Whether you're purchasing your first Morita CBCT or looking to upgrade from an older model, it's important to know what computers may be included with your device and if there are any issues with compatibility within the clinic.

Please note that the specific configurations below may not be avaialbel for all Morita X-ray devices. Consult with your local dealer or Morita representative to confirm avaialbility.

Morita Computer Offerings

In order to use your Morita X-ray devices, a number of computers may be necessary. Some are provided by Morita and some may already be available in your practice, In this page, we will discuss the general computers needed, what they are used for, and provide you a list of the requirements and recommendations should you be looking to upgrade.

Server

Whether it is a simple panoramic device or the top-of-the-line CBCT, it is important to have a server computer to store and backup your critical patient data.

This server can be provided by Morita or, if you already have a server in your practice and want to extend it to your x-ray device, we may be able to install our software on it and allow you to use your existing architecture.

We generally recommend to have a server with the following basic internal structure:

Operating System (SSD)	Data Storage (HDD)	Backup Storage (HDD)
Houses your operating system and installed applications.	Main storage location for Patient databases CT scans Shared assets like implant data and more	A copy of the files from your data storage drive. It should be the same size or larger than your data drive.

This configuration gives you good, basic storage integrity and makes it easier to recover from failures of any of these drives. We provide a basic backup application that will safely copy your critical patient data to the backup location on a schedule that best suits your needs. If you have a more advanced system and your IT team provides a solid backup solution, you may continue to use that and rely on their support for recovery if needed.

The 3-drive solution is our standard configuration if you purchase a PC from Morita but it is not a strict requirement. For sizes, please refer to the computer specification recommendations below.

Capture Computer for 3D devices

The Capture Computer is included with your CBCT X-ray device. It's role is to capture the CT data from your x-ray device and store it in your database so that it can be shared throughout your practice.

This computer has been tested with your x-ray device model at the factory to ensure it will operate out of the box and is a configuration that follows a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure maximum stability. We recommend limiting what additional software you install on it so that your x-ray device remains usable whenever it is needed.

The system has the following basic internal structure:

Operating System (SSD)	Data Storage (HDD)	Backup Storage (HDD)
Houses your operating system and installed applications.	Main storage location for Patient databases CT scans Shared assets like implant data and more	A copy of the files from your data storage drive. It should be the same size or larger than your data drive.

Isn't that the same as the server above?
Precisely. For our newest X-ray devices, we are able to provide an all-in-one solution that provides Capture and Server capabilities. If you do not have a file server already or you want to avoid installing new software on it, the Capture-Server solution may work well for you. But remember, this computer becomes a critical component since it runs your x-ray device and provides storage and backup for your patient data.

Capture Computer for 2D devices

The simpler designs of Panoramic devices and lower requirements for storage means you are free to create a PC configuration of your choosing. We can assist you to install and configure your PC to connect to your new 2D X-ray device. To do that requires 1 thing: a network interface card. (NIC)

But don't I already have one in my PC? Probably yes, but you will need a dedicated one to connect to your X-ray device. That way there is no interference from other devices and you can get reliable scans day after day.

What about data storage? The same recommendations apply.

Operating System (SSD)	Data Storage (HDD)	Backup Storage (HDD)
Houses your operating system and installed applications.	Main storage location for Patient databases Images Shared assets like implant data and more	A copy of the files from your data storage drive. It should be the same size or larger than your data drive.

Of course, with a 2D device, the requirements are lower and the storage needs are minimal. It is, however, medical data and redundant backups are a must. Create a Capture Computer connected to a Server Computer or run it all on 1 device. Pros and cons will be listed below.

Client Computers

This is up to you. We have a number of options available for you depending on your clinic needs.

Full software installation

We can install our application software on any supported PC in your clinic and connect it to your database. All the tools you are familiar with from your Capture and Server computers will be available here and you work on reports confident that your data is securely stored and backed up elsewhere.

Use the web. Install nothing

If you are doing treatment planning, patient explanations, measurements and more, our internal i-Dixel WEB solution may be exactly what you are looking for. Using your favorite web browser you can connect to your server and open your scans just like in the application software. Because everything is installed in your clinic, everything is secure and you can connect on any computer in your practice that can run a modern web browser. Sorry Internet Explorer, we've moved on.

The Capture-Box

Have you ever came back to your desk and found your computer rebooted due to an update? Or worse, the update caused your application or drivers or something to completely stop working? Even through we own our computers, we seldom have true control over them. Now what if that computer was business critical? This is where our Capture-Box solution shines.

The Capture-Box is basically a Capture computer but locked down, secure, and robust. It does not require updates and it just does its job day after day and does it in the form-factor of an industrial grade computer. What does that mean for you? Reliability. It means that your ability to Capture images from your X-ray device can be counted on every time your set foot in the office.

The Capture-Box, by design, is meant to plug into your current infrastructure. That means utilizing your existing practice server for data storage and 1 additional computer for accessing and controlling the Capture-box. Since all of the actual work is done on the Capture-Box itself, this computer can be low spec, recommissioned, or even a Windows tablet if you want to wall-mount it for your practice design. If that computer has a problem, you can grab another, install the application, be back up and running in minutes.

