KODAK RVG 6500 System and KODAK RVG 6500 IPS System User & Installation Guide
Notice The User & Installation Guide for the KODAK RVG 6500 (with or without IPS) System includes information on the installation of the device as well as its usage. We recommend that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with this Guide in order to make the most effective use of your system.
Contents Chapter 1 Conventions in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Conventions in This Guide Chapter 2 KODAK RVG 6500 With or Without IPS System Description 3 KODAK RVG 6500 With Packaging of KODAK RVG 6500 System . . . . . . . . . . 3 or Without IPS System Packaging of KODAK RVG 6500 IPS System . . . . . . . . 3 Packaging Opening the Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 3 KODAK RVG 6500 Systems Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the KODAK Dental Imaging Software . . . . . . . 18 Starting the Configuration Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Registering the KDIS Licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mounting the RVG Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mounting the IPS Aiming Ring on the X-Ray Generator . . . 27 Chapter 6 Connecting an RVG Sensor to the Computer . . . . . . . . 31 Acquiring an Image Acquiring an Image with the RVG Sensor . . . . . . . . . . 32 With RFID Preparing the RVG Sensor . .
1 Conventions in This Guide Conventions in this Guide The following special messages emphasize information or indicate potential risk to personnel or equipment: WARNING: Warns you to avoid injury to yourself or others by following the safety instructions precisely. CAUTION: Alerts you to a condition that might cause serious damage. Important: Alerts you to a condition that might cause problems. Note: Emphasizes important information. Tip: Provides extra information and hints.
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2 KODAK RVG 6500 With or Without IPS System Packaging KODAK RVG 6500 With or Without IPS System Description The KODAK RVG 6500 with or withour IPS System is available in 2 configurations: • The KODAK RVG 6500 System OR • The KODAK RVG 6500 Intelligent Positioning System (IPS) System Packaging of KODAK RVG 6500 System The KODAK RVG 6500 System packaging is composed of the following boxes: • • • The RVG sensor box The WiFi access point box The positioning kit box Packaging of KODAK RVG 6500 IPS System
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3 KODAK RVG 6500 Systems Overview KODAK RVG 6500 Systems Overview • The KODAK RVG 6500 System OR • The KODAK RVG 6500 Intelligent Positioning System (IPS) System Figure 1 KODAK RVG 6500 System Components 2 1 1 The sensor and the control box 2 The WiFi access point 3 The medical power supply for the RVG system 3 The KODAK RVG 6500 IPS System is composed of all the KODAK RVG 6500 system components and the IPS aiming ring.
RVG Functional Components Overview Figure 3 RVG Functional Components Overview 1 2 A 4 5 3 B 1 Battery status indicator LED: Not charged Charging (blinking) Charged with charger connection OFF 2 Charged without charger connection Sensor remote control button and the ON/OFF button: OFF mode: Press 5 seconds to turn OFF • • • • • • Connecting to WiFi AP (blinking): Press 2 seconds to turn ON Transmitting acquired x-ray image (blinking) Connected to WiFi AP Standby mode Ready for acquisition RFID tag
WiFi Access Point Functional Components Overview The WiFi access point is the wireless equivalent of the wired internal Local Area Network (LAN). The WiFi access point provides connectivity between the computer and the RVG sensor(s) enabling you to use the KODAK RVG 6500 within your practice area. See the manufacturer guide for any detailed information on the WiFi access point. Figure 4 WiFi AP Back Panel Overview 3 2 1 1 Power adapter outlet.
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4 Imaging Software Overview Computer System Requirements Make sure that your computer is compatible with the computer system requirements detailed in KODAK RVG 6500 System_Regulatory User Guide (SM737), Chapter 3. Important: It is MANDATORY to check that the computer system configuration is compatible with the computer system requirements for the KODAK RVG 6500 with or without IPS system software.
