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APPENDIX 2:  TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING ERRORS

:  This table describes what to do when a problem occurs with the SQA-iO 

app access or when running a test or receiving an error message. It is important to note:  

If the SQA-iO case is 

opened by the user, it is no longer under warranty.  

ISSUE  

POSSIBLE FAILURE SOURCE 

SOLUTION 

Computer 

connectivity 

1.

 

USB connection error 
indicated on the app header 
/ pop-up warning. 

Remove and reconnect the USB cable

 

 follow the pop-up 

warning instructions that can be activated by clicking the USB icon 

found in the app header or click the ‘Disconnected’ button on the 

app home screen.   

2.

 

USB connection failure after 
installation 

Display of Step 2 of the installation process where the user is asked 
to connect the USB cable. If it fails, please report using online 
support by clicking on the link to the troubleshooting page.   

3.

 

Driver error after login/sign-
up 

Download and reinstall the driver by going to step 2 of the 
installation process.  If it fails, please report using online support. 

 

Cannot  

Sign-up 

1.

 

Missing required information 

Fill in the mandator fields that are missing information. This is 

indicated by red explanation text when clicking on the ‘Register’ 

button.   

2.

 

Did not accept Terms and 
Conditions 

3.

 

User already exists  

The email entered to “Register” 

is already in use.  Select another 

email or may require a 

password reset (see ‘Cannot Login’ below)

 

Cannot Login 

When clicking on the ‘Login’ 

button a warning that user email 
or password is incorrect/missing  

Reset the user password: Request an email with a link to reset the 

password when receiving message “Forgot email?”

  

 

Self-test 

failure 

A failure is indicated by a red 
warning icon on the HOME page.   

Click the red icon indicating a failure. Observe the normal range 
value. 

1.

 

Clean the test chamber using ONLY MES cleaning kit. 

2.

 

Remove and reconnect USB cable. 

3.

 

Reboot the device. 

If problem persists, refer to MES customer support: 

https://www.sqa-io.com/#/contact-us/contact-us

 

The testing 

capillary 

won’t go into 

the SQA-iO 

The testing capillary may have 
been inserted upside down or 
blue piston is not fully pushed in.   

Refer to the Appendix section of this guide for instructions on how to 
correctly prepare and insert the capillary into the SQA-iO device.  

Low Test 

Credit 

A red button is shown when the 
test credit balance is below 10.  

Click the "Tests Remaining" button on the HOME screen to enter a 
new code for test credits or contact SUPPORT to order a new test kit 
with a new test credit code. If the credit balance is 0 the "Test 
Patient" section on the navigation bar is disabled.  

Cannot start 

testing / the 

START TEST 

button is 

disabled 

1.

 

No test credits remain 

 

Add test credit from a new testing kit using the unique code 
provided.   

 

Order a new test kit by going to SUPPORT   

2.

 

Information missing in 
mandatory fields 

Fill in all fields that are mandatory as indicated by an asterisk: 

*

 

3.

 

The SQA-iO is not connected  

Remove and reconnect the USB cable per the pop-up instructions 
(and based on the red USB icon shown on the header bar).   

Connection is 

lost during a 

test 

 

Loss of internet connection  

The USB connection indicator will turn RED and a pop-up warning 
will tell the user to reconnect and navigate back to the data entry 
screen.  Start must be pressed again.   The patient information is 
saved and the system will return to the data entry screen. Test 
credits will not be charged.

 

Test results 

are not 

logical  

Test results appear to be out of 
range.  

Go to the Service page and follow the instructions: 

1.

 

Clean the test chamber using ONLY MES cleaning kit. 

2.

 

Remove and reconnect USB cable and reboot the device. 

 

If problem persists, refer to MES customer support: 

https://www.sqa-io.com/#/contact-us/contact-us

 

Summary of Contents for SQA-iO

Page 1: ...Service Manual Version 187 5 1 AUGUST 3 2021 SQA iO Service Manual 1 Service Manual Version 187 5 1 Catalog IO ML 01678 00 Rev August 2021...

Page 2: ...t 4 USB Port 5 Testing Capillary 5 Maintenance Schedule 5 Testing and Operting Requirements 6 Operating Temperature Humidity Altitude 6 SECTION III Quality Control Internal QC 6 Printing the Service R...

Page 3: ...ple is withdrawn into an SQA capillary disposable delivery system inserted into the SQA iO where key parameters are collected and sample test results are processed utilizing proprietary technology and...

Page 4: ...s to extract the required clinical semen parameters Analog to Digital Converter Semen parameters extraction algorithms Self Test and QC KeyPad Microcontroller Operational Monitor 1 2 3 4 Concentration...

Page 5: ...ng Capillary Sample delivery system Normal sample Requires approximately 0 5cc of semen Short samples Requires approximately 20 l Single use design for testing semen in a biologically safe manner Moti...

Page 6: ...sing linearly to 50 humidity at 38 C Operates in a wide range of ambient temperatures 15 38 C however the system is calibrated to measure semen samples at room temperature 20 25 C 68 77 F Intended for...

Page 7: ...nge Instructions for printing the SQA iO SERVICE parameters to prepare for technical support If a Self Test failure occurs the related status icon in the SQA iO HOME SCREEN will turn red Click on the...

Page 8: ...f the optics you will feel a shelf in the back top section of the chamber Fig 2 and 3 CLEANING STEP 2 1 Use a Fibrous material cleaning paddle Fig 4 supplied in your TEST KIT Moisten with only ONE dro...

Page 9: ...icon indicating a failure Observe the normal range value 1 Clean the test chamber using ONLY MES cleaning kit 2 Remove and reconnect USB cable 3 Reboot the device If problem persists refer to MES cust...

Page 10: ...de passed the self test Amplitude failed the self test Suggestion Clean the device ZERO LEVEL 500 525 Zero Level passed the self test Zero Level failed the self test Suggestion Clean the SQA iO Mainta...

Page 11: ...ting the sample collection container WARNING Do not shake or use a pipette to mix the sample otherwise air bubbles will form and test results will be inaccurate Figure 1 5 Carefully check that the liq...

Page 12: ...ary both top and bottom Figure 4 with a delicate wipe Kimwipes etc It is important to remove all semen from the exterior of the capillary in order to keep the SQA iO clean Visually confirm that the ca...

Page 13: ...section while keeping the tip of the capillary well below the sample level and well below the level of any bubbles covering the liquid 3 Withdraw the capillary tip from the semen sample and visually i...

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