6.5.3. Over-instrumentation
A red "Blood drop" and warning sound indicate that the file has passed the Apex. Numerical
values changing from +0.1 to +0.5 (Pic. 12 and Pic. 13) indicate relative depth of over-instru-
mentation, then "OVER" reading appears. (Pic. 14).
Picture 12
6.6. Audio feedback
CanalPro Apex Locator is equipped with a audio indicator which enables monitoring of the progression
of the file within the canal in the apical zone.
This function, is activated in parallel with Apical Zoom display and enables monitoring of file advance in
the apical zone, even without seeing the display.
The volume can be adjusted to one of four levels: mute, low, normal and high, by successive pressings of
the
volume key.
6.7. Virtual Apex
Virtual apex enables to mark a predetermined position at the required distance from the apex. When
Virtual Apex feature is enabled, the dentist gets clear visual and audio indication that the file tip has
reached the selected position near the Apex.
To activate Virtual Apex feature or to modify Virtual Apex mark position, follow the next steps:
6.7.1.
Press and hold the MODE button for about 1 sec. until the beep sounds and Virtual Apex mark
is blinking on the screen. (Blinking "0" mark with adjacent red line inside the canal indicates
that Virtual Apex was previously disabled).
6.7.2.
Press the MODE button to select Virtual Apex position (0.1 to 1.0 marks of the scale). To confirm
your selection press and hold the MODE button for about 1 sec. until beep sounds and the Vir-
tual Apex mark stops blinking.
6.7.3.
To disable Virtual Apex feature, Press and hold the MODE button for about 1 sec, proceed to
the mark "0", press and hold the MODE button again.
Picture 13
Picture 14
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