Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2TM Glucose Meter Accessory Model PWR-09-02 USER MANUAL Version: A 310 S. Williams Blvd. Ste. 230 Tucson, Arizona 85711 +1 (520) 747-1811 Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM MST www.polymapwireless.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................4 1.1 Overview......................................................................4 1.2 Who is this for? ............................................................5 1.3 Configurations ............................................................5 ..........................................................................................6 6.2 Temperatures...............................................
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 explain how to use the receiving station. To use the GMA, all you have to do is take the reading using LifeScan meter as usual. Everything else is done automatically for you. 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview Welcome to the world of wireless medical monitoring. In this pamphlet, you will learn how to use and maintain your Polytel® GMA Glucose Meter Accessory.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 • PWR-09-02-L for LifeScan meters: OneTouch® Ultra® OneTouch® Ultra2® OneTouch® UltraMini® OneTouch® UltraEasy® OneTouch® Select™ OneTouch® Basic™ • PWR-09-02-B for Bayer meters: Contour® Contour® TS Contour® XT Contour® NEXT Breeze2 • PWR-09-02-A for Abbott meters: FreeStyle® Lite FreeStyle® Freedom® Lite was sent successfully or not, and when it is time to change the batteries. 2.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 Here are the possible light patterns and their meanings: 2.2 Battery Compartment You can open the battery compartment by sliding the lid on the bottom open with your thumb. Light looks like Speed/Length It means... Blue on (no blinking) Up to 60 seconds GMA is getting data from glucose meter Blue blinking 1 blink per second GMA connecting to receiver. Please wait.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 It is time to change the batteries when the red light on the GMA blinks fast for at least 10 seconds after a new reading. Here is how you change the batteries 1. Open the battery compartment by sliding the lid (see figure 2) • Check that you inserted the batteries in the right direction. • Try replacing with a different pair of AAA size batteries. If you are still having trouble, see the “Troubleshooting” section on page 20. 3.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 Contour next EZ 3. Plug the cable from the GMA into glucose meter and press firmly into place. NOTE: Connect the GMA ONLY to the meters approved for your configuration Connecting it to any other device may make your readings inaccurate or damage one or both devices 3.3 Placement of the GMA and receiving station FreeStyle Lite Various types of barriers, such as walls, can reduce the range of wireless devices.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 metal box or enclosure. This may interfere with its ability to send data. When the devices are working together correctly, the light on the GMA comes on and starts blinking right after you take a new reading, then goes out when the reading is sent. See page 9 to learn more about the indicator light. 3.4 How to use your GMA 1. 2. 3. • • Insert the glucose test strip into the glucose meter and take your reading as you normally would.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 NOTE: Some meters automatically wake up the GMA.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 When the GMA sends your information, the power level of the batteries is sent along with your reading. Your monitoring service may tell you it is time to replace the batteries, even before you notice any problems. That’s it—you don’t have to do anything more. After the reading reaches the receiving station, the GMA light turns off. A couple of minutes later, the PC disappears from the glucose meter. 3.5 If the data was not sent 3.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 What’s wrong? What caused it? What to do No response on meter display Weak/missing batteries Replace batteries (see p. 10) Disconnected cable Plug cable firmly into glucose meter (see p. 14) Damage or frayed cable Send GMA to Polymap Wireless for repair. 4 Safety Information We are committed to your safety. Please read these warnings and cautions. NOTE! Disregarding the safety information provided is considered abnormal use 4.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 4.3 Compliance Information This section is about the telemetry system regulatory compliance requirements and the manufacturer’s responsibilities. 4.3.1 Compliance Requirements 4.4 About the label at the bottom of the GMA The label on the side of your GMA shows the unique ID number (serial number) of your device as well as some other things you might need to know: Seal/Mark Device was tested to comply with the CE EMC directive.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 5 Operator Maintenance 6 Technical Specifications 5.1 Periodic Maintenance 6.1 Batteries Check your GMA now and then to make sure it is working properly and nothing is damaged. Make sure the cord that connects from your GMA to the glucose meter is not frayed or damaged. If your GMA needs repair or is not working right, contact Polymap Wireless for service right away. The GMA uses two AAA cells (1.5V each). Max. Power consumption: 0.5W. 5.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 This 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. and use your GMA as noted in this manual, you should be fine. NOTE: The GMA device has been tested to comply with EN 61326-1 requirements for EMC with other devices. 6.
Polytel® GMA2 Polytel® GMA2 disconnecting 18 Index E A Electrical Safety 21 Abbott meters 6, 16 access point 4 access points: changing 19 approved devices 6, 13 availability 27 G glucometers, connecting 11 Glucometers supported 6 GMA, starting 16 B I batteries 9 Bayer meters 6, 16 blinking light 7 indicator light 7 installation 11 Intended use 5 C L changing the batteries 9 cleaning 24 compliance 22 Configurations 5 connecting the glucose meters 11 label 23 LifeScan meters 6, 16 light indicato
Polytel® GMA2 product label 23 R receiving station 4 regulatory compliance 22 repair 24 replacing batteries 9 retries 18 S Safety 21 Safety Information 20 setting up 11 sharing devices 20 specifications 25 starting GMA 16 Supported glucometers 6 T temperatures 25 trademarks 27 traveling 19 troubleshooting 19 9-2520-A September 2013 30
