Panoramic Corporation Tech Tip

Topic- Preventive Maintenance PC1000 Occasionally an office will call in to have a preventive maintenance preformed on the PC-1000. This may be for the doctors peace of mind or a state requirement. The following steps should be followed and documented.

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Calibrate the PC-1000 a. Check no load voltage at the back of the KVP meter (91 VAC @80KVP +/- 1 VAC). In Addition, verify KVP needle moves smoothly. b. Check Line Voltage c. Set mA (6.0 Pan/10.0 Cephalometric +/_ . 10). d. Check pulse count (720 pulses +/- 10 or 12 seconds +/- 1 second). e. Visually inspect all board and wiring and listen for any unusual noises during exposure. Verify that unit is level and free of wobble. Check pan beam alignment. For exact beam alignment, remove film drum and align beam to center of film drum shaft. Once complete, move radiation strip to slotted plate, and adjust as needed. Tube head inspection a. Take an exposure at 80KVP and verify KVP meter deflection. Needle should deflect about 5 KVP. b. Remove tube head and inspect tube head knobs and slotted dogs. In addition, verify the tube head harness is free of damage. c. Verify tube moves freely in all directions. d. Remove rear tube head cover and verify the tube does not leak. Lift motor assembly a. Verify up/down switch works properly. b. Raise and lower the machine from top to bottom to verify proper operation of the lift motor. Any noise should be reported to Panoramic immediately. c. If a lift motor assembly was shipped, prior to your visit, install, and verify proper operations. Visual inspection of machine a. Floor mat wear (worn or pealing). b. Plastic covers (cracks or discoloration). c. Verify tube head decal on rear tube shell. Serial number should match machine serial number. d. Verify accessories (clear chin rest, black chin rest, and bite guides). Film and intensifying screens a. Visually inspect screens for cracks, wear, or stains. b. Inspect black cassette for rips and proper closure. c. Verify correct film and screen combination.

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Preventive Maintenance PC1000

Doctors Name:___________________Serial Number:________Date of Service:______ I. Calibrate the PC-1000 a. No load voltage__________ If Changed __________ b. Line voltage__________ VAC__________ c. mA Pan __________ If changed: Pan ___________ d. Pulse Count ___________ If Changed ___________ e. Visual Inspection ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Was the unit level Yes No (Circle one) Was the panoramic beam aligned Yes No (Circle one) Tube head inspection a. kVp deflection @ 80kVp:___________ b. PC-1000 tube inspection i. Tube head harness Ok Repaired (Circle one) ii. Tube head knobs Ok Needs replaced (Circle one) iii. Tube head hardware Ok Needs replaced (Circle one) c. Oil in tube head cover Yes No (Circle one) Lift motor assembly a. Up/Down rocker Ok Needs replaced (Circle one) b. Lift motor noise Ok Call Panoramic (Circle one) c. Was new motor sent/installed Yes No (Circle one) Visual inspection a. Floor mat Ok Needs replaced (Circle one) b. Plastic covers Ok Needs replaced (Circle one) i. Document damage: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ c. Is tube head decal correct Yes No (Circle one) d. Are all accessories present Yes No (Circle one) i. List accessories not present: __________________________________________________________ e. Is technique chart present Yes No (Circle one) Film and intensifying screen a. Screen type: LANEX XOMAT EKTAVISION (Circle one) i. Note any wear on screen __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ b. Cassette condition Ok Needs replaced (Circle one) c. Film type i. Manufacturer:_____________________________________________ ii. Model:___________________________________________________ iii. Speed:___________________________________________________

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