The RVG Acquisition Interface The RVG Acquisition interface module is a user-friendly working interface that was designed and developed specifically for the KODAK RVG 6500 with or without IPS intraoral imaging system. Figure 6 RVG Acquisition Main Interface 1 2 Sensor orientation: Pre-orients how the x-ray image is displayed in the Imaging Window. Preview screen: Indicates the 90 second activation time for acquisition. • Displays the acquired x-ray image instantly after acquisition.
Figure 7 List of Available Sensors The sensor name and battery status: Battery status. The WiFi status: Wifi transmission is available. Wifi transmission is available but not good. WiFi transmission is not available. The Sensor availability: Sensor is connected to your computer and ready for use. Click Sensor is not connected to your computer. Click to disconnect. to connect. Refresh button refreshes the list of sensors visible in the computer.
The IPS Aiming Ring Interface Overview The IPS aiming ring interface is a user-friendly working interfaces that was designed and developed specifically for the KODAK RVG 6500 IPS System intraoral imaging system. It enables you prior to acquisition to dynamically and visually center the x-ray beam to the RVG sensor using the centering indicator.
IPS Aiming Ring Interface and RVG Sensor Centering The IPS aiming ring interface enables you to correctly position the X-ray generator to the RVG sensor. The IPS interface enables you to manage the X-ray centering and the proper paralleling technique achievement. Sensor Display • Sensor is not centered. • Centering indicators are red. Result • Sensor active surface not fully exposed to X-ray. • Image will have a cone cut. • Parallel technique not achieved. • Image distortion.
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5 Setting Up the KODAK RVG 6500 Systems Important: Your computer must have an Ethernet board and be WiFi equipped before installing the KODAK RVG 6500 systems. KODAK RVG 6500 Systems Configuration Options Option 1: Single RVG Sensor / Single PC / Single Access Point Configuration 1 N ET GE A R • • 2 3 4 Single WiFi AP wired setup (see: For a first system configuration “Installing the KODAK Dental Imaging Software” . For reconfiguration “Starting the Configuration Setup” ).
• • OR Manual RVG sensor connection to multi-PCs (see “Locking a Single RVG Sensor to the Computer.” ). This is a possible configuration but not recommended. Option 3: Multi-RVG Sensor / Multi-PC / Single Access Point Configuration max. 10m max. 10m max. 10m max. 10m 1 N ET G E A R • • • • 2 3 4 Single WiFi AP wireless setup (see: For a first system configuration “Installing the KODAK Dental Imaging Software” . For reconfiguration “Starting the Configuration Setup” ).
WiFi Access Point Setup Configurations There are 2 WiFi access point setup configuration options: • • The wired WiFi access point setup configuration (preferably “Option 1: Single RVG Sensor / Single PC / Single Access Point Configuration” ) The wireless WiFi access point setup configuration You must decide the KODAK RVG 6500 system configuration option before starting the WiFi setup.
Installing the KODAK Dental Imaging Software Before installing the KODAK Dental Imaging Software, check that: • • The computer has all the PC system requirements You have the software DVD as of version 6.12 or higher To install the KODAK Dental Imaging Software, follow these steps: 1 Insert the software DVD in the DVD-ROM drive of the computer. Wait for the installation program to start. If the program does not start automatically, click Start > Run and enter D:\setup.
5 The License Agreement dialog box is displayed. Accept and click Yes. 6 The Choose Destination Location dialog box is displayed. Click Next if you accept the default destination folder (c:\program files\Kodak\Kodak Dental Imaging Software) or browse to choose another destination folder. 7 The KODAK Dental Imaging Software dialog box is displayed. The Patient file is selected by default but you must select the device.
〈 Click on the drop-down list of No Intraoral Radiography Installation. 〈 Select RVG 5x00/6x00. 〈 Click Next to begin the installation. The InstallShield Wizard is displayed. Let the installation process run automatically.
The Kodak Patient file - InstallShield Wizard is displayed while the patient files are installed on the hard drive. The Software Installation dialog box is displayed while the installation process continues. Click Continue Anyway until the dialog box disappears. 9 The Installation Complete dialog box is displayed when the installation is finished. Click Finish. The and are installed on your desktop.
