Image Works Panoura 18 S
Image Works · Model Panoura 18 S
The Panoura 18S is the most practical advanced 2D and 3D dental imaging system. Panoura 18S 3D is designed to be an ideal model for 3D panoramic systems. Slim, compact and highly functional. Adult Pan, Child Pan, Bite Wing, FMX, TMJ, Ceph, 3D imaging for every dental practice. The Panoura 18S packs a lot of technology into a small footprint, utilizing a high-end CMOS sensor that can be transferred to an optional cephalometric arm. With a user-adjustable focal trough, errant images can be brought back into focus after acquisition. At various speeds, the Panoura 18S can take a quick pan of 6 seconds, up to a 16 second pan for maximum resolution. The Panoura 18S is bundled into an aesthetically pleasing package that enhances the appearance of any office
Key tips
- ·Biological-indicator verification applies to dental sterilizers exactly the same as hospital CSSD - no exception for smaller units.
- ·"Sounds different" is often the first real report of handpiece bearing wear, not an outright failure - investigate early rather than waiting.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Gantry rotation drive fault
HighSymptoms: Incomplete or jerky rotation arc; scan aborts.
Root cause: Worn rotation motor or drive belt/gear.
Sensor / detector calibration drift
MediumSymptoms: Banding or uneven density across the scan arc.
Root cause: CCD/CMOS sensor or slit calibration drift.
Patient positioning sensor fault
MediumSymptoms: Repeated rejects on start, positioning-light misalignment.
Root cause: Bite-block/laser positioning sensor drift.
Cephalometric arm wear (ceph-equipped units)
LowSymptoms: Ceph images misaligned, or arm won't lock in position.
Root cause: Telescoping arm joint or cable wear.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Cephalometric arm assembly
Only on ceph-equipped units.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Rotation drive motor / belt
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Panoramic sensor / detector
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Positioning laser / light module
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalometric arm assembly Only on ceph-equipped units. | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Rotation drive motor / belt | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Panoramic sensor / detector | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Positioning laser / light module | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily handpiece lubrication and autoclave cycle verification
- ·Compressor moisture-trap draining
- ·Annual full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Gantry rotation drive fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically incomplete or jerky rotation arc; scan aborts.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn rotation motor or drive belt/gear.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the rotation drive motor / belt per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Sensor / detector calibration drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically banding or uneven density across the scan arc.
- Check the most likely cause first: cCD/CMOS sensor or slit calibration drift.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the panoramic sensor / detector per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Dental operatory
- Oral surgery suite
- CSSD (dental sterilizers)
Documents & Manuals
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