PLUS Talking
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Ownerʼs Manual
Dear PLUS Talking System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the PLUS Talking Blood Glucose
Monitoring System. This manual provides important information to
help you to use the system properly. Before using this product, please
read the following contents thoroughly and carefully.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and
your doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact
size and easy operation, you can use the PLUS Talking Blood
Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose
levels by yourself anywhere, any time.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the
local customer service or place of purchase.
Version 1.0 2018/02
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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS READ
BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this
manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the
manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is
damaged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
5. Do NOT under any circumstances use the device on newborns or
infants.
6. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or
diseases. The data measured is for reference only. Always consult
your doctor to have the results interpreted.
7. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all
instructions thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the
quality control checks as directed.
8. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young
children. Small items such as the battery cover, batteries, test
strips, lancets and vial caps are choking hazards.
9. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause
damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
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10. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of
strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the
accurate operation.
11. Proper maintenance and periodically control solution test are
essential to the longevity of your device. If you are concerned
about your accuracy of measurement, please contact the local
customer service or place of purchase for help.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 08
Important Information 08
Intended Use 09
Test Principle 09
Meter Overview 10
Display Screen 11
The Four Main Functions of the Meter 12
Test Strip 13
SETTING THE METER 14
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 19
BEFORE TESTING 20
Quality Control Testing 20
Performing a Control Solution Test 20
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 24
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing 24
Preparing the Puncture Site 24
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 26
Alternative Site Testing 30
METER MEMORY 31
Reviewing Test Results 31
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 32
DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER 33
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MAINTENANCE 34
Battery 34
Caring for Your Meter 36
Caring for Your Test Strips 37
Important Control Solution Information 38
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 39
Result Readings 39
Error Messages 40
Troubleshooting 41
DETAILED INFORMATION 42
SYMBOL INFORMATION 43
SPECIFICATIONS 44
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
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Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings
which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional
immediately.
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If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and
you do not have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test. If
you have symptoms or continue to get results which are higher
or lower than usual, follow the treatment advice of your
healthcare professional.
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Use only fresh whole blood samples to test your blood glucose.
Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
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If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your
blood glucose test results and you have followed all the
instructions given in this ownerʼs manual, contact your healthcare
professional.
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We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Please consult the healthcare
professional before use.
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The measurement unit used for indicating the concentration of
blood or plasma glucose can either have a weight dimension (mg/
dL) or a molarity (mmol/L). The approximate calculation rule for
conversion of mg/dL in mmol/L is:
mg/dL
mmol/L
For example:
1) 120 mg/dL ÷ 18 = 6.6 mmol/L
2) 7.2 mmol/L x 18 = 129 mg/dL approximately.
Divided by 18
Times 18
= mmol/L
= mg/dL
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Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro
diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home and by health
care professionals in clinical settings as an aid to monitoring the
effectiveness of diabetes control. It is intended to be used for the
quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh whole blood
samples (from the finger, palm, forearm and upper arm).
It should not be used for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes, or
testing on newborns.
Professionals may test with capillary and venous blood sample; home
use is limited to capillary whole blood testing.
PLUS Talking “speaks” aloud with step by step instructions to guide
you through the process of blood glucose testing.
Test Principle
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
The glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip.
The meter measures the current, calculates the blood glucose level,
and displays the result. The strength of the current produced by the
reaction depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample.
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Meter Overview
Top
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Front
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Test Strip Slot
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Right SideLeft Side Back
Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
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Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by pushing up this button.
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Display Screen
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M Button
Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.
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Data Port
Download test results with a cable connection.
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SET Button
Enter and confirm the meter settings.
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Battery Compartment
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Display Screen
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Blood Drop Symbol
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Volume Symbol
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Test Result
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Ketone Warning
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Error Warning
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Control Solution Mode
Memory Mode Symbol
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Date
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Measuring Mode
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Test Strip Symbol
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Low Battery Symbol
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Measurement Unit
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Face/Low/High Symbol
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Day Average
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Time
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Alarm Symbol
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The Four Main Functions of the Meter
1) Setting Mode
2) Measuring Mode
3) Memory Mode
4) Communication Mode
DISPLAY MODE HOW TO ENTER
Setting Mode:
Set up date, time and alarm.
Measuring Mode:
Perform your blood glucose
tests.
Memory Mode:
1. Review your blood
glucose test results in the
meter memory.
2. Review your blood
glucose day average results
in the meter memory.
Communication Mode:
Download your blood
glucose test results onto the
computer.
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With the meter off, press SET to
enter the Setting Mode.
Insert the TEST STRIP to enter
the Measuring Mode.
1. With the meter off, press and
release M to enter the Memory
Mode.
2. When “ ” appears on the
display, keep pressing M for
3 seconds until the flashing “
” appears.
With the meter off, connect
the CABLE to enter the
Communication Mode.
Test Strip
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood
here. The blood will
be automatically
absorbed.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to
insert the test strip
into the slot.
ATTENTION:
The front side of test strip should face up when
inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not
fully inserted into the test slot.
Confirmation Window
This is where you
confirm if enough blood
has been applied to the
absorbent hole in the
strip.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the
test strip into the meter.
Push it in firmly until it
will go no further.
NOTE:
The PLUS Talking monitor should only be used with PLUS Test Strips.
Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.
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SETTING THE METER
Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter
battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved.
Entering the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip
inserted). Press SET.
1. Setting the date
With the YEAR flashing, press until
the correct year appears. Press SET.
With the MONTH flashing, press
until the correct month appears. Press
SET.
[ DD / MM ]
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With the DAY flashing, press until
the correct day appears. Press SET.
(i.e. the date setting sequence shown
left is MM (10) with flashing first and DD
(18) later. The date display is October
18th. This conventional usage for date
display is for EU.)
[ MM / DD ]
[ 12 hr ] [ 24 hr ]
With the MONTH flashing, press
until the correct month appears. Press
SET.
With the DAY flashing, press until
the correct day appears. Press SET.
(i.e. the date setting sequence shown
left is MM (10) with flashing first and DD
(18) later. The date display is October
18th. This conventional usage for date
display is for US.)
2. Setting the time format
Pres to select the desired time
format --- 12h or 24h. Press SET.
3. Setting the time
With the HOUR flashing, press until
the correct hour appears. Press SET.
With the MINUTE flashing, press
until the correct minute appears. Press
SET.
4. Setting the unit of measurement
Press to switch between mg/dL and
mmol/L. Press SET.
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5. Setting the Buzzer
With the buzzer displays, press to
switch between “On” and “OFF”. Press
SET.
6. Deleting the memory
With “dEL” and a flashing “ ” on the
display, press and select “no” to
keep the results in memory then press
SET to skip.
To delete all the results, press and
select “yes” to delete all the memory
records.
7. Setting the speaking volume
There are seven (7) speaking volume
options to choose from. Press until
the desired speaking volume appears.
To confirm your selection, press SET.
Volume 0 indicates that the speaking
function is turned off, and “ ” will
not display during testing. Volume 1
to 7 indicates speaking volume from
low to high, and “ ” will be displayed
throughout the testing.
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