User Guide Kodak 8000C Panorex/Ceph · 1. Make sure both computers are on. Kodak 8000C only works with “Xray” computer, not “Server” computer 2. Make sure area is clear when

Kodak 8000C Panorex/Ceph User Guide

Getting started

1. Make sure both computers are on. Kodak 8000C only works with “Xray” computer, not “Server”

computer

2. Make sure area is clear when adjusting height, rotation, etc. and obtaining images

3. Perform a blank panorex to test function (can turn off x-ray emission by selecting icon on

HUD; icon currently indicates x-ray emission active)

4. Disinfect bite stick, temple rests, chin rest, and hand grips

5. Can turn on voice assistance by clicking icon on HUD (icon currently indicates off)

Obtaining a patient panorex


Turn on machine (button located on hood as

indicated by arrow)


Put new sleeve on bite stick for each new patient

Sleeves located in white box in x-ray supply

cabinet

Disinfect bite stick between patients with surface

disinfectant


Make sure collimator selector is set to Panoramic


Select patient from Practice Works and launch

Kodak Digital Imaging Software as if obtaining an

intraoral radiograph

Use “Test, Test” for blank or practice

images

Click button for New Panoramic Image (indicated

by arrow)


Click “Patient” to select patient parameters

You don’t need to change the program or

parameters, it is already set for panorex


Lower sensor block manually to obtain panorex

Left image: sensor block is lowered for panorex

Right image: sensor block is raised (clicks into

place) only for cephalometric images

Note: make sure sensor block is lowered before

resetting arm position!!!!!!!!


Re-zero the rotating arm by clicking the

Movement Reset button on the control panel or in

the Panoramic HUD on the computer (same icon

as on control panel)


Failure to reset arm will result in error in system

status window when attempting to acquire an

image

Note Movement Reset button on HUD (red

arrow)


Patients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of

unit accordingly. Make sure patient removes

glasses, jewelry, necklaces, earrings, etc.

Position lasers as indicated. Can turn on lasers on

control panel or Pano HUD

Use lead apron that covers front and drapes flat

on shoulders. When in position, instruct patient to

keep still, hold onto the hand grips, close eyes,

swallow saliva, move tongue to roof of mouth, and

breath through their nose


Panorex takes approximately 14 seconds to

acquire. When ready, stand behind screen and

activate image acquisition by holding button down

for entire duration

Releasing button too early will result in error.

Common Error Messages: Panorex

Obtaining a patient ceph

Obtaining a patient cephalometric

Follow steps to turn on Kodak 8000C,

Practiceworks, and Kodak Digital Imaging

Software

Select New Ceph Image by clicking on icon

indicated by arrow.

Note: remember to disinfect and dry head clamps,

ear cones, and nasion support with surface

disinfectant


Select the desired program


Click “Patient” to select patient parameters

You don’t need to change the parameters, it is

already set for ceph


Set collimator to Ceph AP/PA or Ceph LA,

depending on the type of image you are trying to

acquire

AP: AnteriorPosterior -Patient faces collimator

PA: PosteriorAnterior - Patient faces sensor

LA: Lateral - Patient faces away/toward ceph arm


Raise sensor block manually to obtain ceph

Left image: sensor block is lowered for panorex

Right image: sensor block is raised (clicks into

place) only for cephalometric images

Note: make sure sensor block is lowered before

resetting arm position!!!!!!!!


Re-zero the rotating arm by clicking the

Movement Reset button on the control panel or in

the Cephalometric HUD on the computer (same

icon as on control panel)


Left image: Set head clamps/ear

cones and nasion support for

respective images

Center image: Head clamps/ear

cones and nasion support set for LA

images

Right image: Head clamps/ear cones

and nasion support set for LA images

Obtaining a patient cephalometric: LAPatients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of

ceph arm accordingly. Make sure patient removes


Insert ear cones gently. Nasion support should

rest slightly above bridge of nose.

Position Frankfort plane laser as indicated. Can

turn on lasers on control panel or Ceph HUD


on shoulders.When in position, instruct patient to

keep still, close eyes, swallow saliva, and breath

through their nose

Obtaining a patient cephalometric: LA

When ready, stand behind screen and activate

image acquisition by holding button down for

entire duration


Obtaining a patient cephalometric: AP/PAPatients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of

ceph arm accordingly. Make sure patient removes


Insert ear cones gently. Nasion support should

rest slightly above bridge of nose.

Position Frankfort plane laser as indicated. Can

turn on lasers on control panel or Ceph HUD


on shoulders. When in position, instruct patient to

keep still, close eyes, swallow saliva, and breath

through their nose

Obtaining a patient cephalometric: AP/PA

When ready, stand behind screen and activate

image acquisition by holding button down for

entire duration


Common Error Messages: Ceph

Further Information

Extra Parts

Extra parts can be found in plastic case (left

image), located where Nomad is.

Rests of maxillary sinuses program and TMJ

program are in this case (see right image)

Bite sticks and sleeves are in X-ray supply cabinet

Sample blank images

Blank Panorex Blank AP/PA Ceph Blank LA Ceph

Note: Sample panorex and cephs can be seen in Test Test patient history

End of Day Maintenance

Disinfect all surfaces that patients come into contact with surface disinfectant or alcohol wipes

Can autoclave bite sticks at 273F

Dust unit with dry cloth/paper towels

Reset x-ray source assembly (Movement Reset button)

Set collimator position to Panoramic

Lower sensor (don’t have to bottom out)

Credits

This guide was created by Jonathan Wong, January 2018. Photos were taken personally. Other images

used are from the Kodak 8000 and Kodak 8000C Digital Panoramic and Cephalometric System User

Guides.

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User Guide Kodak 8000C Panorex/Ceph · 1. Make sure both computers are on. Kodak 8000C only works with “Xray” computer, not “Server” computer 2. Make sure area is clear when