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Carestream CS 7600 User Manual

Scanner system for intraoral x-ray exposed imaging plates
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  • Page 1 CS 7600 User Guide...
  • Page 2 The CS 7600 is intended for digital dental radiography using an imaging plate (storage phosphor screen) for radiographic diagnostic intraoral images. The CS 7600 in addition, optionally provides the Scan & Go technology to enable dental practitioners prior to acquisition to record the dental imaging plates with exam acquisition data.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..........3 CS 7600 System CS 7600 Components Overview ......4 Overview Scanner Overview .
  • Page 4 Preparing the Imaging Plates ......35 Inserting the Imaging Plate......35 Performing the X-rays .
  • Page 5 Appendix: CS 7600 Consumables & Accessories ..... 89 Scanner Manager ........90 Accessing the Scanner Manager .

  • Page 7: Conventions In This Guide

    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.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Conventions in this Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    CS 7600 is a scanner system for intraoral X-ray exposed imaging plates. The CS 7600 is intended for digital dental radiography using an imaging plate (storage phosphor plate) for radiographic diagnostic intraoral images. The CS 7600 system is used to scan and review intraoral dental X-ray images.
  • Page 10 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence- exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference.

  • Page 11: Cs 7600 Components Overview

    CS 7600 Components Overview Scanner Overview The CS 7600 scanner performs the functions necessary for scanning and acquiring images from the imaging plates. Figure 1 CS 7600 Front View 3.5" QVGA color LCD (320 X 240 pixels, landscape matrix) Function buttons for scanner use and menu navigation...
  • Page 12 Figure 2 CS 7600 Rear View Service door Base Cables compartment for power supply connection and interface ports (RJ-45 Ethernet port) Back cover Figure 3 Cables Compartment in Detail Power supply inlet RJ-45 Ethernet port (Ethernet activity LEDs: yellow indicates speed, green...

  • Page 13: Smart Imaging Plates Overview

    Smart Imaging Plates Overview The CS 7600 works with five imaging plate sizes: 0 to 4. The scanned image file size depends on the imaging plate size and the scanning resolution set by the user. The smart function of the imaging plates is utilized when using the Scan & Go device.

  • Page 14: Hygienic Sheaths

    Active side Orientation dot Inactive side Important: Use only Carestream Dental imaging plates and hygienic sheaths! Hygienic Sheaths For each imaging plate size there is a corresponding one-time use, disposable, hygienic sheath for preventing cross contamination.
  • Page 15 Figure 4 Hygienic Sheath (front view) Adhesive strip (for sealing the hygienic sheath) Foam stopper Sheath, transparent on one side and with a light protection barrier on the other side Chapter 2 CS 7600 System Overview...

  • Page 16: Scan & Go Overview

    Scan & Go Overview Scan & Go is an optional device that enables you to link the imaging plate to a specific exam acquisition (for example, patient) prior to acquisition.When the plate is inserted into the scanner, the information which was tagged onto the plate is retrieved by the scanner and the imaging plate is scanned automatically according to this information (resolution, target workstation, etc).

  • Page 17: Scan & Go Generation 2 (Models Released From June 2012)

    (Not during Tagging) Tagging OK: One flash (long) & 1 bleep (long) Tagging Fail: One Red flash (long) & 1 bleep (long) Connected to USB: LED status indicator (green) Recording surface for imaging plate 11 Chapter 2 CS 7600 System Overview...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Scan & Go Device

    Scanner Shelf The CS 7600 can be optionally mounted on the wall using a shelf bracket. The CS 7600 is attached to the shelf by a single central tightening nut.
  • Page 19 13 Chapter 2 CS 7600 System Overview...

  • Page 20: Computer System Requirements

    Safety, Regulatory & Technical Specifications User Guide. If necessary, update your computer system configuration. General Software Overview The CS 7600 intraoral imaging system operates with the following software: CS Imaging Software  Single Image Acquisition Interface. See “Single Image Acquisition Interface Overview”...

