Polaris Polaris D7500 User manual

Operator ’s Manual

U n i v e r s a l

I n t r a o r a l V i d e o

C a m e r a S y s t e m

Part Number D7500

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GeneralSafety                                         3

Congratulations                                        4

ImportantInformation                                   5

BoxContents                                          6

KeyPartsIdentification                                   7

ComponentDescription                                  7

Pre-InstallationInformation                               9

HandpieceFunctions                                    10

ControlModuleFunctions                                11

SystemInterconnections                                  12

Installation                                           12

CameraPortability                                     16

Pre-Operation                                        17

Activation                                           18

SystemOperation                                      18

DiagnosticProcedures                                   20

Maintenance                                         21

Specifications                                         22

PhysicalCharacteristics                                  22

Accessories                                           23

VISIXImagingSoftware                                   24

Warranty                                           25

On-LineWarrantyRegistration                             25

FOREWORD

Air Techniques has prepared this document as a guide to the proper use of the

PolarisUniversalIntraoralVideoCameraSystemReviewandfollowtheguidelines

includedinthisOperator’sManualtoensurethatyourPolarisSystemgivesyou

thehighestlevelofservice

For product support and information on how to expand your Polaris System,

contact yourauthorized Air Techniques dealer;callour TechnicalSupport at

1-800-AIR-TECH(1-800-247-8324)orvisittheAirTechniqueswebsite:

www.airtechniques.com

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GENERAL SAFETY

Thisequipmenthasbeendesignedtominimizeexposureofpersonneltohazards

WhilethePolarisSystemisdesignedforsafeoperation,certainprecautionsmust

beobservedUseofthePolarisSystemnotinconformancewiththeinstructions

specifiedinthismanualmayresultinpermanentfailureoftheunit

KNOWLEDGE OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Users must exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety, and be

familiar with the warnings and cautions presented throughout this manual

andsummarizedbelow

Warnings.

 Topreventfireorelectricalshock,donotexposethisequipmenttorainor

moisture

 Do not spray cleaning liquids or disinfectants directly on the camera

handpieceortheHandpieceCableUsecarenottoallowliquidstorun

intointernalcircuitry

 Donotwipethesurfacesusingbenzine,thinner,etcasthismaydegrade

thefinish

Cautions.

 There are no user-serviceable parts inside Servicing should be per-

formedbyqualifieddealerservicerepresentativesonly

 ConnectinganydevicetothePolarisSystemthatdoesnotmeettheequivalent

safety requirements ofthe system mayreduce thesafetyeffectivenessofthe

PolarisSystem

 Unplugthesystemcomponentsfrompowerbeforeperformingcleaning

procedures

Contraindications.

 Noneknown

Do Not Attempt Internal Service.

Theinteriorof thecameraisonlyaccessible byremovinghardwarewith tools

andshouldonlybeopenedandservicedbyanauthorizedservicetechnician

ContactyourlocalAirTechniquesauthorizeddealerforserviceFailuretoheed

thisdirectivemayresultinequipmentdamageandvoidingthewarranty

Use of Accessory Equipment.

Allperipheralequipment (computers,monitors,printers,etc)connected tothis

equipmentmustcomplywithIEC60601-1andtheresultingsystemmustcomply

withIEC60601-1and/orIEC60601-1-1harmonizednationalstandardswhen

set-upwithintheimmediatepatientvicinity(iewithin6feet)

AccessoryequipmentoutsidethepatientvicinitymustcomplywithIEC60601-1

orIEC60950-1asallowedbyIEC60601-1-1

UseofACCESSORIESorcablesotherthanthosespecifiedor provided by Air

TechniquesmayresultinincreasedEMISSIONSordecreasedIMMUNITYofthe

equipment

GENERAL SAFETY

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CONGRATULATIONS

CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofthePolarisUniversalIntraoralVideoCamera

System, the latest camera in the dental video imaging product line from Air

Techniques,aleadingmanufacturerofdentalequipmentsince1962 ThePolaris

UniversalIntraoralVideo Camera System is hereafter referred to as the Polaris

Systeminthismanual

ThePolarisSystemdesignoffersthebenefitsofaflexibleandreliableimagecap-

turingsystemthatiseasilyintegratedintoanypracticeTheverylightweight

one-piecePolarisCamera Handpieceisan extremelymaneuverableinstru-

ment,whichproducescrisp,clearimages

In addition to providing quality high-resolution images, the Polaris Camera

HandpieceisaversatileadditionthatcangrowwithyourpracticeUsingaquick-

disconnectfeaturethePolarisCameraHandpiecequicklydetachesandiseasily

carriedamongpatientoperatoriesforusewithotherPolarisSystemcomponents

Thismanualcoverstheinstallation,operationandmaintenanceof

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PolarisCameraHandpiecewithControlModule,

