Omron MC-510 Gentle Temp, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ANT EAR THERMOMETER Model MC 510 Thank you very much for purchasing the Instant Ear Thermometer Be sure to read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before use Keep this Instruction Manual at hand for your future reference M New ...

Page 2: ...alamus the part of the brain that controls body temperature Therefore the ear is an accurate indicator of internal body core temperature An ear temperature unlike an oral temperature is unaffected by factors such as talking drinking and smoking Practice Makes Perfect We recommend that you practice using the Gentle Temp on yourself and family members when you are healthy This way you can improve yo...

Page 3: ...t measurement result may not be possible If the infrared sensor becomes dirty lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth If you wipe it with a tissue paper or a paper towel the infrared sensor will be damaged and may not be able to measure correctly Store the unit out of children s reach Children may try to measure by themselves and cause damage to the ear If a child accidentally swallows a battery or ...

Page 4: ...uch as after swimming or a bath It may injure the external auditory canal Do not discard battery into the fire The battery may explode When you inform the doctor of your temperature make sure to tell him her that you measured the temperature in the ear Do not use this unit other than for measuring the temperature in the human ear Do not apply strong shock to drop step on or vibrate the main unit D...

Page 5: ...procedure as shown below 1 Release the screw and remove the battery cover 2 Remove the battery Use an object with a small sharp tip such as the toothpick to remove the battery Do not use metal tweezers or screwdriver 3 Put in a new battery with the plus side on the top 4 Close the battery cover and tighten the screw Discard the used batteries in accordance with local regulations regarding waste di...

Page 6: ...perature where you are going to use it Start measurement after the body ear is warmed up The measurement results indicated may be lower than the actual temperature in the following cases Immediately after returning to your home especially in winter Measurement taken in a cold room When the head ear is cooled by the ice bag Confirm the measuring method by understanding the best way to insert the un...

Page 7: ...lean probe cover Replacement of probe cover Replace the probe cover in the following cases When it is dirty broken or damaged After someone else has used it 1 Remove the used probe cover 2 Attach a new probe cover Insert the probe cover until it clicks ...

Page 8: ...h 3 Each time the Switch is pressed F and C are displayed alternatively 5 seconds after pressing the thermometer turns off automatically 4 From the off position Blank display hold the thermometer switch for 5 seconds while F is displayed 5 The thermometer is set for F mode To select C mode start from Step 1 The power is turned on After the display check is completed C flashes PREPARATION BEFORE ME...

Page 9: ...nit with your fingers as shown below Insert the probe in the ear as far as it goes in the direction of the eardrum When it beeps you can start the measurement When the unit beeps repeatedly the measurement is finished Measurement finishes in approximately 1 second Press the switch to illuminate the backlit screen for 2 seconds You can quickly read the results ...

Page 10: ...ically It cannot be turned off manually Memory Feature The last measurement value is stored automatically It can be recalled when the unit is turned on The value will be displayed with M symbol Caution If main unit warms up after continuous measurement allow the unit to turn off automatically to avoid incorrect reading Then switch on again to continue measurement TITLE 10 AFTER THE MEASUREMENT IS ...

Page 11: ...ifficult to find such as when measuring the temperature of an infant Prepare for measurement in accordance with Sections 1 and 2 in pages 6 7 Hold the main unit with your fingers as shown below Insert the probe in the ear as far as it goes in the direction of the eardrum 4 Shift the probe right and left The unit automatically detects the temperature of the eardrum in 10 seconds maximum Beep ...

Page 12: ...nal Eardrum External auditory canal When the unit beeps press the switch while the unit is in the ear When the unit beeps repeatedly the measurement is finished The unit displays the highest temperature it detects during the measurement Slightly shift the unit right and left The unit tries to detect the temperature as shown above 5 ...

Page 13: ...e back When infant is lying down When infant sits up Measuring for a child If the ear is too small to insert the probe While slightly pulling the ear towards the back insert probe without force so that it just cover the external auditory canal ADVICE FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF INFANT AND YOUNG CHILDREN ...

Page 14: ...o not wipe the infrared sensor with a tissue paper or a paper towel How to store the unit After cleaning the unit attach probe cover and store the unit in the storage case It is recommended to store the unit in the place where you usually use so that it can be used immediately when needed Probe covers are consumables Additional probe covers can be purchased at OMRON s representative stores Do not ...

Page 15: ...rature measured under the arm or the tongue the measurement value indicated is lower than the inner body temperature On the other hand the tympanic temperature reflects the brain temperature and can help in the quick detection of fever Eardrum Infrared rays External auditory canal Infrared sensor Eardrum Advice Take note of the normal temperatures in the ear of all family members as a reference fo...

Page 16: ...ir temperatures when they are in good physical conditions Body temperature differs by the place it is measured in the ear in the mouth or under the arm A study conducted by OMRON indicates that many people show higher temperature in the ear Exceptions some people show lower temperature when measured in the ear and for some the temperature difference between the ear and the arm is more than 1 C 1 8...

Page 17: ... flat Replace battery Low battery Even after I insert the unit in the ear the 0 mark is not displayed Replace the probe cover with a new one Is the probe cover dirty Clean the infrared sensor with a cotton swab Is the infrared sensor dirty Remove the earwax with a cotton swab Is your ear stuffed with earwax If you insert the unit in the ear and press the switch you can measure in 1 second mode How...

Page 18: ...may be in trouble Consult at the store where you purchased the unit Leave the unit in the room where you are going to measure so that the unit is accustomed to the temperature of that room before measuring again Note operating room temperature should be 10 C to 40 C If you store the unit in the room where you are actually going to measure you can measure immediately You cannot measure the body tem...

Page 19: ...he unit in the room where you are going to measure the temperature you can use the thermometer immediately Is the temperature measured in the right ear different from that measured in the left ear For healthy people there should be almost no difference in the measurement results the following conditions may cause differences in the readings 1 The infrared sensor is not inserted in the same way 2 M...

Page 20: ... F 0 3 C 0 5 F 36 0 to 39 0 C 96 8 to 102 2 F 0 2 C 0 4 F Based on measurement of the standard black body at room temperature of 23 C 73 4 F Measurement range 34 to 42 2 C 93 2 to 108 F Weight Approx 50g including the battery External dimensions Approx 45 W x 94 H x 58 D Operating environment Ambient temperature 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Relative humidity 30 to 85 Storage environment Ambient temperat...