Slide Adaptor; Cleaning, Accessory And V-Sperm Kit; Section V: Electronic Self-Test And Auto-Calibration; Start Up - MES SQA-V Gold Service Manual

SQA-V
and
Slide

Slide Adaptor

Adaptor
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Cleaning Kit
Cleaning
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Kit
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Accessory Kit
Accessory
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Kit
V-Sperm
V-Sperm
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Electronic

SECTION V: Electronic Self-Test and Auto-Calibration

A series of tests are automatically run on the SQA-V to check the calibration and
Self-Test
internal operating system. Tests are run when the SQA-V is first turned-on and
and Auto-
also prior to each semen analysis test.
Calibration
Start-up:
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For use with a standard laboratory slide 76 x 25.6 mm and 22 x 22 mm cover-slip
in the visualization compartment of the SQA-V to visually assess semen
samples.
Daily cleaning is recommended or after testing 10-
15 specimens.
See the detailed cleaning instructions in the
Appendix Section.
Only use the manufacturer's cleaning kit or
NOTE:
the SQA-V can be damaged.
Each kit contains:
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Slide Adaptor
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Power Cables
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Communication Cable
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Printer Paper
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Printer Ribbon
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Instructional Guides
Each kit contains:
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V-Sperm CD
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Security Key
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RS232 to USB converter cable
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Video Capture Device
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User Guide
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 displayed.
System noise: The level of electronic noise in the system is measured to insure
that noise thresholds are accurately defined to ensure effective measurement of
electronic signals. The system will use this measurement prior to running a test
and will automatically adjust the noise level thresholds to ensure accurate
readings.
Self-test: The system produces electronic signals that simulate motility and
concentration 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 ranges.
Checks system stability and reference
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