Kodak RVG User manual

CS4000-00_en
KODAK RVG Digital Radiography
Systems
User’s Guide

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Manual Name: KODAK RVG Digital Radiography Systems User’s Guide
Part Number: CS4000_en
Revision Number: 00
Print Date: June 2006
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KODAK RVG Digital Radiography Systems User’s Guide (CS4000_en) iii
About This Guide
This manual contains information on using the
following products:
•KODAK RVG 5100 digital radiography sensor
•KODAK RVG 6100 digital radiography sensor
The following list describes information contained in
each chapter of this guide:
1 Compliance and Safety Describes compliance
information and indicates
potential risks to personnel or
equipment.
2 Getting Started Describes preliminary use of the
sensor.
3 Acquiring Images Describes the procedures for
acquiring images.
4 Disinfecting and
Maintaining the Sensor Describes the procedures for disinfecting and maintaining the
sensor.
5 Troubleshooting Images Describes techniques for
producing better images.
Note
Contact your Kodak
dealer for any additional
information you may
need.

Foreword
iv About This Guide
Foreword
For optimum image display and processing quality, use
the sensor with the Kodak dental imaging software.
The Kodak dental imaging software is specifically
designed to make the most of the capabilities of the
sensor.
The sensor is a class I device in accordance with
annex VII of directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical
devices. The CE marking guarantees compliance with
the main requirements of this directive.
A thorough review of this user guide is necessary to
fully use the sensor.

KODAK RVG Digital Radiography Systems User’s Guide (CS4000_en) 1–1
Chapter 1
Compliance and Safety
This chapter includes the following topics:
•Ensuring Compliance with Applicable Standards
on page 1–1
•Directive 93/42/CEE Concerning Medical
Devices on page 1–2
•Marking and Labeling Symbols on page 1–2
•Non-Medical Devices on page 1–3
Ensuring Compliance with
Applicable Standards
The electronics used in the sensor are designed to
observe all applicable standards.
Do the following to ensure compliance with the
applicable standards:
•After installation, ensure that the system does not
represent any risk to the operator or patient.
•Ensure all equipment associated with the system
bears a CE marking.
•Check that the electrical network complies with
the current standards of the country of installation.

Directive 93/42/CEE Concerning Medical Devices
1–2 Compliance and Safety
Directive 93/42/CEE
Concerning Medical
Devices
The sensor belongs to class I of the Directive
Concerning Medical Devices. The sensor is an active
device that temporarily penetrates the body through a
body orifice for diagnostic purposes. The applicable
European standards are the General requirements
for Safety (IEC/EN 60601-1 and collaterals) and
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EN 60601-1-2).
Marking and Labeling
Symbols
Table 1–1 describes the applicable marking and
labeling symbols.
Table 1–1 Marking and Labeling Symbols
Label Description
Type BF Device
The sensor is a Type BF device.
WEEE Symbol
In the European Union, this symbol indicates
that when the last user discards this product,
it must be sent to appropriate facilities for
recovery and recycling. Contact your
local Kodak representative or refer to
www.kodak.com/go/recycle for additional
information on the collection and recovery
programs available for this product.

Non-Medical Devices
KODAK RVG Digital Radiography Systems User’s Guide (CS4000_en) 1–3
Non-Medical Devices
Non-Medical Device
Warning
This warning symbol means: “Warning: Consult
the accompanying documents” and refers to this
document. Using accessories that do not meet the
equivalent sensor security requirements could result in
a lower level of security for the entire system. When
choosing an accessory, take into account its use around
the patient and ensure that it complies with the
harmonized standards IEC/EN 60 601-1 and IEC/
EN 60 601-1-1. Install and use computer or video
peripheral equipment while closely following the steps
in this manual to ensure compliance with these
standards.

Non-Medical Devices
1–4 Compliance and Safety

KODAK RVG Digital Radiography Systems User’s Guide (CS4000_en) 2–1
Chapter 2
Getting Started
This chapter includes the following topics:
•Understanding the Imaging Chain on page 2–1
•Adjusting Exposure Time on page 2–5
•Sharing the Sensor Between Workstations on
page 2–9
•Acquiring a Good Image on page 2–10
•Enhancing the Digital Image on page 2–16
Understanding the Imaging
Chain
The imaging chain consists of the following
components:
•Sensor and remote control
•X-ray generator
•Timer
•Computer and monitor
Sensor and Remote Control
The sensor consists of two inseparable parts:
•Sensor
•Remote control
Note
To determine the
exposure time and
create an exposure
time table for your
sensors, see
“Customizing the
Exposure Chart” on
page 2–7.
Note
Because these sensors
are used in the same
manner, this manual
references use of the
size 1 sensor.

Understanding the Imaging Chain
2–2 Getting Started
Sensor
Sensor
The sensor is radio-sensitive. The active surface is the
flat surface marked with the Kodak logo. The marking
#0, #1 or #2 indicates the size of the sensor,
respectively size 0, 1, or 2. The back of the sensor,
non-reactive to x-rays, is rounded and contains the
cable attachment.
Remote Control
The use of your sensor depends on the kit ordered:
•Size 1, universal, sensor—Use for regular
periapical and retro-coronary procedures.
•Size 2 sensor—Use for bitewings and peri-apical
procedures.
•Size 0 sensor—Use for pediatric intraoral exams.
The Size 0 sensor requires less x-ray doses and has
a very small size to fit in a child’s mouth.
Remote Control
The remote control contains all the electronics of the
sensor. The button on the remote control activates, at a
distance, the acquisition in the Kodak dental imaging
software. See “Preparing the Software” on page 2–10.