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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Panoramic X-ray System...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION X-ray equipment may cause injury if used improperly. The instructions contained in this manual must be read and followed when installing, servicing, or operating the Orthoralix® 8500. The Orthoralix 8500 provides a high degree of protection from unnecessary X-radiation. However, no practical design can provide complete protection, nor prevent operators from exposing themselves or others to unnecessary radiation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Technical Data Copyright ......................1-1 Pre-Installation ....................1-1 Location Considerations .....................1-1 Electrical Installation Requirements ................1-3 Recommended Computer Configuration ..............1-4 Technical Data ....................1-5 Approximate Shipping Size and Weight ..............1-5 Environmental Limitations Certification ..............1-5 Chapter 2 - Safety Items Important Safety Information ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Software Installation Recommended Computer Configuration .............. 4-1 GxPicture Install Procedures ................4-2 Chapter 5 - System Configuration Chapter 6 - CCD Sensor Calibration Icon Status ......................6-3 Chapter 7 - Alignment and Adjustments Beam Alignment Test ..................7-1 Beam Adjustment .......................7-4 Adjust mA Setting ....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Electrical Characteristics ...................11-4 Insert Components ....................11-5 Appendix A - Centering Test Magnification Factor Correction ................A-2 Verify Alignment of X-ray Field ..................A-4 Appendix B - Annual Maintenance Maintenance List ....................B-1 Appendix C - Advanced Image Parameter Adjustments Third Party Viewer ....................C-1 Adjust Third Party Viewers ..................C-3 Example of Image Presentation .................C-10...
  • Page 6 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction And Technical Data

    Under the copyright laws, this documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or part, without the prior written permission of Gendex Dental Systems. Gendex and Orthoralix are registered trademarks of Gendex.
  • Page 8 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual [164.98] 164.98 6-1/2 6.50 942.61 [942.61] 37.11 37-1/8 2327.90 [2327.90] 91.65 91-5/8 1266.70 [1266.70] 49.87 49-7/8 1778 [1778] 70.00 1284.27 [1284.27] 50.56 50-5/8 [996.95] 996.95 39.25 39-1/4 Typical electrical box location Typical network connection location 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 9: Electrical Installation Requirements

    Introduction and Technical Data Electrical Installation Requirements • Power supply: 230V AC or 120V AC nominal • Frequency: 50-60 Hz • Max. line voltage regulation at 115V: 4% voltage drop max. during exposure. • Max. line current rating: 8.5A at 230V, 13.5A at 115V. •...

  • Page 10: Recommended Computer Configuration

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Recommended Computer Configuration GxPicture 2.7.2 or later, VixWin Platinum 1.2 or later (if applicable) is required, and is to run on the following recommended hardware configuration(s): PCs using Windows XP Professional, and Windows 2003: • 300 MHz 32-bit (x86) •...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Introduction and Technical Data Technical Data Approximate Shipping Size and Weight The Orthoralix 8500 DDE System ships in one container, 70 “ (1.78 m) long, 36” (86 cm) wide and 48” (1.22 m) tall, that is designed to fit into a normal installer’s van.
  • Page 12 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Safety Items

    Chapter Safety Items Important Safety Information This device is designed to meet stringent safety standards. However, to maintain the safety of operators and patients, you must operate the equipment correctly and properly and ensure the equipment is properly maintained. It is essential to follow all safety instructions, warnings, and cautions specified in this manual to ensure the safety of patients and operators.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Safety Precautions WARNING The X-ray device may be dangerous to the patient and operator if you do not observe and follow the safe exposure factors and operating instructions. Do not operate this system unless you have received training to perform a procedure.

  • Page 15: Explosion Hazard

    Safety Items WARNING This equipment must always be electrically disconnected from the mains electrical supply before cleaning or disinfecting. Avoid ordinary medical equipment without protection against ingress of liquids. No water or any other liquid should be allowed to leak inside the equipment, as they may cause a short-circuit and corrosion.

