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Notice The User & Installation Guide for RVG Optima includes information on the device as well as its installation and usage. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this guide to make the most effective use of your system. RVG Optima is intended to produce images of the dento-maxillofacial region of the human anatomy at the direction of health care professionals.
Conventions in this Guide Conventions in this Guide The following special messages emphasize information or indicate potential risk to persons 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.
The non-reactive surface of the RVG sensor is rounded and contains the cable attachment. RVG Sensor Overview Figure 1 RVG Sensor 1 Active surface of the RVG sensor 2 Non-reactive surface of the RVG sensor 3 USB 2.0 minimum connector RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
We recommend a high-frequency X-ray source. The X-ray source must operate with a voltage of 60 to 70 kV. X-ray sources from Carestream meet the requirements. Important: The RVG sensor is NOT compatible with X-ray sources that have a voltage LESS THAN 60 kV. Chapter 2 RVG Optima Overview...
Imaging Software Overview Computer System Requirements Minimum computer system requirements for RVG Optima are given in the RVG Optima Safety, Regulatory and Technical Specifications User Guide (SMA96) If necessary you must update your computer system configuration. General Software Overview RVG Optima operates with CS Imaging Software. You can acquire: ...
Control Panels of the RVG Sensor in CS Imaging The RVG sensor has a Control Panel with different options to carry out intraoral exams. RVG Optima Histogram Contrast/Brightness Optiview Video reverse Pseudo color 1 Pseudo color 2 Perio/Endo/ DEJ + 6 filter levels...
Green highlight: Frame ready for new acquisition Blue highlight: Frame in the revue and retake mode. This mode interrupts the automatic acquisition sequence. The retake images are displayed in the Retake Image gallery. RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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Online Help). Sensor activation duration (B) Amount of time (in minutes) the sensor will be active. RVG Optima . N/A for You can select your preferences before starting to acquire images. If you try to change the FMS template after you have finished your image acquisitions you are prompted with a warning that indicates that you risk loosing some of the images.
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The images are automatically saved unless you want to select and delete them. The FMS retake image gallery (B) only displays the images acquired for the frame highlighted in blue in the FMS template (A). RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
2. Insert the Drivers DVD-ROM (2/2) in the DVD-ROM drive. The Installer Language dialog box is displayed: 3. Select the installer language and click OK. The Welcome to the RVGDriver Setup Wizard dialog box is displayed: RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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The Choose Components dialog box is displayed. Important: Do NOT uncheck any boxes that are already checked. 5. Select RVG Optima and click Install. The Installing dialog box is displayed: Note: If your workstation is running Microsoft Windows XP, a warning is displayed and you need to click Continue Anyway.
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Important: To ensure the best quality images, you must connect the RVG sensor to a USB 2.0 minimum port that is connected directly to the motherboard (generally located on the BACK of the workstation). The Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed. RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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10. Verify the RVG sensor by running the post installation procedure. This step is optional. Click on your desktop to start the RVG Optima Service Tools. The Service Tools home page is displayed. Click Post Installation Procedure then follow the instructions on screen.
Optima Preparing the Acquisition of a Single Image Using RVG Optima To prepare the acquisition of a single image using RVG Optima, follow these steps: 1. Select the RVG sensor. 2. Connect the RVG sensor to a USB 2.0 minimum port that is connected directly to the motherboard (generally located on the back of the workstation).
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6. Cover the RVG sensor with a disposable hygienic sleeve specifically designed for each size of RVG sensor. Important: Use a NEW hygienic sleeve for each new patient to prevent cross-contamination. 7. Place the protected RVG sensor in the biteblock of the RVG sensor positioner. Chapter 5 Acquiring Single Images Using RVG Optima...
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Table 1 ADULT exposure times Suggested Exposure Time in Your Exposure Time in Acquisition Mode Seconds Seconds Upper incisor/canine 0.18 Upper premolar 0.24 Upper molar Up to 0.40 Lower incisor/canine 0.12 Lower premolar 0.18 Lower molar 0.24 RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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0.15 Important: These are suggested exposure times and need to be adjusted for your specific X-ray source. For dark images, reduce the exposure time and for grainy images, increase the exposure time. Chapter 5 Acquiring Single Images Using RVG Optima...
Important: Do NOT pull the RVG sensor by its cable when you remove the hygienic protection. 8. Clean and disinfect the RVG sensor after each patient (see the RVG Optima Safety, Regulatory, and Technical Specifications User Guide (SMA96)). RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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Chapter 5 Acquiring Single Images Using RVG Optima...
Optima Preparing the Acquisition of FMS Images Using RVG Optima To prepare the acquisition of FMS images using RVG Optima, follow these steps: 1. Select the RVG sensor. 2. Connect the RVG sensor to a USB 2.0 minimum port that is connected directly to the motherboard (generally located on the back of the workstation).
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7. Cover the RVG sensor with a disposable hygienic sleeve specifically designed for each size of RVG sensor. Important: Use a NEW hygienic sleeve for each new patient to prevent cross-contamination. 8. Place the protected RVG sensor in the biteblock of the RVG sensor positioner. Chapter 6 Acquiring FMS Images Using RVG Optima...
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Table 3 ADULT exposure times Suggested Exposure Time in Your Exposure Time in Acquisition Mode Seconds Seconds Upper incisor/canine 0.18 Upper premolar 0.24 Upper molar Up to 0.40 Lower incisor/canine 0.12 Lower premolar 0.18 Lower molar 0.24 RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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0.15 Important: These are suggested exposure times and need to be adjusted for your specific X-ray source. For dark images, reduce the exposure time and for grainy images, increase the exposure time. Chapter 6 Acquiring FMS Images Using RVG Optima...
Acquiring FMS Images Using RVG Optima To acquire FMS images using RVG Optima, follow these steps: 1. Tell the patient to remain still. 2. Position yourself either two meters behind the X-ray source or outside the door. Important: Make sure you can keep visual contact with the patient during the X-ray.
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Important: Do NOT pull the RVG sensor by its cable when you remove the hygienic protection. 9. Clean and disinfect the RVG sensor after each patient (see the RVG Optima Safety, Regulatory, and Technical Specifications User Guide (SMA96). Chapter 6 Acquiring FMS Images Using RVG Optima...
(B). Image brightness and contrast adjustments are automatically saved. Note: By retaking images before the FMS acquisition has completed, you will interrupt the automatic acquisition sequence. To restart the automatic acquisition, click the next empty frame in the acquisition sequence. RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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Important: Do NOT pull the RVG sensor by its cable when you remove the hygienic protection. 9. Clean and disinfect the RVG sensor after each patient (see the Safety, Regulatory RVG Optima and Technical Specifications User Guide (SMA96). Chapter 6 Acquiring FMS Images Using RVG Optima...
Use an image filter to enhance the contrast. The image is white. X-ray dose is insufficient. Ensure the X-ray source is producing X-rays; have it checked by a certified technician. RVG Optima User & Installation Guide (SMA97)_Ed01...
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