As needed, you can configure the options under the Digital Sensor tab to your personal preferences.
· DEXIS:
· Use Binned Acquisition - In the DEXIS imaging software (versions 9 and 10), "binned" is the default operating mode for DEXIS sensors, so this checkbox is selected by default for Dentrix Imaging.
· Correction Path - This is the location of the calibration files for DEXIS sensors. The default is C:\Dexis\Flashdir.
· Hamamatsu Correction Path - This is the location of the calibration files for Hamamatsu sensors. The default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Acquisition Agent\Correction Files.
· e2v Correction Path - This is the location of the calibration files for e2v sensors. The default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Acquisition Agent\Correction Files.
· Hamamatsu - The Gamma correction value defines the relationship between a pixel's numerical value and its actual luminance; use it to redistribute the tonal levels of a raw image to be closer to how human eyes perceive them (on a standard monitor). The Integration Time, Incidence Threshold, and Integration End Threshold options determine how Dentrix Imaging control the integration timing and triggering of sensors. You may want to change these settings if, for example, you use a low-dose, portable X-ray machine.
· Planmeca - For Planmeca sensors, "binned" is the default operating mode, so the Use Binned Acquisition checkbox is selected by default for Dentrix Imaging.
· e2v Settings - Click the button to configure the following settings for e2v sensors:
· Size 1, Size 2 - Configure the settings for size 1 sensors separately from those of size 2 sensors:
· Use Binned Acquisition - Controls whether "binned" operating mode is on or off.
· Sensor Gain - Controls the output signal strength from sensors.
· Integration Time - Determines how Dentrix Imaging controls the integration timing of sensors. You may want to change this if, for example, you use a low-dose, portable X-ray machine.
· Triggering Level - Determines how Dentrix Imaging controls the triggering of sensors. You may want to change this if, for example, you use a low-dose, portable X-ray machine.
· Gamma Level - Defines the relationship between a pixel's numerical value and its actual luminance; use it to redistribute the tonal levels of a raw image to be closer to how human eyes perceive them (on a standard monitor).
· Do Not Use Sensor Calibration Files - Controls whether the sensor calibration files are used or not.
· Rotate Size 2 Image (XDR) - Controls whether images that are captured using size 2 sensors are rotated or not.
· Schick Settings - Click (or tap) the button to configure the following settings for Schick sensors:
· Xray (the availability of these options may vary):
· Hardware Type - To automatically detect and select either the sensor that is currently connected or the sensor that was most recently connected, select the Use CDR Autodetect checkbox. To manually select the sensor, clear the Use CDR Autodetect checkbox, and then select the correct device from the list of recognized devices.
· Exposure Timeout - Controls the amount of time (in seconds) to wait for exposure before timing out. This applies only if the "AutoTake" acquisition mode is off.
· Integrate Phoenix - Displays the amount of time (in tenths of a second) that an APS sensor will spend in "integrate" mode.
· Integrate Time - Controls the amount of time (in tenths of a second) that an image is accumulated.
· Reset Duration - Displays the amount of time (in milliseconds) that an APS sensor will spend between triggering and acquisition.
· Trigger Thresh - Indicates the threshold when an image has been acquired (also called AUTO_THRESH).
· Trigger Count - Indicates the count when an image has been acquired (also called AUTO_COUNT).
· IO Port - Displays the I/O address that was used by the interface board of previous sensors.
· Initial Rampup - Displays the time (in seconds) that is required by the sensor before the first X-ray exposure.
· Second Rampup - Displays the time (in seconds) that is required by the sensor after the first X-ray exposure and between subsequent exposures.
· Use Perfect Shot - (If available) Indicates that a filter to correct slightly under- and over-exposed images and to display changes in tooth density will be applied automatically.
· Calibrate Image - With this checkbox selected, the calibration file for the connected sensor is used. With this checkbox clear, the calibration file, which is unique to the sensor, is not used, which may result in artifacts that would be otherwise removed on captured images.
· Auto Accept Image - With this checkbox selected, the Accept / Reject / Retake window does not open, and the acquired image is presented in the Exam or Zoom window, depending on other user options. With this checkbox clear, the Accept / Reject / Retake window does open. This applies only if the "AutoTake" acquisition mode is off.
· Equalize Image - Indicates that images will be equalized automatically.
· Apply Spot Remover - Indicates that a function to eliminate random noise artifacts in images will be applied automatically.
· Subtract dark image - Controls whether subtraction will be used to eliminate noise caused by the sensor's dark signal or not.
· Acquire 12 bit image - With this checkbox selected, images will be acquired using the entire 12-bit grayscale range (which is recommended for the DICOM image format). With this checkbox clear, images will be acquired using an 8-bit grayscale.
· Automatic Exposure Control - Indicates that slightly under- or over-exposed images will be corrected automatically. This applies whenever the Perfect Shot filter is applied.
· Mapping - Indicates that a particular mapping will be applied to show more image detail: Nonlinear (Traditional), in mid-range pixel values; Arcsine, in upper and lower pixel values; or Linear, when pixel values are mapped exactly to the image values that can be displayed.
· Calibration:
· Calibration File Path - The default path where the calibration files are located. To change the path, click Change Path, select a folder, and then click OK.
· Calibration File List - The calibration files that are available on the computer. To Install a new calibration file, click Install New Calibration File, locate and select the correct calibration file (a .cor file), and then click Open.
· Sensor:
· Sensor Type - The type of sensor that is connected currently.
· Sensor Serial # - Displays the serial number of the sensor that is connected currently.
· Sensor Size - Displays the size (0, 1, or 2) of the sensor that is connected currently.
· Elite/Schick 33 Image:
· Schick Elite - Controls whether enhancements will be applied automatically to images that are captured using Schick Elite sensors. To have enhancements be applied, select the Apply Image Enhancement checkbox, and then select a level of enhancement from the Level list: Edge High, Edge Low, Edge Pro, or Smooth. To not have enhancements be applied, clear the checkbox.
· Schick 33 - Controls the resolution of images that are captured using Schick 33 sensors and whether an enhancement is applied or not. Set up the following options:
· Resolution - From the list select a resolution: High, to acquire images in unbinned mode (15 microns/pixel) with a practical resolution of 28 lp/mm (line pairs per millimeter); or Standard, to acquire images in binned mode (30 microns/pixel) with a practical resolution of approximately 24 lp/mm.
· Apply Fixed Enhancement - Controls whether the enhancement will be applied or not.
· AE Image - To control the level of sharpening that will be applied to images for the various types of filtering, move the slider to the left or right to decrease or increase the percentage. To see how the specified sharpness level will affect images for the various types of filtering, from the Task list, select each option (General Dentistry, Endodontic, Restorative, and Periodontic) in turn.
· XDR Settings - Click the button to configure the following settings for XDR sensors:
· Contrast - Controls the contrast level that will be applied to images.
· Brightness - Controls the brightness level that will be applied to images.
· Autobright - Controls the automatic brightness that will be applied to images. The checkbox is selected by default, and 128 is the default. With the checkbox selected, brightness will be adjusted dynamically depending on image content. To not apply this filter, clear the checkbox.
· Timeout (min) - Controls the amount of time (in minutes) that a sensor can remain in a ready state without being triggered. 11 is the default.
· Detection Threshold - Controls the threshold for detecting when an image has been acquired. 250mV is the default.
· Upper Cutoff - 30.001 is the default.
· Lower Cutoff - 10.01 is the default.
· Lower Sub - 0 is the default.
· Upper Sub - 1 is the default.