Coltene CanalPro Apex Locator Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 13

Along the pre-apical zone a zoomed view of file progression in the canal is shown on the enlar-
ged root image on the right side of the display as well, and numerical value appears on the left
side of the display under the tooth image.
CanalPro Apex Locator provides audio feedback of file progression as a series of progressive
rate beeps.
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6.5.2. Apical Zone
The apical zone is divided into 11 segments graduated from 1.0 to 0 (Apex) as visual informati-
on of file progression.
When the apex is reached (red bar at the mark "0" and reading "APEX"), solid tone is emitted.
Beginning of the Apical Zone Middle of the Apical Zone
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To determine the working length for shaping, it is recommended to subtract 0.5 mm from the
apical length.
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„ 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
Apical position
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„ 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:
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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).
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volume key.
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.
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