How do I install a root canal length measuring instrument (apex locator)?

Jun 23,2025

Generally, upon receipt, you will find the host, measuring line, lip hook, file clamp, probe, adapter, and charger. 1. Adapter Connection: Place the host flat on the desktop. Hold the adapter connector in one hand and insert it into the corresponding charging port on the left or right side of the host. When the adapter connector is fully inserted into the charging port, and the power is connected, the indicator light will turn red, and the host will not be able to power on, indicating a successful connection. If charging is not needed, the adapter can be unplugged. 2. Measuring Line Connection: Insert the file clamp and lip hook into the two ports of the measuring line. Insert the measuring line plug into the port on the right side of the host. A line connection test must be performed before each use. Press the power switch and confirm that the LCD screen displays the image for measuring the root canal working length. Touch the file clamp clip on the measuring line with the lip hook and confirm that the root canal length indicator bar on the LCD screen is fully displayed and stably displays the number "-1". Otherwise, it indicates that the file clamp or measuring line is damaged and must be replaced.

How do I install a root canal length measuring instrument (apex locator)?

Hello everyone, today I will explain how to install a root canal length measuring instrument (root canal measurement)

Usually, after receiving it, you will have the host, measuring line, lip hook, file clamp, probe, adapter, and charger.

1. Adapter connection:

Place the host flat on the desktop, hold the adapter connector with one hand, and then insert the adapter into the corresponding charging port on the left or right side of the host. When the adapter connector is fully inserted into the charging port, and the power is connected, the indicator light turns red, and the host cannot be turned on, indicating that the connection is in place. If charging is not required, the adapter can be unplugged directly.

2. Connection of the measuring line:

Insert the file clamp and lip hook into the two sockets of the measuring line respectively.
Insert the measuring line plug into the right-hand socket of the host.
A line connection test must be performed before each use to confirm

Press the power switch and confirm that the LCD screen displays the image for measuring the operating length of the root canal.

Use the lip hook to touch the file clamp clip on the measuring line, and confirm that

the root canal length indicator bar on the LCD screen is fully displayed and stably displays the number "-1".