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17-19 Operators’ Manual
990400 Rev C 2010 May 1
Published by Imaging Sciences International
This Operators’ Manual contains original instructions by Imaging Sciences
International for the safe use of the i-CAT 17-19. Imaging Sciences
International reserves the right to make changes to both this Operators’
Manual and to the products it describes. Equipment specifications are
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What’s New in this Release ..............................................................................-xi
Chapter 1 - Introduction
System Description ...........................................................................................1-1
Intended Use of the Device ..............................................................................1-2
Major System Items ..........................................................................................1-3
About the Operators’ Manual .........................................................................1-3
Conventions Used in the User Manual .................................................................................. 1-3
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................................................1-4
Backup Recommendations ..............................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 - Safety Items
Important Safety Information .........................................................................2-1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .............................................................................................. 2-1
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Electrical Hazards ................................................................................................................... 2-2
Explosion Hazard .................................................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Hazards ............................................................................................................... 2-3
Laser Beam Hazards ............................................................................................................... 2-4
Radiation Safety ...................................................................................................................... 2-5
Radiation Protection Measures .............................................................................................. 2-5
System Safety Devices ......................................................................................2-6
Emergency Stops ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Warning System ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Interlock System ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Sample Site Plan ..............................................................................................2-7
Interlock and Warning System Schematic ............................................................................. 2-8
Cabling Requirements .....................................................................................2-9
Emergency Removal of a Patient ....................................................................2-9
Error Messages ................................................................................................2-9
System Labels .................................................................................................2-10

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Chapter 3 - System Controls and Indicators
Operator Control Box ......................................................................................3-1
Patient Emergency Stop Control .....................................................................3-2
Patient Alignment Panel ..................................................................................3-2
System Status Indicators ..................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4 - System Startup and Shutdown
System Startup ..................................................................................................4-1
System Shutdown .............................................................................................4-1
Chapter 5 - Managing Patient Data
Patient Information .........................................................................................5-1
Study Information ............................................................................................5-2
Hide/Display Study List ...................................................................................5-4
Delete Patient Scans ........................................................................................5-4
Add New Patient ...............................................................................................5-5
Edit Patient Details ..........................................................................................5-6
Access Patient Data ..........................................................................................5-7
Delete a Patient ................................................................................................5-8
Chapter 6 - Patient Positioning and Protocols
Patient Positioning ...........................................................................................6-1
Patient Chair ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
Gate .......................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Chin Support ........................................................................................................................... 6-3
Head Support and Head Strap. .............................................................................................. 6-4
Alignment Light. ..................................................................................................................... 6-5
Instruct Patients Prior to Exam ......................................................................6-7
Previews and Dry Runs ....................................................................................6-7
Protocol Guidelines ..........................................................................................6-8
Chapter 7 - Acquisitioning (Scanning)
Volume Scans ...................................................................................................7-1
Preview, Dry Run, and Capture Scans ................................................................................... 7-3
Dose Area Product Feature .................................................................................................... 7-6
Quick Picks .............................................................................................................................. 7-8
PAN Scans (Optional) ......................................................................................7-9

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Chapter 8 - Reconstruction of Anatomy
Preview Screen .................................................................................................8-1
Using Quality Control Frames ............................................................................................... 8-3
Panoramic View (Tru-Pan Feature Set as Default) .............................................................. 8-5
Manually Adjusting the Panoramic View .............................................................................. 8-8
Removing Circumference Artifacts ...................................................................................... 8-10
Adjusting MIP, Centerline and Image Type ........................................................................ 8-11
Selecting MIP or Radiograph Display ................................................................................. 8-11
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast ...................................................................................... 8-12
Pan Feature ........................................................................................................................... 8-12
Rotation Feature ................................................................................................................... 8-12
Zoom Feature ........................................................................................................................ 8-13
Back Tool .............................................................................................................................. 8-13
Filter Settings ........................................................................................................................ 8-13
Taking Measurements ...................................................................................8-15
Hounsfield Units ................................................................................................................... 8-15
Distance ................................................................................................................................. 8-18
Rotating Views ...............................................................................................8-20
Saving Views as JPEG Image Files ..............................................................8-21
Saving and Loading Workups .......................................................................8-21
Save a Workup ...................................................................................................................... 8-21
Load an Existing Workup ..................................................................................................... 8-23
Delete an Existing Workup ................................................................................................... 8-24
Viewing and Reconstructing Raw Patient Scans ..........................................8-25
Quantum IQ .......................................................................................................................... 8-27
Chapter 9 - Detail Screens
Preview Screen .................................................................................................9-1
Implant Planning Screen .................................................................................9-2
Estimate the Nerve Canal .......................................................................................................9-7
Ceph Screen ...................................................................................................9-16
MPR Screen ...................................................................................................9-18
TMJ Screen ....................................................................................................9-22