MES SQA-V Gold - Page 5

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Requirements
Visualization Compartment
 White LED illumination system
 CCD, 330 TV lines
 Objective: Standard, x20
 Signal Output: PAL standard
 Zoom system for smooth magnification transition between x300 and x500
 Focus regulator
Maintenance Schedule
 Daily: Clean measurement compartment daily when running samples and
after every 10-15 tests and/or for ANY spillage. Follow manufacturer’s cleaning
instructions using manufacturer cleaning kit. (Refer to the appendix section
“Cleaning the Capillary/Slide Compartments” in this User Guide). ONLY use
the Manufacturers cleaning kit and cleaning brush or damage will
occur to the SQA-V film and the system will not operate!
Manufacturer Recommendations
 Operate the SQA-V away from devices that may cause electronic noise (cell
phones) or other devices causing vibrations such as centrifuges.
 Turn system OFF at the rear-panel when not in use for extended period of
time.
 When running Postvasectomy tests do not interrupt test cycle nor interfere
with system or testing capillary in any way – this test is highly sensitive to any
motion and requires complete stability of the system during the 5 minute
testing cycle.
 Variations in ambient temperature can affect semen samples. It is essential
that semen samples are not heated for testing. The SQA-V is calibrated to
conduct tests at room temperature: 20-25ºC (68-77ºF).
 Semen is considered a biologically hazardous material and is subject to
individual laboratory protocols for handling such materials and at a minimum:
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Operating Temperature
 Maximum operational humidity is 80% for temperatures of up to 31
º
C with
decreasing linearly to 50% at 38
º
C.
 Operates in a wide range of ambient temperatures (15-38
º
C) however the
system is calibrated to measure semen samples at room temperature:
20-25
º
C (68-77
º
F). Note: Extreme ambient temperature may impact the
accuracy of motility test results because of the known effect of temperature on
human semen.
Operational Environmental conditions:
 System is intended for indoor use at a maximum altitude of 2000m, mains
supply fluctuations ±10%, Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree II.