ....................... 12
2 Installing the unit .......................................................................... 13
Unpacking the unit ........................................................................... 13
Attaching the wall bracket to the wall ................................................. 13
Attaching the column to the wall bracket ........................................... 14
Installing the rotating unit .................................................................. 16
Preparing the cassette carriage drive mechanism ............................ 21
Checking the position of the follower ............................................................ 23
Removing the counterweight pin ....................................................... 24
Levelling the unit .............................................................................. 25
Checking and connecting the power supply ...................................... 26

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3 Checking and aligning the unit ................................................... 27

Checking the position of the panoramic beam .................................. 28
Adjusting the position of the panoramic beam .............................................. 31
Checking the position of the focal trough .......................................... 32
Adjusting the position of the focal trough ...................................................... 35
Checking the image ......................................................................... 37
Adjusting the symmetry of the image ............................................................ 39
Adjusting the length of the image .................................................................. 40
Installing the panoramic head support .............................................. 44
Checking and aligning the positioning lights ...................................... 45
Checking and adjusting kV/mA levels ................................................ 46
Panoramic units ............................................................................................ 46
Cephalometric units ...................................................................................... 48
Adjusting the speeds of the Z-carriage
(Excel and Excel Ceph units only)................................................. 49
Exposure buzzer adjustment ............................................................ 50
Finishing the installation ................................................................... 50
4 Installing the cephalostat ............................................................. 51
Attaching the ceph arm .................................................................... 51
Routing the cables through the cephalometric arm ........................... 52
Attaching the cephalometric tube head ............................................. 52
Attaching the cephalometric head holder .......................................... 54
5 Aligning the cephalostat .............................................................. 56
Checking the alignment of the ear posts ........................................... 56
Realigning the earposts ................................................................................ 57
Checking the position of the X-ray field ............................................ 59
Repositioning the X-ray field ......................................................................... 60
Checking the cephalometric exposure time ...................................... 62
Finishing the installation ................................................................... 63
6 Technical specifications .............................................................. 64

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1 Introduction
General
This manual and the two separate appendices de-
scribe how to install and set up the different versions
of the Cranex dental panoramic x-ray series.

Please observe the safety precautions and follow

these instructions carefully when installing and set-
ting up the unit.

You will need to operate the unit during the set up

procedure. Make sure that you know how to operate
the unit before starting the set up procedure. Refer
to the relevant User’s Manual (supplied with the unit)
for information on how to do this.

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Using this manual and the separate appendices

The Cranex Panoramic X-ray series includes ver-
sions that use cassettes and digital versions that use
CCD sensors.
The cassette versions are the:
- Cranex Excel Ceph (X-Mind Pano Ceph)

- Cranex Excel (X-Mind Pano)

- Cranex BaseX (X-Mind Pano 2.5),

The digital versions are the:
- Cranex Excel D (X-Mind Pano D)

- Cranex BaseX D (X-Mind Pano 2.5 D).

This manual describes how to install cassette and

digital versions of the unit and how to check and
align cassette versions. Information on how to
check and align digital versions of the unit is NOT
included in this manual but is included in the separate
appendices, DM and DS.

Appendix DM describes how to check and align DM

digital versions of the unit. These versions have
serial numbers ending with the letters DM.
Appendix DS describes how to check and align DS
digital versions. These versions have serial num-
bers ending with the letters DS:

All illustrations of keys indicate that the key must be

pressed briefly once or, where indicated, pressed
and held down.

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Associated documents
“Appendix M - Checking and aligning the Cranex
Excel D (X-Mind Pano D) and Cranex BaseX D (X-
Mind Pano 2.5 D)”
For units with serial numbers ending with the letters
DM.

“Appendix S - Checking and aligning the Cranex

Excel D (X-Mind Pano D) and Cranex BaseX D (X-
Mind Pano 2.5 D)”
For units with serial numbers ending with the letters
DS.

The relevant “User's Manual”.

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Warnings and precautions

• The x-ray unit is heavy and two people are required to install it. One person
must NOT attempt to lift the column or C-arm.

• When installing a dental x-ray unit always observe local and national safety,
radiation control and electrical regulations.

• Failure to install a dental x-ray unit in an approved location may be dangerous to

both patient and operator.

• Do not install a dental x-ray unit in an environment where there are corrosive or
explosive vapours.

• When checking the alignment of the radiation beam take the necessary steps to
protect yourself from the radiation.

• The aperture plate in the collimator is made of lead (Pb) which is a toxic mate-
rial. Do not touch it with your bare hands.

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Preinstallation requirements
General
The room in which the unit is to be installed and the
position from where the user will take exposures
must be correctly shielded from the radiation that is
generated when the unit is operated. Since radiation
safety requirements vary from country to country
and state to state it is the responsibility of the in-
staller to ensure that all safety regulations are met.

