Refine R2 Dental Digital X-ray Sensor Instruction Manual

Refine R2 Dental Digital X-ray Sensor

Product Information

Specifications

• Manufacturer:alandental.com
• Model: Refine X-Ray sensor
• Application: Dental radiography in medical units
• Intended Use: Dental X-ray examination, diagnosis of structural diseases of teeth, jaws, and mouth
• Operating Environment: Hospitals and clinics, operated and used by trained professionals under the guidance of doctors

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

• Before operating the Refine X-Ray sensor, please read and follow all safety precautions mentioned in the user manual.
• Ensure that the manual is properly maintained for future reference.

Application Scope

• The R1 and R2 dental sensors are specifically designed for dental radiography in medical units.
• These sensors are used in conjunction with dental X-ray examinations to diagnose structural diseases of teeth, jaws, and mouth.

User Manual

• All users should read and understand the user manual before using the product. The manual contains important information about the R1/R2 sensors.
• Please note that the information and illustrations provided in the manual are based on the device prototype.

Cable Usage

• During use, ensure that the cable is not knotted or wound.
• Failure to do so may cause equipment damage or personal injury.

Symbol Instructions

The Refine X-ray sensor includes various symbols that provide important information.

Here are some of the symbols and their meanings:

• Date of manufacture: Indicates the manufacturing date of the sensor
• Serial number: Unique identification number for the sensor
• Keep dry: The sensor should be kept away from moisture
• Recovery symbol: Indicates the possibility of recycling or recovery of materials
• Manufacturer Type BF applied part: Specifies the type of applied part and its classification
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment: Symbol for proper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment

Installation

• Installation instructions for the Refine X-ray sensor are not provided in the available text extract from the user manual.
• Please refer to the complete user manual for detailed installation instructions.

User Interface

The Refine X-Ray sensor features a user-friendly interface for easy operation.

Here are some of the key elements:

• User Password: Allows users to set a password for secure access to the device
• Patient Management: Provides options for managing patient records, including creating new patients and selecting existing patients
• Image Checking: Allows users to view and analyze X-ray images, adjust brightness, and contrast, and apply pseudocolor if needed
• Undo/Redo: Enables users to undo or redo any edits made to X-ray images
• Edit: Provides tools for editing X-ray images, such as cropping, rotating, and adding annotations

Patient Management

• The Refine X-ray sensor offers efficient patient management capabilities.
• Users can create new patient records or select existing patients for X-ray examinations.

Settings

The Refine X-Ray sensor allows users to customize various settings.

The settings include:

• User Page: Allows users to change their username and set a new password for secure access
• Device Page: Provides options to choose the sensor type, trigger mode, trigger threshold, and data directory

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What should I do if the X-ray image appears dark with stripes?

• A: This issue may occur due to the X-ray machine not being stable or the sensor not being in the right direction towards the X-ray.
• Ensure that the X-ray machine is stable and the sensor is properly aligned with the X-ray source.

Q: Why is the X-ray image not clear?

• A: The X-ray image may not be clear if the X-ray dose is not sufficient or if the sensor is not connected correctly.
• Ensure that the X-ray dose is adequate and check the sensor connection.

Q: What should I do if the X-ray image appears completely white?

• A: If the X-ray image appears completely white, it may indicate that the X-ray machine is not stable. Verify the stability of the X-ray machine and try again.

Q: Can I stack the dental sensor with other devices?

• A: It is recommended not to stack the dental sensor with or adjacent to other devices. If it is unavoidable, verify the product compatibility.

Q: How long is the recommended cable length for the Refine X-Ray sensor?

• A : The recommended cable length for the Refine X-Ray sensor is not mentioned in the available text extract from the user manual.
• Please refer to the complete user manual for cable length specifications.

Preface

• Before operating, please read this user manual and pay attention to all safety precautions.
• Please ensure that this user’s manual is properly maintained so that it can be accessed at any time.
• Please use it correctly based on a full understanding of the content.

