3 Add Pump

3.1 If You Are Upgrading From FreeAPS X

Only one pump at a time can be controlled by FreeAPS-X or FAX-ng, so to add a pump to a new setup you must first Disable OrangeLink/RileyLink in the old pump setup.

3.2 If You Are Upgrading From Loop to FAX-ng

ATTENTION: You must FIRST disconnect RileyLink/OrangeLink/EmaLink from Loop.app BEFORE trying to connect a new Omnipod to FAX-ng.

At a scheduled or unscheduled Omnipod change:

While in Loop

  • Tap Replace Pod BEFORE disconnecting your RileyLink
    • Settings > OmniPod screen
      • (Also available from Pump/Pod icon in top Header in both Loop and FAX-ng)
  • Turn RileyLink switch OFF
    • RileyLink Green LED will turn off
  • Close the Loop/FAX-ng App
    • Swipe Up Loop/FAX-ng icon on Home Screen

Back in FAX-ng

  • Select Omnipod in Settings > Pump
    • RileyLink should be recognised immediately
    • Turn RileyLink ON
  • Fill a new pump or OmniPod, attach to body
    • Start New Pod

3.3 To Change From Eros To Dash Pods

Insulet currently offers has two types of Omnipods.
Both work with FAX-ng:

  • Omnipod Eros (needs RileyLink)
  • Omnipod Dash (Direct to iPhone vie Bluetooth)

BC Diabetes is currently transitioning patients from Eros to Dash.

You must make this transition when you initiate a Pod change:

  • After you disconnect the old Pod, go into Settings -> Pump -> Omnipod
  • At the very bottom there a Switch Pump System link
    • This will disable future use of Eros Pods
  • In Settings -> Pump there will be a new option for Omnipod Dash
    • (As well as just Omnipod)
  • Choose Dash and it will ask you two questions:
    • Warning time before expiration
    • Warning when Units fall below

Answer these aand then you are confirmed. The rest is as before:

  • Fill the Pod
  • Click to pair Pod
  • Click to insert Cannula

3.4 Close Loop

  • Enable