 PowerSupplyAdapterandCables                  D7500

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 PolarisCameraHandpiece                       D7520

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 ControlModulewithPowerSupplyAdapterandCables   D7560

ReviewandfollowtheguidelinesincludedinthisOperator’sManualtoensure

thatyourPolarisSystemgivesyouthehighestlevelofserviceForproductsupport

andinformationonhowtoexpandyourPolarisSystem,contactyourauthorized

AirTechniquesdealer

Markings.

The following termsor symbols areused on the equipment orin this manual

todenoteinformationofspecialimportance:

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

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       

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ATTENTION USERS:

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General Notes.

 AllinstructionsinthismanualformanintegralpartoftheunitTheymust

be kept close to the unit and in readiness whenever required Precise

observanceoftheseinstructionsisapre-conditionforuseoftheunitfor

theintended purposeandforitscorrectoperationThismanualshould

bepassedontoanyfuturepurchaseroroperator

 Safetyoftheoperatoraswellastrouble-freeoperationoftheunitareonly

ensuredifuseismadeoforiginalequipmentpartsMoreover,usemay

onlybemadeofthoseaccessoriesthatarespecifiedinthetechnical

documentationorthathavebeenexpresslyapprovedandreleasedbythe

manufacturerfortheintendedpurposeThemanufacturercannotwarranty

forthesafetyorproperfunctioningofthisunitinthecasewherepartsor

accessoriesareusedthatarenotsuppliedbythemanufacturer

 Thereisnoguaranteeagainstdamagearisingwherepartsoraccessories

areusedthatarenotsuppliedbythemanufacturer

 Observetheusageandstorageconditions

 ThePolarisSystemmayonlybeoperatedusingauthorizedsoftware

 Themanufacturerregardthemselvesasbeingresponsiblefortheequipment

withregardtosafety,reliabilityandproperfunctioningonlyifassembly,

resetting,changesormodificationsandrepairshavebeencarriedoutby

anauthorizeddealerandiftheequipmentisusedinconformitywiththe

instructionscontainedinthismanual

 Thedeviceconformstotherelevantsafetystandardsvalidatthistime

 Anyreprintingofthetechnicaldocumentation,inwholeorinpart,issubject

topriorwrittenapprovalbythemanufacturer

Incorrect Usage

 Anyusethatisnotdescribedinthismanualascorrectusageisconsidered

asincorrectusageThemanufacturerisnottobeheldliableforanydamage

causedasaresultofincorrectusageTheoperatorbearsallrisks

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Unpack each component of the Polaris System and inspect for physical

damagesuchasscratchedpanels,damagedconnectors,etcIfanydamageis

noted,immediatelynotifyyourAirTechniquesauthorizeddealerimmediatelyso

correctiveactioncanbetaken

Makesuretosaveallpackagingmaterialincaserepackagingandshipmentis

necessaryVerifythatalllisteditemswerereceivedIfanyitemismissing,notify

yourAirTechniquesauthorizeddealer

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ThePolarisSystemiscomprisedofaCameraHandpieceandControlModule

Eachisboxedseparatelyalongwithassociatedaccessoriesandisavailable

individuallybytheirsellingnumbersD7520andD7560respectivelyWhen

shippedtogetherasacompletePolarisSystem,theseparateboxesarepacked

inasingleboxassellingnumberD7500Someoftheitemsmaybepurchased

individuallybythepartnumberslistedbeloworaslistedonpage23

ThefollowingliststhecomponentsincludedwiththePolarisSystem

PolarisSystem,PartNumberD7500,includes:

