User Manual

Starting the sensor 15
Chapter 3
Starting the sensor
Introduction
To start the sensor working you must complete the following steps in order.
➠ Insert the sensor
➠ Apply the transmitter
➠ Connect the sensor to the transmitter
➠ Perform “Sensor Start” on the pump
Inserting the sensor
The sensor is inserted through the skin with an insertion device called the Sen-serter® and placed
in the subcutaneous tissue. The sensor produces a signal that is proportional to the concentration of
glucose in the interstitial fluid at the insertion site. This signal is sent to the transmitter, which is
then sent to the pump. The pump translates the signal and displays a sensor reading on your pump
screen.
Choose a site with adequate subcutaneous
fat for sensor insertion. Shown below are
the body areas (shaded) that are best for
sensor insertion.
CAUTION: Never insert the sensor
within 2 inches from the
pump infusion site or
within 3 inches from the
manual injection site.