  • Page 16: Mechanical Hazards

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Mechanical Hazards WARNING Do not operate the system with any covers open or removed. Operating the system with open or removed covers could expose mechanical operating systems that could cause serious or fatal personal injury to you or the patient. Only qualified and authorized service personnel should remove covers from the system.

  • Page 17: Radiation Safety

    Safety Items Radiation Safety X-rays are dangerous to both operator and others in the vicinity unless established safe exposure procedures are strictly observed. Use the following safety measures to ensure safety to the patient and operator. The useful and scattered beams can produce serious bodily injuries to patients and persons in the surrounding area if used by an unskilled operator.

  • Page 18: Location Of Identification Labels

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Location of Identification Labels Gendex Dental Systems Des Plaines, IL USA 120V 50/60 Hz 1620VA 2.0A ; 13.5A 34SL 230V 50/60 Hz 1955VA 1.1A ; 8.5A CLASS 1 TYPE B Cer tific ation: Produc t complies with...
  • Page 19 Safety Items Label Description Check Jumper Position the jumper for the input Position the jumper for the voltage being used. This tag must Input voltage being used. This tag must be removed J8 J10 J8 J10 Before reassembling cover. be removed before reassembling Placez le pont en fonction 120V 230V...

  • Page 20: System Labels

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Laser Aperture CAUTION LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Wavelength: 650nm, output Power less than or equal to 1mW Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007 CLASS II LASER PRODUCT System Labels...
  • Page 21 Safety Items Recycle Label Dispose of in accordance with your country’s requirements. There is material in the system that must be separately collected and recycled in accordance with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Earth Ground Mains Hot Wire Mains Neutral Wire Emergency Stop Not on all models...

  • Page 22: Compliance With Applicable Standards

    Modifications and/or additions to the equipment may only be carried out by Gendex or by third parties expressly authorized by Gendex to do so. Such changes must comply with legal requirements as well as with the generally accepted technical rules.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - Installation

    Chapter Installation Unpacking 1. Cut shipping box banding straps and remove box lid. Unpack accessory boxes and remove outer sleeve. Leave shipping box on rotating assembly for protection. 4. Break down lower collar of shipping box. 5. Remove lower box from column base. 032-0246-EN Rev 2...
  • Page 24 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual WARNING This device requires at least a two person lift. Failure to comply may cause bodily injury. CAUTION Do not use patient handlebars as a means to pull unit upright. Using patient handlebars could cause a misalignment of the system and void the warranty. Remove packing box from rotating assembly.

  • Page 25: Column Wall Mounting

    Installation Column Wall Mounting The Orthoralix 8500 is designed to mount to a wall or free-standing on the optional base plate. The wall mounted option is described below. NOTE: Verifying the wall support capability is the responsibility of the installer, refer to Pre-Installation on page 1-1.
  • Page 26 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Have your assistant tilt the device to remove the wheel assembly from bottom of column (two socket screws). Reinstall the socket screws into the column and tighten. Note the floor mount pins and the corresponding holes in the bottom column bracket.
  • Page 27 Installation Move the device back into place; tip up device until floor pins engage into bottom bracket of column. 12. Mount the bracket to the wall using supplied beveled washers and lag bolts (wood studs only) or appropriate mounting hardware, depending on wall type.

  • Page 28: Free Standing Mounting

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Free Standing Mounting The Free Standing option, using Base Kit 110-0197G1, is described below. WARNING This device requires at least a two person lift. Failure to comply may cause bodily injury. CAUTION Do not use patient handlebars as a means to pull unit upright. Using patient handlebars could cause a misalignment of the system and void the warranty.
  • Page 29 Installation Lay system on its backside on top of a support block from the packaging. 4. Remove mounting hardware from the top of existing base plate, and then remove existing wall mount base plate. Keep mounting hardware for reuse. Remove caster assembly and then replace mounting hardware back into column base.
  • Page 30 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual CAUTION All fasteners are critical for unit stability! Install eight (8) floor leveling legs. Using handles, lift device to the upright position. Adjust the eight (8) leveling legs to level the device. Leveling legs are equipped with through- holes to permanently secure them to the floor, if desired.

