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1.6 Overview of the base unit
To provide flexibility in line with customer requirements,
two versions of the base unit are available.
■ The Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit
■ The Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit Light
Both versions of the base unit can:
■ charge the meter battery pack.
In addition, the Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit also
supports:
■ communication with a data management system.
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■ communication with a computer.
Both versions of the base unit have the following elements:
15 Charging contacts
16 Infrared window for communication with the meter
17 Status LED (lights up when power is connected):
– Lights up red: Power supply is connected, applica-
tion is starting up (Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit
only)
– Lights up green: Ready
– Flashes red: Error
– Lights up blue: Configuration mode (Accu-Chek
Inform II Base Unit only)
18 Jack for the power supply unit provided
19 Removable mount for wall installation
The Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit has the following
additional elements:
20 Network connection — LAN, Ethernet (RJ45)
21 USB connection
1. The Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit Light can support
communication with a data management system only
when used together with the Accu-Chek Inform II Base
Unit Hub.
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