Accu-Chek ACTIVE User Manual

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Checking your meter
7.1 Preparing for a performance check
For a performance check, you need:
the meter with the code chip inserted
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the Accu-Chek Active test strips that belong to the
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code chip
Accu-Chek Active control solution Control 1 (low
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glucose concentration) or Control 2 (high glucose
concentration)
the concentration table for the control solutions
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(see label on the test strip container)
A performance check is in its main steps the same as
a normal test, except that you apply control solution
to the test strip instead of blood.

Accu-Chek ACTIVE Specifications

General

Measurement Range	10-600 mg/dL
Sample Size	1 - 2 μL
Test Time	5 seconds
Memory Capacity	500 results
Display Type	LCD
Automatic Coding	Yes
Blood Sample	Capillary whole blood
Dimensions	97.8 x 46.8 x 19.1 mm
Battery Type	1 x 3V lithium battery (type CR2032)
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests
Data Transfer	Via infrared (IR) to computer
Operating Conditions	8-42°C, 10-85% RH