  • Page 31: Completing Installation

    Installation Completing Installation 1. Remove top side cover mounting screws. 2. Slide cover out and set aside. Remove two mounting screws from shipping bracket which is securing the rotating arm. Remove three mounting screws and eye bracket and then remove shipping bracket from beneath.
  • Page 32 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Remove black SHCS and then rotate upper handswitch connector bracket into position. When positioned, secure connector bracket with black SHCS. CAUTION When mounting Patient Positioning Mirror, apply pressure at the corners only. Pressing the center of the mirror may cause the mirror to break. Align Patient Positioning Mirror to the mounting holes on the front of the column.

  • Page 33: Electrical Power Connection

    Installation Electrical Power Connection The device is factory set to 230V AC but can easily be changed to 120V AC. The device can be hard wired for either 230V AC or 120V AC using suitable materials in accordance to local electrical codes.

  • Page 34: 120V Ac Power Cord Installation

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 120V AC Power Cord Installation 1. To reconfigure the system, move the 120V AC power plug jumper from the 230V position to the 120V position. 2. A red tag on the jumper wire illustrates the configurations. Route the power cord through strain relief.

  • Page 35: Ccd Sensor Installation

    Installation CCD Sensor Installation 1. Remove inner sensor cover (if mounted) by first removing mounting hardware (2 screws). 2. Pull cover to pop from the two retaining clips located inside.  CAUTION Use extreme care when removing outer sensor cover. Ribbon cable may be damaged if cover is not removed properly.
  • Page 36 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Access the two knurled sensor support knobs which are the sensor lock pins. Pull the knobs out and rotate 90 to lock them in the withdrawn position. Access sensor from black plastic shipping case. 7. Tilt sensor and slide it into locating brackets as shown.
  • Page 37 Installation Attach ribbon cable to Logic Board. 11. Mount outer cover (4 screws). 032-0246-EN Rev 2 3-15...

  • Page 38: Completing The Install

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Completing the Install 1. With adhesive backing exposed, position keypad guard on column as shown (centered with keypad). Apply power to the device (plug power cord into outlet/turn ON mains breaker). Press power switch to the ON position (bottom right of column).
  • Page 39 Installation WARNING High voltage is present in the system. Covers on the equipment should only be removed by qualified and authorized service personnel. Place the rear cover over the power supply section. 6. Position front cover and install mounting screw (both sides). Place top cover on rotating imaging assembly and install painted screws to fasten the cover in place.
  • Page 40 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual The hand switch can be connected at the bottom of the column. Alternately, the remote exposure switch can be mounted outside of the room. Plug the connecting cable into the rear of the top cover and route it to the desired location.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 - Software Installation

    Chapter Software Installation Recommended Computer Configuration GxPicture 2.7.2 or later, VixWin Platinum 1.2 or later (if applicable) is required, and is to run on the following recommended hardware configuration(s): PCs using Windows XP Professional, and Windows 2003: • 300 MHz 32-bit (x86) •...

  • Page 42: Gxpicture Install Procedures

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual GxPicture Install Procedures 1. Insert the GxPicture CD into the PC’s CD drive. GxPicture Driver Suite will auto launch. 2. Click Next, accept the license agreement, and click Next. Select Orthoralix DDE and also select all applicable devices currently used in office.
  • Page 43 Software Installation If using VixWin a. Select, Do Not Use Filter Engine. b. Click Next. If using imaging software other than VixWin (Dentrix, DEXIS, etc.) a. Select, Use Filter Engine. b. Click Next. c. Check DDE checkbox and also select all applicable devices currently used in office.
  • Page 44 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Select Yes to restart computer. 9. Click Finish. 10. Remove the GxPicture CD from the PC drive. 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 - System Configuration

