This chapter describes the overall information about PaX-400C
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1. Introduction
1.1 Specifications
1.1.1. Model
● PaX-400 Panoramic only
● PaX-400C1 Panoramic & Cephalometric system with one sensor
● PaX-400C2 Panoramic & Cephalometric system with two sensors for each unit
1.1.2. Standard Accessories
● Bite
● Chin supporter
● Up/Down switch
● X-ray exposure switch with extensible cable
● Hygiene bag
1.1.3. System Requirements for PC
●PC for Capturing Image
① Operating System Microsoft XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
② CPU Intel Pentium 4, 630 processor 3.0GHz
③ HDD 250 GB (prefer bigger capacity)
④ Main Memory 512MB DDR2
⑤ Video Memory 128 MB 128bit
⑥ Network 2 EA of 10/100/1000 Gigabit
⑦ Serial 2 EA of RS232 serial port
(One serial card is provided by VATECH, the other is on main board)
⑧ DVD+/-RW
⑨ Monitor Minimum resolution 1024x768
● PC for viewing image
① Operating System Microsoft XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
② CPU Intel Pentium 4 630 processor 3.0GHz
③ Main Memory 512MB DDR2
④ Network 1 EA of 10/100/1000 Gigabit
⑤ DVD+/-RW
⑥ Monitor Minimum resolution 1024x768
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1.1.4. Mechanical size
●Weight
① Model without cephalometric unit 200.00 kg ② Model with cephalometric unit 250.00 kg
● Total height 2,240 mm
● Type of installation Base Stand/Wall Mount
1.1.5. Electrical specifications
● Power supply voltage AC 110/230V ± 10%
● Frequency 50/60 Hz
● Power consumption 1.3KVA
1.1.6. Environmental specifications
● Operating temperature 10 - 40℃
● Operating relative humidity 30 – 75%
● Transport and storage temperature -20 - 70℃
● Transport and storage relative humidity < 90% non-condensing
CE symbol grants the product compliance to the European Directive for Medical
Devices 93/42 as a class IIB device. Authorized by Grand-Duche De Luxemburg.
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1.2. Obligation
PaX-400 is a Digital Panoramic System, and PaX-400C1 is a Digital Panoramic & Cephalometric System
with 1 sensor, and PaX-400C2 is a Digital Panoramic & Cephalometric System with 2 sensors based on
the latest technology.
1.2.1. Obligation of Installers
PaX-400 Series should be installed by the people of VATECH and/or trained by VATECH. And the
installers have obligation as follow:
① Make sure that the line voltage specified by the manufacturer is used only (110 /230V±10%,
50/60Hz).
② Confirm 3 ground connectors.
③ For safety reasons, make sure to turn off the main power switch of the system during installing
④ Install and test the system as per the installation instructions.
1.2.2. Safety Issues
●Electrical issues
① Only trained and qualified technicians are allowed to open the product and have access to any
circuit boards of the system
② Power supply lines must be complied with safety regulations and be maintained with ground
terminals for protecting the parts from the electrical shocks.
③ Turn off the system and/or unplug the power cable before cleaning or disinfecting the unit.
●Mechanical issues
① Make sure that fingers, or other parts of the patient, or the operator are not pinched during
installation.
●Explosion
① The system should be placed and used far away from flammable gases, cables with high electrical
power or vapors
●Radiation
① Only trained and qualified persons are allowed to operate the system by the law of radiation
protection.
② Make sure that the system should be operated with careful observation.
●Environmental issue
① The system must be disposed according to the existing law in your country.
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1.3. Layout
1.3.1. Panoramic X-ray System
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1.3.2. Panoramic & Cephalometric X-ray System
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1.3.3. Structure
This section contains the explanation on main structure of PaX-400C. This helps you understand the
installation easily
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No. Part Name Function Carton Box No
1 Rotating unit Assemble Rotating unit to Column. Carton Box.1
2 Vertical carriage Connected with Column and holding Rotating unit Carton Box 1
3 Column There is weight block inside to make weight balance. Carton Box.2
4 Cephalo unit Assemble Cephalo unit to back side of the Column. Carton Box.3
5 Base Upholding plate for Column Carton Box.3
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Chapter 2 Preparation
This chapter describes what should be done before installation
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2. Preparation
2.1. Checking “ShockWatch” and “TiltWatch”
The “ShockWatch” and “TiltWatch” become red in case of damaged.
