Elements SybronEndo Manual Del Usuario página 5

General Instructions
Initial Setup
Before your diagnostic unit is used for the first time, enter your desired
settings. These may be readjusted at any time.
1. Activate the unit by pressing the
segments will flash and return to the mode last used.
2. Press and hold the button for 1 second placing the unit in
volume adjustment mode as indicated by the flashing
buttons to adjust the volume.
3. Momentarily pressing the
adjustment mode. Adjust to the desired mode using the buttons.
A chart laying out each sound mode follows this section.
4. Pressing the button again allows you to adjust the Satellite
Display brightness as indicated by the flashing number in the display's
upper right corner. Use the buttons to adjust the brightness level.
Note: Level "0" turns the Satellite Display off.
5. The setup feature will timeout after five seconds of inactivity and the
unit is ready for use.
Sound Mode Options
The number to the right of the
Unit powered on
Elements network connection
Change VS/AL mode
Change audio settings
Battery low
Incremental apex steps (.1mm)
Close to apex (< .5mm)
At apex
Past apex
Vitality - circuit completed
Vitality - circuit broken
Vitality - increase (each 10 steps)
Vitality - maximum
Device Power Off
The unit will turn off after 60 seconds of non-use.
Satellite Display
Note: The Satellite Display is not autoclavable
A revolutionary Satellite Display is included with your diagnostic unit
which gives a quick indication of the distance to the apex in AL mode
and output level in VS mode. Use the strap provided to attach your
Satellite Display to a chair, patient bib or microscope for ergonomic
monitoring of status.
Power Symbols
When the unit receives power from a wall outlet or the Elements Bus
Connector, the symbol appears in the lower right corner of its display.
When running on battery power, the
unit uses a rechargeable battery pack and can be used while charging.
As battery strength is depleted, segments of the battery meter indicate
remaining capacity. When the last segment of the battery meter begins
to blink, recharge the unit immediately by plugging it into a wall outlet.
Failure to do so can result in inaccurate readings. To maximize life, the
battery pack should be fully discharged before each recharge. Should
the battery pack require replacement, use only the pack expressly
for this unit from SybronEndo (973-0305). There are no other user
serviceable items within the unit.
Apex Locator Mode
Numeric Display
The Numeric Display shows distance to the apical foramen from
+3.0 mm to – 0.5 mm in 0.1 mm increments. Please contact your
sales representative for information regarding the accuracy of the
measurement. Beyond 1.5 mm from the foramen, readings are less
reliable. When a file reaches the apical foramen, the numeric display
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
button. Once activated, the LCD
icon. Use the
button again places you in sound
symbol indicates the sound mode.
Mode1 Mode2 Mode3
symbol appears. The diagnostic
will read "0.0". If the file has gone past the foramen, the display exhibits
a negative number down to "-0.5."
Graphic Display
The display imitates your file moving toward the apex while its depth is
indicated on the bar to the right. Upon coronal movement of the file,
a remains for 15 seconds at the greatest depth reached near the
apex. Upon reaching the apical foramen, the hollow file solidifies and
the black "Apex" bar appears. If the file goes beyond the foramen, this
bar will blink. The file should then be withdrawn approximately 0.5mm
to reach the constricture. Segments of the
are nearing the correct position. Upon reaching the constricture, the
segments of the constricture symbol will flash.
Satellite Display
The Satellite Display mirrors the Graphic Display. LED lights illuminate as
the file progresses within the canal. Each segment represents 0.2mm.
For example, when a file progresses from 0.4mm (from the apical
foramen) to 0.3mm, the representative LED will illuminate dimly and
then brightly upon reaching 0.2mm. When the foramen is encountered,
the bottom green LED mimicking the "Apex" bar on the Graphic display
will activate. If the file goes past the apical foramen, the LED's at the top
and bottom of the satellite will flash alternately.
After reaching the foramen, the file is withdrawn 0.5mm to the
constricture whereupon the representative segment turns green.
Apex Locator Directions For Use
NOTE: The Apex Locator should be used only as an adjunct to normal
endodontic procedures. While the unit can reduce the number of
radiographs necessary, an initial radiograph must be taken to estimate
working length. Clinical judgment, including knowledge of root canal
anatomy, is paramount when interpreting results.
1. Grasping the Satellite Cord plug by its knurled section, line up the
red dots and gently push it into its receptacle at the front of the
unit. The cord may only be plugged in or removed by pulling the
knurled section of the plug.
2. Place the Patient Lead Cord connector into the Satellite Cord
receptacle.
3. Insert either the Bifurcated Probe or File Clip into the Patient Lead
Cord receptacle.
4. Power the unit by depressing the
5. Ensure the unit reads "apex" in the upper right hand corner
confirming the unit is in Apex Locator mode. If not, press the button
to do so.
6. Place the lip clip on the patient's lip. Direct contact between the
mucosa and the lip clip must be made for proper function.
7. Ensure the unit is functioning properly by touching the Probe tip to
the gingiva. You should notice a change in the display.
8. Touch the Bifurcated Probe or connect the File Clip to an
endodontic file that is in the canal.
9. Upon contact, the Numeric Display and small bar underneath it will
appear until contact is broken.
10. Work the file apically until the Numeric Display reads "0.0", the
Graphical Display exhibits a solid file, and the black "apex" bar
appears. Note: The unit is sensitive and responds to minute changes
in file position.
11. Pull back approximately 0.5mm to reach the constricture. As you do
so, segments of the will appear. The complete symbol will flash
at the constricture.
12. Set the desired working length by adjusting the position of the file
stop.
13. When contact is broken, the Numeric Display will show two dashes
and the file icon will disappear.
Apex Locator Troubleshooting
To correct erratic measurements:
• Ensure the lip clip fully contacts the patient's mucosa.
• Check all connections.
• Verify the unit turns on automatically when a circuit is completed.
Dry the canal with a paper point to increase accuracy when:
• Excessive conductive fluids form a conductive bridge between
canals or with a metallic restoration or crown.
4
symbol will indicate you
button.