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EXPRESS™
Digital imaging plate scanner
User’s Manual
204377 rev. 9 (2014-12)
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Document code: 204377 rev 9 (2014-12). |
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Copyright © 2014 by PaloDEx Group Oy. |
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All rights reserved. |
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Documentation, trademark and the software are copyrighted |
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with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws the |
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documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, |
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translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine |
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readable form in whole or part, without the prior written |
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permission of Instrumentarium Dental. |
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The original language of this manual is English. |
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Instrumentarium Dental reserves the right to make changes |
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in specification and features shown herein, or discontinue the |
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product described at any time without notice or obligation. |
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Contact your Instrumentarium Dental representative for the |
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most current information. |
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INSTRUMENTARIUM DENTAL, EXPRESS and |
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CLINIVIEW are either registered trademarks or |
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trademarks of Instrumentarium Dental in the United States |
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and/or other countries. |
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All other trademarks are property of their respective |
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owners. |
Manufactured by |
Instrumentarium Dental, PaloDEx Group Oy |
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Nahkelantie 160, |
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FI-04300 Tuusula, |
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FINLAND |
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Tel. +358 10 270 2000 |
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www.instrumentariumdental.com |
For service, contact your local distributor.
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1. The EXPRESS™ ............................................................................. |
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Introduction.................................................................................................. |
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System installation....................................................................................... |
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Positioning the unit.................................................................................... |
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Positioning the PC ................................................................................... |
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Other devices............................................................................................ |
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2. Intraoral imaging plate unit .............................................................. |
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Main parts and controls ............................................................................... |
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2.2 Accessories ................................................................................................. |
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Display symbols and what they mean ......................................................... |
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Using the system ....................................................................................... |
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Preparing the system .............................................................................. |
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Preparing an IP for exposure ................................................................... |
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Imaging plate holders.............................................................................. |
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Taking an exposure................................................................................. |
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Reading an imaging plate ....................................................................... |
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Removing IPs from the plate collector .................................................... |
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Standby mode......................................................................................... |
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Retrieve last image ................................................................................. |
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Shutting down the unit ........................................................................... |
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IP erasing mode (Initial erasing of the IPs) ............................................. |
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Taking an occlusal projection image ....................................................... |
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Errors ...................................................................................................... |
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3. Setup options.................................................................................. |
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4. Handling and care of imaging plates .............................................. |
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General...................................................................................................... |
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Handling .................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning .................................................................................................... |
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Storage ...................................................................................................... |
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Replacement ............................................................................................. |
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Disposal..................................................................................................... |
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5. Unit care and maintenance............................................................. |
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Cleaning the unit........................................................................................ |
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Disinfecting unit ......................................................................................... |
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Maintenance.............................................................................................. |
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Repair ........................................................................................................ |
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Disposal..................................................................................................... |
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6. Symbols that may appear on the unit and accessories.................. |
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7. Warnings and precautions.............................................................. |
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Appendix A. Technical Specifications ................................................ |
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Imaging Plates and hygiene bags............................................................ |
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Main dimensions ...................................................................................... |
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B.1. System installation .................................................................................. |
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B.2. Connecting the unit to a PC / LAN .......................................................... |
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1.The EXPRESS™
1.1Introduction
This manual describes how to use the EXPRESS digital imaging plate scanner (the unit) which is part of the digital intraoral imaging plate system
(the system). The complete system comprises the following:
-the EXPRESS digital imaging plate scanner (the unit).
-INSTRUMENTARIUM DENTAL™ Imaging Plates (IPs), protective covers, hygiene bags and other related imaging plate accessories.
-A PC (not supplied) in which suitable dental imaging software.
-A local area network (LAN) cable will be required if the system is to be used in a network.
The unit is a laser scanning device designed to automatically read reusable INSTRUMENTARIUM DENTAL intraoral imaging plate sizes 0, 1, 2, and 3. The Occlusal 4C kit also allows two size 3 imaging plates to be used to take an occlusal projection image. After reading, the images can be viewed on the PC using the dental imaging software.