Item Quantity

ContentsofD7520CameraHandpieceBox

CameraHandpiece 1

DisposableCameraCoversSamplePack 20

CameraHandpieceInstructions 1

ContentsofD7560ControlModuleBox

CameraControlModule 1

DualLockFastenerKit 1

HandpieceCable,15feet 1

PowerSupplyAdapter 1

RCAMaleCompositeCable 1

HandpieceHolderwithChair-sideAdapter 1

USB20HighSpeedCable 1

CDcontaining-

PDFversionofOperator’sManual

USBDeviceDrivers

DemonstrationProgramandUtilities

AdobeAcrobatReader

QuickStartInstructions 1

BOX CONTENTS

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KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

ThePolarisSystemis anintraoralcamerasystemdesignedfordentalapplications

thatconsistsoftheCameraHandpiecewithholder,ControlModule,PowerSupply

Adapterandassociatedcablesasdescribedbelow

NOTE: 

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Camera Handpiece - TheCameraHandpieceisextremelylightweightwith

ahighresolution,highsensitivity,auto-exposurecontrolledCCDsensoranda

highperformancelenssystemilluminatedbyultra-brightwhiteLEDlampsThe

fixedfocuslenshasabroaddepthoffieldenablingthecameratofinelydetaila

sectionofasingletoothtoatourofthemouthTheCameraHandpiecehasthe

richlookandtactilefeelofametallichandpieceandprovides2keypadbuttons

forfingertipoperatingcontrolofthesystemThespecificfunctionsperformedby

thekeypadbuttonsdependontheuser-suppliedcompatiblestreamingvideo

capturesoftwareapplicationused

Supplied Polaris System Components

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Operator’s Manual

USB DeviceDrivers

Demonstration Programand Utilities

Adobe AcrobatReader

Rev.A

Disk P/ND7115

USB OnlyIntraoral VideoCamera System

Qu ick S tar t

In stru cti ons

Part Numbers:D7000

On-lineRegistrati on.

Quicklyand easilyregister yournewPolarisS ystemon-

line.Just havetheproduct modelandseri alnumbersavailable. Thengoto either

theAir Techniquesweb site,www.airtechniques.com,or theALLPROImaging web

site, www.allproimaging.com, clickthe WarrantyRegistration linkand complete

theregistration form.This on-lineregistration ensuresa recordfor thewarranty

periodand helpsus keepyou informedof productupdates andother valuable

information.

USB Onl yIn traor al

Vide oC amera Syst em

ThankYou andCongratulations

onyour purchaseof thePolarisUSB Only

IntraoralDigital VideoCameraSystem,,the latestproduct fromAirTechniques for

aidingin thedetection ofcaries.The Polarisishereafter referredto asthePolaris

Systemin thismanual.

Thisdocument providesbriefinformation tohelpyou getstartedusing yourPolaris

Systemfor thefirsttime.

Important: Referto theOperator'sManual PDFfileincluded ontheDrivers

andUtilities Diskfor detailedinformation. Reviewand follow

the guidelinesincluded inthe Operator'sManual to ensure

yourPolaris Systemgivesthe highestlevelof service.

www.airtechniques.com

1-800-AIR-TECH(1-800-247-8324)

www.allproimaging.com

USBPolaris SystemKeyParts Identification

HandpieceHolder

withChairside

Adapter

P/ND7172

PolarisHandpiece

P/ND7100

Polaris

Handpiece

Cable,10 feet

P/ND7065

Polaris

Handpiece

Disposable

CameraCovers

SamplePack

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Camera Covers Sample Pack -Providesasamplequantityof20disposable