●Check whether each box of “ShockWatch” and “TiltWatch” has been damaged or not.
If “Yes”, contact your shipping company, agent or VATECH.
ShockWatch
TiltWatch
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2.2 Checking carton boxes
Check whether each part is in a good condition or not
If not, contact your agent or VATECH.
2.2.1. The sizes of the boxes
No Name of Box Dimension Weight Remarks
1 Rotating unit 580 X 1000 X 1200(mm) 92kg
2 Column 300 X 2300 X 500(mm) 100kg
Cephalo & Accessories 900 X 1650 X 700(mm) 120kg Cephalometric model 3
Accessories 800 X 1000 X 800(mm) 83kg Panoramic model
[Rotating unit box]
[Column box]
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[Ceph & Accessories box]
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2.2.2. Accessories
●Accessories
No. Description Specifications Q’TY(EA) Remarks
1 Exposure switch X-ray exposure 1
2 Up/Down switch Up/Down 1
3 Switch holder 2
4 Bite supporter 2
5 Bite Normal 2
6 Bite for toothless patient 1
7 Bite for TMJ 2 Large(1ea)/Small(1ea)
8 Hygiene bag 1
9 Plastic case For Multi-use 5
10 Extension cable For exposure switch 1 5m
11 Coupler 1 6pins(RJ11)
12 Sensor module 1
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9
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●Cases
No. Description Location Remarks
1 Rotating Unit Case (lower, large) Ceph & Accessories box
2 Rotating Unit Case (upper, small) Ceph & Accessories box
3 Handle Frame cover Ceph & Accessories box
4 Wall Bracket set Ceph & Accessories box
5 Cable chain Ceph & Accessories box
6 Base cover Ceph & Accessories box
7 Base arm cover Column box
8 Hand plate set for Carpus Ceph & Accessories box
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●Bolts
No. Description Usage DimensionQ’ty(ea) Remarks
1 Wrench Column and Base 6*35 6
2 Truss Cable chain 4*6 4
3 Wrench
4 Wrench Cephalo unit 8*35 4 Ceph model only
5 Screw Rotating unit(Small) 4*12 5 With speed nut
6 Flat headed Rotating unit(Large) 4*12 6
7 Truss Handle cover
8 Level Foot Base arm 1
9 Wrench
Wrench Wall bracket 8*15 4 With Spring & Flat washer
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11 Flat head Switch holders 6
Screw Wall bracket 8
Nut Wall bracket Ø8 4
Rotating Unit(Upper) 8*25 3
Rotating Unit(Lower) 8*20 2
4*10 2
4*16 4
Column &Base/Base arm8*15 3
Base arm 6*40 2
With Spring & Flat washer
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2
●PC accessories
No. Description Usage Q’ty(ea) Remarks
1 CD Installation 1 Check whether the S/N of CD and PaX-400C is the
same or not
2 LAN card 2 1EA for Panoramic model
3 Serial card 1
4 LAN cable Signal transfer 2 1EA for Panoramic model
5 RS232 cable 1
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2.2.3. Installation Tools
No Name
1 L-Wrench set 1.5/2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8/10 MM (9 PCS) 1Set 1Set
2 Monkey Spanner 8” 1EA
3 Digital tester
(Multi Meter)
4 Driver Long, Middle, Short 1Set Cross type
5 Cutter 1EA
6 Long Nose Flier 1EA
7 Side Cutting Flier 1EA
8 Iron Block 1EA For Leveler
9 Leveler 1EA SB300
1 2
Specifications
1EA AC/DC Tester
Q’ty (ea) Remark
8
5
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9
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Chapter 3 Installation
This chapter descries how to install PaX-400C properly and safely in detail
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3. Installation
3.1 Main installation
3.1.1. Checking ground balance
① Take out Base from the box
Base
② Check the balances of place to install the system.