If your PC operating system is not compatible with the system requirements If your PC operating system is not compatible with the system requirements, the System incompatibility dialog box is displayed. Click Download, your application will close automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the required “Windows Wireless component”. Reboot your PC when the installation is completed. 10 Click on your desktop. The Calibration and Quality Control Software window is displayed. 11 Click .
12 In the central pane, click RVG Wireless System Configuration, to access the “Setting Up the WiFi AP” window (see and follow step 10). Starting the Configuration Setup 13 Before the setting up of the KODAK RVG 6500 System procedures, have with you the: SSID Password RVG8_NETWORK 7794AA6500EC239BFF4554DD80 14 The “Setting Up the Intra-oral RVG Sensor system” window is automatically displayed. You have 2 setup options: • • Full system configuration: When you want to configure the entire system.
15 Click Full system configuration and follow the on-screen instructions to setup the RVG system Click New RFID tag creation and follow the on-screen instructions to configure a new RFID tag. Once you have finished setting up the RVG system, you must register the KDIS Licence.
Registering the KDIS Licence To register the KDIS licence, follow these steps: 1 Double-click 2 Create a patient record. From the toolbar, click Click 3 to open the Patient Window. and enter the required patient information. to access the Imaging Window. The Enter the licence number dialog box is displayed. Enter the licence number and click Validate if you have the licence number or click Cancel to continue. The icon appears on the toolbar of the Imaging Window.
Mounting the RVG Holders The RVG sensor and control box holders enable you to have them at reach to optimize your workflow. You need to install the RVG sensor and control box holders where it best suits your workflow, the X-ray generator arm, the chair, etc.... To mount the RVG sensor and control box holders, follow these steps: 1 Attach the RVG control box holder with the double-face adhesive or the Velco strap supplied on the side of the X-ray generator arm.
Mounting the IPS Aiming Ring on the X-Ray Generator Before mounting the IPS aiming ring, make sure that: • You have the necessary tools: 15 mm • • You have cleaned the X-ray generator tube head with disposable cleaning wipes. You have asked the practitioner his preference for the position of the aiming ring on the X-ray tube head, with the ON/OFF button on the left or right side of the X-ray tube head.
5 Select the appropriate aiming ring holding brackets (B): • • • 6 For a cone shape x-ray tube head (HY415). For a cylindrical shape x-ray tube head with diameters from 55.5 mm to 65 mm (HY414). For a cylindrical shape x-ray tube head with diameters from 64 mm to 70.1 mm (HY413) mounted on the ring. Measure from the opening of the x-ray tube head 30mm. Mark the 30mm with a pencil on both sides of the x-ray tube head.
10 Place the cable tie (A) around the holding brackets (B), make a knot and place it in the cable tie holder (C). Pull to tighten and cut what exceeds the knot. Retighten the screws, if needed. A B x4 C C A 11 Position correctly the front cover with the board making sure that the ON/OFF button is on the appropriate place. A A 12 Position correctly the attachment brackets (A). 13 Press quickly the ON/OFF button to turn ON the IPS device and check that the front upper LED is lit.
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6 Acquiring an Image With RFID Connecting an RVG Sensor to the Computer You need to connect the selected RVG sensor to the computer where the acquired image must appear. Important: You can use the RVG sensor to acquire an image while charging ONLY with the medical charger. To connect an RVG sensor to your computer, follow these steps: 1 Press the remote control button of the RVG control box to turn ON the device. 2 Place the RVG sensor on the RFID tag. .
You can also access the RVG Acquisition interface, doing the following: • • Press the remote control button of the selected RVG control box, or Press F2 on the computer key board. Acquiring an Image with the RVG Sensor To acquire an image with the RVG sensor, follow the instructions in the presented order. Preparing the RVG Sensor To prepare the selected RVG sensor, follow these steps: 1 Select an appropriate positioner for the region of interest and the sensor size.