cameracoversusedasaneffectivebarrierpreventinganyinfectionhazardtothe

patient

Polaris Handpiece Holder -ThePolarisHandpieceHoldercanbefastened

inaconvenientlocationforsafestorageofthehandpiecewhenitisnotinuseIn

additiontostorage,thehandpieceholderalsohasbuilt-inmagnetsthatturnoff

thePolarisHandpiecepowerThisfeatureconservesenergyandequipmentwear,

allowingthesystemtobereadyandoperationalwhenneeded

Control Module - The Control Module is the single-point interconnection

interfacebetweentheCameraHandpieceandacomputerand/orvideomonitoras

requiredThisControlModuleisdesignedtoconnecttoaPCwithUSBstreaming

videocapturesoftwareortoaPCwithaninstalledcapturecardandassociated

videocapturesoftwareWhenconnectedtoaPC,thelivevideoimagestakenby

theCameraHandpiecearedisplayedonthecomputermonitorandcanbesaved

onthecomputer’sharddiskviathevideocapturesoftwareapplicationWhen

operated directly connected to only a video monitor, the connected monitor

displayshigh-resolutionlivevideoimagestakenbytheCameraHandpiece

Power Supply Adapter - The 15-wattpowersupplyadapterconnectstothe

ControlModuletoprovide12VDCpowerforoperatingthePolarisSystem

Camera Handpiece Cable - This 15-foot multi-conductor cable with

quick-disconnect connectors at each end interconnects between the Camera

Handpiece and the Control Module providing all power, video output and

controlforcameraoperationOptional6,9,30and50-footlengthcablesare

availablefromyourAirTechniquesDealer

USB 2.0 High Speed Cable - A 6-foot USB 20 cable that connects

betweentheControlModuleandthehighpower(500mA)USB20portofthe

user’scomputerProvidesadigitalvideoandcamerabuttoncontroloutputfor

usewithaPCwithuser-suppliedcompatiblestreamingvideocapturesoftware

application

Composite Video Cable -A6-footcompositevideocableisusedtoconnect

betweentheControlModuleandexternalvideomonitororcomputerwithvideo

capturecardfordirectviewing

Compact Disk - A compact disk (CD) included with the Polaris System

thatincludes:

1 USBDeviceDriversDemonstrationProgramandUtilities

2 PDFversionofOperator’sManual

3 AdobeAcrobatReader

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: When operating the Polaris System connected to the USB 2.0 port on a Computer

System, the computer must also be loaded with Air Techniques Authorized Twain or

DirectX 9 compliant streaming video software application such as VISIX. Contact

your dealer for available Computer Systems and software options.

NOTE: VISIX Imaging Software is fully compatible with Polaris Systems.

Minimum Computer System Requirements - The Computer System (laptop

or computer, monitor, etc.) and any related peripheral or other equipment, sup-

plied by the user, or a third party, must comply with the requirements for accessory

Equipment as specified in the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1

harmonized national standard. Unless otherwise stated, the components of the

computer system must comply with the minimum requirements listed below.

CPU Speed: Pentium-4, 2 GHz or higher

Operating System: Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later for

an Intel 32-bit processor;

Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition with

Service Pack 2 or later for an Intel 64-bit extended (x64)

processor;

Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or

Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later for an Intel 32-bit

or an Intel 64-bit extended (x64) processor;

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or

Ultimate for an Intel 32-bit or an Intel 64-bit extended

(x64) processor.

System RAM: 256 MB

Optical Drive: CD-ROM Capable

Monitor : 800 x 600 resolution or higher

Video Display Adapter: 16 MB video card with 800 x 600 pixel resolution and

32-bit color

USB Port: USB 2.0 High-Speed Port

System Properties

System Properties.

If unsure of the operating system version

installed, check that it meets the necessary

requirements by checking the System

Properties window.

This is done simply by right clicking the

My Computer icon. Selecting Properties

from the menu list displays the System

Properties window as shown. The installed

operating system version is listed under the

GeneralTab.

The System Properties window can

also be displayed from the Desktop Start

button. Just press the Start button and

select SettingsControl Panel and

then System.

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Polaris Camera Handpiece

IMPORTANT:  

       



 



330º Swivel Lens Head Adjustment - The330ºswivellensheaddesign

allowsthelensorientationtobeadjustednominally165ºleftorrightfromthe

centerpointtoeasilyviewandcapturealldesiredanglesduringanexamination

Keypad Buttons - Each keypad button provides the Polaris Camera

HandpiecefingertipcontroloverthePCstreamingvideocapturesoftware

viatheHandpieceCableThespecificfunctionsperformedbythekeypad

buttonsdependonasoftwareinstallationthatsupportsthe2-buttonhandpiece

Typicalkeypadactionsprovidedbelow

NOTE: Simultaneously depressing both keypad buttons for approximately 3 seconds

deactivates the Camera Handpiece LED light source. This is commonly used

when imaging an X-ray on a light box.

