Sigma Bio-Ray SDX
True plug and play system, FDA approved.
High resolution.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE. Small pixel size, fiber-optic plate, and needle structure scintillator makes the Bio-Ray SDX superior in resolution and image quality. From direct digital panoramic to phosphor plate systems, Sigma Digital X-Ray offers a turnkey solution for all your digital imaging needs. And Bio-Ray SDX will give you the best technology available for a reasonable price. Call us to learn more.
Needle Structure Scintillator:
The purpose of the scintillator is to convert x-rays to light. A needle structure scintillator helps to focus the photons in a straight, downward fashion, eliminating unwanted scatter. Most companies utilize a granular structure scintillator, which generates scatter and unwanted noise.
Fiber Optic Plate:
The fiber optic plate improves image quality by stopping nonconverted x-rays from interacting directly with the CCD, which in return eliminates unwanted noise in the signal. It also helps to focus the photons and apply them to the CCD in an even fashion.
CCD:
A unique manufacturing process enables us to provide a CCD with little or no blemishes. This almost flawless CCD requires no correction file, which drastically improves hardware performance. A correction file is software that is needed to fix defects in the hardware. With no correction file your sensor will be ready instantly, and more importantly you won’t have to worry about your sensor timing out during the capture process. Eliminating the need for a correction file also improves workflow with multiple sensors.
Bio-Ray SDX:
By utilizing a unique manufacturing process combined with the ideal materials for dental CCD imaging, and one of the smallest pixel sizes available, Bio-Ray SDX offers superior resolution and image quality. Sigma Digital X-ray combines superior hardware, software and service, making the Bio-Ray SDX the best Intraoral Digital Radiography System available today.
Schematic of a Scintillator-CCD Detector
Schematic of a Scintillator-CCD Detector. Incident X-ray photons interact with the scintillator where they are absorbed and light photons are emitted. Light photons enter the fiber optic plate and are carried to the CCD where they are detected and converted to electrons.
Comparison between a needle and granular scintillator material
These illustrations show the emission spectra, decay, and X-ray absorption coefficient characteristics between the needle and granular scintillator materials. The Bio-Ray SDX uses a needle structure scintillator, as seen here on the left. This comparison clearly shows how the needle structure scintillator eliminates unwanted scatter.
Intraoral Sensor Specifications:
Needle Structure Scintillator:
The purpose of the scintillator is to convert x-rays to light. A needle structure scintillator helps to focus the photons in a straight, downward fashion, eliminating unwanted scatter. Most companies utilize a granular structure scintillator, which generates scatter and unwanted noise.
Fiber Optic Plate:
The fiber optic plate improves image quality by stopping nonconverted x-rays from interacting directly with the CCD, which in return eliminates unwanted noise in the signal. It also helps to focus the photons and apply them to the CCD in an even fashion.
CCD:
A unique manufacturing process enables us to provide a CCD with little or no blemishes. This almost flawless CCD requires no correction file, which drastically improves hardware performance. A correction file is software that is needed to fix defects in the hardware. With no correction file your sensor will be ready instantly, and more importantly you won’t have to worry about your sensor timing out during the capture process. Eliminating the need for a correction file also improves workflow with multiple sensors.
Bio-Ray SDX:
By utilizing a unique manufacturing process combined with the ideal materials for dental CCD imaging, and one of the smallest pixel sizes available, Bio-Ray SDX offers superior resolution and image quality. Sigma Digital X-ray combines superior hardware, software and service, making the Bio-Ray SDX the best Intraoral Digital Radiography System available today.
Schematic of a Scintillator-CCD Detector
Schematic of a Scintillator-CCD Detector. Incident X-ray photons interact with the scintillator where they are absorbed and light photons are emitted. Light photons enter the fiber optic plate and are carried to the CCD where they are detected and converted to electrons.
Comparison between a needle and granular scintillator material
These illustrations show the emission spectra, decay, and X-ray absorption coefficient characteristics between the needle and granular scintillator materials. The Bio-Ray SDX uses a needle structure scintillator, as seen here on the left. This comparison clearly shows how the needle structure scintillator eliminates unwanted scatter.
| Feature | Benefit |
| FDA approved | Approved to the Highest International Standards, therefore you can be assured of the quality of Bio-Rays performance |
| USB port | True plug and play technology, which means you don’t need an IT expert |
| Needle scintillator | Each image gives you the best clarity and resolution available |
| Detailed and consistent images | Helps you diagnose easily giving your patients better treatment |
| Versatile imaging software open architecture | Only Bio-Ray has this feature which enables you to have only one software program to run all your equipment in the clinic |
| Bridges with Exact and Practice Works and virtually all management programs | Therefore you don’t need any changes to your present practice management program |
| Patented name grabber technology | If you don’t have a Practice Management Program you won’t need one to run the Bio-Ray |
| Apteryx Software | You will get the latest software based on Windows 98+ applications that allows you to view images in many different formats |
| 3 year standard manufacturer warranty | You get peace of mind |
| Free software upgrades as your needs change | There are no hidden on going costs to your practice to keep updated with software upgrades |
| Troll positioning systems / permanent / autoclave | Uses well known Troll positioners so that you are not locked in to one supplier and you get reliable systems that are autoclavable |
| Options Bio-Ray X-Ray Vision or Bio-Ray XV Lite imaging software | You can choose the program to suit your budget and your practice |
| No fault warranty insurance (no cost) | If you accidentally break the sensor we will replace it for 50% of the selling price for the first three years. There is no additional cost to you for this cover |
Intraoral Sensor Specifications:
| Sensor Size | Size 1 | Size 2 |
| Pixels in sensor | 1.5 | 2.04 |
| Pixel Size | 20 x 20 | 20 x 20 |
| Active Image Area (mm) | 30 x 20 | 34 x 24 |
| Resolution | 25 | 25 |
| External Dimensions (mm) | 38.5 x 26.2 | 42.5 x 30.5 |
Bio-Ray Intraoral Digital Radiography System Includes:
• Bio-Ray SDX Sensor
• Bio-Ray SDX USB Interface
• Single User Imaging Software
• Sensor Positioning System
• Sensor Sheaths
Advantages of using the Bio-Ray System:
• Exceptional Customer Support and Reliability
• Affordable Price
• Exceptional Quality Eliminates Downtime
• Detailed and Consistent Images
• Bridges with Virtually all Practice Management Software
* price applies to size 1 sensor only, please contact us for size 2 pricing*