The installed panoramic unit weighs 150 kg (330 lb),

and the pressure of the column on the floor is
1.1 kg/cm2 (15 lb/in2).
The installed pan/ceph unit weighs 195 kg (430 lb),
and the pressure of the column on the floor is
1.4 kg/cm2 (20 lb/in2).

Make sure that the floor in the room where the unit is
to be used can support the weight of the unit.

Make sure that the wall to which the unit is attached

and each mounting bolt used to attach the unit to the
wall can withstand a pull-out force of 160 kg (350
lb).

Use 10 mm (3/8 in) diameter mounting hardware to

secure the unit to the wall. The type and length of
mounting hardware must be suitable for the wall to
which the unit will be fixed.
Note that if the wall is made of thin material, you
may have to use a reinforcing backing plate on the
rear of the wall to hold the mounting hardware.

The line voltage must be between 175 - 270 VAC.

Make sure that the power supply is on a separate

breaker (10 amp minimum for 220 VAC).

The power supply circuit must be correctly

grounded.

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Film version
Make sure that the darkroom and processing equip-
ment are correctly set up and in working order.

Imaging plate versions

Make sure that the Digora PCT or other scanner is
correctly installed and setup.

Digital Versions
Make sure that the PC to which the unit is to be
connected is correctly set up and that the imaging
handling software being used is installed and operat-
ing.
For information on how to do this refer to appendix
8200910DM, if you are installing a unit with a serial
number ending in DM, or appendix 8200910DS if you
are installing a unit with a serial number ending in
DS.

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Unit description
Panoramic units

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Cephalometric units (Excel Ceph only)

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Unit dimensions and space requirements

The main dimensions of the unit are shown below.

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When installing the unit leave sufficient space at the

front and sides to allow patients to enter and exit the
unit, and the operator to use the unit. Patients in
wheelchairs will require more space around the
cephalometric unit than standing patients.

Also make sure that the operator can stand at least

200 cm (80 in) away from the unit when taking an
exposure.

The exposure switch is supplied with a 500 cm (200

in) spiral cord.

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Installation tools and hardware

The following tools and hardware are required to
install and set up the unit.
NOTE: THE TOOLS AND HARDWARE ARE NOT
SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT, UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED.

Standard tools
- Electric drill
- Drill for hardware being used to attach the unit to
the wall
- 17 and 19 mm AF wrenches (spanners)
- Allen keys (Hexagon socket wrenches) to fit allen
screws from M1.5 to M8
- Flat blade and Philips screwdrivers
- Spirit level
- Pliers and wire cutters
- Digital multimeter (e.g. Fluke)
- Torx screwdriver (supplied)

Special tools
Panoramic units:
- Ball and pin phantom (part number 6900029)
- Beam bar (part number 6900027)
- Fluorescent screen (PAN) (part number 6900028)
- Radiation shield (PAN) (part number 6902210)
- Calibration filter (DM digital units only) 6904270

Addition tools for pan/ceph units

- Radiation shield (CEPH) (part number 6900048)

Hardware
Suitable mounting hardware for attaching the column
to the wall. Mounting screws or bolts must be at
least 10 mm (3/8”) diameter and each bolt must
withstand a pull-out force of 160 kg (350 lb).

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Overview of the installation and alignment procedure

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2 Installing the unit

This section describes how to install ALL versions of
the unit.

Unpacking the unit

1. Transport the packed unit to the place where it is
to be used.

2. Remove the top of the transportation box.

3. Remove all the accessory boxes. If the unit is a

cephalometric unit, remove the cephalometric
arm, head holder and tube head.

4. Remove the sides from the transportation box so

that it is easier to access the column and rotating
unit.

Attaching the wall bracket to the wall

1. Use suitable mounting hardware to attach the
wall bracket to the wall in the required position
(see “Unit dimensions and space requirements”
on page 9). Use a spirit level to ensure that the
wall bracket is horizontal.

WARNING
The wall and each fastening bolt must be able to
support a pull out force of at least 160 kg (350
lb).

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Attaching the column to the wall bracket

1. Insert the floor plate into the base of the column.
Secure the floor plate in place with the two M5 x
12 screws and washers supplied.

2. Lift the column to the vertical position in front of

the wall bar, and hold it in this position.

3. At the rear of the column there are a pair of

plastic washers that hold the Z-carriage in posi-
tion during transportation. Remove the nuts and
steel washers that hold the plastic washers in
position. Keep the nuts and steel washers.

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4. Slide the screws and plastic transportation

washers up to the top of the column. Attach the
fastening bars to the screws. Lightly tighten the
fastening bars so that they stay in position.

CEPHALOMETIC UNITS ONLY

If you are installing a cephalometric unit the cephalo-
metric arm must now be attached to the Z-carriage.
See “Attaching the ceph arm” on page 51.