(1) TopKeypadButton PressandreleasetosendaButton 1command

to the PC While the specific function

performed depends on the setting of the

videocapturesoftwareapplicationinstalled

on the PC, this command typically freezes

and unfreezes the image that is displayed

onthecomputermonitor

(2) BottomKeypadButton PressandreleasetosendaButton 2command

tothePCWhilethespecificactiondepends

on the video capture software installed, it

typically saves the image displayed on the

computermonitortothecomputerharddisk

(3) HandpieceConnector A 8-pin connector socket that accepts

connection of the keyed 8-pin quick

disconnect plug end of the Handpiece

Cable

HANDPIECE FUNCTIONS

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165º

0º



330ºSwivel

LensHead

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CAMERAConnector A 10 pin connector socket that accepts con-

nection of the keyed 10-pin quick disconnect

plug end from the multi-conductor Handpiece

cableMakesconnectionbetweentheCamera

HandpieceandControlModuletoprovidepower,

videooutputandcontrolforthecamera

PowerIndicatorLamp A green LED lamp that illuminates to indicate

thepresenceof12VDCoperatingpowerfrom

thepowersupplyadapter

STANDBY/ONSwitch Arockerpanelswitchthatcontrolstheapplication

of12VDCoperatingpowerfromthePowerSupply

Adapter

When set in the ON position, the 12 VDC is

applied,theLEDpowerindicatorlampilluminates,

andthecameraisoperational

The 12 VDC is removed and the camera is

turnedoffwhentheswitchissetintheSTANDBY

position and the LED power indicator lamp

extinguishes

Control Module Front Panel

Controls and Indicators

Control Module Rear Panel

Connectors

12VDCConnector Providesconnectionofthe12VDCoperating

powerfromthePowerSupplyAdapter

S-VIDEOConnector A4-pinMiniDINconnectorthatprovidesoutput

connectionforS-Videoperipherals(egvideo

monitororcomputerwithcapturecard)

VIDEOConnector AnRCAconnectorthatprovidesconnectionfor

compositevideoperipherals(egvideomonitor

orcomputerwithcapturecard)

USBConnector AUSBtypeBconnectorthatprovidesconnection

totheUSB20HighSpeedportofthecomputer

CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS





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Polaris System - The diagram below shows the possible interconnections

forthePolarisSystemTheheavysolidconnectionlinesdesignatethetypical

operatingconfiguration(connectedtoacomputersystem)Thedashedlineshows

theoptionalconnectiontoavideomonitor,whilethelightersolidconnectionlines

showcameraandpowerconnectionscommontoallsystemsetupsConnectthe

PolarisSystemasrequiredbyindividualofficeequipment

SYSTEM INTERCONNECTIONS

Installing the Polaris System is as simple as deciding where to place the

Control Module and making the necessary cable connections to a video

monitor and/or a PC loaded with an Air Techniques Authorized DirectX 9

compliantuser-suppliedstreamingvideosoftwareapplicationsuchasVisix

PerformthefollowingprocedurestoinstallthePolarisSystem

Control Module Location -Locatethe Polaris Control Module on a table

top,cartoranyflatstablesurfaceconvenienttoanACwalloutletandassociated

computer system/monitor Itcan also be installed hanging under atable top,

underthechairoronthecomputerusingthesuppliedDualLockFastenerKit

Makesurethattheselectedlocationallowseasyaccesstofrontandrearpanel

controlsandconnectors

INSTALLATION

15-Foot

Handpiece

Cable

POLARIS

CAMERA

HANDPIECE

ideo

Capture Card

POLARIS

CONTROL

MODULE

System Interconnection

TypicalConnections

OptionalConnections

RequiredConnections

Note:      

      

  



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Camera Cable Connection -CarefullyconnectthesuppliedCameraHandpiece

CablebetweentheCameraHandpieceandControlModuleasfollows:





INSTALLATION

Camera Handpiece Connection.

1 Usingthegraymoldedconnector

cableend,aligntheconnectorkey

withthekeywayoftheHandpiece

connector

2 Insert straight into Handpiece

connectoruntilitsecurelysnaps

intoplace

Control Module Connection

1 Usingthe10-pinquickdisconnect

plugend,alignconnectorkeywith

thekeywayofthematingCAMERA

connector located on the front

paneloftheControlModule

2 Inserttheconnectorstraightinto

the mating CAMERA connector

untilitsecurelysnapsintoplace







NOTE:  







Camera

Handpiece





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Polaris Handpiece Holder with Chair-side Adapter - Installing the

Chair-sideAdapterisaseasyasdecidingonalocationformaximumconvenience

andsecuringittoanemptycustomer-suppliedstandardHandpieceHolderRefer

totheillustrationbelowandinstalltheChair-sideAdapterasfollows:

1 InsertHandpieceHolderAdapter(1)

intothewideendofGrip(2)

