EKF Diagnostics Lactate Scout Sport User manual
Lactate Scout Sport
Instruction manual
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Lactate Scout Sport instruction manual
Country of origin Germany
Manufacturer:
EKF-diagnostic GmbH
Ebendorfer Chaussee 3, 39179 Barleben
Germany
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Contents
0Intended use, safety instructions and required accessories 5
1Introduction 7
1.1 Lactate Scout Sport measuring device 7
1.2 Lactate Scout Test Strips 7
1.3 Inserting the batteries 8
1.4 Switching the device on and o 9
1.5 Display 9
1.6 Code setting for the Lactate Scout test strips 10
2Performing a test 11
2.1 Preparing for a test 11
2.2 Sample collection and testing 12
2.3 Checking the code setting 15
2.4 Checking the ambient temperature 15
3Settings, functions and displays 16
3.1 Device settings 17
3.1.1 Volume control 17
3.1.2 Date and time settings 18
3.1.3 Activating and De-activating the bluetooth function 20
3.1.4 Connecting to a heart rate monitor 21
3.1.5 Displaying information about the device 22
3.2 Heart Rate 23
3.3 Functionality test 25
3.4 Stopwatch 28
3.5 Displaying stored values 29
3.6 Battery level indicator 30
4Performing a step test 31
4.1 Step test mode 31
4.2 Heart rate during step tests 33
4.3 Displaying the post exertion phase 33
5Data Transfer 34
6Storage, cleaning and disposal 35
7Error messages and warning indicators 36
8Technical specifications 42
9Symbols 44
10 Consumables and accessories 46
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The Lactate Scout Sport measuring system
is designed to measure lactate concentration
in capillary blood in order to assess changes
in physical performance and conditioning in
healthy people in the field of sport.
The Lactate Scout Sport measuring system is
not designed for taking quantitative
lactate measurements to support clinical
decisions in medical applications. No
diagnosis or medical action should be taken
on the basis of the values.
For use outside the body only.
Lactate Scout Sport analyzer may only
be used with Lactate Scout Test Strips
and check solutions..
Lactate Scout Test Strips are only for
single use.
Safety instructions
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
USE AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE!
Failure to comply with any text marked as
a “WARNING” can result in serious damage
to health.
Failure to comply with any text marked
“ATTENTION” can lead to incorrect tests or
damage to the device.
Please ensure you observe the warning and
safety instructions specified on the labels of the
batteries and lancets that you are using.
WARNING
There is a risk of small parts being ingested,
such as batteries, test strips, screw caps or drop
dispensers on Check Solution bottles.
The Lactate Scout Sport measuring device and
all related accessories must be kept out of the
reach of children.
Intended use
0 Intended use, safety instructions and required accessories
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WARNING
The method for obtaining samples for lactate
tests involves a risk of infection. Test strips,
lancets, soft lint free cloth and measuring
devices contaminated with sample carry a risk
of infection.
Safety gloves must be worn when performing
tests for third parties.
Please make sure that lancets and test strips
are intact and unused before use.
Make sure you dispose of any used test strips,
lancets and soft lint free cloth safely in the
household waste.
Make sure you only use the Lactate Scout
Sport measuring system for the purpose
specified in this instruction manual.
ATTENTION
Make sure you only use accessories that
have been provided or recommended by the
manufacturer.
The measuring device must not be used
if it is not functioning correctly or has
been damaged.
Required accessories
To carry out lactate measurements the
following materials are needed:
- Sterile lancets
- Lint free paper tissues/cloths
- Clean water
Please note that sterile lancets (we
recommend safety lancets), lint free cloths
and water are not included and need to be
provided separately.
To carry out functionality tests Lactate Scout
Check Solution is required. Lactate Scout
Check Solution is available in dierent
concentrations (see chapter 10).
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1 Introduction
1.1 Lactate Scout Sport measuring device 1
Opening (1A) for inserting the test strip
Display (1B)
Display screen will indicate the following:
device ready, blood lactate
concentration, warning messages,
configuration options and status information.
Keypad for operating the measuring device
• Arrow keys (1C):
- for moving between menus, sub-menus and
menu items
- for adjusting values, e.g. time and date
• OK button (1D):
- for enabling menus, sub-menus and
menu items
- for confirming choices
- for activating and deactivating
configuration mode
• Back button (1E):
undo or cancel the last step
• Temperature sensor (1F):
for reading the ambient temperature
1.2 Lactate Scout Test Strips 2
The test strip has an opening for the blood
sample (2A). This opening is connected to
the measuring chamber. The contacts (2B)
connect the test strip to the measuring device.
1A
1B
2B
1E 1C 1D
2A
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1F
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1.3 Inserting the batteries
The Lactate Scout Sport requires two CR2450
(3V lithium button cell) batteries.
The device is supplied with batteries included.
First, remove both of the battery insulating
strips 3.
The measuring device must be turned o to
replace the batteries. Gently push the battery
cover on the back of the instrument outwards.
Remove the discharged batteries. When
inserting the new batteries, ensure that the
polarity is correct.
Push the battery cover back in until it
completely locks into place 4.
If the time to replace the batteries exceeds 30
seconds, the date and time setting will be lost
and must be re-entered. However, stored data
and settings will be retained.
3
4
PLEASE NOTE
Used batteries must not be disposed of with household
waste. End users have a statutory obligation to
ensure used batteries are returned for recycling. Used
batteries can be returned free of charge to retailers or
collection points.
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1.4 Switching the device on and off
The Lactate Scout Sport has a configuration/
display mode and a measuring mode,
both of which can be switched on and o
independently.
Configuration and display mode can be
switched on or o by holding down the OK
button for two seconds.
Measuring mode is switched on or o
when a test strips is inserted into the
measuring device, even if the measuring
device was previously switched o or is in
configuration and display mode. Removing
the test strips from the device will switch the
measuring mode o.
The Lactate Scout Sport can be switched
o by holding down the OK button for
two seconds.
The device will switch itself o if it is not used
for two minutes in configuration and display
mode or if the device is not used for two
minutes while the test strip is inserted in the
measuring device.
1.5 Display
An information line will be displayed in both
modes at the top of the display when the
device is switched on 5. This line provides
information about the battery level, the
current time and the active functions of the
measuring device (5A).
In configuration and display mode, a symbol
line will also be displayed beneath the info line
(5B). This line uses corresponding symbols
to indicate the configuration and display
mode menu/sub-menu that the measuring
device is in.
If symbols or numbers have a black back-
ground, this means they can be selected.
If symbols or numbers have a grey
background, this means they cannot be
selected and confirmed. The associated
function needs to be activated in the main
menu (chapter 3).
5A
5B
5
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A two-digit code must be entered when
setting up the measuring device or when
using test strips from a new container; this
code is printed on the label of the test strips
container.
First, switch the configuration and display
mode on by holding down the OK button for
two seconds 6. Then press the OK button
again. The code setting menu will open. The
symbol line will display the “CODE” symbol 7.
Enter the two digits of the code, starting from
the left. Enter the digits of the code using
the two arrow keys and confirm by pressing
the OK button 7- 9. You will then hear a
signal tone to confirm that the code has been
set. The measuring device is now ready to
take measurements using test strips with this
code 10 - 11 .
You can now either insert a test strip or switch
o the device.
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8
10 11
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1.6 Code setting for Lactate Scout Test Strips
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