Preparing the X-Ray Generator To prepare the x-ray generator, follow these steps: 1 Press the remote control button of the selected RVG control box to access the RVG Acquisition interface. (Optional) Press on the remote control button several times to pre-orient the sensor orientation. The acquired image is displayed with the last selected orientation on the Imaging Window. (Optional) Click To select the tooth or teeth number. Click to return to the RVG Acquisition interface.
3 Insert the sensor holding it horizontally in the patient’s mouth. Positioning in the patient’s mouth depends on the region of interest. 4 Approach the x-ray generator tube head to the patient. (Optional) If you are using the IPS aiming ring system, press the ON button. If you are in front of the aiming ring, make sure that the front LED is ON. If you are positioned in the back of the aiming ring, a quick press on the ON/OFF button will turn on the LED on the back.
Launching the X-Ray To launch the x-ray, follow these steps: 1 Ask the patient to remain still. 2 Position yourself either 2 meters behind the x-ray generator or outside the door. 3 Keep visual contact with the patient during the x-ray. 4 Trigger the x-ray with the remote control of the x-ray generator. The image appears in the preview screen of the RVG Acquisition interface. The light on the remote control button blinks blue indicating the image transmission.
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7 Acquiring an Image Without RFID Locking the RVG Sensor to the Computer You need to lock the RVG sensor to the computer where the acquired image must appear. Important: You can use the RVG sensor to acquire an image while charging ONLY with the medical charger. Locking a Single RVG Sensor to the Computer If you have a single RVG sensor, you need to lock it only once to the computer where the acquired image must appear.
3 In the RVG Acquisition interface, click to access the RVG sensor list. 4 Find the RVG sensor in the sensor list. The sensor is identified with 5 Click to connect the sensor to your computer, becomes . . Locking Several Shared RVG Sensors to the Computer If you have several shared RVG sensors, you need to lock the selected RVG sensor to the computer where the acquired image must appear.
2 In the RVG Acquisition interface, click refresh the sensor list. to access the RVG sensor list. If needed, click 3 Find the selected RVG sensor in the sensor list: If do the following: Click to lock the sensor to your computer, If Click becomes to . do the following: to unlock from the computer it is locked to and press quickly on the remote control button while the light is blink blue (A). If the unlocking was not executed you must redo the unlocking process.
Acquiring an Image with the RVG Sensor To acquire an image with the RVG sensor, follow the instructions in the presented order. Preparing the RVG Sensor To prepare the selected RVG sensor, follow these steps: 1 Select an appropriate positioner for the region of interest and the sensor size. 2 Cover with a disposable hygienic sleeves specifically designed for each sensor size. . Important: To prevent cross-contamination, use a new hygienic barrier for each new patient.
Preparing the X-Ray Generator To prepare the x-ray generator, follow these steps: 1 Press the remote control button of the selected RVG control box to access the RVG Acquisition interface. (Optional) Press on the remote control button several times to pre-orient the sensor orientation. The acquired image is displayed with the last selected orientation on the Imaging Window. (Optional) Click To select the tooth or teeth number. Click to return to the RVG Acquisition interface.
3 Insert the sensor holding it horizontally in the patient’s mouth. Positioning in the patient’s mouth depends on the region of interest. 4 Approach the x-ray generator tube head to the patient. (Optional) If you are using the IPS aiming ring system, press the ON button. If you are in front of the aiming ring, make sure that the front LED is ON. If you are positioned in the back of the aiming ring, a quick press on the ON/OFF button will turn on the LED on the back.
Launching the X-Ray To launch the x-ray, follow these steps: 1 Ask the patient to remain still. 2 Position yourself either 2 meters behind the x-ray generator or outside the door. 3 Keep visual contact with the patient during the x-ray. 4 Trigger the x-ray with the remote control of the x-ray generator. The image appears in the preview screen of the RVG Acquisition interface. The light on the remote control button blinks blue indicating the image transmission.
