The Bedside Unit
FRONT
Power button turns the unit on and off.
Barcode scanner enables direct data entry for operator ID, patient ID, and control solution and test strip lot numbers from their respective barcodes.
Infrared communication port communicates with the workstation, via the connection module.
Test strip holder covers the lens area and holds the test strip. The holder slides out of the unit for easy cleaning.
The lens area, located under the test strip holder, contains the optics that reads the glucose level on the test strip.
Contact points, under the test strip holder, sense the position and orientation of the test strip.
LCD screen displays test results and prompts that guide you through QC and patient testing. The
▲CAUTION
Do not stare into the barcode scanner or point it towards anyone’s eyes while the laser light is on.
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