Uploading your Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G insulin pump

This article assumes you have:

  1. A Tidepool account — you can create one for free at tidepool.org/signup.
  2. Installed the latest version of Tidepool Uploader — you can download the latest version at tidepool.org/download.
  3. A Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G insulin pump.
  4. A Contour Next Link 2.4 Meter. Please confirm the back of your meter reads "Contour Next Link 2.4." It’s easy to get this confused with other Contour Next Link meters because the text is light and the “2.4” is printed in small text. Please note: Tidepool Uploader will not work with the CareLink Stick 2.4.

Image of Contour NEXT Link 2.4 Meter

1. Choose your device

  • Confirm Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G (using Contour Next Link 2.4) is one of your devices. Or you can change your devices by selecting Choose Devices from the menu under your name.

    Image of Tidepool Uploader Device Selection Screen

2. Confirm if your meter and pump are linked

  • If your insulin pump and Contour Next Link 2.4 meter are linked, check the Meter and pump are linked checkbox.
  • If the pump and meter are not linked, uncheck Meter and pump are linked, and enter your insulin pump’s serial number found on the back of the pump.

    Image of Tidepool Uploader screen showing serial number input for Medtronic pump

3. Connect your device

  • Connect your Contour Next Link 2.4 meter to one of your computer’s USB ports.
  • Select the amount of data you wish to upload.

    Image of Tidepool Uploader screen showing Upload length dropdown dialog

    Please note: Your first upload of a Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G insulin pump, especially if your pump has lots of data on it, will take a little time. After the first one, future uploads will be much quicker.

  • Tidepool Clinicians: Selecting "last 4 weeks" is recommended for initial uploads only.

4. Upload your data

  • Click Upload.

    Image of Tidepool Uploader showing upload in progress
  • If you are using an un-linked meter to upload data, you will need to confirm the connection request on your pump before the upload can proceed.

    Image of Medtronic pump showing Connect Device screen
  • Select Yes to begin the upload.

    Image of Medtronic pump showing Yes/No prompt

Next steps

  • After your upload is complete, you can upload additional devices as needed, or click See data to view your diabetes data.

    Image of Tidepool Uploader screen showing completed upload

Other Troubleshooting Tips

  • Confirm you have downloaded the latest version of the Tidepool Uploader. The version of the Uploader can be found in the footer of the Uploader window. You can download the latest version at tidepool.org/uploader or by selecting “Check for Updates” in the Tidepool Uploader menu.
  • Disconnect/reconnect your Contour Next Link 2.4 meter if it has been connected to your computer for an extended period.
  • Shut down and restart the Tidepool Uploader if it has been left open for an extended period.
  • Confirm the serial number you entered in the Uploader matches your Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G insulin pump.
  • If possible, clear all pump error messages prior to uploading your Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G insulin pump. 
  • If you do not see "Medtronic 630G, 640G, 670G (using Contour Next Link 2.4)" as a device you can upload you may need to add that device to your list. Follow this guide to add a new device.
  • If you are seeing an error repeatedly after trying to upload your Medtronic 630G, 640G, or 670G insulin pump, please copy the error message text or capture a screenshot of the error message and contact us at support@tidepool.org so we can diagnose the problem.
     
     

Please reach out to support@tidepool.org if you have any questions or feedback on this article.


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