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MES SQA-V Gold User Manual

MES SQA-V Gold
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User Guide Version 2.60 I-Button
Revision 21_Sep_2015 1
U S E R G U I D E
V e r s i o n 2 . 6 0 I - B u t t o n
W H O 5 t h
Catalog # V-A-00734-00
September 21, 2015

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MES SQA-V Gold Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sample TypeSemen
Analysis TypeSperm analysis
TypeAutomated
Test ParametersConcentration, Motility, Morphology
DisplayTouchscreen
ConnectivityUSB
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

Summary

SECTION 1: System Specifications and Requirements

Sperm Quality Analyzer SQA-V Version 2.60

Details the specific version and model of the Sperm Quality Analyzer.

Front Panel

Describes the displays, controls, measurement compartment, keypad, and printer.

Key Pad Navigation

Lists operational and video control keys for system interaction.

Rear Panel

Details the connectors and power input on the rear of the unit.

SECTION 2: System Overview

SECTION 3: Technology

SECTION 4: Getting Started / Set-Up

Power-On

Steps to turn on the SQA-V unit and its initial status.

Auto-Calibration and Self-Test

Describes the initial system stabilization and self-test procedures.

Set-up System Defaults

Explains setting system defaults via V-Sperm GOLD software.

Control Set-up

Details how to configure control settings for quality control.

SECTION 5: Testing Semen Samples

Entering Patient and Sample Information

How to input patient and sample data prior to testing.

Sample Data

Details sample type, volume, WBC concentration, pH, appearance, viscosity.

Sample Volume

Explains how to determine sufficient sample volume for testing.

Low Volume Samples

Describes procedures for testing low volume samples.

Diluted Samples

Discusses the use of dilution media for sample preparation.

Normal Volume Samples

Provides instructions for preparing and testing normal volume samples.

Testing

Describes the testing process, duration, and low quality sample handling.

Test Results: Normal, Low Quality

Describes how normal and low quality results are reported.

Printing, Saving and Transferring Test Results to V-Sperm

Explains how to print, save, and transfer test results to V-Sperm.

Post Vasectomy Testing

Details the procedure for performing and analyzing post-vasectomy tests.

SECTION 6: Controls and OC

SECTION 8: Service Menu

SECTION 9: Operating the Visualization System (Video Display)

SECTION 10: Error Messages and Warning Messages

General Warning

General cautions regarding operator and environmental safety.

Stabilization Failed

Troubleshooting steps for when stabilization fails.

Self-test Failed

Troubleshooting steps for when the self-test fails.

Electronic Noise

Troubleshooting steps for electronic noise errors.

Concentration Out of Range

Troubleshooting steps for concentration out of range errors.

APPENDIX 1: Filling the SQA-V Capillary with a Normal Volume Sample

APPENDIX 2: Filling the SQA-V Capillary with a Low Volume Sample

APPENDIX 3: Using Standard Slides in the Visualization System

APPENDIX 4: Counting Cells using the SQA-V Visualization System

APPENDIX 5: Cleaning the Capillary / Slide Compartments

APPENDIX 10: Assayed Control: QwikCheck™ Beads

Appendix 12: Post-vasectomy Protocol

APPENDIX 14: SQA-V SERVICE SUPPORT REPORT

APPENDIX 16: Printer Ribbon/Paper Installation

SECTION 2: Log-on

Log-on Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for logging into the V-Sperm software.

SECTION 3: Navigating through V-Sperm

SECTION 4: Patient Data

SECTION 5: Controls

SECTION 6: Video

SECTION 7: Import Test; Import/Export from the SQA-V

SECTION 8: Set-Up

V-Sperm Set-Up: Authorized Users

Managing user accounts, rights, passwords, and user types.

Set-up: Report

Configuring test report settings including parameters and ranges.

Test Parameters

Selecting which test parameters to display on reports.

Normal Ranges

Setting normal value ranges for test results.

Testing Facility

Entering details of the testing facility for reports.

Language

Setting the display language for the V-Sperm system.

Ports

Configuring communication ports for PC connectivity.

Auto Export

Setting options for automatic data saving.

SQA-V Set-up

Configuring SQA-V defaults via V-Sperm software.

SECTION 9: Utilities

SECTION 12: Installation of V-Sperm Software and Hardware

Step 1: Video Capture Device Installation

Installing the video capture device provided with V-Sperm.

Step 2: USB to RS232 driver installation

Installing drivers for USB to RS232 connection.

Step 3: V-Sperm Software Installation

Steps for installing the V-Sperm software from CD.

Step 4: MDAC Installation

Installing Microsoft Data Access Components if not already present.

Step 5: Collecting Information

Steps for collecting system information during installation.

Step 6: Installation Completion

Finalizing the software installation process.

SQA-V Communications Cable

SECTION 13: V-Sperm Uninstall

SECTION 14: Installation Instructions: USB to RS232 Converter