  • Page 21: Full Mouth Series (Fms) Acquisition Interface Overview

    Full Mouth Series (FMS) Acquisition Interface Overview The Full Mouth Series (FMS) is a static representation of the mouth of the patient using a series of intraoral images. The images are placed in fixed numbered frames. Figure 2 CS Imaging Software FMS Acquisition Interface Dental arch: Highlights the acquisition zone.
  • Page 22 Select a Format enables you to select FMS template options to select for acquisition. You can modify existing templates and create new templates (see the Carestream CS Imaging Software Online Help) Note: Only FMS templates for CR images can be used. Using other FMS will cause images not to be displayed.
  • Page 23 Image toolbar: enables you to adjust the image display. For more information on Image toolbar functions, see the Carestream CS Imaging Software Online Help Zoom icon: click to magnify a specific region. Highlight: click to optimize contrast within a region of interest.
  • Page 24 Mirror icon: click to create a mirror image of the original image. Colors #1 icon: click to replace grays by a color Colors #2 icon: click to replace grays by sepia colors Colors icon group Grayscale icon: click to replace colors by grays Crop image: click to access the Crop panel.
  • Page 25 Straight line icon: click to draw a straight line on an image. Multi-segment line icon: click to draw multi-segment line on an image. Freehand line icon: click to draw a freehand line on an image. Spline drawing icon: click to draw a spline curve that is basically a freehand line that has editable points.
  • Page 26 CS7600 acquisition (CR)  CS7600 FMS acquisition (CR2). After the option is selected, click to  open the CS 7600 Image Acquisition Software in the FMS mode. See “Full Mouth Series Image Acquisition Interface” on page 28. CS 7600_User Guide (8J4071)_Ed07...

  • Page 27: Cs 7600 Configuration Window

    CS 7600 Configuration Window The CS 7600 configuration window is opened when clicking the CS 7600-Configure button on the CS Imaging Software main toolbar. Tagging Resolution: select one of the three available resolutions for the next tagging resolution. Available only if Scan&Go is connected.

  • Page 28: Computer System Requirements

    CS 7600 Scanner Interface Overview The CS 7600 scanner interface is used primarily for scanning the exposed imaging plates and provides easy-to-understand prompts. The scanner interface also provides the option of changing the scanner default settings as described in the CS 7600 installation guide.

  • Page 29: Scanner Interface Icons

    Scanner Interface Icons Figure 1 Example of Insert Plate screen The following table lists the icons that are part of the various LCD screens. Stored images counter and available memory status. Blue background indicates available scanner memory. Stored images counter and available memory status. Red background indicates scanner memory is either nearing its full capacity or is already used up.
  • Page 30 Scan The image scan resolution resolution High speed (HS) High resolution (HR) Super high resolution (SHR) Press the scanner’s left function button to access the Settings menu. For information about Settings, See “Repeat steps 1 to 4 for any other imaging plates that need erasing..” on page 26 Press the scanner’s middle function button to manually erase the imaging plate, See “Erasing the Imaging Plates”...

  • Page 31: Working With The Scanner

    Working with the Scanner The following procedures are explained here: Turning on the Scanner,See “Turning on the Scanner” on page 24  Image Acquisition, See “Image Acquisition” on page 24  Scanner Info, See “Scanner Info” on page 25  Erasing the Imaging Plates, See “Erasing the Imaging Plates”...

  • Page 32: Scanner Info

    Press to scan the imaging plate. The imaging plate is scanned. For more information, See “Acquiring Single Image” on page 34 Scanner Info Press Info The Scanner Info screen opens. The following information is presented. System’s set date and time ...

  • Page 33: Erasing The Imaging Plates

    Erasing the Imaging Plates The imaging plates are automatically erased and ejected after they are scanned. If the imaging plate is exposed to light for an extended period of time (one week or more) or to strong light for even a short amount of time, the plate will need to be manually erased before use.

  • Page 34: Cs 7600 Imaging Software Overview

    CS 7600 Image Acquisition Interface Overview The CS 7600 image Acquisition interface is a user-friendly application designed and developed specifically for the CS 7600 intraoral imaging system. It provides a rich array of image processing options in addition to the acquisition functions.

  • Page 35: Full Mouth Series Image Acquisition Interface

    Full Mouth Series Image Acquisition Interface Figure 1 Image Acquisition Interface - Full Mouth Series Mode Scanner List Tip: Selected and active options are highlighted in blue. 29 Chapter 5 CS 7600 Image Acquisition Interface...
  • Page 36 Table 1 Image Acquisition Interface Key Exit Click to exit the CS 7600 image Acquisition interface. Settings Click Settings to customize the default settings. See “Working with Settings” on page 55.. Scan & Go The Scan & Go’s active connection status (white color indicates connection, red indicates Status no connection).
  • Page 37 Table 1 Image Acquisition Interface Key Imaging Clicking the CS 7600 Icon provides the imaging software details. Software Details Scan The scan resolution to apply when tagging information on an imaging plate with the Scan Resolution & Go device. To change the scan resolution for the current exam acquisition, click the...
  • Page 38 Table 1 Image Acquisition Interface Key Selected Image Indicates the selected image’s resolution level (in the preview image panel): Resolution High Speed (HS) High Resolution (HR) Super High Resolution (SHR) X-ray Partly red, indicates an underexposed image. Review the X-ray Exposure technique and consider increasing the exposure values for better Indication...
  • Page 39 Select a default scan resolution check box. The filter number with blue check mark will be applied to the next image acquisition. To change this settings, click OK and open the CS Adapt to modify. 33 Chapter 5 CS 7600 Image Acquisition Interface...