5. Slide the column towards the wall until the

threaded ends of the fastening bars go into the
holes in the wall bracket. Secure the fastening
bars in position with the nuts and steel washers
that originally held the Z-carriage in position.

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Installing the rotating unit

1. Remove the front cover (2 screws) and upper
cover (2 screws) from the upper shelf.

2. Place the rotating unit on the floor in front of the

column with the two M4 screws and washers,
that are in the X-Y slide assembly, towards the
unit.
Remove and keep the two M4 screws and wash-
ers.

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3. Lift the rotating unit and slide the bearings on

both sides of the X-Y slide assembly into the
slide rails at the front of the upper shelf.

4. Slide the rotating unit into the upper shelf until the
two M4 holes in the X-Y slide assembly can be
seen through the rectangular aperture in the
upper shelf. Rotate the focal trough positioning
knob on the side of the lower shelf until the two
holes in the connection bar line up with the two
holes in the X-Y slide assembly. Attach the con-
nection bar to the X-Y slide assembly with the
two M4 screws and washers.

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5. Remove and keep the fixing screws from both

ends of the head holder tube.

6. Route the cables that are bundled together in the

head holder tube up through the hole in the rotat-
ing unit into the upper shelf.
NOTE
If you are installing a digital unit with a serial
number that ends in DS also route the cables
that come from the CCD sensor through to the
upper shelf.

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7. Attach the round end of head holder tube to the

underside of the upper shelf with the screws
previously removed. Note that the positioning line
on the head holder tube must be towards the
FRONT of the unit.

8. Connect the cables that come from the rotating

unit to their corresponding connectors on the
upper shelf. Also connect the ground lead to the
ground screw.
Panoramic units have two connectors and cepha-
lometric units three.

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DM units ONLY
For units with serial numbers ending with DM.
Place the hub (supplied separately) in the upper
shelf and connect the power supply cable and
two ethernet cables to the hub. The ethernet
cables can be connected to any of the hub ports.
The other cables are connected as described
previously.

DS units ONLY
For units with serial numbers ending with DS.
Connect the two interface cables together and
then the two power supply cables. The other
cables are connected as described previously.

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Preparing the cassette carriage drive mechanism

IMPORTANT NOTE
These instructions DO NOT apply to units with serial
numbers ending with DM.

1. On the control panel side of the rotating unit

remove the four screws that hold the upper
cover in place.
Note that you may have to turn the rotating unit
to access the two top screws.
Remove the three screws that hold the control
panel cover in place and remove the cover.

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2. CAUTION
DO NOT use sharp tools when performing the
next step as they could damage the rubber
surface.
Remove the protective covering from the cas-
sette roller.

3. Remove the cable tie that holds the cassette

carriage motor in position.

CAUTION
If there is resistance when you turn the rotating unit
STOP, DO NOT use force. The profile follower may
be in the wrong position. To check, refer to the next
step.

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Checking the position of the follower

1. Remove the left lower cover from the underside
of the rotating unit.

2. Make sure that the groove in the end of the

profile follower is in contact with the edge of the
lower profile. If it is not, position it so that it is.

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CEPHALOMETIC UNITS ONLY

If you are installing a cephalometric unit you must
now install the cephalometric tube head and head
support.

See steps:
- “Routing the cables through the cephalometric
arm” on page 52

- “Attaching the cephalometric tube head” on page

52

- “Attaching the cephalometric head holder” on

page 54.

Removing the counterweight pin

1. Remove the pin that holds the counterweight in
place. The pin goes through the column and is
held in place with two nuts.
Keep the pin as it may be needed again if the
unit is moved.

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Levelling the unit

1. Turn the rotating unit so that the tubehead is
away from the wall. Place a spirit level on the
front of the upper shelf so that the spirit level is
parallel to the wall.
Now use this spirit level and the built-in spirit on
the upper shelf to check if the unit is level. If it is
not, move the base of the column to level the
unit.

2. Tighten the nuts that hold the column to the wall

bar, and then check to see that the unit is still
level. If it is not readjust until it is.

CEPHALOMETIC UNITS ONLY

If you are installing a cephalometric unit you must
now level the cephalometric arm.

1. Loosen the screws that hold the ceph arm in

position. Place a spirit level on top of the cepha-
lometric arm and level the arm. Tighten the se-
curing screws firmly after the arm has been
levelled.

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Checking and connecting the power supply

The unit can be used with line voltages ranging from
175 to 250 volts. The factory setting is 220 volts
(between 205 - 225 V).
1. With a digital volt meter (DVM) check the line
voltage to which the unit is to be connected. Also
check the earth connection and the circuit
breaker.
If the line voltage is not the same as the factory
setting, the voltage of the unit must be changed.

