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  • Page 1 Lactate Scout Sport Instruction manual...
  • Page 2 EKF-diagnostic GmbH Sales and service: Part-No: 7023-9018-0128 Rev.01 08/2023 Lactate Scout Sport instruction manual Country of origin Germany EKF-diagnostic GmbH Service: +49 (0) 39 203 511 414 Email: support@ekf-diagnostic.de www.ekfdiagnostics.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intended use, safety instructions and required accessories Introduction Lactate Scout Sport measuring device Lactate Scout Test Strips Inserting the batteries Switching the device on and off Display Code setting for the Lactate Scout test strips Performing a test Preparing for a test...
  • Page 4 3.1.3 Activating and De-activating the bluetooth function 3.1.4 Connecting to a heart rate monitor 3.1.5 Displaying information about the device Heart Rate Functionality test Stopwatch Displaying stored values Battery level indicator Performing a step test Step test mode Heart rate during step tests Displaying the post exertion phase Data Transfer Storage, cleaning and disposal...

  • Page 5: Intended Use, Safety Instructions And Required Accessories

    “WARNING” can result in serious damage healthy people in the field of sport. to health. Failure to comply with any text marked The Lactate Scout Sport measuring system is “ATTENTION” can lead to incorrect tests or not designed for taking quantitative damage to the device.
  • Page 6 The measuring device must not be used WARNING if it is not functioning correctly or has been damaged. The method for obtaining samples for lactate tests involves a risk of infection. Test strips, lancets, soft lint free cloth and measuring Required accessories devices contaminated with sample carry a risk of infection.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 Lactate Scout Sport measuring device 1.2 Lactate Scout Test Strips Opening (1A) for inserting the test strip The test strip has an opening for the blood sample (2A). This opening is connected to Display (1B) Display screen will indicate the following: (2B) the measuring chamber.

  • Page 8: Inserting The Batteries

    1.3 Inserting the batteries The Lactate Scout Sport requires two CR2450 (3V lithium button cell) batteries. The device is supplied with batteries included. First, remove both of the battery insulating strips The measuring device must be turned off to replace the batteries. Gently push the battery cover on the back of the instrument outwards.

  • Page 9: Switching The Device On And Off

    1.4 Switching the device on and off 1.5 Display The Lactate Scout Sport has a configuration/ An information line will be displayed in both display mode and a measuring mode, modes at the top of the display when the both of which can be switched on and off device is switched on .

  • Page 10: Code Setting For The Lactate Scout Test Strips

    1.6 Code setting for Lactate Scout Test Strips A two-digit code must be entered when setting up the measuring device or when using test strips from a new container; this code is printed on the label of the test strips container.

  • Page 11: Performing A Test

    2 Performing a test 2.1 Preparing for a test The display will briefly show the code which is currently configured. A blinking drop Remove a test strip from the container. Make symbol will then be displayed to indicate sure you do not touch the opening for the that the measuring device is ready to take a sample .

  • Page 12: Sample Collection And Testing

    ATTENTION Waiting too long can result in new sweat. The test strips and the measuring device must be at the same temperature when performing The two steps “sweat removal” and “pricking a test. If you take the test strip container and measuring”...
  • Page 13 Wipe away the first droplet of blood. Apply gentle pressure to the puncture site. The second droplet must be large enough to fill the measurement chamber of the test strip in one go. ATTENTION Avoid pressing on the puncture site too heavily as sweat and/or tissue fluid can merge with the sample and affect the test result.
  • Page 14 ATTENTION The test strip must draw the sample in one go. Failure to do so results in the risk of insufficient filling of the test strip. Do not touch the skin with the Test strip. If performing lactate tests on someone else, move the measuring device with its inserted test strip to the sample site of the subject.

  • Page 15: Checking The Code Setting

    2.3 Checking the code setting 2.4 Checking the ambient temperature The code is displayed briefly when you To ensure consistent and reliable test switch measuring mode on . If more than results are achieved under different climatic 25 tests are performed with the same code, a conditions, the measuring device is equipped reminder to check the code will be displayed with a temperature sensor.