  • Page 40: Introduction

    Acquiring Images without Scan & Go Introduction This chapter describes the acquisition procedure for configurations with and without the optional Scan & Go device. A typical work-flow consists of the following steps: Accessing the imaging window, See “Starting the Imaging Software” on page 34 ...

  • Page 41: Acquiring Single Image

    Acquiring Single Image Starting the Imaging Software On your desktop, double-click the Imaging Software icon or click Start > All Programs > (the name of your) CS Imaging Software. Create or open an existing patient record: To open an existing patient record: In the Patient Browser search field (H), start typing to search ...

  • Page 42: Preparing The Imaging Plates

    To prepare the intraoral imaging plate, follow these steps: Choose an imaging plate of the right size for your examination. Important: Use only CS 7600 intraoral imaging plates from Carestream Dental and hygienic sheaths from Carestream Dental. The use of plates...

  • Page 43: Performing The X-Rays

    Performing the X-rays Perform the required X-rays according to your clinical procedure. It is recommended to continue using X-ray positioning techniques and tools to ensure the resulting image is complete and includes all the information required for diagnosis. It is recommended to use the Rinn Suresoft holder or equivalent products available on your market.

  • Page 44: Scanning The Imaging Plates

    Scanning the Imaging Plates Remove the imaging plate from the patient’s mouth. Do not remove the imaging plate from its hygienic sheath. Wipe and disinfect the exposed imaging plate’s hygienic sheath ( See “Disinfecting the Hygienic Sheath and the Imaging Plates” on page 69).
  • Page 45 Important: If the user inserts the plate incorrectly, there is a possibility of the plate falling into the scanner. If the plate falls into the scanner, See “Retrieving a Fallen Imaging Plate” on page 81 Dispose of the used protective hygienic sheath (D). If the scanner is linked Peer to Peer with a workstation, the image is sent automatically to the workstation which it is linked with.
  • Page 46 CS 7600_User Guide (8J4071)_Ed07...
  • Page 47 The ideal image quality is when the indicator of the quality of exposure is a full green bar in the Control Panel. Avoid under-exposed or over-exposed images indicated by a partial or full red bar. Under-exposed Image Overexposed Image Ideal Image Quality 41 Chapter 6 Acquiring Images without Scan &...

  • Page 48: Acquiring Multiple Images

    Acquiring Multiple Images Preparing Acquisition of FMS Images To prepare the acquisition of FMS images, follow these steps: Access the CS Imaging Software. See “Starting the Imaging Software” on page 34 Click New Image Template to access the Select a format window. From the list of available formats (templates), select the required template and click Open.
  • Page 49 The selected format is loaded and displayed in the Dental Imaging window. The first frame for scan is highlighted in green. 43 Chapter 6 Acquiring Images without Scan & Go...

  • Page 50: Introduction

    Acquiring Images Using Scan & Go Introduction This chapter describes the acquisition procedure for configurations with the Scan & Go device. Note: Using the Scan & Go option streamlines and shortens the scanning process. The scanned image reaches its destination automatically; no need to select the destination workstation when scanning the imaging plate.

  • Page 51: Preparing The Imaging Plates

    Preparing the Imaging Plates Prepare the intraoral imaging plate. See “Preparing the Imaging Plates” on page 35 Tagging the Imaging Plate with the Scan & Go To tag the imaging plate using a Scan & Go device follow these steps: Place the imaging plate near, or close to, the Scan &...

  • Page 52: Acquisition Related Procedures

    Perform steps 1 -3 of the “Scanning the Imaging Plates” on page 37 Note: After the imaging plate has been scanned, the image is sent straight to the previously assigned workstation. Perform stepa 6 - 7 of the “Scanning the Imaging Plates” on page 37 Acquisition Related Procedures “Processing the Images.”...