2 Press Grip (2) into the top of the

chosenHandpieceHolder

3 Insert Expander (3) into the bottom

ofGrip(2)

4 Insert and push the Joint Connector

HexBolt(4)intoExpander(3)engaging

thethreadofHandpieceHolderAdapter

(1)byturningtheJointConnectorHex

Bolt(4)clockwise

5 Using the supplied Short Arm Allen

Wrench (5), tighten Joint Connector

HexBolt(4)untiltheChair-sideAdapter

issecureintheHandpieceHolder

HandpieceHolderChair-sideAdapter

Assembly

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





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1 

2 

3 

4 





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INSTALLATION

USB Digital Video/Button Control Connection Options - Refer to

correspondingfigurebelowandperformthefollowingproceduretoconnectthe

USB20HighSpeedoutputofthePolarisControlModuletotheassociatedPC

computerasdesired

1 Connecting Directly to PC Connect the supplied 6-foot USB 20 high-

speedcablebetweentheUSBconnectorlocatedontherearoftheControl

ModuletobeconnectedanddirectlytotheUSB20highspeed,highpower

(500mA)portonthecomputer

2 ConnectingviaHighSpeedHubConnectthesupplied USB20high-

speed cable between the USB connector located on the rear of the

ControlModuletobeconnectedandtheUSB20HighSpeedHubIf

necessary,connectanadditionalUSB20high-speedcableupto16feet

longbetween the HighSpeed Hub and the USB 20 highspeed, high

power(500mA)portonthecomputer

REAR OF USER PC

6-FOOT (2M ) USB 2.0 HIGH

SPEED CABLE (SUPPLIED)

REAR OF POLARIS

CONTROL MODULE

USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED,

HIGH POWER (500mA)

PORT

NOTES:



       





     

     



     



         



USB Cable Connection Directly to PC

REAR OF POLARIS

CONTROL MODULE

REAR OF USER PC

USB 2.0 HIGH

SPEED HUB

UP TO 16-FOOT (5M) USB 2.0

HIGH SPEED CABLE

6-FOOT (2M ) USB 2.0 HIGH

SPEED CABLE (SUPPLIED)

USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED,

HIGH POWER (500mA)

PORT

NOTES:

      

      

   









USB Cable Connection via Hub







Video Connection Options - Make connections as requiredbyindividual

officeequipmenttoconnectthePolarisSystemvideooutputs

1 S-VideoUsinganoptional6-footS-Video,4-pinMiniDINcable,connect

betweentheS-VIDEOconnectorlocatedontherearoftheControlModule

and the associated connector ofa video monitor or a computer witha

capturecardasrequired

2 CompositeVideoConnectthesuppliedcompositevideocablebetween

theVIDEORCAconnectorlocatedontherearoftheControlModuleand

theassociatedRCAconnectorofa video monitor or a computerwitha

capturecardasrequired

REAR OF PC

Optional Video Connections



























































Operating Power Connection

- The Control Module receives

operating power from the supplied

Power Supply Adapter Connect the

dc power cord of the Power Supply

Adapter to the 12 VDC connector

located on the rear of the Control

Module and then plug the Power

Supply Adapter into an AC wall

outlet





INSTALLATION



INSTALLATION

ThePolarisCameraHandpiecequicklydetaches

from the Handpiece Cable and is easily

carried among patient operatories for use

with additional Polaris Camera System Control

ModulesRefertothecorrespondingillustrations

andtransporttheCameraHandpieceasfollows:

1 Retract collar of quick disconnect

Handpiece Cable connector and

simultaneously pull straight from the

Handpiececonnector

2 Release connector quick disconnect

collar

3 StoretheHandpieceCablebyplacing

cableslideholderintotheHandpiece

Holder

4 TransportHandpiecetonextoperatory

5 Connect Handpiece at new location

by aligning the connector key with

the keyway of the mating Handpiece

Cableconnector

6 InsertstraightintoHandpiececonnector

untilitsecurelysnapsintoplace

CAMERA PORTABILITY





Polaris Handpiece Storing

CAUTION: 

 



Notes: 