  • Page 16: Settings, Functions And Displays

    3 Settings, functions and displays Settings can be changed in configuration and Navigate symbols using the up and down display mode. In order to go to configuration arrow keys. The selected symbol is displayed and display mode, there must not be a test with a black background.

  • Page 17: Device Settings

    3.1 Device settings 3.1.1 Volume control If you choose the symbol in the main If you choose the symbol in the “Device menu and confirm your selection by press- settings” menu and confirm your selection by ing the OK button, you will be taken to the pressing the OK button, you will be taken to device settings .

  • Page 18: Date And Time Settings

    3.1.2 Date and time settings If you choose the “Date and time settings” Once you have confirmed your selection, you can set the time. Set the hours and symbol in the “Device settings” menu minutes using one of the two arrow keys and confirm your selection by pressing the and confirm your selection by pressing OK button, you will then have the option to...

  • Page 20: Activating And De-Activating The Bluetooth Function

    You need to activate the Bluetooth® wireless technology function if you want to connect the Lactate Scout Sport to a heart rate monitor or if you want to transfer data to a PC. When in the “Device settings” menu, select the symbol for activating and deactivating the Bluetooth®...

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Heart Rate Monitor

    3.1.4 Connecting to a heart rate monitor Activate the Bluetooth® wireless technology function. Each heart rate monitor (chest strap, armband, ear clip) must be registered in the measuring device: You will be taken to the sub-menu if you select the heart symbol in the “Device settings”...

  • Page 22: Displaying Information About The Device

    If the measuring device fails to find a heart rate monitor after a period of 10 seconds, an error message will appear Each time the Lactate Scout Sport is switched on, the measuring device will attempt to automatically connect to the registered heart rate monitor.

  • Page 23: Heart Rate

    3.2 Heart rate • Serial number of the measuring device • Firmware version of the measuring device If the measuring device is connected to a • MAC address of the Bluetooth® LE module heart rate monitor, the heart rate monitoring •...
  • Page 24 If you press any button, the heart rate display If an individual lactate test is performed while will be activated for another 10 seconds the heart rate is being recorded, or a lactate If the connection (temporarily) fails, then the test is performed during a step test, then the heart symbol will remain empty heart rate recorded in the minute prior to...

  • Page 25: Functionality Test

    3.3 Functionality test The functionality test is used to check the ATTENTION correct functioning of the Lactate Scout Sport measuring system. If there are any doubts Never bring the opening of the Check Solution regarding the accuracy of the test result or bottle directly into contact with the sensor.
  • Page 26 Select the “Functionality test” sub-menu in configuration and display mode. Then select the concentration of your Check Solution . The measuring device will then ask you to insert a test strip . For testing purposes, the target value will be displayed with the measurement unit (mmol/L) in the symbol line.
  • Page 27 Dispense and discard a single drop of Check Solution. Dispense a second drop of Check Solution onto a non-absorbent surface (e. g. plastic or aluminium foil) and move the measuring device with test strip inserted to the droplet. Allow the droplet to fill the measurement chamber.

  • Page 28: Stopwatch

    3.4 Stopwatch If you want to stop the stopwatch during the 10 minute interval, you can do so by briefly Select the function using the arrow keys pressing the OK button. An acoustic signal will pressing OK . Press the OK button again sound several times.

  • Page 29: Displaying Stored Values

    3.5 Displaying stored values 32B 32C Select the symbol in the main menu using the two arrow keys and confirm by pressing the OK button. The display will show the most recent lactate value . The memory symbol and the memory space number (in this case 007) will appear in the symbol line .

  • Page 30: Battery Level Indicator

    3.6 Battery level indicator If the batteries are fully discharged, the measuring device will no longer turn on. The battery level is monitored by the An error message will be displayed measuring device. The battery level is shown in the info line .