The unit can either be connection directly to the PC or to network via the LAN cable.
The unit can be set up to work with a single PC, the single user configuration, or with several PCs, the Express Share (multiple user) configuration.
With the Express Share configuration up to eight
PCs can be used, one at a time, with the unit.
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Only personnel trained and authorized by the manufacturer of the unit are allowed to install and configure the unit.
Only use the imaging plates, protective covers and hygiene bags supplied by the manufacturer of the unit.
Please read the section 7. Warnings and precautions before using the unit.
1.2 System installation
Positioning the unit
Do not position the unit in direct sunlight or near bright light. Sunlight or bright light must not be allowed to shine directly on the unit door into which the IPs are inserted.
Position the unit on a stable flat surface so that vibrations will not degrade the image quality.
The unit can also be attached to a wall, under or on a shelf with the optional mounting kit.
The unit must not be positioned so that it it touching other equipment. It must not be placed on top of or under other equipment.
The unit can be positioned within the environment in which the patient is examined and treated (patient environment).
Positioning the PC
The PC connected to the unit should not be used in the patient environment.
The minimum horizontal distance between the patient and the PC is 1.5 m (4.5 ft).
The minimum vertical distance between the patient and the PC is 2.5 m (6.5 ft).
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Other devices
DO NOT connect any other devices to the unit or the PC connected to the unit that are:
-Not part of the supplied system
-Not supplied by the manufacturer of the unit
-Not recommended by the manufacturer of the unit.
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2.1 Main parts and controls
Power on / off key and status light: - green = on
-flashing = entering the standby mode
-yellow = in the standby mode
Display
Proximity sensor
Unit door and plate carrier
Start key
Imaging plate collector
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CAUTION:
Only use the PSU supplied with the unit or an approved spare PSU supplied by an authorized distributor. (Refer to technical specifications)
RJ-45 connector for Ethernet cable: - direct connection to PC
- network (LAN) connection Ethernet cable (not included) (Refer to technical specifications)
PC (not included) with digital imaging software that conforms to the MDD
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2.2 Accessories
For additional information about the accessories listed below contact your authorized dealer. Not all accessories are available for all units.
Imaging plates (IPs). Equivalent to film sizes 0, 1,
2 and 3.
IDOT version. An identification code (IDOT) is printed on the IP and will appear on the intraoral image. The IDOT identification mark allows the IP used for an exposure to be easily identified and removed if it damaged.
Standard (STD) version. The standard version has no identification mark.
Protective covers. For IPs 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Hygiene bags. For IPs 0, 1, 2, 3 and occlusal 4C.
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Occlusal 4C bite protector
For holding two size 3 IPs that are used for taking an occlusal projection image.
CAUTION:
For optimum performance only use IPs, protective covers and hygiene bags supplied by the manufacturer of the unit or the manufacturer’s authorized distributors.
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for problems caused by using accessories from other manufacturers.
IP storage box
For storing IPs safely and conveniently
Microfiber cloth
For cleaning IPs
IP holders
For bitewing, periapical and endodontic exposures
(optional, not included)
See section Imaging plate holders for more information.
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2.3 Display symbols and what they mean
During use symbols and animations will appear on the unit display. These:
-indicate the status of the unit
-help you to operate the unit correctly
-show user mistakes and corrective actions
-display error codes
-display a preview image
The main symbols are:
Startup
During startup the unit serial number, IP address and other information will appear on the unit display.
Express Share wait
Express Share configuration. The unit is not reserved by any PC in the system.
Express Share reservation
Express Share configuration. The unit has been reserved by a PC (e.g. PC number 2).
Occlusal 4C mode
System in occlusal projection imaging mode.
Occlusal 4C mode
System in occlusal projection imaging mode, insert second size 3 IP.
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Unit door
Protective cover and imaging plate
Yellow: remove protective cover
Imaging plate
Yellow: wrong way round, rotate
Protective cover
Remove / disconnect
Insert / connect
Busy
Unit in operation.