Front
Rear
Right
Left
Check the balances of the floor where the system will be installed. The floor does
not need to be made perfect balance, but it should not be too slant for the system
as the balance is very important for the system.
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3.1.2. Base and Column
① Take out Column from the box and place it on the front side upwards over the Styrofoam plates.
At least 3 persons are needed to install PaX-400 Series. Some assistances may be
needed when lifting Column from the box.
Styrofoam is to prevent from scratches on the column or damages of the limit
switch on the back of Column.
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② Check whether the stopper is locked tight or not.
③ Install Base to Column and tighten the bolts: Insert 6 bolts [M6*35](see volt bag No.1) through
Base to Column.
Minimum two persons should hold Column when screwing bolts.
④ Remove the Styrofoam plate near Base.
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⑤ Stand Column on the ground.
Minimum two persons are needed for this work.
⑥ Insert 3 bolts [M8*15](See bolt bag No.9) to rear of Base.
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⑦ Install chain ass’y on Column
-. Insert 2 bolts [M4*6] (see bolt bag No.2) through chain ass’y into column. [ A PART ]
-. Insert 2 bolts [M4*6] (see bolt bag No.2) through chain ass’y into column. [ B PART ]
A PART
B PAR T
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3.1.3. Rotating Unit
① Take out Rotating unit from the box
② Assemble Rotating unit
Check two holes of the back of the Rotating unit and two projections of Column.
Connect Holes on Rotating unit into the projections on Column.
Minimum three persons are needed to install Rotating unit.
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② Fix Rotating unit to Column with bolts (see volt bag No.3).
- Insert 3 bolts [M8*25] on A part
- Insert 2 bolts [M8*20] on B part (with Spring washers and Plain washers)
A
B
See a bolt with washers for the correct usage as below
Flat washer
Spring washer
Wrench bolt
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3.1.4. Cephalo unit (C1/C2)
Cephalo
① Remove Fix-plate with wrench.
② Insert the wrench bolt again for fixing weight balance.
When taking out the wrench bolt to remove
Fix-plate, make sure to hold Handle
Frame so that Rotating unit does not go up.
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③ Fix Cephalo unit to Column
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2
Screw the bolts as the picture above.
Minimum 3 persons are needed to install Cephalo unit.
④ Connect the cables of Cephalo unit.
1
4
⑤ Assemble Wall-bracket as the picture below. Insert 2 bolts, 2 spring washers and 2 nuts.
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⑥ Attach Wall-bracket on Column. Insert 2 spring-washers and 2 nuts.
⑦ Screw Wall bracket into the wall.
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⑧ Remove the bolt fixing Rotating unit
You need to open Top Cover of Rotating unit for removing the Bolt.
The bolt fixing Rotating Unit
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3.1.5. Cephalo unit (CAN communication-Optional)
‘CAN communication’ will be applied with this system which will be shipped
after 28/06/2007.
Cephalo
① Remove Fix-plate with wrench.
② Insert the wrench bolt again for fixing weight balance.
When taking out the wrench bolt to remove
Fix-plate, make sure to hold Handle
Frame so that Rotating unit does not go up.
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③ Fix Cephalo unit to Column
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2
Screw the bolts as the picture above.
Minimum 3 persons are needed to install Cephalo unit.
④ Connect the serial cables of Cephalo unit to X-Axis MCU.
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4
Serial cable of Cephalo unit
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⑤ Connect RS232 cable (serial cable) to X-Axis MCU.
⑥ Arrange the cables.
RS232 (Serial cable)
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⑦ Assemble Wall-bracket as the picture below. Insert 2 bolts, 2 spring washers and 2 nuts.
⑧ Attach Wall-bracket on Column. Insert 2 spring-washers and 2 nuts.
⑨ Screw Wall bracket into the wall.
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⑩ Remove the bolt fixing Rotating unit
You need to open Top Cover of Rotating unit for removing the Bolt.