    Chapter System Configuration NOTE: If connecting the device directly to a PC, a static IP address is required. For installations where the connection is to a network, static IP addresses are sometimes used. Obtain all required static IP addresses from an office administrator prior to starting the procedure that follows.
  • Page 46 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 3. Install the USB driver from CD. WARNING High voltage is present in the system. Covers on the equipment should only be removed by qualified and authorized service personnel. Connect the other end (P12 & P10) to the device control board (J12 &...
  • Page 47 System Configuration Paste CM8500.exe to C:\Program Files\Gendex\Utilities 8. Double click CM8500.exe. Orthoralix 8500 Configuration Manager opens. NOTE: You must use version 1.6 or greater. To check the Configuration Manager version, right click the title bar and select “About CM8500.” Press power switch to the ON position (bottom right of column).
  • Page 48 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual WARNING This calibration emits X-ray radiation. If you are required in the exam room during this procedure, stay as far from the device as possible or behind a mobile protective wall. The Com Port Indicator light turns green in a few seconds.
  • Page 49 System Configuration Click Exit when Cal Status light turns green. Click Reboot (wait 30 seconds). 20. Click Connect and wait until the Com Port Indicator light turns green. Click IP Config. 22. Enter the IP address information. (Procedure list below.) ...
  • Page 50 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Static IP Configuration a. Enter the Static IP Address. b. Enter the IP Mask. c. Click Set IP. d. Click Exit. Left click the DDE Pan icon which is located in the system tray (bottom right corner of desktop).
  • Page 51 System Configuration Click OK on ERROR message box, if displayed. Click OK. m. Go to step 23. Dynamic IP Configuration (DHCP) a. Enter IP Address 10.10.10.X  X is 1-9 of the PAN. b. Enter IP Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click Set IP. d.
  • Page 52 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Check Auto. NOTE: Only one computer can be set as the Default computer. Any one of many computers can take control at any time but only one computer can be set as the default. Check DEFAULT Computer box.
  • Page 53 System Configuration Wait for DDE Pan icon to turn green with red X. Left click the DDE Pan icon which is located in the system tray (bottom right corner of desktop). Click the Multiroom tab. 28. Click Take Control and click Yes to confirm.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 6 - Ccd Sensor Calibration

    Chapter CCD Sensor Calibration The displayed mA parameter of the device is configured at the factory for the CCD sensor. This setting is reconfigured via internal switches and can be changed at the time of installation or at a later date. The sensor module installed on the device includes a digital sensor that has a unique signal gain.
  • Page 56 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 5. A message is displayed. Click OK to start the procedure. 6. From the Multiroom tab, click Take Control. Click the Configure tab. 8. Select the PAN button for the system being calibrated (only if system is in DHCP configuration), if not, go to next step.

  • Page 57: Icon Status

    CCD Sensor Calibration Icon Status The following descriptions indicate various states of the Pan icon in the system tray. These icons indicate different system conditions: Icon Status Corrective Action Large red X:  - Faulty hardware condition - Sensor calibration required Small red X: CCD sensor not present.
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  • Page 59: Chapter 7 - Alignment And Adjustments

    Chapter Alignment and Adjustments Beam Alignment Test 1. The attenuator should be affixed to the front center of the sensor, as shown, with adhesive tape. Right-click the device icon in the system tray. Options are displayed: • Remote • Service •...
  • Page 60 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Ensure mA setting is 6mA, If not, refer to “Adjust mA Setting” on page 7-6. 5. Press patient button and select smallest adult patient. 6. Press the kV button to display 60. Right click DDE device icon. 8.
  • Page 61 Alignment and Adjustments Press the Reset button. Press and hold the exposure button, either hand held or the one shown, release the button as soon as the X-ray emitting beep is evidenced. After the preview window disap- pears, the Service window displays the following: •...