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Unit in erasing mode
Check
Something wrong or take alternative action.
Dental imaging software
Software not open, not ready or waiting for user action.
Unit connection
Not connected or connection not working.
Rotate
Error state and error number
Check documentation supplied with the unit
Unit in service mode
(Service technicians only)
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2.4 Using the system
For optimum performance only use IPs, protective covers and hygiene bags designed for this unit and supplied by authorized distributors.
The manufacturer of this unit will not be held responsible for any problems caused by using accessories from other manufacturers.
Proper handling, cleaning and storage of the IPs ensures the best image quality and maximum service life of the IPs. Refer to section 4. Handling and care of imaging plates.
Preparing the system
1.PC: Switch on the PC connected to the unit.
2.PC: Open the dental imaging software and a new or existing patient card where you wish to store the intraoral images.
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If you are using the system for the first time you may wish to check and / or change the setup options. See section B.3 Setup options.
3.Press the on/off key to switch the unit on.
The startup animation will appear on the display and the unit will carry out self test during which the IP carrier will slide out of the unit door.
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When the status light turns green and ready animation, indicating IP insertion, appears on the unit display, the unit is ready to use (in the ready state).
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If the ready animation does not appear, check the system setup described in the installation instructions.
Preparing an IP for exposure
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the IP is being used for the very first time or if it has not been used within the last 24 hours, it must be erased before use to remove any fogging caused by background radiation. See section, Erasing an imaging plate.
CAUTION:
When handling IPs, protective covers and hygiene bags take all appropriate measures and precautions to prevent cross contamination.
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If you are taking an occlusal projection exposure refer to section 3.12 Taking an occlusal projection image and to the separate instructions supplied with the Occlusal 4C kit.
1.Place the IP you wish to use onto a protective cover. The light blue side (sensitive) of the IP must face and be placed on the half of the protective cover that is the same shape as the
IP.
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2.Fold the half of the protective cover with the semicircular cutout over onto the IP. The metal disk on the back (black side) of the IP must appear in the semicircular cut out.
3.Turn the protective cover and IP over so that the black side of the protective cover is uppermost. This makes it easier to slide the protective cover and IP into the hygiene bag.
4.Slide the protective cover and IP into the hygiene bag as far as they will go. Make sure that the black side of the protective cover is on the same side as the black side of the hygiene
5.Peel off the cover paper from the sealing tape and then fold the flap, along the pre-formed line, over and onto the sealing tape.
6.Press and slide your thumb along the tape to ensure that the flap is properly sealed.
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7.Turn the sealed hygiene bag over and check that the IP and protective cover are in the correct position.
You must be able to see the light side of the protective cover and the metal disk on the IP.
Imaging plate holders
It is recommended that imaging plate holders be used to ensure accurate IP positing and consistently good images quality.
Using imaging plate holders improves image quality because:
-the IP is positioned correctly in relation to the tooth
-there is no positioning guesswork
-the IP is not bent and thus distortion is eliminated
-the IP cannot move in relation to the X-ray unit
-images are standardized and reproducible
-there is no overlapping nor cone cut off
-IP wear and tear is minimized.
-image quality can be maintained irrespective of who takes the image
-time is saved and profitability increased
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Problems caused by manually positioning the IP include:
-incorrect vertical alignment
-distortion
-cone cut off
-poor projection standardization
-inferior image quality.
For more information on imaging plate holders and systems contact you dealer.
Taking an exposure
1.Place the IP, in its sealed hygiene bag, into the appropriate imaging plate holder and then insert it into the patient’s mouth in the position for the image you wish to take.
Note that the back of the sealed hygiene bag, the black side, must face the X-ray source.
2.Select exposure values appropriate for the exposure you are taking.
The system will produce excellent images even if the exposure values differ considerably from the optimum values. In most cases the same exposure values can be used for virtually all imaging purposes.
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