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- Page 1 ® Polytel GMA3 ® Polytel GMA3 Glucose Meter Accessory Model PWR-11-01 USER MANUAL Version: 2 310 S. Williams Blvd. Ste. 230 Tucson, Arizona 85711 +1 (520) 747-1811 Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM MST www.polymapwireless.com 11-2520-2 October 2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
® Polytel GMA3 Contents 1. Introduction ...........4 1.1 Overview..............4 1.2 Who is this for? ............5 1.3 Confi gurations ............5 2 Parts of the GMA ..........7 2.1 Visual indicators ............7 2.2 Battery Compartment ..........10 2.3 Size of your GMA............10 3 Operating Instructions ........10 3.1 Changing the batteries ..........10 3.2 Connecting the devices ..........12 3.3 Placement of the GMA and receiving station....14... -
Page 3: October 2017
® Polytel GMA3 6.4 System Availability ............26 7 Trademarks..........27 11-2520-2 October 2017... -
Page 4: Introduction
® Polytel GMA3 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview Welcome to the world of wireless medical monitoring. In this pamphlet, you will learn how to use and maintain your Polytel® GMA Glucose Meter Accessory. The GMA is an easy-to-use accessory that lets you send the glucose readings you take with your glucose meter wirelessly to a receiving station. -
Page 5: Who Is This For
® Polytel GMA3 • To use the GMA, all you have to do is take the reading using glucose meter as usual. For certain meter models, removing the test strip will start the data transmission; for others you may need to press a button. - Page 6 ® Polytel GMA3 • GMA3-LS for LifeScan meters using “LS” cable: ® ® OneTouch Ultra ® ® OneTouch Ultra2 ® ® OneTouch UltraMini ® ® OneTouch UltraEasy ® OneTouch Select™ ® OneTouch Basic™ • GMA3-BY for Bayer meters using “BY” cable: ®...
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Page 7: Parts Of The Gma
® Polytel GMA3 GMA3-US for micro-USB type glucose meters, using the “US” cable: ® Accu-Chek Aviva Connect 2 Parts of the GMA Your GMA is easy to maintain, set up and use. The most important part to pay attention to is the indicator light on the device. - Page 8 ® Polytel GMA3 Figure 1: Indicator light indicates status of the GMA. It may appear as blue or red, depending (see next page). 11-2520-2 October 2017...
- Page 9 ® Polytel GMA3 Here are the possible light patterns and their meanings: Light looks like Speed/Length It means... Blue on Up to 60 GMA is getting data (no blinking) seconds from glucose meter Blue blinking 1 blink per GMA connecting second to receiver.
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Page 10: Battery Compartment
® Polytel GMA3 2.2 Battery Compartment You can open the battery compartment by sliding the lid on the bottom open with your thumb. Figure 2: battery lid 2.3 Size of your GMA 4.25 inches x 1.1 inches x 0.62 inches (108mm x 28mm x 16mm) 3 Operating Instructions 3.1 Changing the batteries... - Page 11 ® Polytel GMA3 you change the batteries Open the battery compartment by sliding the lid (see fi gure 2) Figure 3: Batteries should go in like this Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 3. Note: Always replace both batteries at the same time and make sure the batteries are from the same manufacturer.
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Page 12: Connecting The Devices
® Polytel GMA3 batteries. • If you are still having trouble, see the “Troubleshooting” section on page 19. 3.2 Connecting the devices Before you can start using the GMA, you need to connect it to the glucose meter. Slide the meter into the carrying case:. Place the GMA in the carrying case. - Page 13 ® Polytel GMA3 Contour next EZ FreeStyle Lite 11-2520-2 October 2017...
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Page 14: Placement Of The Gma And Receiving Station
® Polytel GMA3 3. Plug the cable from the GMA into glucose meter and press fi rmly into place. NOTE: Connect the GMA ONLY to the meters approved for your confi guration Connecting it to any other device may make your readings inaccurate or damage one or both devices NOTE: Due to a recent Bayer decision, Contour... -
Page 15: Pairing
® Polytel GMA3 send data. When the devices are working together correctly, the light on the GMA comes on right after you take a new reading, then goes out when the reading is sent. See page 9 to learn more about the indicator light. 3.4 Pairing In keeping with the Bluetooth Glucose Meter standard, before any readings can be sent the fi... - Page 16 ® Polytel GMA3 normal. • Bayer meters show the number of measurements counting down. The display will stay on for two minutes. This is normal. • Abbott meters show all the display elemets active (nothing readable). • Figure 4: PC shows on the glucose meter when the GMA is receiving your readings •...
- Page 17 ® Polytel GMA3 NOTE: Some meters automatically wake up the GMA. For those that do not, please see chart below: Meter How to send OneTouch Ultra2 Automatic versions A & B OneTouch Ultra2 Manual Press the button newer versions on the GMA OneTouch Ultra Automatic Mini/Easy...
- Page 18 ® Polytel GMA3 After taking your glucose reading, it may take a minute or two to send the reading to the receiving station. Please be patient—do not press any buttons or disconnect the GMA until the light has completely stopped blinking or your results may not be sent.
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Page 19: If The Data Was Not Sent
® Polytel GMA3 batteries, even before you notice any problems. That’s it—you don’t have to do anything more. After the reading reaches the phone, the GMA light turns off. On some meters, the “PC” indication will persist for a couple of minutes before turning off. - Page 20 ® Polytel GMA3 3.8 Troubleshooting What’s wrong? What caused it? What to do Blue light doesn’t Weak/missing Replace come on batteries batteries (see p. 10) Disconnected Plug cable fi rmly cable into glucose meter (see p. 14) GMA needs Please see p. 17 manual operation to start Can’t send even...
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Page 21: Safety Information
GMA will cause his or her readings to be mistaken for yours. NOTE: Polymap Wireless is not responsible for the reading, diagnosis, or electrical safety of the glucose meter itself. The Polytel GMA is a data transmission system only. -
Page 22: Compliance Information
This section is about the telemetry system regulatory compliance requirements and the manufacturer’s responsibilities. 4.3.1 Compliance Requirements Polymap Wireless is responsible for the effects of safety, reliability, and performance of the GMA as long as: • You use the equipment according to the instructions in this manual. - Page 23 ® Polytel GMA3 Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, 2011/65/EU 4.4 About the label at the bottom of the GMA The label on the side of your GMA shows the unique ID number (serial number) of your device as well as some other things you might need to know: Seal/Mark Meaning...
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Page 24: Operator Maintenance
GMA to the glucose meter is not frayed or damaged. If your GMA needs repair or is not working right, contact your monitoring service or Polymap Wireless for service right away. 5.2 Cleaning your GMA Although you should not need to clean your GMA very... -
Page 25: Technical Specifi Cations
® Polytel GMA3 6 Technical Specifi cations 6.1 Batteries The GMA uses two AAA cells (1.5V each). Max. Power consumption: 0.5W. 6.2 Temperatures • Use your GMA in temperatures ranging from 5º to 40º Celsius (41º to 104º Fahrenheit). • Store your GMA in temperatures ranging from -40º... -
Page 26: System Availability
® Polytel GMA3 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). -
Page 27: Trademarks
® Polytel GMA3 7 Trademarks ® • Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® • Polytel is a registered trademark of Polymap Wireless LLC. ® ® ® • Ultra , Ultra2 and UltraMini are registered trademarks of LifeScan, Inc.
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