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ACCU-CHEK®ActiveBLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORUser’s Manual00880 4493206001(01) 06/04Roche Diagnostics GmbHD-68298 Mannheim, Germanywww.accu-chek.comACCU-CHEK

16To enter Set Mode, turn on your Accu-Chek Active monitor by pressing the S(et) button.씰 You can choose the format in which you wish the date and ti

18When you turn on your Accu-Chek Active monitor for the first time, it has the following settings (which you can change):씰 Display format for the da

If you see the correct unit, please enter the date and time as described below. Only then can your results be properly saved in “memory” with the corr

22 23Turning the monitor on in Set ModeYou use only the M and S buttons on the front of your Accu-Chek Active to enter the desired settings.씰 Briefly

24The way in which the date and time are displayed from here on depend on the chosen display format. 씰 If you wish to change the time display format,

26Setting the date and timeThe procedure for setting the date and time is essentially the same for all units of time (day, hour, etc.): 씰 Use the S b

28씰 Confirm the setting by pressing the S button again. The display moves on automatically to the next unit of time, which again flashes.씰 Use the s

30Setting the beep toneAfter you have set the day and pressed the S button, you can either enable or disable the beep tone.씰 Press the M button to tu

32Each time you open a new pack of test strips, you will need to insert the coding chip that came with that pack into your monitor. Coding chips from

34 35Inserting the coding chipWhen coding, leave your Accu-Chek Active monitor turned off.씰 Take the new coding chip from the pack of test strips.씰

Contents1 | Introduction 8 | | 1.1 The monitor’s main features at a

36If you are not yet familiar with the concept of blood glucose self-monitoring using a monitor, practise first by carrying out a quality control test

38 394.3 Testing blood glucoseCheck the round control window on the back of the test strip with the colour scale printed on the test strip container.

40씰 The monitor carries out a display test (for details see page 87), then shows the code number. Is this the number printed on the test strip contai

42씰 Check that the correct date and time are displayed.Do not carry out any tests if the code number in the display is not the same as the number on

44 45씰 Apply the drop of blood on to the middle of the orange-coloured, square application area (pad). It is OK to touch this area when applying bloo

46 47씰 The hourglass symbol indicates that testing is in progress. 씰 The monitor beeps again after about 5 seconds to signal that the test is comple

48Plausible resultsYour Accu-Chek Active monitor measures blood glucose within a defined range (10-600 mg/dL or 0.6-33.3 mmol/L). Values outside this

50씰 Turn over the test strip to reveal the round control window on the back.씰 On the label of the test strip container is a colour scale with blood gl

52 53씰 Was the test strip container you are presently using kept properly closed?씰 Have the test strips expired?씰 Have the test strips been kept un

54 55554.3 Testing blood glucoseOut-of-monitor dosingThe test procedure is mostly identical with “Testing blood glucose” on page 38. Follow the instr

3 | 6.3 Quality control test procedure 84 | 6.4 Performing a full display check

56씰 Apply the drop of blood to the middle of the orange-coloured pad. It is OK to touch this application area when applying blood, but do not attempt

58 594.3 Testing blood glucose씰 Gently push the test strip back into the test strip slot of your Accu-Chek Active monitor, until you feel it click i

60 61In addition to results, your monitor also stores all relevant additional information and display messages. For example, results flagged as contro

62To use the memory functions of your Accu-Chek Active monitor, you must turn it on in Memory Mode.씰 Briefly press the M button (for less than 3 seco

64 65To recall earlier results (in memory locations 2-200):씰 Press the S button once to move back one result in time. As long as you keep the button

66Finding the 7 or 14 day average of glucose resultsAs well as just showing the results in memory, your Accu-Chek Active monitor can calculate and dis

68씰 Then press the M and S buttons again at the same time.씰 The display changes; the figure shown is now the average value for the last 14 days. To

70Erasing results from memoryYou can clear the current value (and only this) from memory. This feature is useful, for instance, if you have obtained a

72씰 Keep the M and S buttons pressed together for longer than 3 seconds.씰 The current result is displayed.씰 Keep the M and S buttons pressed togeth

74For data downloading you need a suitable PC program as well as the Accu-Chek Infrared Cable. For further information please contact your local Roche

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76Downloading procedureTo download data, proceed as follows:씰 Set up the program and infrared cable according to manufacturer’s instructions so you c

78씰 Start downloading at the PC. The PC sends an instruction to the Accu-Chek Active monitor.씰 During active downloading, “PC” remains constant in t

