QwikCheck™
Sperm Quality Analyzer Guide Version 1.00 I-Button WHO 5th 06_AUG_2012
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Electronic Self-Test and Auto Calibration
The QwikCheck 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:
Stabilization and auto calibration:
Checks system stability and reference
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:
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 QwikCheck will report failures (see section on error and
warning messages) and "freeze" the system if the system is not within the
established self-test ranges.
Prior to testing a sample:
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
QwikCheck will automatically adjust the noise level thresholds to insure
accurate readings.
Electronic spikes:
Checks for any measurement points that are out of range
electronically. More than three such points will fault the system and a warning
message will be displayed.
Instructions for printing the QwikCheck GOLD Self Test parameters to
prepare for technical support:
How to print a copy of the SELF TEST DATA:
Remove the testing capillary from the system.
When a FAILED SELF TEST message appears select:
MAIN MENU >
SERVICE> PRINT SELF TEST DATA AND SETTINGS > SELF TEST DATA.
Press
ENTER
after highlighting
SELF TEST DATA
to print a copy of the data.
How to view the system parameters FROM QwikCheck GOLD:
Go to:
MAIN MENU > SERVICE > SERVICE DATA.
All of the service screens
can be viewed by pressing ENTER.