  • Page 62: Beam Adjustment

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 13. When the alignment check is complete, click OK. 14. Power cycle both the device and the PC. 15. Perform a sensor calibration. Refer to “CCD Sensor Calibration” on page 6-1. NOTE: You must calibrate the sensor following alignment, even if the sensor was previously calibrated.
  • Page 63 Alignment and Adjustments To shift beam up or down, loosen two screws on collimator plate and adjust. Repeat Alignment Test until the beam is properly positioned. 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 64: Adjust Ma Setting

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Adjust mA Setting The mA setting are preset at the factory. If required, the setting can be changed using the following procedure: 1. With the short top cover removed from the rotating arm, access the Logic PCB. 2.

  • Page 65: Check Laser Positioning

    Alignment and Adjustments Check Laser Positioning The positioning lasers are set at the factory and should not require adjustment. Verify as follows: 1. Press the Reset button to return the unit to the start position. The Ready Light illuminates. The Reset button may need to be pressed repeatedly to illuminate the Ready Light.
  • Page 66 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 3. The vertical mid sagittal light should pass directly down the center of the bite guide. The vertical cuspid light should align with the front edge (not the notch) of the bite guide. The horizontal light should be level (parallel with the floor).

  • Page 67: Cover Installation

    Customer sites that use multiple computers to control the Orthoralix 8500, use the following installation procedure on each computer: 1. Install GxPicture 2.7.2 or later. 2. Copy Sensor Calibration file . The sensor calibration file (File Type: pca) path is: C:\Program Files\Gendex\VixCfg 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 68: Set Sound Volume

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Set Sound Volume The device X-ray audible signal volume can be adjusted to suit the environment and customer preferences. 1. Ensure Ready light is OFF, if not, press Power Save button to turn OFF. 2. Simultaneously press and HOLD the Posterior Adjust and Anterior Adjust buttons.

  • Page 69: Parameter Adjustments

    Alignment and Adjustments Parameter Adjustments Image quality is improved by using filters at the pre-processing stage prior to image delivery to VixWin or other imaging software in the GxPicture suite. This step provides the necessary adjustments to the contrast, brightness, and sharpness to the image. To obtain the best image possible, it is recommended that a patient scan be completed and then use this image to adjust the parameters.

  • Page 70: Imaging Viewers

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Gamma is set to 1.0, the image is displayed as received from the scanner (DMU in 8500) and tends to be very bright. Using a lower value (e.g. 0.35) darkens the image to the desired brightness for clinical diagnosis. g.
  • Page 71 Alignment and Adjustments Click RESEND. The “treated” image is sent to VixWin Platinum Viewer. These steps can be repeated after change are implemented to the parameters, until the customer selects the most preferable image. 032-0246-EN Rev 2 7-13...

  • Page 72: Dentrix Imaging Viewer

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Dentrix Imaging Viewer 1. Within the Dentrix Imaging viewer, click Select Patient. Click Acquire X-rays. 7-14 032-0246-EN Rev 2...
  • Page 73 Alignment and Adjustments Select Gendex DDE. 4. Select Auto Filters and make sure that all Dentrix Image Filters are NOT used (unchecked). 032-0246-EN Rev 2 7-15...
  • Page 74 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Following the steps in “GxPicture Parameter Adjustments GUI Interface” on page 7-11, and adjust the parameters - specifically Gamma value. Click Update. Click Last Image tab. 7. Click RESEND. The “treated” image is sent to Dentrix Viewer. These steps can be repeated until the customer selects the most preferable image.

