MediSense PCx Blood Glucose Meter User Manual


 
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The monitor will automatically upload data to the MediSense QC
Manager Program. Please refer to the QC Manager Operator’s Manual
for more information.
The docking station has an additional role as a recharge station for the
MediSense rechargeable battery pack (optional). The rechargeable
battery pack must be in the monitor to take advantage of this option.
Identifying Monitor Functions
Through the monitor, the operator can view information, make
selections and enter information. The location of all the monitor
functions are shown on the following page.
Test Strip Port
After the operator scans the barcode or manually enters* information
via the monitor keypad, the operator will insert a new test strip into
the test strip port to perform a test.
Display
Here is where menu options, error codes, and test results are viewed.
Press and hold on the keypad to turn on or off the backlight for
the monitor display.
Keypad
The keypad contains the following controls:
On/Off
Press this button to turn the monitor on or off. The monitor will auto-
matically turn off after 4 minutes if the monitor is left on but has not
been used.
Scan
Press the Scan button to use the laser barcode scanner. The barcode
scanner enables the operator to scan the information into the monitor
instead of manually entering the data by using the keypad. The scanner
can automatically enter the test strip information (calibration, control
range, lot number and expiration date), as well as the operator ID,
patient ID, and control lot number.
* Manual entry of strip lots with alpha-numeric barcodes is not supported.