2. To change the voltage of the unit move the wire

marked “L”, on the transformer terminal block, to
the terminal with the line voltages to be used.
The line voltage ranges for the terminals are as
follows:
LINE VOLTAGES TERMINAL
- 175 - 190 V, use the 190 V terminal
- 190 - 205 V, use the 200 V terminal
- 205 - 225 V, use the 220 V terminal
- 225 - 250 V, use the 240 V terminal

IMPORTANT NOTE
If the mains resistance is significant, the input
voltage will drop below the required level when
an exposure is taken. In this case, select a
terminal one step lower to ensure proper opera-
tion.

3. Connect the unit to the power supply.

4. Connect the exposure switch to the connector at

the rear of the Z-carriage.

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3 Checking and aligning the unit

IMPORTANT NOTE
This section describes how to check and align
cassette versions of the unit:
- Cranex Excel Ceph (X-Mind Pano Ceph)

- Cranex Excel (X-Mind Pano)

- Cranex BaseX (X-Mind Pano 2.5).

If you are installing a digital version:

- Cranex Excel D (X-Mind Pano D)

- Cranex BaseX D (X-Mind Pano 2.5 D),

refer to the separate appendices for information on
how to check and align the units.

Appendix DM is for digital versions of the unit with

serial numbers ending with the letters DM.

Appendix DS is for digital versions with serial

numbers ending with the letters DS.

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Checking the position of the panoramic beam

If the panoramic beam is not in the correct position
the quality of the panoramic images will be affected.

1. Remove the collimator cover from the panoramic

tube head.

2. Turn the TA switch on the pulse logic board to

the up (TEST) position. This enables x-rays to be
generated without the rotating unit moving.

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3. Place the fluorescent screen into the secondary

slot.

4. Switch the unit on and select 75 kV.

5. Darken the room, stand behind the tube head

and protect yourself from radiation.

6. Press the exposure switch and check the posi-

tion of the radiation beam on the fluorescent
screen.

The beam must be within the two vertical lines,

one on each side of the centre line, and within
the two short horizontal lines.

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CORRECT
If the beam is in the correct position push the TA
switch down to the “off” position and then check
the position of the focal trough. See “Checking
the position of the focal trough” on page 32.

NOT CORRECT
IF the beam is NOT in the correct position, it is
too high or low, too far to one side or not verti-
cal, then the position of the primary slit must be
adjusted.
See the next section, “Adjusting the position of
the panoramic beam”.

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Adjusting the position of the panoramic beam

1. The position of the panoramic beam is adjusted
by moving the primary slot at the end of the
collimator.
The primary slot can be adjusted vertically,
horizontally and angularly.

2. If the beam is too far to the left or right move the

horizontal plate to the right or left.
If the beam is too high or low, move the collima-
tor plate up or down.
If the beam is at an angle, rotate the adjusting
tube.

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Note that you may have to make more than one

adjustment as the beam could, for example, be
too high AND too far to one side.
A one millimetre adjustment of the collimator will
result in a beam movement of approximately 3.7
mm at the secondary slot.

3. Check the position of the beam every time you

make and adjustment.

4. When the beam is in the correct position make

sure that all the collimator nuts and screws are
correctly tightened.

5. Remove the fluorescent screen.

Checking the position of the focal trough

If the focal trough is not correctly positioned pano-
ramic images will be affected.

1. Attach the ball/pin fixture to the chin rest support.

Level the ball/pin fixture with a spirit level.

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2. Position the rotating unit so that it is parallel to

the wall.
Insert the ball/pin fixture into the lower shelf as
far as it will go.

3. Place one end of the alignment beam bar in the

secondary slot and the other in the primary slot.
CAUTION
The primary slot is made of lead and is very soft.
Be careful not to damage the slot when inserting
and removing the metal end of the beam bar.

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4. Turn the focal trough knob and position the mid-

dle line on the beam bar so it coincides with the
“X” line on the ball/pin fixture.
Note that it is easier to do this by looking at the
ball/pin fixture from below.

5. Switch the positioning lights on and check the

position of the focal trough light beam.
The light beam must be on the middle of the two
front balls.

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CORRECT
If the light beam is on the middle of the balls, it
indicates that the focal trough is correctly posi-
tioned.
The length and symmetry of the image must now
be checked. See “Checking the image” on page
37

NOT CORRECT
If the light beam does NOT touch the middle of
the balls, the position of the focal trough must be
adjusted. See the next section, “Adjusting the
position of the focal trough”.

Adjusting the position of the focal trough

1. Remove the lower hatch, the cover on the under-
side of the upper shelf.

2. Adjust the position of the focal trough light beam

so that it is on the middle of the two front balls.

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3. Loosen the screw that holds the connection bar

(it is attached to the rotating unit) to the steel
cable.

4. Slide the rotating unit backwards or forwards

until the middle line on the bar beam coincides
with the “X” line on the ball/pin fixture.