  Driver Not Signed      Continue 



USB Device Driver Installation - BeforeconnectingthePolarisSystemto

yourcomputerorattemptingtouseitforthefirsttime,runtheSetupprogramon

thePolarisSystemDriversandUtilitiesDiskincludedwiththePolarisSystemThe

suppliedCDprovidesthe device drivers needed to communicate between the

PolarisSystemandtheassociateduser-suppliedUSBstreamingvideosoftware

applicationinstalledonthePCcomputersystemThismustbecompletedbefore

thePolarisSystemwilloperateproperlyNormally,thisprogramrunsautomatically

whentheCDisinsertedintothedriveforthefirsttimeIfnot,runthesetupprogram

locatedintherootdirectoryoftheCD(typicallyD:\Polaris.exe)

InstalltheStandardDeviceDriversbyselectingStandard(defaultoption)fromthe

SetupprogrammenuIffulldevicefunctionalityisnotpresentaftertheStandard

DeviceDriversareinstalled,theLegacyDeviceDriversmayneedtobeinstalled

MoreinformationcanbefoundintheInstallationInstructionsandNotesfileon

thePolarisSystemDriversandUtilitiesDiskincludedwiththesystem

DetachingHandpiece

ConnectingHandpiece

Handpiece

&Cable

Cable

Only

Handpiece

Cable

Quick Disconnect

Connector

Handpiece

Holder











Handpiece





1 RemovetheCameraHandpiecefromtheholder

2 Insert the Camera Handpiece tip between the second and third layers

(betweentheouterpaperandplasticlayers)withthecamera/lightsource

facingtowardsthepaperlayerSeeA

3 PushtheCameraHandpiececompletelyinuntilthetipisfullyinsertedinto

thenarrowtipofthesheathSeeB

4 GentlysqueezetheilluminatedtipoftheCameraHandpiecebetweenthe

thumbandindexfingertoensurethattheopticallyclearareaofthecam-

eracoverisflatagainstthelenstipSeeC

5 Peelawayand discardthetopplastic layerandthebottom paperlayer

SeeD

NOTE: 



Disposable Camera Cover Installation - Install anew cameracover

ontheCameraHandpieceforeachpatientasfollows:

PRE-OPERATION

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



Camera Cover Installation

POLARIS

CAMERA

HANDPIECE

LENS

CAMERA

COVER

SQUEEZE

PLASTIC

LAYER 2

PLASTIC

LAYER 1

PAPER

LAYER 4

PAPER

LAYER 3





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Power Turn On-Perform the following procedure as necessary to turn the

poweronforoperationofthePolarisSystem

1 ReviewtheInstallationSectionasneededandmakesurethePolarisSystem

componentsaresetupandconnectedfortheapplicableoperating con-

figuration

2 If connecting to a computer system, turn on the computer and run the

applicablevideocapturesoftwareMakesurethatthevideocapturesoftware

issettodisplayanNTSC(M)imagewitha640x480pixelresolutionIfthe

video capture software supportsa2-button,joysticktypefootswitch, make

surethatthissoftwareissettoenableandconfigurethebuttonsasneeded

3 If connecting to an analog video monitor, turn on the video monitor’s

powerswitch

4 TurnonthePowerswitchonthecontrolmodulefrontpanelandverifythat

thepowerindicatorLEDilluminatesgreen

5 RemovetheCameraHandpiecefromtheHandpieceHolderandverifythat

thecamera’swhiteLEDsilluminate

6 Ifconnectingtoacomputersystem,verifythatlivevideofromthecamera

is correctly displayed on the computer monitor and also verify that the

camera buttons perform the operations that apply to the video capture

softwarethatisbeingusedIfnot,followtheGeneralUSBDriverCheck

procedureprovidedbelow

7 Ifconnectingto an analogvideomonitor,verify thatlivevideofromthe

cameraiscorrectlydisplayedonthevideomonitor

8 Place the camera back into the handpiece holder and verify that the

camera’swhiteLEDsturnoff

ACTIVATION

NOTE: W





Computer-Connected System Operation - The Polaris System is

normallyoperatedconnecteddirectlytoacomputersystemrunningvarious

PC USB streaming video capture software applications In this configuration

thecameraprovidestheimage/videosourcewhilethecomputerandassociated

softwareareusedtodisplayandsavetheresultantimagesPerformthefollowing

procedurestooperatethePolarisSystemwhenconnectedtoacomputer

SYSTEM OPERATION





1 ActivatethePolarisSystembyperformingthePowerTurn-Onprocedures

describedabove

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Monitor-Connected System Operation - ThePolarisSystemcanbeoper-

