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Getting Your Dental X-Ray Machine to Communicate with Modern Computers

  Many older dental panoramic X-ray systems—such as the Orthopantomograph 100, Orthopantomograph 200 and Cranex D—use a different method of computer communication than modern devices. When these systems stop working with newer computers or operating systems, the issue is often related to their fiber optic PCI or PCIe interface cards. Understanding how these systems communicate can help explain why problems occur and how to solve them. We share some important things to know to successfully get your dental X-ray machine to communicate with a modern computer . PCI Cards and Fiber Optic Cables Older dental X-ray machines do not use USB or Ethernet connections. Instead, they rely on fiber optic cables connected to a proprietary PCI or PCIe card installed inside the computer. PCI and PCIe cards are not generic. They contain custom firmware and use ST fiber optic connectors. PCI cards can be full size or half size. The PCIe comes as a PCIe-1, which is the smallest of slots available...

Expert Panoramic X-Ray Technical Support: Reliable Help at Your Fingertips

When your panoramic X-ray machine experiences a malfunction, it can disrupt your workflow and lead to significant frustration. Fortunately, you don’t have to face these challenges on your own. Technical Electronic Contractors specializes in providing phone-based technical support for panoramic X-ray machines , including models like the Cranex D, OP200 and OP100. Whether you’re an equipment owner, operator, or technician, our goal is to help you get your equipment back to optimal performance quickly and efficiently. Adapting to an Evolving Industry As many original manufacturers have ceased direct support for panoramic X-ray systems, we’ve stepped up to fill the gap. Our expertise has adapted to the rising demand for reliable remote assistance, making phone-based support the ideal platform for delivering our specialized services. This approach allows us to provide tailored troubleshooting solutions while maintaining the personalized touch our clients value. What Makes Our Support ...

The Importance of Regular Dental Equipment Service

Maintaining dental equipment is a foundational aspect of running a successful dental practice. Though it might not always be at the forefront of busy dental professionals' minds, routine maintenance is crucial for patient safety, practice efficiency, and cost savings. When reliable dental equipment service is needed, trust Technical Electronic Contractors! 1. Prolongs Equipment Lifespan: Regular maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of dental equipment, which represents a significant investment. Proper care prevents premature wear and tear, reducing the need for expensive replacements, particularly in the case of X-ray machines. 2. Ensures Patient Safety: Patient safety is a top priority in any healthcare setting, including dental practices. Malfunctioning equipment can lead to accidents. Routine maintenance helps identify and address potential safety issues, creating a safe and controlled environment for patients. 3. Maintains Consistent Performance: Dental pro...

4 Steps to Panoramic X-ray Repairs

If you run a dental practice, you know that a Panoramic X-Ray can be a significant source of both knowledge and income. Keeping your equipment functioning properly can make or break a practice. Especially considering that broken equipment can lead to longer wait times or even canceled appointments as patients become disgruntled. At Technical Electronic Contractors, we pride ourselves on our expert customer service and repairs. Instead of letting broken panoramic X-rays keep your practice from running efficiently, check out these steps to make repairs simple! Identify the Problem First, the best thing to do is to identify the problem if possible. If you can figure out what is wrong with your equipment, you will be able to better understand what is needed and if the warranty applies to the issue at hand. This also makes searching for the right repair technician simpler, as you are able to best communicate to them what you need for them to fix it. When checking for what is wrong,...

High-Quality Intraoral Imaging Parts for Your Practice

  Intraoral digital imaging requires an x-ray unit, sensors to capture the images, computer hardware and software to view, store, and transfer images, and if an indirect digital system, a scanning device. If any of these parts don’t work, there can be issues, which can cause longer wait times and the inability to provide your patients with the proper care they need. Luckily, here at Technical Electronic Contractors (TEC), we know intraoral imaging machines and can get you the parts you need fast. We provide dependable assistance with parts, procedures and calibration for your intraoral imaging needs. And, as the trusted name in  intraoral imaging parts , we are here to get you the parts you need when you need them. We can even get hard-to-find panoramic x-ray parts. Whatever it is you need, we can likely supply it.  Why call TEC?  First, we offer parts and service for products in production and those no longer supported by the manufacturer. We ship parts all over...

Panoramic X-Ray Parts from Technical Electronic Contractors, Inc.

Is your panoramic x-ray machine giving you trouble? Who do you call when you need to find high quality panoramic x-ray parts for your business? Do you call the manufacturer? Unfortunately, when it comes to getting parts from the manufacturer, there can often be many roadblocks that can make repairs difficult. Many dental companies and manufacturers that sell the technology want to do their best to control every angle of it. And by doing so, they make repairing and servicing their technology all the more difficult. However, when you contact the experts at Technical Electronic Contractors, Inc., we can help you get the panoramic x-ray parts you need without all of the hassles. We can even help you with any repairs you require.  TEC has been helping dental offices like yours since 1996, providing parts well as back-up technical services on many top-quality units. If you believe your machine is likely repairable then give our team a call to discuss the issues you’re facing with it. ...

Getting Assistance With Your Orthopantomograph

As you may already know, it is so essential to have a plan in place when problems arise with your Orthopantomograph or any of your other dental x-ray machines. With a plan in place, you can get your operation back up and running more quickly. One such plan is to call Technical Electronic Contractors. We are here to help you keep your Orthopantomograph in working order, specializing in service, parts and repair. In fact, we can help with repairs and parts for a wide variety of panoramic machine brands and systems. Our goal is simple: to provide your office with the help, assistance and parts needed as soon as they’re needed.    The Orthopantomograph is a convenient, inexpensive, and rapid way to evaluate the gross anatomy of the jaws and related pathology. It is the most comprehensive 3-in-1 platform designed for today and tomorrow but even these very well-designed, high-quality machines can experience issues from time to time. And, when your Orthopantomograph goes down, your ...