5. Tighten the screw

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Checking the image

An exposure of the ball/pin fixture must now be taken
to check that the image is correct.

1. Leave the ball/pin fixture in position, but remove

the beam bar.

2. Insert into the cassette carriage a cassette

loaded with film and its sheet of backing paper
(the film must be placed on the side of the cas-
sette with the L/R marks), or a cassette with an
imaging plate.

3. Press the return key to drive the unit to the ready

position. Select exposure values of 63 kV, 6 mA
with spinal compensation off. Slide the cassette
carriage to the left until the READY light comes
on.

4. Protect yourself from radiation and take an

exposure.

5. Process the film and compare the ball/pin image

with the reference transparency (supplied) or
measure the image to check the accuracy.
With imaging plates measure the image with the
dental imaging software you are using.

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The distance between the two outermost pins

must be between 260 - 270 mm, and the dis-
tances from the middle pin to the left and right
outermost pins must be the same, within 3 mm,
and between 130 - 135 mm. The balls must be
round and not oval.

CORRECT
If the ball/pin image is correct the unit is correctly
aligned and the panoramic head support can now
be installed. See “Installing the panoramic head
support” on page 44.

NOT CORRECT
If the ball/pin image is not correct the image
must be adjusted.
If the image is not symmetrical, its symmetry
must be adjusted. To do this see “Adjusting the
symmetry of the image” on page 39.

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If the image is too long or too short, the length of

the image must be adjusted. See “Adjusting the
length of the image” on page 40.

Adjusting the symmetry of the image

If the image NOT symmetrical it indicates that the
speed of the rotating unit is not constant because
the unit is not vertical in the front/back direction.
To position the unit vertically move the base of the
unit towards or away from the wall.

If the left-hand side of the ball/pin image is greater

than the right, pull the base of the column away from
the wall.

If the right-hand side of the ball/pin image is greater

than the left, push the base of the column towards
the wall.

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After moving the base of the column take another

exposure to make sure that the image is symmetrical
(the speed is constant).

Adjusting the length of the image

If the image is too long (stretched) or too short
(compressed) it means that the cassette carriage is
either moving too fast (stretched image) or too slow
(compressed image).

To check the speed of the cassette carriage:

1. Press the T (Test) key (on the unit control panel)
so that radiation will not be generated when the
exposure button is pressed.

2. Press the RETURN key (on the unit control

panel) to drive the rotating unit to the ready
position.

3. Insert an empty cassette into the cassette car-

riage, and then manually slide the cassette car-
riage to the left until the READY light comes on.

4. Press and hold down the exposure button. The

rotating unit will start to rotate. When the rotating
unit is perpendicular to the column release the
exposure button to stop rotation. If the rotating
unit is not exactly perpendicular to the column,
repeat the above procedure until it is.

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5. The left-hand side of the small notch on the top

edge of the cassette carriage will line up with the
edge of the secondary slot plate if the speed of
the cassette carriage is correct. The tolerance is
±2 mm.

However, if the notch is too far to the left, it

indicates that the cassette carriage is moving too
fast, and if it is too far to the right (hidden) it is
moving too slow.

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6. To adjust the speed of the cassette carriage

adjust the angle at which the cassette motor
drive wheel contacts the cassette carriage roller.

To adjust the angle of the drive wheel turn the

adjusting screw at the end of the profile follower.

If you wish to INCREASE the length of the im-

age, turn the screw counterclockwise. This will
increase the speed of the cassette carriage by
increasing the angle of the drive wheel.

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If you wish to DECREASE the length of the

image turn the screw clockwise. This will de-
crease the speed of the cassette carriage by
decreasing the angle of the drive wheel.

If a larger adjustment is required, loosen the

locking screw that holds the drive wheel mecha-
nism is position and rotate the whole cassette
motor mechanism.

7. Recheck the length of the image after you have

made the adjustments.

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Installing the panoramic head support

1. Connect the lead that comes from the bottom of
head holder tube to the lead that comes from the
head support.

2. Attach the head holder to the head holder tube

with the previously removed screws.
Position the forehead support towards the col-
umn.

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Checking and aligning the positioning lights

The Excel and Excel Ceph have three patient posi-
tioning lights, midsagittal, Frankfort and focal trough.
The BaseX has two positioning lights, Frankfort and
focal trough.

1. Switch the positioning lights on.

2. Check the position of the Frankfort light beam on

the inner cover of the tube head. It must be level.
If it is not, loosen the light securing screws and
level the light.

3. If the unit has a midsagittal light, check the posi-

tion of the beam on the forehead support and
chin rest. The beam must be vertical and posi-
tioned in the center of both.
If it is not, loosen the light securing screws and
position the light correctly.