ated directly connected to a video monitor In this configuration the connected

monitordisplayshigh-resolutionlivevideoimagestakenbythecameraThere

isnocomputersystemorsoftwareusedtofreezeandsavetheresultantimages

PerformthefollowingprocedurestooperatethePolarisSystemwhenconnected

toavideomonitor

1 ActivatethePolarisSystembyperformingthePowerTurn-Onprocedures

providedonpage18

2 RemovetheCameraHandpiecefromtheHandpieceHolderandobserve

thatthevideomonitordisplayshowsthehigh-resolutionlivevideoimages

takenbythecamera

3 Ifdesired,rotatethelensheadleftorrightfromcenterPlacethecamera

lenswindowoverareaofinterestandviewimageondisplay

4 When imaging an X-ray film on a light box,deactivate the LED light

sourcebydepressingbothCameraHandpiecebuttonssimultaneously

for approximately 3secondsDepressbothCameraHandpiecebuttons

simultaneouslyforapproximately3secondstoturnONtheLEDlightsource

asdesired

5 ReturntheCameraHandpiecetotheholderwhendoneVerifythattheLED

lightsourceandcameraturnsOFF

6 SettheSTANDBY/ONswitchontheControlModulefrontpaneltothe

STANDBY positionand verify thatthe front panel LED indicator lamp

extinguishes

2 RemovetheCameraHandpiecefromthehandpieceholderandobserve

that the computer display shows the high-resolution live video images

takenbythecamera

3 Ifdesired,rotatethelensheadleftorrightfromcenter

4 Placethecameralenswindowoverareaofinterestandviewimageon

computerdisplaymonitor

5 Press and release the top keypad button on the Camera Handpiece to

freeze(iecapture)thedisplayedimageonthecomputermonitorscreen

The keypad button used may depend on the video capture software

installed

6 PressandreleasethebottomkeypadbuttonontheCameraHandpieceto

savethecapturedimagetothecomputerharddriveandthentoreturnto

aliveimagedisplayThekeypadbuttonusedmaydependonthevideo

capturesoftwareinstalled

7 Repeatsteps3through6asnecessary

8 When imaging an X-ray film on a light box,deactivate the LED light

sourcebydepressingbothCameraHandpiecebuttonssimultaneously

for approximately 3secondsPerformsteps3through6tofreezeand

savetheX-rayfilmimageasdesiredDepressbothCameraHandpiecebut-

tonssimultaneouslyforapproximately3secondstoturnONtheLEDlight

sourceasdesired

9 ReturntheCameraHandpiecetotheholderwhendoneVerifythattheLED

lightsourceandcameraturnsOFF

10Set the STANDBY/ON switch on the Control Module front panel to the

STANDBY positionand verify thatthe front panel LED indicator lamp

extinguishes

SYSTEM OPERATION

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

USB Video Diagnostic - If live video is not displayed on the PC monitor

of the Polaris System when the imaging software application is running, there

could be a problem with the settings in the software application or with the

handpiece. Perform the following USB Video Diagnostic procedure to check

that the Polaris handpiece is working correctly, the Polaris Handpiece Cable

is correctly connected between the Polaris System and the computer and the

Polaris System USB driver files are installed correctly on the PC.

1. Go to the Start button and select Programs.

2. Select the Polaris program option and click on Camera Demostration

Program and observe that the Camera Demonstration Program screen opens.

3. Depending on the outcome of the diagnostic, perform one of the following:

a. If a live image is correctly displayed, exit from the application and make

sure that the imaging software application is configured correctly.

b. If a live image is not displayed, exit from the application and check the

handpiece, Polaris Handpiece Cable and USB driver file installation.

4. Reset the driver's video settings by performing the following:

a. On the Polaris Demostration Program screen, click the Properties

button located on the lower left of the live image screen.

b. On the Properties screen select the VIDEO PROC AMP tab and then

click the DEFAULT button. The image colors should now be correct.

Click OK to close the Properties screen and exit from application.

Intraoral Camera Demonstration Program - Polaris Intraoral Video Camera

Properties

Live

Image

Screen

Properties

Screen

Tab Opens Video

Proc Amp Screen

Default Button: Selects

Default Settings as Shown

Properties

Button:Opens

Properties Screen

Video

Proc Amp

Screen

OK Button: Closes

Properties Screen

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