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ACCU-CHEK® ACTIVE METER INSTRUCTIONS

Coding the ACTIVE

When coding your Accu-Chek Active monitor, leave it turned off.
Take the orange-coloured coding chip from the pack of test strips and slide it gently into the slot on the side of the monitor. Be sure to push the coding chip in all the way until it clicks into place.
Insert a test strip to turn the monitor on.

Compare the three-digit code number (eg: 771) on the display with the number printed on the test strip container.
The two numbers must be identical

Performing a Test

Turning on the Monitor

Inserting the test strip automatically turns the monitor and and puts it in test mode.
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 the test strip slot of your Accu-Chek Active until you hear it click into place.

In-Monitor Dosing

When the drop symbol flashes in the display, apply the drop of blood (1-2ul is enough) to the middle of the orange-coloured test pad.
It is OK to touch this area when applying blood.

Out-Of-Monitor Dosing

Pull the test strip out of the monitor as soon as the drop symbol flashes in the display.
You now have 20 seconds to apply blood to the test strip and re-insert it before the monitor switches off.

Reading the blood glucose result

With in-monitor dosing, the test is complete after about 5 seconds. With out-of-monitor dosing, the test is complete after about 10 seconds. The result appears in the display and is automatically saved with the date and time.

Colour Comparison

You can verify the result by comparing the colour of the round control window on the back of the test strip with the colour scale on the label of the test strip container.
It is important that this check be performed with 30-60 seconds after blood was applied.

Changing the Batteries

Open the battery compartment (underside).
Ensure that the side of the battery with the "+" symbol is always facing downwards.
Slide the battery compartment back into the monitor and press gently inwards until it clicks into place.
A battery will last for about 1,000 tests.

Setting the Date and Time

Memory

Accu-Chek Active automatically saves the last 200 results in memory together with date and time.
To turn on the monitor and retrieve results from memory, press the M button briefly.
In the display you see "mem" at the top left and the most recent blood glucose result.
Press the S Button to move back one result in time

Cleaning the Meter

Slide off the test strip guide towards you and clean it with cold water. Afterwards you may disinfect the test strip guide with 70% alcohol.
Wipe the measurement optics components with a soft lint-free cloth and/or a cotton swab, which may be slightly moistened with water or 70% alcohol.
Make sure all of the components are thoroughly dry before sliding the test strip guide back onto the monitor.