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Checking and adjusting kV/mA levels

There are test points (TP) on the PLU board that
allow the kV and mA levels to be checked.

Panoramic units
1. Remove the screws that hold the front panel in
position, and support the front panel so that you
can access the Pulse Logic Unit (PLU)

CAUTION
Use an insulated tool to support the front panel.
Switch the TA switch up to the “TEST” position.

2. Place the lead radiation shield over the pano-

ramic collimator.

3. Select exposure values of:

- 81 kV,
- 10 mA,
- no spinal compensation.

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4. Connect a digital multimeter (DMM) across

points PKV+ and PKV- or across R55 on the
PLU. Select the 10 VDC scale.
Note that measurements are in DC volts, DO
NOT use an amp meter.

5. Take an exposure. The DMM should give a

reading of 7.34 ±0.05 VDC.
If it is not, adjust to the correct value with R56.

6. Then connect the digital multimeter (DMM)

across points mA+ and mA-, R38 or D8.

7. Take an exposure. The DMM should give a

reading of 2.78 ±0.1 VDC.
If it is not, adjust to the correct value with R51.

8. If you are NOT installing a ceph unit, push the TA

switch down and replace the control panel.

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Cephalometric units
If you are installing a cephalometric unit also check
and adjust the cephalometric kV/mA levels.

1. Place the lead radiation shield over the cephalo-

metric collimator.

2. Select exposure values of:

- 81 kV,
- 10 mA,
- no spinal compensation.
- 3.2 seconds

3. Connect a digital multimeter (DMM) across

points CKV+ and CKV- or across R53 on the
PLU. Select the 10 VDC scale.
Note that measurements are in DC volts.

4. Take an exposure. The DMM should give a

reading of 7.34 ±0.05 VDC.
If it is not, adjust to the correct value with R54.

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5. Then connect the digital multimeter (DMM)

across points mA+ and mA-.

6. Take an exposure. The DMM should give a

reading of 2.78 ±0.1 V.
If it is not, adjust to the correct value with R52.

7. Push the TA switch down and replace the control

panel.

CEPHALOMETIC UNITS ONLY

If you are installing a cephalometric unit you must
now align the cephalostat.
See section “5 Aligning the Cephalostat” on page 56.

Adjusting the speeds of the Z-carriage

(Excel and Excel Ceph units only)
The speed at which the Z-carriage moves up and
down can be adjusted. There are two speed adjust-
ments. Slow speed - when the height adjusting key
is initially pressed; and high speed if the key is
pressed and held down.

1. Replace all the covers.

2. Adjust the speeds with the adjustment screws on

the underside of the lower shelf.

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Exposure buzzer adjustment

The volume of the buzzer can be adjusted with the
trimmer T11 inside the rear bracket cover.

Finishing the installation

1. Insert the chin support into the lower shelf.

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4 Installing the cephalostat

Attaching the ceph arm
1. Attach the cephalometric arm to the rear of the
Z-carriage with the M8 fixing screws. Note that
the spacer blocks must be installed between the
cephalometric arm and the rear of the Z-car-
riage.

After attaching the cephalometric arm, the column

must now be attached to the wall.
Return to “Attaching the column to the wall” step 5
on page 15.

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Routing the cables through the cephalometric arm

1. Route the tube head cable, that comes from the
rear of the Z-carriage, through to the end of the
cephalometric arm.

2. Then route the head holder cable, that also

comes from the rear of the Z-carriage, through
the cephalometric arm and out through the hole
in the front of the cephalometric arm.

Attaching the cephalometric tube head

1. Remove the protective cover from the cephalom-
etric tube head support arm.

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2. Attach the cephalometric tube head to the ce-

phalometric arm by sliding the support arm into
the end of the cephalometric arm and then se-
curing the support arm in place with two screws
at the rear of the cephalometric arm.

Attach the two ground leads that come from the

cephalometric arm to the grounding point on the
support arm. Connect the tube head cable from
the cephalometric arm to the corresponding
cable that comes from the tube head.

3. Replace the protective cover.

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Attaching the cephalometric head holder

1. Remove the magnetic label from the front of
head holder. Remove the upper cover. It is held
in place with three screws (3), two at the front
and a third one that is accessed through a hole in
under side of the lower cover near the rear.
Remove the lower cover. It is held in place with
four screws, two on either side of the head
holder.

2. Remove the three 6 mm Allen screw from the

cephalometric arm.

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3. Route the head holder cable through into the

head holder and then attach the head holder to
the cephalometric bar with the three M6 screws
previously removed.

The screws can only be installed from the under-

side of the head holder

4. Attach the cephalometric cassette holder to the

head holder with two screws.

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5 Aligning the cephalostat

Checking the alignment of the ear posts
1. Place a cassette loaded with film, or an imaging
plate into the cassette holder.

2. Rotate the earposts to the lateral position and

then slide the earposts out as far as they will
go.

