Operator's Manual
Table Of Contents
- What is new in publication version 7.2?
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Before you start
- 1.2 Important safety instructions and additional information
- Important information regarding safety
- Disposal of the system
- Product safety
- General care
- Accessory box
- Meter
- Power off meter
- Automatic power-off
- Shut down meter
- Automatic shutdown
- Battery Pack
- Touchscreen
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Wireless connectivity
- Radiofrequency radiation exposure information
- Local Area Network: protection from unauthorized access
- Wired network connection
- 1.3 System components
- 1.4 Overview of the meter
- 1.5 Overview of the code key reader
- 1.6 Overview of the Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit
- 1.7 Overview of the Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit Hub
- 1.8 Overview of the accessory box
- 1.9 Reagents and consumables
- 1.10 Instructions for initial setup
- 2 Powering Up and Entering an Operator ID
- 3 Patient Glucose Testing
- 3.1 Information regarding blood glucose testing
- 3.2 Performing a patient glucose test
- Overview of test procedure
- Entering or selecting the patient ID
- Entering the patient ID manually
- Selecting the patient ID from a list
- Entering a patient ID with barcode scanner
- Confirming or selecting the test strip lot
- Patient identification information
- Inserting test strips
- Obtaining a blood sample
- Applying a blood sample
- Results screen
- Adding comments
- Add barcode content to a result
- Additional Patient Test
- 4 Glucose Control Testing
- 5 Review Results
- 6 Storing Test Strip, Control Solution, and Linearity Solution Information in the Meter
- 7 Linearity Testing
- 8 Proficiency Testing
- 9 Initial Startup
- 9.1 Connecting the base unit
- 9.2 Installing or replacing the battery pack
- 9.3 Docking the meter
- 9.4 Initial setup on the meter
- 9.5 Opening the Setup Menu
- 9.6 Date and time format
- 9.7 Display options and optional tests
- 9.8 Options for test strips
- 9.9 Options for glucose control tests
- 9.10 Value ranges (normal, critical, reportable)
- 9.11 Options for Operator ID Entry
- 9.12 Patient ID options
- 9.13 Creating a setup password
- 9.14 Setting the date and time
- 9.15 Beeper options
- 10 Maintenance and Care
- 11 Troubleshooting
- 12 General Product Information
- A Appendix
- B Appendix
- C Supplement for Other Test Entry
- D Supplement for Observed Test Sequence
- E Supplement for Enhanced Workflows
- F Appendix for Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit (legacy version)
- G Limited Warranty
- Index
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The loss of signal or access to bandwidth of one particu-
lar client may vary depending on one or more of the
following situations: the type and number of other clients,
the performance of the Access Point, the presence of
electromagnetic disturbances, and other potential inter-
fering factors, e.g., concrete walls.
The Accu-Chek Inform II meter uses a burst-like commu-
nication protocol that will only consume bandwidth if
there is actually data to be transferred. Compared to
other applications, such as Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) or multi-media applications, the meter’s band-
width consumption is minimal. If the WLAN that the
Accu-Chek Inform II meter seeks to connect to is
degraded, the meter design minimizes the impact on
functionality.
Technical implementation Prior to connecting any wireless device to a wireless net-
work, it is recommended that a WLAN site survey be per-
formed. The goal of a WLAN site survey is to ensure that
Access Points will provide enough coverage and perfor-
mance to support any new radio frequency (RF) applica-
tion or device. The survey will also detail RF signals,
including all existing WLANs along with any competing
RF signals and interferences (building structure related
and other wireless equipment / devices).
As part of an RF implementation of the Accu-Chek
Inform II system, it is recommended that at minimum one
base unit be hard wired per floor. A networked base unit
provides redundancy if a wireless network malfunctions
or loses service. If the Accu-Chek Inform II meter with RF
is used in an area with low signal or interferences, it is
recommended to install a connected base unit for redun-
dancy. The redundancy of the connected base unit allows
immediate transmission of patient results when the meter
is docked.
The facility wireless network infrastructure (hardware
and software) is integral in maintaining wireless com-
munication. Prior to changing or upgrading the facility
wireless network infrastructure, contact Roche
Customer Support Center for technical assessment and
assistance.