  • Page 75: Dexis Imaging Viewer

    Alignment and Adjustments DEXIS Imaging Viewer 1. Within the DEXIS Imaging viewer, select Gendex DDE device. Select a Patient. Click the Radiation icon. 032-0246-EN Rev 2 7-17...
  • Page 76 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 4. Pan/Ceph Acquisition dialog is displayed. Ready to acquire image. 5. Press and hold exposure button, the image preview is displayed of the DDE device. Image displays in DEXIS Imaging Viewer. 7-18 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 77: Practice Works Imaging Viewer

    Alignment and Adjustments Following the steps in “GxPicture Parameter Adjustments GUI Interface” on page 7-11, and adjust the parameters - specifically Gamma value. 7. Click Update. Click Last Image tab. 9. Click RESEND. The “treated” image is sent to DEXIS Viewer. These steps can be repeated until the customer selects the most preferable image.
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  • Page 79: Chapter 8 - Acceptance

    Chapter Acceptance These function checks must be followed to ensure the installation is fully compliant with applicable regulations. If the required results cannot be obtained, advise the user not to operate the equipment and contact Technical Support for guidance. The following electrical function checks are required to ensure the device installation is fully compliant with applicable regulations and is operating properly.

  • Page 80: Performance Verification

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Performance Verification 1. Press the Reset button. The rotating arm should move to the start position and the Ready Light should illuminate. 2. Press the Patient Size Selection button and verify that the light below the patient size icons changes along with the kV selection.

  • Page 81: Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

    Chapter Troubleshooting In the event of critical or non-critical conditions that would prevent the proper operation of the equipment, the exposure is inhibited and an error message is displayed on the Main Control Panel. When a fault occurs, EC is displayed in the mA display. The appropriate error code number is displayed in the kV display.

  • Page 82: Error Codes

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Error Codes Error # Fault Clearing Action Method Premature release of Any key This could be caused by operator error, or through a Expose. switch defective switch or cable. If the switch and cable are not at fault, use an ohm meter to check the connection between the base of the column and the connector at J16 on the logic board.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting Error # Fault Clearing Action Method Mains Limit Any key Upper or lower mains input voltage error. Ensure quality of input power. Check voltages from TP38 to TP9 (scaling 1V/15VDC on 32V Bus). Can Bus Time out Any key No command received at converter board within Converter board required time window.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting Method

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Troubleshooting Method In the event that any error messages appear, capture all relevant data concerning the circumstances when the failure occurred and contact Technical Support. 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 85: Chapter 10 - Electrical Block Diagrams And Pcb Layouts

    Chapter Electrical Block Diagrams and PCB Layouts This chapter contains System Wiring Diagrams and Circuit Boards for reference. 032-0246-EN Rev 2 10-1 10-1...
  • Page 86 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 126-0419G1 126-0420G1 System Schematic without E-Stop Switch 10-2 032-0246-EN Rev 2...
  • Page 87 Electrical Block Diagrams and PCB Layouts 126-0420G1 System Schematic with E-Stop Switch 032-0246-EN Rev 2 10-3...
  • Page 88 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 10-4 032-0246-EN Rev 2...
  • Page 89 Electrical Block Diagrams and PCB Layouts RJ11 SW2 Default Switch Settings: 1 - OFF 2 - ON 3 to 8 - OFF P28 P26 P23 P20 032-0246-EN Rev 2 10-5...
  • Page 90 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 10-6 032-0246-EN Rev 2...
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  • Page 92 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual 10-8 032-0246-EN Rev 2...

  • Page 93: Chapter 11 - Tubehead And Insert Specifications

    Specifications Panoramic X-ray Tube Housing (Tubehead) The panoramic X-ray tube housing (commonly known as the “tubehead”) is designed to operate with the Gendex® GX 85-15 insert. Shockproof Housing: Zinc alloy, airtight sealed under vacuum with high dielectric insulating oil. Inherent to the...
  • Page 94 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Leakage Radiation: Complies to IEC60601-1-3 Section 29.204 “Leakage Radiation” X-ray Coverage: Without Collimator • 5° target angle = 3.5” x 3.5” at 20” SID • 5° target angle = 89mm x 89mm at 508mm SID •...

