Main Features - Accu-Chek Accu-Chel User Manual

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Main features

Docked lancing device
The meter comes with an attached Accu-Chek Softclix Plus lancing
device. You can leave it docked onto the meter to collect blood or, if you
prefer, you can undock it.
Test strip drum instead of individual test strips
You never need to touch a test strip. Simply insert a drum with 17 test
strips into the meter.
Easy to operate
Turn the meter on, apply blood, read the result, press the button to eject
the test strip.
Automatic coding
Every test strip drum has its own bar code. The meter is automatically
coded whenever you insert a new drum, a process which provides the
meter with information on the specific characteristics of the test strips.
Indication of the number of test strips remaining
Each time you turn the meter off, it shows you the number of test strips
remaining in the drum.
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Reliability
The meter checks each test strip. If it finds a defective strip, it lets you
know before you apply blood.
Blood volume checking
The meter can tell when you have applied sufficient blood (approxi-
mately 1.5 μL (1 microlitre = 1 thousandth of a millilitre)). It waits until
then before starting the test. If the test does not start, you may apply
more blood.
Alarm clock function
The meter can remind you to test your blood glucose. You can set an
acoustic signal to remind you at three different times.
Hypo indicator function
In order to look out for unusually low results you can set a hypo indica-
tor level (hypo threshold). If a result is below the level you have set, a
symbol in the display and an acoustic signal (provided it is set to on)
prompt you to check your result carefully to see if you are heading
towards a possible hypo (low blood glucose).
Downloading data to a computer
The meter has an infrared window. You can download results to a com-
puter running the appropriate software or to special analysis systems.
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