Preparing Acquisition of Single Image Using RVG Connect
To prepare the acquisition of a single image using RVG Connect, follow these steps:
- Check that the RVG Connect unit is paired with the workstation.
- Optionally press either button
or button 
on the front of the RVG Connect unit to select the workstation. - Select the appropriate size of RVG sensor.
See Types of RVG Sensor.
- Plug in the RVG sensor to the RVG Connect unit.
- Wait for the RVG sensor to initialize.
RVG Connect indicates that the system is ready to acquire images. The patient name is also displayed at the top of the screen on the RVG Connect unit.
You can also access the Imaging Window from the patient browser. The 
icon is displayed in the Imaging Window toolbar indicating that an RVG sensor is connected to the RVG Connect unit and is ready for acquisition (see Single Image Acquisition Overview).
- Select an appropriate positioner for the region of interest and the size of the sensor.
- Cover the RVG sensor with a disposable hygienic sleeve specifically designed for each size of RVG sensor.
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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.
9. Position the RVG sensor in the mouth of the patient depending on the region of interest.
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IMPORTANT: Always insert the RVG sensor holding it horizontally for the comfort of the patient. |
10. Move the X-ray source tube head close to the patient and align it with the tooth of the patient and the RVG sensor.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that the tube head is not shaking. |
11. Select the X-ray exposure time according to the region of interest and the patient type (see Single Image X-ray Exposure Times).