Application scope

• R1 and R2 dental sensors are used in conjunction with dental radiography in medical units.
• The product is used for dental X-ray examination, and the diagnosis of structural diseases of teeth, jaws, and mouth.
• The product is expected to be used in hospitals and clinics, operated and used by trained professionals under the guidance of doctors.
• According to the expected use of R1/2 and the result of risk assessment, the product’s essential performance is identified: image acquisition of the X-ray sensor and image process.
• This manual contains information about R1/2. All users should read and understand this manual before using the product. All information in this manual, including illustrations, is based on the device prototype.
• If the device does not contain these contents, they will not apply to this device.

Safety precautions

• Do not use or store the equipment near flammable chemicals such as thinner, benzene, etc.
• If chemicals are spilled or evaporated, it may result in fire or product damage through contact with. electric parts inside the equipment.
• Do not connect the equipment with anything other than specified. Doing so may result in personal injury or product damage.
• Do not install or use in the following environment, or it may cause fire, personal injury, or product damage.
• Facilities near water sources
• In direct sunlight
• Close to air condition or ventilation Dusty to a heat source as a heater
• In a salty or acidic environment High temperature and high humidity Ice or condensation
• In the environment easy to vibrate On a slope or in an unstable area
• Ensure that the cable is not knotted or wound during use. Or it may cause equipment damage. personal injury.
• Never disassemble or modify the equipment. No modification of this equipment is allowed.
• Follow the below instructions to prevent damage to the sensor and cable:
• Do not twist, bend, pull, or pinch the cable strongly
• Do not strike or drop the equipment.
• Do not touch the pin of the USB connector
• Do not put the equipment and pointed objects together.
• Please unplug the USB connector when a problem happens and contact the supplier or local dealer:
• When there is smoke, an odd smell, or an abnormal sound.
• When liquid has been spilled into the equipment or a metal object has entered through an opening.
• When the equipment has been dropped and damaged.

Notes for Using

• When using the equipment, take the following precautions.
• Otherwise, problems may occur and the equipment may not function correctly.

Before using

• Please check whether the USB connector is dry or clean before connecting the USB connector
• Please hold the control box of the USB when plugging the USB connector, do not touch the pin of the USB connector

During using

• Do not move the USB connector during the use of the sensor
• When the sensor is working, the temperature of the sensor will increase. Please pay attention to the temperature of the sensor to avoid the risk of injury.
• The detector should warm up for 15 minutes before exposure or updating the gain map or defect map.

During exposure

• Do not move the Cable or Sensor during exposure, or it may cause image noise or artifacts, even incorrect images.
• Do not use the devices near the equipment generating a strong magnetic field. Otherwise, it may cause image noise, artifacts, or even incorrect images.

After using

• After the USB port is pulled out, please take care of the USB connector to avoid the risk of damage.
• The sensor should be stored in a place free of chemicals or gases and free from adverse factors such as pressure, high temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, dust, oxides, or sulfides.

Spare parts

1. Sensor
2. USB flash disk (Software)
3. Sensor holder
4. Protective sleeve
5. Dongle

Symbol instruction

Installation and operation

Hardware and software requirements

Installation

• Note 1 : When choosing the “Extension”, you need to enter the IP address of the host computer, and then click “Next” to continue.
• Note 2 : The dongle should always be connected to the device when using the sensor, otherwise you can only shoot 50 images.

Fix the sensor holder in the right place

Software introduction

• Input User and Password, then click confirm to start the software

Pages introduction Operating page

Patients management

• After creating a new patient or selecting a patient, it will enter the patient image management interface directly, as the below picture shows:

Shooting images

• Note: Please select the calibration file before shooting to improve the image quality the first time install the software.

The installation method is as follows:

• Step 1: Plug the USB into the device and connect the sensor.
• Step 2: Click, then click “Import calibration file.
• Step 3: Find the file called “Calibration File” in the USB flash disk to import all three calibration files.
• Report printing

Setting

• General setting to choose language, draw color, and brush size
• Clinic information to input clinic information which will be shown on the report
• User page to change user name and new password.
• Device page to choose the sensor type, trigger mode, trigger threshold, and data directory.

