5. Operation
5.1 Introduction
The iPan System is designed to fit seamlessly into the normal operation of panoramic
equipment. iPan’s hardware components are simple to install and the software interface is
easy to learn and use with all X-ray procedures. For operators this means quick setups
with no significant changes to their routines for taking panoramic X-rays.
5.2 General Operating Instructions
Follow the steps listed below as a general guide when using iPan to acquire X-ray
images. For setup and patient positioning information on specific panoramic machines,
refer to that product documentation.
1.
iPan Setup
•
Ensure that iPan system hardware, the iPan USB Interface device driver, and
CDR DICOM or EagleSoft software are installed.
•
Ensure that the computer is on and the iPan USB Interface is receiving power
(Orange LED on the iPan USB Interface is illuminated, as described in
Section
4.2
).
•
Refer to
Section 5.3
and perform Steps 1 through 3 to ensure CDR DICOM
software is running normally and is ready to acquire X-ray images. EagleSoft
customers should refer to their user documentation for patient and exam setup
information and proceed to the next step.
2.
Panoramic Equipment Setup
•
Turn on the panoramic equipment normally.
•
Select the appropriate X-ray exposure value.
•
Refer to
Section 5.3
and perform Steps 4 through 7 to take the X-ray and review
the X-ray image on the computer. (When image data is being transferred from the
iPan USB Interface to the PC, the Orange LED on the iPan USB Interface will
blink, as described in
Section 4.2
.)
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