80 81씰 after you have opened a new pack of Accu-Chek Active test strips and consequently replaced the coding chip,씰 after you have inserted a new ba

82For the quality control test, please have the following items ready:씰 your Accu-Chek Active monitor with the coding chip inserted,씰 the pack of Ac

84씰 Hold the test strip so that the application area and arrows are facing upwards. Gently push the test strip in the direction of the arrows into th

86 876.3 Quality control test procedure씰 The monitor performs a display test lasting 2 seconds. Check that all the segments making up the numerals (

88When the display test has been successfully completed and the code number matches, your Accu-Chek Active monitor is ready for testing. The display s

90씰 Apply one drop of the selected control solution to the test pad of the strip.씰 Your Accu-Chek Active monitor beeps briefly to acknowledge applic

92Now check that the displayed value is within the permitted range. Examine the test strip container and locate the “Accu-Chek Active Control” table.

94 95씰 Turn over the test strip to reveal the round control window on the back.씰 On the label of the test strip container is a colour scale with blo

7Coding chip slotInfrared interface 10 11Parts summary Accu-Chek Active Parts summary Accu-Chek Active11106015134 AccuChek Active_Eng.indd 6-7 12.0

96The standard power-on display test checks the most important display elements. To verify that all of the elements are functioning correctly, you can

98 99Accu-Chek Active utilises an optical measuring method that relies heavily on all of its components being clean. Be sure to clean the monitor, the

100 101Clean the measurement optics carefully with nothing other than cold water, soft lint-free cloths and cotton swabs. For disinfec-tion you may us

102씰 Wipe the measurement optics components with a soft lint-free cloth and/or a cotton swab. The cloth/cotton swab may be slightly moistened with wa

104 1057.1 Cleaning your Accu-Chek Active monitorCleaning and disinfection in the professional areaBe sure to observe all relevant Health and Safety

1067.2 Battery life and battery replacement A new battery provides enough power for about 1,000 tests. When you first see the battery symbol displaye

108 109씰 Slide the battery compartment back into the monitor and press gently inwards until it clicks home.씰 After replacing the battery, check the

110Do not use results obtained at the limits of the permitted temperature range as a basis for therapeutic decisions.Never try to speed up warming or

1128.1 About the display messagesWhen you use your Accu-Chek Active monitor, various letters and symbols will appear on the display, at times also er

114This message appears ... and means:

씰 Testing in record time: With a testing time of about 5 seconds, your Accu-Chek Active is one of the fastest blood glucose monitors available.씰 New

116This message appears ... and means:● in Test Mode ● The light is too bright,

118Measurement optics error. Clean the measurement optics (Chapter 7.1). Check that the test strip is lying flat and straight in the test strip guide.

120If you receive frequent error messages or if you often obtain implausible results, please check the following:씰 With your Accu-Chek Active monitor

1229.1 Technical dataMonitor type Accu-Chek ActiveCatalogue number/ See type plate on the serial number back of

124With your Accu-Chek Active monitor use only Accu-Chek Active test strips. These are available from your pharmacist.For quality control testing of y

126The statutory guarantee provisions governing the sale of consumer goods in the country of purchase shall prevail.9.3 Guarantee1279.4 Local custome

128 129ArgentinaProductos Roche S.A.Q. e I. - DIAGNOSTICS DIVISIONRawson 3150, B1610BAL Ricardo Rojas - Partido de Tigre (Buenos Aires) phone: +54 11

130 131MalaysiaRoche Diagnostics (M) Sdn BhdInfinite Centre 1, 1st Floor, Lot 1, Jalan 13/646200 Petaling JayaSelangor Darul EhsanToll-Free Line: 1-80

132 13313210. Alphabetical indexAmbient temperature 114, 119Atmospheric humidity

134Saving results 60fService

10씰 Easy-to-read display: Numbers and messages are clearly presented on a spacious display screen. Easily understood symbols give you additional info

Warranty CardNameStreetCity/post codeTelephone No.Date Signature015134 AccuChek_Garantie_Eng.indd 1 12.08.2004, 14:46:21

Serial-No. Date of purchaseStamp and signature of dealerAccu-Chek Active Warranty CardPlease let this card be completed by the dealer and preserv

12This symbol indicates that your monitor is at risk of being damaged.This symbol highlights important information that will help you get the most out

14This is the main mode in which you will use your Accu-Chek Active monitor and is used exclusively for testing your blood glucose. By inserting a tes