KaVo In Exam 3510 Digital X-Ray
KaVo · Model In Exam 3510 Digital X-Ray
Intraoral X-Ray machine KaVo In eXam has a class 2 laser for making the X-ray's central beam visible.
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.
Exposure timer / output fault
HighSymptoms: Under- or over-exposed images, exposure error.
Root cause: Timer circuit or HV tank fault.
Tube head arm drift
MediumSymptoms: Won't hold position; drifts during exposure setup.
Root cause: Worn arm counterbalance / friction joint.
Sensor / receptor cable wear
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent or no image at the receptor.
Root cause: Cable flex fatigue at the strain relief.
Collimator / PID misalignment
LowSymptoms: Positioning cone cuts off part of the image field.
Root cause: Loose or bent positioning indicator device.
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.
Timer / control board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
X-ray tube head assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Tube head arm joint / counterbalance
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Sensor / receptor cable
High-turnover; keep spares.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timer / control board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| X-ray tube head assembly | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Tube head arm joint / counterbalance | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Sensor / receptor cable High-turnover; keep spares. | 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: Tube head arm drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically won't hold position; drifts during exposure setup.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn arm counterbalance / friction joint.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the x-ray tube head assembly 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: Exposure timer / output fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically under- or over-exposed images, exposure error.
- Check the most likely cause first: timer circuit or HV tank fault.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the tube head arm joint / counterbalance 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)
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