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8 Troubleshooting Occasionally, malfunctions can occur during use in the event of an incorrect action. The quick trouble shooting and the Information “I”, will guide you through the actions you need to take to correct the malfunction. Important: If the malfunction persists or more serious conditions occur, contact your representative.
Table 1 Quick Trouble Shooting (Continued) Malfunction When you turn ON your RVG sensor, it blinks blue then becomes solid blue but the sensor cannot be found in the sensor list on the computer. Possible Cause • • WiFi access point is not ON. Configuration problem. Action • • Check that the WiFi access point is ON.
Information Messages An information “I” error code with a message is displayed on the popup on your computer screen. The following table lists the information messages and the action to take. Table 2 Information Messages Information Error Code I1 I2 I3 Information Message Action Communication problem with the wireless RVG sensor. Turn off then on your sensor or restart your computer. If the problem persists, contact your representative. 〈 Wireless sensor error.
Table 2 Information Messages (Continued) Information Error Code Information Message I 12 Memory allocation problem. Restart your computer. If the problem persists, contact your representative. 〈 Error during the image transfer. Turn OFF then ON your wireless sensor and restart the acquisition software. If the problem persists, contact your representative. 1. Turn Off then ON the RVG sensor. I 13 I 14 System error. Close and restart the acquisition software.
Quick Trouble Shooting for WiFi To minimize WiFi network malfunctions, make sure that: • The Wi-Fi access point, in use, is the one delivered by the manufacturer with the Kodak RVG 6500 System and Kodak RVG 6500 IPS System (Netgear WGR614). • The computer in use, has at least the requirements listed in KODAK RVG 6500 System_Regulatory User Guide (SM737)_Ed01B, Chapter 3. • The installation and configuration of the network has been done following the steps given in Chapter 5 of this document.
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9 Maintenance This chapter describes the maintenance task that you need to perform regularly for your KODAK RVG 6500 with or without IPS system and the accessories. Daily The RVG Sensor The RVG sensor is supplied in a non-sterile state. Single-use disposable protective hygienic sleeves must cover the RVG sensor before placing it in the patient’s mouth. These sleeves are conform to the ISO EN 10993.
Cleaning the RVG Sensor Control Box The RVG sensor control box must be cleaned with disposable cleaning wipes similar to those used for the computer screens. . WARNING: Never immerse the RVG sensor control box in any solution. Cleaning the Positioning Accessories . WARNING: Do not use chemical autoclave for the toothbrush holders and avoid direct contact with the metallic part of the autoclave.
Replacing the RVG Battery To replace the RVG battery, follow these steps: 1 Turn OFF the RVG sensor. 2 Make sure that the RVG sensor is not connected to the mains outlet. 3 Press down with fingers and slide the trap door (A) protecting the battery on the back of the control box. A A 4 Remove carefully the connector (B) to remove the used battery. 5 Insert the connector (B) of the appropriate battery. WARNING: Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly in its connector.
RVG Control Box with IPS board B A Important: For the RVG with IPS board, make sure that you insert the battery gently avoiding any damage to the IPS board. 7 Plug one end of the medical charger in the USB port of the RVG control box. 8 Plug the other end to the mains outlet. The blinking green light of the battery status (A) on the control box indicates the charging process. The first charging takes about 4hours. When the green light becomes solid green (B) the charging is complete.
Important: You can use the RVG sensor to acquire an image while charging ONLY with the medical charger. 9 You can use the USB cable to charge RVG battery with the computer. WARNING: NEVER use the RVG sensor to acquire an image while charging with the USB cable. Important: Remove the battery from the control box if you will not use it for a long period of time.
Replacing the IPS Aiming Ring Battery Important: When the battery is low the LEDs light becomes orange. You need to replace the IPS battery. To replace the IPS aiming ring battery, follow these steps: 1 Remove the attachment brackets (A). 2 Remover the front cover. 3 Remove the used 4 batteries. x4 A A 4 Replace correctly the new 4 batteries respecting the polarities. 5 Replace the front cover. 6 Replace the attachment brackets (A).