  • Page 95: Insert

    Tubehead and Insert Specifications High voltage Primary 25 kHz Switching Frequency Filament drive DC volts kVp Feedback Voltage 1VDC = 10 kV mA Feedback Voltage -1VDC = 2 mA Insert Introduction The GX 85-15 (800-0008) stationary anode X-ray tube (commonly referred to as the “insert”) is designed to be a dental X-ray insert.

  • Page 96: Physical Characteristics

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Physical Characteristics Frame: Borosilicate Glass .070” (1.8 mm) thick Inherent Filtration: .9 mm 1100 alloy Al. equivalent at 80 kVp Weight: 13.2 oz. (375 g) 107mm long, 45mm Dimensions: Effective Focal spot: 0.4 mm per IEC 60336:1993 Target angle: 5°...

  • Page 97: Insert Components

    Tubehead and Insert Specifications Insert Components NOTE: The single exposure maximum ratings are based on 15% heat storage in the anode. 032-0246-EN Rev 2 11-5...
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  • Page 99 Appendix Centering Test The Image Phantom, part number 4519-124-20471, is required for the Centering Test. 1. With the system ON, press the Reset button. 2. Select the small adult panoramic mode. 3. Set to 60 kV. 4. Set to 6 mA. To adjust the mA see...

  • Page 100: Magnification Factor Correction

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Magnification Factor Correction Use the following procedure to change the Panoramic setting from 1.00 to 1.25. 1. From the VixWin menu bar, select Options > Magnification Correction Factor. The Panoramic setting is 1.00. Click the check box and then click Default. Verify that the settings change as shown.
  • Page 101 Perform the following image checks: Verify that semi-projections b = c + .12” (3 mm). The nominal value with the central vertical line well focused is 3.14” (80 79.2 mm 79.5 mm mm). Verify that the difference 55.5 mm between the H1 and H2 54.9 mm measurement is less than...

  • Page 102: Verify Alignment Of X-Ray Field

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Verify that the “a” central vertical line is well focused and that the adjacent balls are round: GOOD WRONG WRONG Verify Alignment of X-ray Field After verifying the proper alignment of the system, the test image can also be used to verify that the X-ray beam is properly adjusted.

  • Page 103: Appendix B - Annual Maintenance

    Appendix Annual Maintenance This section provides a recommended annual maintenance guide to ensure optimal system performance. Annual maintenance is not mandatory but should be recommended to the customer by the local dealer or technician. Maintenance List 1. Perform a Beam Alignment Test, 7-1. 2.
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  • Page 105: Appendix C - Advanced Image Parameter Adjustments

    Appendix Advanced Image Parameter Adjustments CAUTION If images are not satisfactory to the customer, these adjustments can refine and improve image quality. Contacting Tech Support prior to initiating these steps is recommended. Third Party Viewer To acquire appropriate image details and contrast in a third party viewer, the installer can adjust dde.ini parameters and reprocess the images.
  • Page 106 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) Filter Improves the local image contrast. Since it is a local contrast enhancer, it requires an explicit setting of region size in the x and y directions, maximum gray level, and contrast clipping. Clahe_used 1 –...

