Electronic Self-Test And Auto-Calibration - MES SQA-V Gold User Manual

User Guide Version 2.60 I-button WHO 5th
Electronic Self-Test and Auto Calibration
The SQA-V automatically runs a series of tests to check calibration settings
and the internal operating system. Tests are run when the system is turned
on and prior to testing a sample.
Start-up:
Prior to testing a sample:
Instructions for printing the SQA-V system parameters to prepare for
technical support:
How to print a copy of the system parameters FROM THE SQA-V:
How to view/print a copy of the system parameters FROM V-SPERM GOLD:
Revision 21_Sep_2015
Stabilization and auto calibration:
ranges. The system sensors are analyzed for several minutes to insure that
the values are within a very narrow acceptable range. Once the system is
stable for 30 seconds it will pass stabilization and auto calibration. The system
will fail if it is not stable for at least 30 seconds and a warning message will be
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displayed.
System noise: Measures the electronic noise level of the system to insure
effective measurement of electronic signals.
Self-test: The system produces electronic signals that simulate motility and
concentration measurements in order to check the performance of the system
and verify that the calibration settings are consistent with the factory
specifications. The SQA-V will report failures (see section on error and warning
messages) and "freeze" the system if the system is not within the established
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self-test ranges.
Auto calibration verification: Reference values are read again. The
electronic parameters of the concentration and motility channels are measured
(without a testing capillary).
System noise: Measures the electronic noise level of the system to insure
effective measurement of electronic signals. Prior to running a test, the SQA-V
will automatically adjust the noise level thresholds to insure accurate readings.
Electronic spikes:
electronically. More than three such points will fault the system and a warning
message will be displayed.
Remove the testing capillary from the system.
When a FAILED SELF TEST message appears select: MAIN MENU >
SERVICE>PRINT SELF-TEST DATA.
Press ENTER to generate a report.
Verify that the SQA-V is connected to the PC and V-Sperm is activated.
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From the SQA-V activate: MAIN MENU > SERVICE > SERVICE DATA.
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Select the V-Sperm navigation buttons: UTILITIES>SELF-TEST DATA and
click CONTINUE.
Click on the PRINT button to view a Service Data Report.
Click PRINT in the upper left hand corner of the screen to print a report.
Checks system stability and reference
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Checks for any measurement points that are out of range
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