Troubleshooting

computer
Confirm whether the sensor is in the right direction towards

the X-ray

Change the data of the trigger threshold in the “Setting Device”
Restart the software
Re-insert the sensor
Image dark with stripes| Increase exposure time
Choose the right sensor type, trigger mode, and trigger threshold
 ube voltage from the X-ray machine too low(<6 terms),

check the X-ray machine

The X-ray machine was too far away from the patient
Inspect the contrast and brightness of the computer
Image not clear| The patient moved when exposure
The X-ray machine is not stable
Image is white| The sensor is not in the right direction toward the X-ray
The X-ray does not enough
The sensor is not connected correctly
The X-ray machine is not stable

Cleaning and disinfection

• To further eliminate the latent danger of cross-infection, in addition to using a disposable protective sheath, the sensor, and the front 40cm cable should be cleaned and disinfected before each patient is replaced for photographing.
• The recommended disinfectant for cleaning and decontamination is 70% isopropanol.
• It’s recommended to use a cloth sprayed with aldehyde-free disinfectant to wipe and disinfect the surface.
• Unavailable cleaning and disinfection methods
• Do not use hard tools to clean to avoid abrasion.
• The following disinfectants are forbidden: trichloroethylene, dichloroethylene, ammonium hydrochloride, chlorinated hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons, dichloroethane, methylene chloride, and methyl ketone.
• Do not spray the disinfectant directly on the X-ray sensor.

Storage and transportation

Storage

• This device should be handled with care, away from the source of the earthquake, and should be installed or stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.
• Do not mix it with toxic, corrosive, flammable, or explosive materials during storage.
• The product should be stored in an environment with a relative humidity of 10%~95%, an atmospheric pressure of 70kPa~106kP, and a temperature of -10°C ~ +55°C.

Transportation

• During transportation, excessive impact and vibration should be prevented.
• Handle it with care and avoid inversion.
• It should not be mixed with dangerous goods during transportation.
• Avoid sunlight, rain, or snow during transportation.

After service

• Since the date of sale, if the device fails to work normally due to quality problems, our company will be responsible for the maintenance with the warranty card.
• Please refer to the warranty card for the warranty period and scope.
• This product does not contain self-maintained parts, and the maintenance of this device should be carried out by designated professionals or special technicians.
• We will not be liable for defects or their consequences if they are likely to be a direct result of actions or modifications by customers or third parties.

Electromagnetic compatibility

EMI compliance table

EMS compliance table Enclosure USB port

Near fields from RF wireless communication equipment

Recommended separation distances between portable or mobile RF communication device and detector: Portable RF communications equipment, including antennas, can affect medical electrical equipment.
The warning should include a use distance such as “be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the i-Sensor H1 / i-Sensor H2, including cables by the manufacturer.

Cable provided for EMC

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

• The dental sensor needs special precautions regarding EMC and should be installed by authorized personnel and follow EMC guidance in the user manual.
• The product when in use may interfere with portable and mobile RF communication devices such as mobile (cellular) telephones.
• Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the system and a potentially dangerous situation.
• The dental sensor should not be stacked with or adjacent to other devices. If inevitable, verify the product.
• The dental sensor conforms to the IEC60601-1-2:2014 and EN60601-1-2:2015 standards on both immunity and emissions.
• Accessories, transmitters, and cables other than those by the user manual or sold together with the product may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the product.

Notes:

• Without the explicit consent of our company, unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment may cause electromagnetic compatibility problems for this equipment or other equipment.

Statement

• All rights of modifying the equipment design, product technology or accessories, manual, and packaging content at any time are reserved to the manufacturer without further notice.

After service and Warranty Instruction

1. Period validity:
   • One year’s warranty.
2. Range of warranty:
   • Within the warranty period of validity, we are responsible for any troubles caused by quality problems or product technique and structure.
3. The following are beyond our warranty:
4. The damage caused by disobeying the operation instructions or lack of the needed condition.
5. The damage is caused by unsuitable operation or disassembly without authorization.
6. The damage caused by unadvisable transportation or preservation.
7. There isn’t the seal of a distributor or the warranty card isn’t filled in completed.

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