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1.3 System components
The Accu-Chek Inform II system includes the following
components and accessories:
A Meter
B Code key reader
C Base unit (power supply not shown)
D Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit Hub (power supply
not shown)
E Accessory box (shown with consumables, not
included)
The meter can be configured by two different methods:
1 Configuration via the Setup function on the meter
(see Chapter 9)
2 Configuration via data management system
Note: Not all options can be configured using the Setup
function on the meter.
The meter performs the following tasks within the system:
■ Serves as the primary operator interface through
the touchscreen and on/off button
■ Performs glucose tests
■ Scans barcodes
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(test strip lots, controls, patient
and operator IDs) in a variety of supported formats
■ Displays test results from patient tests and control
tests
■ Transfers stored data to the data management
system via wireless communication (WLAN,
optional) or the base unit (LAN)
1. Barcodes on control solutions may not be available in all
countries. A list of supported barcode symbologies can be
found in Appendix A.2.
A
C
E
D
B