  • Page 31: Performing A Step Test

    4 Performing a step test 4.1 Step test mode In addition to single lactate measurements, the Lactate Scout Sport can also be used to monitor step test performance. All of the test results recorded during a step test will be...
  • Page 32 To perform a step test and monitor 8) When the exertion phase of the step test lactate build up and decline during is over, insert test strip and press up arrow to exertion and cool down : move to the cool down phase of the test Take the sample as described in section 2.

  • Page 33: Heart Rate During Step Tests

    4.2 Heart rate during step tests 4.3 Displaying the post-exertion phase If a device is connected to an active heart rate During the post-exertion phase, the amount of monitor, the heart rate for each exertion level time since the last test in the exertion phase is displayed along with the lactate is also displayed by the measuring device in value...

  • Page 34: Data Transfer

    5 Data Transfer The Lactate Scout Sport comes with a Bluetooth® LE module which can be used to wirelessly transfer the data stored on the measuring device. In order to retrieve the transferred data on your PC, you must have the “Lactate Scout Assistant”...

  • Page 35: Storage, Cleaning And Disposal

    6 Storage, cleaning and disposal The Lactate Scout Sport is an electronic measuring device and must be handled and WARNING stored with care. Used measuring devices carry a risk of You must ensure the measuring device is infection. protected against liquids, moisture, prolonged...

  • Page 36: Error Messages And Warning Indicators

    7 Error messages and warning indicators Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Test strip error Use a new test strip from a correctly stored container. Test strip damaged, improperly stored (outside of the container/in an open container, exposed to sunlight), or already used.
  • Page 37 Change the batteries. The batteries are discharged or expired If the battery contacts are corroded, or there is possible corrosion of the please contact the Lactate Scout Sport battery contacts. service team. Test result too low Repeat the test with a new test strip.
  • Page 38 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Functionality test not successful Repeat the functionality test with new materials after checking the code. Follow Check Solution has been used more the instructions for performing the than three months after the bottle was functionality test.
  • Page 39 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Brief code “reminder” Code check Confirm the code if it remains the same. Alternatively, enter the code for the new The “CODE” symbol with a test strip test strip container. container and a question mark behind it is displayed for three seconds when you insert a test strips.
  • Page 40 Volume was muted in the “Configuration” menu. Device turns itself off Device turns itself off The display shows the EKF logo on a Restart the measuring device. white background. Make sure that the ambient temperature This happens automatically after two is within the operating range of the minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 41 Solution Slow update of the screen content Slow update of the screen content The Lactate Scout Sport uses an e-paper display. Please note that it may take some time for the display to update, depending on the ambient temperature. This is normal...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    8 Technical specifications Parameter Specification Type of device Lactate Scout Sport - hand-held device for measuring lactate Sample material Fresh capillary whole blood Sample volume 0.2 μL Measuring range 0.5 mmol/L - 25.0 mmol/L Lactate measurement unit mmol/L (whole blood)
  • Page 43 EU declaration of conformity text can be obtained via the following email address: support@ekf-diagnostic.de The Bluetooth® brand and logos are registered trade marks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., any use of these brands by EKF-diagnostic GmbH shall be under licence. Other brands and trading names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 44: Symbols

    9 Symbols Labels on sensor containers, device labels, in accompanying documentation and on packaging Symbol Meaning Product meets the requirements of the applicable Directives Manufacturer Serial number Attention, consult accompanying documentation, observe safety instructions Biological risks Follow instructions for use Designed to be used once only Expiry date YYYY-MM Batch no.
  • Page 45 Symbol Meaning Test strip number Do not expose to direct solar radiation Protect against liquid Wireless data transfer with Bluetooth® wireless technology Device includes RF transmitter Direct current Used batteries must not be disposed of with household waste...

  • Page 46: Consumables And Accessories

    10 Consumables and accessories The following consuambles can be used with the Lactate Scout Sport: Item Order No. Lactate Scout Sport Test Strips (Pack of 25) 7023-3440 Lactate Scout Check Solution Low (1.8 - 2.2 mmol/L) - 1 x 7023-6300 2.5mL bottle...
  • Page 48 7023-9018-0128_EN.1.0_LSSport_Manual...

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