3. Select the following exposure values:

- 63 kV
- 6 mA
- spinal compensation off
- no soft tissue filtering
- 0.4 seconds

4. Protect yourself from radiation and then take an

exposure.

5. Process the film, or scan the imaging plate and

check the position of the earpost rings that ap-
pear on the image.
The rings must be concentric to within 1 mm.

CORRECT
If the rings are correctly positioned, the align-
ment of the x-ray field must be checked.
See section “Checking the position of the X-ray
field” on page 59

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NOT CORRECT
If the rings are not concentric to within 1 mm, the
earposts must be realigned.
Refer to the next section, “Realigning the
earposts”.

Realigning the earposts

1. If the earposts need to be realigned in the verti-
cal direction, loosen the three screws that hold
the cephalostat to the cephalometric arm and
then loosen the cam holding screw and rotate
the cam to adjust the angle of the head holder
and reposition the ear posts.

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If the earposts need to be realigned in the hori-

zontal direction, loosen the two screws that hold
the adjustment plate in position and then rotate
the cam to turn the head support and reposition
the ear posts.

2. After making adjustments, tighten all screws and

then check the alignment again. Readjust if
required.

3. Reattach the lower cover to the head holder and

connect the head holder cable to the height
adjusting switch on the side of the cover.

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Checking the position of the X-ray field

1. Place a 18 x 24 (8” x 10”) cassette loaded with
film, or an imaging plate into the 18 x 24S (8 x
10S) position in the cassette holder.

2. Select the following exposure values:

- 63 kV
- 6 mA
- spinal compensation off
- no soft tissue filtering
- 0.4 seconds

3. Remove soft tissue filtering and select the sym-

metric aperture 18 x 24 S (8” x 10”). For more
information refer to the “User’s Manual”

4. Protect yourself from radiation and then take an

exposure.

5. Process the film, or scan the imaging plate and

check the position of the exposed area on the
film (imaging plate).
The exposed area should be in the center of the
film (imaging plate) and the unexposed borders
should all be the same width.

CORRECT
If the exposed area is correctly positioned, a
cephalometric exposure time test must be car-
ried out. See “Cephalometric exposure time test”
on page 62.

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NOT CORRECT
If the area is not in the correct, too far to one
side, too high or low or tilted, the x-ray field
must be repositioned. Refer to the next section,
“Repositioning the x-ray field”.

Repositioning the X-ray field

1. Remove the collimator plate and then the colli-
mator cover.

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2. Replace the collimator plate and then determine

in what direction and how far the x-ray field is
misaligned. Adjust the position of the collimator
plate to reposition of the beam.
The plate can be adjusted vertically, horizontally
and angularly.

3. If the x-ray field is too far to the left or right

move the horizontal plate to the right or left.
If the x-ray field is too high or low, move the
collimator up or down.
If the x-ray field is at an angle, rotate the adjust-
ing tube.

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Note that you may have to make more than one

adjustment as the x-ray field could, for example,
be too high AND too far to one side.

4. Take an exposure to check the position of the x-

ray field every time you make an adjustment.

NOTE
If you cannot align the x-ray field enough by
adjusting the collimator, you will have to adjust
the cephalometric tube. Refer to the Excel Serv-
ice Manual for information on how to do this.

Checking the cephalometric exposure time

1. Place the probe of a radiation meter with a time
scale (e.g. MDH 1015) as close to the primary
beam of the cephalometric tube head as possi-
ble.

2. Select exposure values:

- 71 kV
- 10 mA
and different exposure times as shown below.

3. Take exposures at the different time and verify

that the exposure times are within the limits
shown below.

Time
0.4 s ±15%
0.8 s ±15%
1.6 s ±15%
3.2 s ±15%

4. If the exposure times are not within the limits

refer to the “Excel Service Manual”.

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Finishing the installation

1. Replace the cephalometric tube head covers.

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6 Technical specifications
Classification
Complies with IEC class I type B, IPX0
Complies with IEC 601-1, IEC 601-2-7 and EN 55011 standards
Group 1, class B
Complies with DHHS Radiation Performance Standard, 21CFR Subchapter J.

The unit must be installed in a protected clinical environment.

Description
Dental panoramic and panoramic/cephalometric x-ray units with a high frequency
switching mode x-ray generators. The panoramic version takes panoramic expo-
sures. The panoramic/cephalometric version takes panoramic and cephalometric
exposures and uses a dedicated x-ray source to take cephalometric exposures.