  • Page 53: Acquiring Multiple Images (Fms) Using Scan & Go

    To access the Image Acquisition Interface, select one of the following two modes: CS 7600 FMS mode (Template mode), examples of the icons To change the scanning resolution for this exam acquisition (for non Scan & Go configurations), go to...

  • Page 54: Acquisition Related Procedures

    Note: When exiting the image Acquisition interface, images stored in the Images Gallery are sent to the Imaging Software database. Use the image Acquisition interface processing options to optimize the image. See “CS 7600 Image Acquisition Interface Overview” on page CS 7600_User Guide (8J4071)_Ed07...

  • Page 55: Acquisition Related Procedures

    When the CS 7600 image Acquisition interface is open at the designated workstation, the scanned imaging plate image is automatically routed to the correct exam acquisition. If the CS 7600 image Acquisition interface is closed, the scanned imaging plate image is stored in the scanner’s memory. The scanner’s storage capacity is 25 images.

  • Page 56: Erasing The Imaging Plates

    Erasing the Imaging Plates The imaging plates are automatically erased and ejected after their information is scanned. Exposure to light and so forth, requires erasing manually the imaging plates before use. To erase the imaging plate manually, “Erasing the Imaging Plates” on page Note: Erasing the imaging plate manually does not erase the recorded exam acquisition information.

  • Page 57: General

    Scanner Settings General The following scanner settings are explained in this chapter: Brightness Control, See “Brightness Control” on page 52.  IP Setup, See “IP Setup” on page 52.  Rollers Cleaning, See “Cleaning the Scanner Rollers” on page 73. ...

  • Page 58: Brightness Control

    The Brightness is set and you are returned to the scanner insert plate screen. IP Setup Important: Do not perform any action in the IP Setup without direct supervision from dental service engineer or Carestream Dental representative. To manually set the scanner’s IP address, follow these steps:...
  • Page 59 Press to access the Settings menu. The Settings screen is displayed.  Press the scanner’s left function button to scroll down to IP Setup and press The IP Setup screen is displayed. Note: The DHCP automatically detects the scanner IP address. If you are using a Peer to Peer link, you must leave the DHCP checkbox unchecked.

  • Page 60: Viewer

    To exit the IP Setup screen without saving changes, press to reach . (highlighted in blue) and press . The IP Setup screen closes and you are returned to the scanner insert plate screen. Viewer The Viewer allows you to browse and delete images archived on the scanner’s memory. ...

  • Page 61: Working With Settings

    Working with Settings To open the settings window, click Settings. You are presented with three tabs: General Settings, See page 57  Scan & Go, See page 59  Scanners Connections, See page 60  General Settings Tab In the General Settings tab you are able to set the defaults for image Acquisition. CS 7600_User Guide (8J4071)_Ed07...
  • Page 62 Set the default filter to be applied to the acquired image. (The installation default is Endo). The image processing is managed by the CS adapt (see 8J6395 CS 7600 Installation Guide). Perio (Periodontal) filter: Designed to assist in detecting disease or ...

  • Page 63: Working With The General Settings Tab

    Table 1 Image Acquisition Interface General Settings Key Demo Mode This option puts the Demo Mode icon in the top left corner of the Image Acquisition Window and populates one frame in the images display area with a demo image each time the icon is selected. Tip: Use for setting default presets in Adjustment mode.
  • Page 64 Click Adjustment Mode to change the default filter in CS-Adapt. To display the SMPTE screen, in the Monitor calibration area click SMPTE. The SMPTE window appears. Use the monitor brightness & contrast controls until you clearly see the 5% and 95% calibration squares located in the in the 0% and 100% areas (indicated by red arrows in the picture above).

  • Page 65: Scan & Go Tab

    Scan & Go Tab The Imaging plate Scan & Go information fields are populated with the imaging plate’s identifying information when it is placed upon the Scan & Go device. Figure 1 Scan & Go Tab The Scan & Go tab contains the following information: Serial Number ...

  • Page 66: Scanners Connections Tab

    Beep on Device checkbox (for Scan & Go Generation 2), when the Beep on Device checkbox is  selected, the Scan & Go makes a sound each time an imaging plate is tagged. If the Beep in PC checkbox is selected, a sound is made on the PC each time an imaging plate is tagged. Note: The Imaging plate Scan &...

  • Page 67: Working With The Scanners Connections Tab

    Working with the Scanners Connections Tab To remove a scanner from the Scanner List, click Ignore. To add a scanner to the Scanner List, click the Connect button for that scanner. Note: If there are scanners on the network which you don’t wish to use, click Ignore.

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