Brassler GEM Sensor Setup Guide

This guide describes the installation and setup of the Brassler GEM intraoral sensor for use with Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

Overview

Dentrix Ascend Imaging supports the acquisition of intraoral images from the Brassler GEM intraoral X-ray sensor on a computer running the Windows operating system. Drivers for the Brassler GEM sensor must be installed on each computer that the GEM sensor will be connected to.

Note: Prior to the installation of the GEM sensor, the acquisition agent application must be installed on each computer that will acquire images. Refer to Setting up the acquisition agent for instructions on downloading and installing the acquisition agent.

Minimum Version

• Acquisition agent v1.2.8364.x

Installation

1. Download the drivers for the GEM sensor from https://brasselerusadental.com/gemsoftware.

2. Double-click GEM Dental Xray DS Setup.exe.

   

   The GEM Dental Xray DS Setup starts. The Welcome screen appears.

   

3. Click Install.

   When the drivers are installed, the Installation Complete screen appears.

   

4. Click Next.

5. If the Setup prompts you to reboot the computer, leave Reboot now selected, and then click Finish.

   

Testing

The GEM sensor is now functional in Dentrix Ascend Imaging. To acquire a test image, do the following:

1. In the Imaging Procedures list, select Bitewing Single Image.

   

2. Select any teeth for the test.

   

3. On the Acquisition Method for this imaging exam menu, select GEM.

   

4. Click Proceed with Acquisition.

   

5. Acquire an image using the GEM sensor.

Troubleshooting

Make sure that the GEM sensor is detected by the computer. Open Device Manager, and then verify that the device appears.