Getting the Facts About Where to Get the Right Dental Imaging Parts

Searching for dental equipment and parts? You have a few different options; you can go straight to the manufacturer, shop the trechearous online marketplace or go with a trusted name in dental imaging parts like Technical Electronic Contractors. Why should you go with a trusted third party like us? Here at TEC, we have decades of experience providing dental imaging parts, services and repair. In fact, in 1996, TEC developed the original in-house training programs for Instrumentarium. Since then, we have provided back-up technical services and parts on these kinds of top-quality units. We are passionate about dental imaging parts. We specialize in and stock high quality dental imaging parts and can ship to anywhere you are! We even offer troubleshooting over-the-phone to help with all of your dental imaging needs. Our products are thoroughly tested to make sure that our customers throughout the world receive the best quality parts. Our professionals ensure that our parts are top qualit...

Why Third Party and Not the Manufacturer is the Way to Go for Dental Imaging Parts

When you experience issues with your dental imaging machines and require fast service and the right parts; be sure you’re getting them from a place you can depend on. While you may require parts and services quickly, you should not ignore the need for dependability as well as affordability. Ordering your parts from a third party such as Technical Electronic Contractors offers many great benefits when compared with the manufacturer. At TEC, we specialize in and stock high quality dental imaging parts for Atlanta and can ship to anywhere you are, offer dependable service and much more. As experts in the business, we would like to tell you more about why a third party such as ours is the way to go. First of all, calling the manufacturer can often mean a drawn out process with a lot of red tape which can make repair and the ordering of parts quite cumbersome. Many dental companies and manufactures that sell the technology you depend on want to do their best to control every angle of i...

Getting Help with Your Panoramic X-Ray Machines

No matter how well you train on their use, how well they are made or how well you care for them, there are a variety of issues that can still arise with your panoramic x-ray machines. Things like cable protectors and connector wear can all attribute to an x-ray sensor not functioning correctly. When you encounter issues with your panoramic x-ray; whether it’s just acting up or is completely broken, it can help to know you have someone you can depend on to call for support. At Technical Electronic Contractors, we understand that when your equipment goes down, your practice suffers. That’s why we offer expert over-the-phone support to get things back up and running. At TEC, we know how much you depend on your equipment to function correctly and we are here to help. We specialize in panoramic x-ray technical support for Atlanta and wherever you are! You can simply give us a call to talk with a real live person and we can walk you through troubleshooting, repairs or whatever you need; ste...

Help for Your Soredex Dental Products from Calibration to Maintenance

As experts in Soredex, the experts here at Technical Electronic Contractors would like to offer help and suggestions to keep your Soredex dental products in working order. As experts in our field, we provide help with procedures, parts and calibration for Soredex dental products for Atlanta and all over. Here are some pointers to keep your Soredex in tip top shape. And, when you need help with your Soredex, don’t hesitate to give us a call.  First of all, proper calibration is important to the overall health of your Soredex dental products. We not only a step-by-step guide online but we can also offer in-person assistance or telephone assistance and troubleshooting to help you along. Any maintenance, repairs or replacement for your Soredex dental products should always be guided by or performed by professionals. It is also important any parts for your Soredex come from a trusted source and are the right ones for your model Soredex. At TEC we offer repair or exchange on Sored...

Soredex Parts from Technical Electronic Contractors

Looking for a particular part for your Soredex X-Ray machine? Here’s some of what we have in stock at Technical Electronic Contractors! Mains Power Unit (MPU) Rotational Drive, Cassette Drive Motors Tome THA You can find these and more parts at www.TECElectronic.com . We have many more available, so call us now at (952) 496-2730 for availability. Please have the model and date ready. 

Soredex Parts from Technical Electronic Contractors

If you’re looking for parts for your Soredex X-Ray machine, then get in touch with us today as we have plenty of parts in stock. Here’s a sampling of what we have available: 602 Power Switching Unit (602 PSU) Rotational Drive, Cassette Drive Motors Tome THA Click here to see what parts we have. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, then call (952) 496-2730 and have your model and date of manufacturing ready.

Repair or Replace Your Dental X-Ray Machine?

For many dentists out there, the most important piece of technology they have in their office is their Soredex X-Ray machine. And when it's not working, they can lose business. So, should they replace or repair their X-Ray machine? In a recent article, it was noted that: Another reason to give strong consideration to repairing your machine instead of having it replaced is that replacing it means you'll need to buy new X-Ray film and other necessary products associated with the machine's operation. Think of it the same way as buying a new printer: you have to buy all new ink cartridges for it. When you have your X-Ray machine repaired, you're not going to have to rush out and buy all new film and other amenities. Read the entire article: " Dental X-Ray Machines: Replace or Repair? "

Soredex Parts Available from Technical Electronic Contractors

Looking for Soredex X-Ray Machine parts ? We have plenty of Soredex parts in stock, so you get your X-Ray machine back in operation. Here are a few of the parts we have available: Mains Power Unit (MPU) Z Drive, kV Select Soredex, kV Select Philips 47 kHz Tube Head (47k THA) To see more parts, visit our website, http://www.TECElectronic.com . If you don't see your part there, have your model and date ready and call (952) 496-2730.

Welcome to TEC Inc.'s blog

At Technical Electronic Contractors (TEC), we have always prided ourselves on our work, illustrating why we’re one of the top companies for dental X-ray repair . Because of the pride we take in our work, we’re happy to today launch our blog. It will be frequently updated with information on Soredex and Panoramic products. We will also use this blog to showcase projects – past and present – the TEC Inc. staff has worked so very hard on. Not familiar with Technical Electronic Contractors? Please visit our home page to learn more about our company and services. We look forward to working with you!