Cardinal Health InPower Instructions For Use Manual

and placed in the pharmacy.
and humidity of its new environment after being unpacked

• Allow two hours for the device to acclimate to the temperature

internal scale.

• Keep lid closed when not in use to prevent damage to the

with wet hands.

• Do not plug or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet

appropriate voltage outlet.

• Do not overload power outlets. Plug the device into the

on the floor.

• Do not subject device to strong shocks, such as dropping

Cardinal Health.

• Only use the InPower™ medication pods provided to you by

same surface as the Pod Pal.

• Ensure there are no vibrating devices or equipment on the

software functionality.
while the Pod Pal is in use. This will cause delays in the

• Do not place unused pods near the front of the Pod Pal

o Do not immerse the device in water.

o Do not allow the device to become wet.

o Do not place the device in a wet or humid area.

• The device is not waterproof, therefore:

Pod Pal Instructions for Use

WELLNESS SYSTEM

InPower™ Pharmacy Software.
for information on how to use the Pod Pal with the
Refer to the InPower™ Pharmacy Software Learning Guide

programs the InPower™ medication pods.
the InPower™ pharmacy software. The Pod Pal weighs and
The InPower™ Pod Pal device is intended to be used with

Intended Use:

General Warnings and Precautions

Cat. FUSE-005

WARNING: Any changes or modifications made to this product
not expressly authorized by the manufacturer could void the
user’s right to operate this device.

The 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.

A separation distance of at least 20 centimeters should be
maintained between the transmitter’s radiating structure(s)
and the body of the user or nearby persons.

Distributed by:

Cardinal Health

1500 Waukegan Road
Waukegan, IL 60085

Rev. A 2017-08

Phone: [phone] (1-855-9IN-POWR)

Document #: 36-6522
Version #: 2

© 2017 Cardinal Health. All Rights Reserved.
CARDINAL HEALTH, the Cardinal Health LOGO and
INPOWER are trademarks of Cardinal Health and may
be registered in the US and/or in other countries.

InPower™ Pod Pal side view

Feature Descriptions

1. Power adapter input: Receives power from the wall
socket via the included AC/DC power adapter. Connect
one end of the power adapter to the wall and the other
end to the Pod Pal. Power specifications: ANS: Input:
120V AC 60Hz, Output: 5V DC 450mA.

2. USB input: Enables two-way communication between
the Pod Pal and the computer via the included USB cord.
Connect one end of the USB cord to the Pod Pal and the
other end to the computer.

3. Pod bay: Place a medication pod inside the pod bay
when adding, checking or fixing fills.

4. Pod holder: Holds the pod properly in place. Ensure
the bottom of the pod is completely nested against
the pod bay.

5. Cover: Hinged cover (lid) must be closed when weighing
pods during fills to ensure more accurate weight readings.
The cover does not need to be closed during Check and
Fix Fill process, unless you are re-weighing the pods.
Keep the cover closed when the Pod Pal is not in use.

Operating Instructions

1. Place the Pod Pal device on a flat, level, stable surface
near a power outlet and the computer accessing the
InPower™ Pharmacy Software.

2. Plug the power adapter into the Pod Pal while holding
the device.

3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

4. Plug the USB cable into the Pod Pal while holding
the device.

5. Plug the USB cable into the computer accessing the
InPower™ Pharmacy Software.

6 Refer to the InPower™ Pharmacy Software Learning
Manual for software use instructions.

Cleaning

• Clean the exterior surfaces of the Pod Pal using a soft cloth,
an alcohol pad or a disinfectant wipe.

• Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the device.

• Do not immerse the device in any fluid or allow fluid to
enter through the USB or power adapter ports.

Maintenance & Disposal

• Do not attempt to service or repair the Pod Pal device.

• Do not use if maintenance is required.

• Do not dispose of the device. Return it to
Cardinal Health instead.

Help Information

• If experiencing issues with the Pod Pal, try the following:

o Ensure the bottom of the pod is completely nested
against the pod bay.

o Refresh the Pharmacy Software screen.

o Disconnect the USB cable from the computer
and reconnect.

o Ensure the USB cable and power adapter are
completely plugged in

• If issues persist, contact Cardinal Health Technical Support
at 1-855-9IN-POWR (1-855-946-7697).