Generator
TUBE
- OPX/105, DE 100/15 or equivalent
FOCAL SPOT
- 0.5 mm IEC 336
TARGET ANGLE
- 5º
TARGET MATERIAL
- Tungsten
OPERATING TUBE POTENTIAL
- Panoramic 63 - 81 kV (±5 kV) at preselected settings
OPERATING TUBE CURRENT
- 6 mA and 10 mA (±1 mA) at preselector,
4.5 mA and 6 mA or 7.5 mA and 10 mA in compensation mode
MAXIMUM TUBE CURRENT
- 11 mA
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER
- 945 W nominal
FILTRATION
- minimum filtration 2.5 mm Al
BEAM QUALITY
- HVL over 2.5 mm Al at 81 kV
OUTER SHELL TEMPERATURE
- +50ºC (122ºF) maximum
DUTY CYCLE
- Panoramic: 1:15, 81 kV/10mA
- Cephalometric: 1:20, 81 kV/10mA

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Power requirements
INPUT VOLTAGE
- 175-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable, single phase, grounded socket
MAXIMUM LINE CURRENT
- 7 A at 81 kV/10mA
MAXIMUM LINE RESISTANCE
- 1 ohm
MAXIMUM LINE FUSING
- 10 A slow (main fuse 8A slow in device)
LINE SAFETY SWITCH (when required)
- Approved type, min. 10 A 250 VAC
EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER (when required)
- Approved type, min. 16 A 250 VAC, breaker activation leakage current in
accordance with local regulations.

Mechanical parameters
PANORAMIC
- SID 520 mm (±10 mm)
- Magnification factor 1.3
CEPHALOMETRIC
- SID 1635 - 1700 mm ±20 mm
- SID, USA only, fixed 1700 mm ±20 mm
- SOD (Source object distance) 1500
- Magnification factor 1.09 - 1.13 (Non US unit, set during installation)
- Magnification factor, USA only, fixed 1.13
WEIGHT
- Panoramic unit 150 kg (330 lb.)
- Pan Ceph unit 195 kg (430 lb.)
DIMENSIONS
- Panoramic unit (HxWxD) 2240 x 1200 x 970 mm (88" x 47" x 38")
- Pan Ceph unit (HxWxD) 2240 x 1200 x 1850 mm (88" x 47" x 74")
VERTICAL HEIGHT OF CHIN REST
- 850-1700 mm (33"-67")

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Cassettes (Cassette versions only)

PANORAMIC
- 15 x 30 cm (6" x 12") Optional 24 x 30 cm (10” x 12”) available
CEPHALOMETRIC
- 18 x 24 cm (8" x 10")
- optionally 24 x 30 cm

Recommended image receptors

FILM/SCREEN COMBINATIONS
Kodak T-MAT G (green sensitive) - Kodak Lanex Regular and Medium
IMAGE PLATES
All types of imaging plates intended for extraoral imaging.
CCD SENSORS
Refer to digital appendices DM and DS.

Timer
PANORAMIC EXPOSURE TIMES:
50 Hz 60 Hz
Normal 19 s (±15%) 16 s (±15%)
Child 17 s (±15%) 14 s (±15%)
Sides 11 s (±15%) 9 s (±15%)
Middle 10 s (±15%) 8 s (±15%)
TMJ 3.3 + 3.3 s (±15%) 2.8 + 2.8 s (±15%)
Max 240 mAs Max 202 mAs

CEPHALOMETRIC EXPOSURE TIMES:

- 0.4 - 3.2 s (±15%), ten steps in accordance with R’ 10, series (ISO)
- 4 mAs - 32 mAs nominal, maximum 40.5 mAs

BACK-UP TIME
- 23.5 s (±1.5s)

Leakage technique factors

PANORAMIC
- 81 kV, 2400 mAs/h (81 kV, 10 mA, duty cycle 1:15)
(One normal exposure per 4 minutes cool-down period)

CEPHALOMETRIC
- 81 kV, 1800 mAs/h (81 kV, 10 mA, duty cycle 1:20)
(One 3.2 s exposure per 1 minute cool-down period)

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Measurement bases
- The kV is measured by monitoring the current flowing through a 450 Mohm,
1% feedback resistor connected between the tube anode and ground.

- The mA is measured by monitoring current in the HT return line, which equals

the tube current.

- Both parameters are measured using a Soredex kV/mA meter (pt. no.
4800177) or with a digital multimeter (DMM) according to a specified
procedure. The exposure time is measured using a radiation probe positioned in
the primary beam.

Cephalometric collimator
18 x 24 A or 24 x 18 A for lateral projection,
18 x 24 S for P.A. and A.P. projections
24 x 30 aperture optional

8" x 10" A or 10" x 8" A for lateral projections

8" x 10" S for A.P. and P.A. projections

Adjustable soft tissue filter for lateral projection

Operating Room Temperature

- 15ºC (59ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF)

Operating Relative Humidity Maximum

- 95%

Tube housing assembly cooling characteristics

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Tube rating chart Anode thermal characteristics

OPX/105

Tube rating chart Anode thermal characteristics

DE 100/15 ö

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