But if you are keeping count that's 3 devices you need to run 1 X-ray device? Not necessarily. We described above that we can combine Capture and Server? The same is true here. You can keep them separate or combine them together. For greater simplicity, you can even get the Computer from Morita if that fits better into your practice.

The Capture-Box Console

This is your connection point to the Capture-Box. You can use nearly any computer you have lying around or utilize one of your client workstation if that works better for you. the system is flexible. You can:

• have a light-weight console and connect through your web browser, 
• have a client work station and do treatment planning right away after capture or
• combine this with a server for an all in one console-server.

It really is up to you and our team will work with you to find the solution that best fits your workflow and lets you benefit from the stability and reliability of this innovative capture system. Say goodbye to Windows updates, viruses, drivers and hardware failures.

Configurations

We support a number of different configurations depending on what computers you already have and how your want to store and access your data. It is always best to talk with your IT team and ours to ensure a best fit solution. The configurations below are some of common ones and, again, many can make use of the hardware you already have. We will also list the pros and Cons of each one to help in the decision.

A. All-in-one

This scenario is the most simple but the most prone to error.

Pros

• Simple architecture. One PC for Capture and Server functions
• Limited additional configuration needed. Works, literally, out of the box.

Cons

• Susceptible to hardware failures. Loss of critical components could mean significant downtime or data loss.
• Limited scalability. If you want to add more clients computers, you are limited to what Microsoft permits on consumer Windows. Scaling beyond this may necessitate a server-class PC
• Susceptible to unscheduled updates or PC viruses. Extra care needs to be taken when online
• Antivirus software may interfere with data acquisition leading to unexpected downtime

B. 2 Computer Solution

More robust than an all-in-on solution but has similar issues with reliability and scalability.

Pros

• Capture and Server functions are distributed improving the reliability of the Capture while ensuring the Server can be dedicated to data management.
• Limited additional configuration needed. May require software installations if server is locally provided.
• Server can be replaced or upgraded without affecting the capture system.

Cons

• Susceptible to hardware failures as any PC. If the capture computer is damaged, it may take a while to recover.
• Susceptible to unscheduled updates or PC viruses. Extra care needs to be taken when online
• Antivirus software may interfere with data acquisition leading to unexpected downtime
• If using the Capture PC as a work station, third party software and updates could interfere with capturing.

C-1 Capture-Box Solution with Dedicated Console

Reliable and flexible and allows significant freedom in your IT design.

Pros

• Console can be a low spec, easily replaced PC. A Notebook or tablet PC could be repurposed for example.
• Server can be dedicated to data management and could be replaced as the business scales if needed with limited interruption
• Capture-Box can capture as delivered and needs only to connect to the server to transfer the scans.
• No Windows updates
• No viruses
• No unauthorized or unexpected software addons to interrupt your data capture.
• Replacement can be done in a matter of minutes
• Cloud backup for Capture system included

Cons

• Requires 2 additional computers that need to meet application and practice needs.
• IT configuration is more complex
• Reliant on network infrastructure and stability for performance.

C-2 Capture-Box Solution with Console-Server Hybrid

Reliable and simplified design ideal for practices with limited IT needs.

As all functions for workstation and storage are in one computer, we have the option to put the Capture-Box on the network or maximize reliability by connecting it directly to the server if there is a spare ethernet port.

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Pros

• Server can be dedicated to data management and could be replaced as the business scales if needed with limited interruption
• Capture-Box can capture as delivered and needs only to connect to the server to transfer the scans.
• No Windows updates
• No viruses
• No unauthorized or unexpected software addons to interrupt your data capture.
• Replacement can be done in a matter of minutes
• Cloud backup for Capture system included

Cons

• Requires 1 additional computer that needs to meet application and practice needs.
• IT configuration is slightly more complex but easier than a 2 pc solution
• Potentially reliant on network infrastructure and stability for performance.

Recommended specifications

i-Dixel 2D

	Server	Client	Capture
CPU	Intel® Core™ i3 8th Generation or greater
RAM	Minimum 8GB, Recommended 16GB
Graphics	NVIDIA® or Intel Onboard graphics supporting DirectX 9 or later
Graphic Output	Minimum 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Operating System Drive	Minimum 480GB SSD
Primary Data Storage	Minimum 1TB HDD or SSD	-	-
Backup Data Storage	Minimum 1TB HDD or SSD	-	-
Network Interface	1x 1Gb Ethernet Adapter		2x 1Gb Ethernet Adapter

i-Dixel 3D

	Server	Client
CPU	Intel® Core™ i5 8th Generation or greater
RAM	Minimum 8GB, Recommended 16GB
Graphics	NVIDIA® or Intel Onboard graphics supporting DirectX 9 or later
Graphic Output	Minimum 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Operating System Drive	Minimum 480GB SSD
Primary Data Storage	Minimum 1TB HDD or SSD	-
Backup Data Storage	Minimum 1TB HDD or SSD	-
Network Interface	1x 1Gb Ethernet Adapter