User's Manual

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Personal Pump Communicator (PPC)
The Personal Pump Communicator (PPC) is a hand-held device which allows
you to send commands to your Pump and receive Pump information using
(RF telemetry) radio waves. The PPC is 8.9 cm (3.5 inches) long, 7.0 cm (2.8
inches) wide and 2.0 (0.8 inches) thick and weighs 115 grams (4.06 ounces).
The PPC uses one AA (1.5) volt alkaline battery as the main power source.
The PPC has an easy-to-read screen. Programming information is entered
using a four button keyboard. The four buttons and their functions are
described in Chapter 4. See Figure 4.
Figure 4: Personal Pump Communicator (PPC)
To send a command to the Pump, place the PPC near the Pump. With your
PPC you can:
• Deliver an immediate, square wave or dual wave insulin bolus to
compensate for meals. Boluses can be programmed by reading the
screen or listening to beeps (audio bolus)
• Deliver one or many basal rates in a daily pattern
• Preprogram three different daily basal patterns
• Deliver a temporary basal rate