The bolt fixing Rotating Unit
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3.1.6. Others
Use a leveler and a brick (plane and square) with the perfect balance in any part.
● The balance of the system
① Put Rotating unit as the pictures below.
When you put Rotating unit as above, you
should turn the coupler (see the right
picture) manually not to scratch the case
by Head rest.
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② Put a leveler on Rotating unit and make a balance by screwing or unscrewing bolt ①
[Left and Right].
Do not put the leveler directly on Vertical unit
cover. Put a brick on top of the unit first and then
place the measurer on it.
③ Put the leveler on Rotating unit and make a balance by screwing or unscrewing bolt ② [Front
and Back].
Adjust the both right and left side.
② ②
① ①
② ②
② ②
① ①
② ②
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●The balance of Cephalo unit
① Put the leveler on Cephalo unit
② Adjust B[bolt], Checking A
A
③ Fix Cephalo unit to Column firmly by tightening 4 bolts.
Never lean on Cephalo unit while making
the balance.
B
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● Covering Rotating Unit
① Fix 2 Upper covers [large and small one] on the top of Rotating unit.
-. Upper cover (Small(A)): Put 5 Speed nuts on each projection and insert 5 screw bolts [M4*12] (see
bolt bag No.5) into rotating unit.
-. Upper cove (Large(B)): Insert 6 bolts [M4*12] (see bolt bag No.6) into Rotating unit.
A
B
③ Fix the lower cover to the bottom of Rotating unit. Insert 6 bolts (see bolt bag No.7) into Rotating
unit.
A Part (M4*10)
B Part (M4*16)
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●Covering Base Arm
① Assemble Level foot
② Install Base Arm to Base. Insert 3 bolts [M8*15] (refer to the bolt table on page 17, bolt No.9)
through Base arm into Base.
-. Unscrew 3 bolts [M8*15] on A part.
-. Attach Base arm to a base. And screw 3 bolts [M8*15] to fix Base arm on A part.
-. Screw 2 bolts [M6*40] to fix Base arm on B part.
A Part[M8*15]
●Up-down switch and Exposure switch
① Connect Up-down switch to Power case in A position.
② Connect Exposure switch to Connector in B position.
B Part[M6*40]
A B
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● Remove the Wrench bolt on the back of column.
● Checking power
Check Main Power with multi-meter/multi-tester.
Check whether your voltage range meets PaX-400C voltage AC
110/230V ±10% or not.
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●Changing power voltage from 220V to 110V
Open the right side door of the system.①
-. To open the right side door, remove the ‘L’ plate.
Change the plug from 220V to 110V.②
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Chapter 4 Computer setting
This chapter describes how to set a computer in detail
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4. Setting PC
4.1. Installing LAN card and Serial card
PC for PaX-400C should have at least 3 unoccupied PC slots
4.1.1. LAN card Installation
Should use the LAN card VATECH provides (Realtek RTL 8139 Family PCI).
Otherwise, we can not guarantee correct image processing.
● Installation
4.1.2. Serial card installation
Should use the Serial card VATECH provides.
Otherwise, we can not guarantee correct communication with PaX-P&P.
● Installation
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4.2. Connecting LAN cable and Serial cable
Connect cables firmly
4.2.1. LAN cable
4.2.2. Serial cable
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4.3. Driver setting
4.3.1. LAN card
① Driver will be installed automatically after turning on PC
4.3.2. Serial card
① Turn on the PC
② Start windows XP.
③ New hardware is detected autometically.
④ Select ‘Install from a list or specific location’ and press ‘Next’ button.
⑤ Insert the provided MultiPort/PCI Installation disk into the CD-Rom drive.
⑥ Select ‘Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…)’ and press ‘Next’ button.
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⑦ Press ‘Continue Anyway’ button.
⑧ Press ‘Finish’ button.
⑨ Select ‘Install from a list or specific location’ and press ‘Next’ button.
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⑩ Select ‘Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…)’ and press ‘Next’ button.
⑪ Press ‘Continue Anyway’ button.
⑫ Press ‘Finish’ button.
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⑬ After installation, check whether the serial card is installed well or not.