  • Page 107: Adjust Third Party Viewers

    0 – do not apply Adjust Third Party Viewers 1. Access the dde.ini file located in the following directory: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Gendex 2. Open the file using Windows Notepad and make the changes noted in the following tables.
  • Page 108 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual The following samples are a set of six images processed for the Dentrix Viewer. Default Selection (1): GxStart Treatment Gamma=0.35 LL=1 (Orthoralix DDE Panel) UL=99 CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) Clahe_nry=16 Clahe_nrBin=1024 Clahe_Max=4095 Clahe_Nrx=16 Clahe_Clip=2.0 Spine Correction Filter SpineCorr_Used=1...
  • Page 109 Selection 2: GxStart Treatment Gamma=0.35 LL=1 (Orthoralix DDE Panel) UL=99 CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used=0 (in dde.ini file) Clahe_nry=16 Clahe_nrBin=1024 Clahe_Max=4095 Clahe_Nrx=16 Clahe_Clip=2.0 Spine Correction Filter SpineCorr_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) SpineCorr_VertUsed=1 SpineCorr_HorzUsed=0 SpineCorr_Percent=50 Image Sharpening Filter Sharpen_Used=0 Sharpen_Value=3.75 Gamma Correction Filter Gamma_Used=0 Gamma_Value=3.5 Median Filter Median_Used=0...
  • Page 110 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Selection 3: GxStart Treatment Gamma=0.35 LL=1 (Orthoralix DDE Panel) UL=99 CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) Clahe_nry=16 Clahe_nrBin=1024 Clahe_Max=4095 Clahe_Nrx=16 Clahe_Clip=3.0 Spine Correction Filter SpineCorr_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) SpineCorr_VertUsed=1 SpineCorr_HorzUsed=0 SpineCorr_Percent=70 Image Sharpening Filter Sharpen_Used=0 Sharpen_Value=3.75 Gamma Correction Filter Gamma_Used=0...
  • Page 111 Selection 4: GxStart Treatment Gamma=0.35 LL=1 (Orthoralix DDE Panel) UL=99 CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) Clahe_nry=16 Clahe_nrBin=1024 Clahe_Max=4095 Clahe_Nrx=16 Clahe_Clip=2.5 Spine Correction Filter SpineCorr_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) SpineCorr_VertUsed=1 SpineCorr_HorzUsed=0 SpineCorr_Percent=70 Image Sharpening Filter Sharpen_Used=0 Sharpen_Value=3.75 Gamma Correction Filter Gamma_Used=0 Gamma_Value=1.5 Median Filter Median_Used=1...
  • Page 112 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual Selection 5: GxStart Treatment Gamma=0.35 LL=1 (Orthoralix DDE Panel) UL=99 CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) Clahe_nry=16 Clahe_nrBin=1024 Clahe_Max=4095 Clahe_Nrx=16 Clahe_Clip=3.5 Spine Correction Filter SpineCorr_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) SpineCorr_VertUsed=1 SpineCorr_HorzUsed=0 SpineCorr_Percent=70 Image Sharpening Filter Sharpen_Used=0 Sharpen_Value=3.75 Gamma Correction Filter Gamma_Used=0...
  • Page 113 Selection 6: GxStart Treatment Gamma=1.0 LL=1 (Orthoralix DDE Panel) UL=99 CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) Clahe_nry=16 Clahe_nrBin=1024 Clahe_Max=4095 Clahe_Nrx=16 Clahe_Clip=2.5 Spine Correction Filter SpineCorr_Used=1 (in dde.ini file) SpineCorr_VertUsed=1 SpineCorr_HorzUsed=0 SpineCorr_Percent=70 Image Sharpening Filter Sharpen_Used=0 Sharpen_Value=3.75 Gamma Correction Filter Gamma_Used=0 Gamma_Value=1.5 Median Filter Median_Used=1...

  • Page 114: Example Of Image Presentation

    Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual The following table summarizes the parameters used to create the images: 1 (Default selection) GxStart Gamma 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 Treatment CLAHE Filter Clahe_Used Clahe_nry Clahe_nrBin 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 Clahe_Max 4095 4095 4095 4095...
  • Page 115 SELECTION 2 SELECTION 1 (DEFAULT) SELECTION 4 SELECTION 3 SELECTION 5 SELECTION 6 Take the Customer’s preference and copy/update the corresponding values into the dde.ini file. If more than one computer is used, then update the dde.ini file in each computer which takes the image from the new 8500 devices at the site.
  • Page 116 Orthoralix 8500 DDE Installation Manual C-12 032-0246-EN Rev 2...
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