Exergen TemporalScanner TAT-5000S-EC Series Operation Manual

Exergen TemporalScanner TAT-5000S-EC Series Operation Manual

Accurate temperature with a gentle forehead scan

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TemporalScanner
TemporalScanner
Operation Manual
Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature
TAT-5000S-EC Series
Accurate Temperature with a
Gentle Forehead Scan
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  • Page 1 TemporalScanner ™ TAT-5000S-EC Series Accurate Temperature with a Gentle Forehead Scan TemporalScanner ™ Operation Manual Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature...
  • Page 2 The patented arterial heat balance technology (AHB™) automatically The link to www.exergen.com/s measures the temperature of the appears on the front label of the skin surface over the artery and the instrument as a scannable “QR”...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Additionally, the TAT-5000S series thermometers are not for use aboard aircraft Intended Use: The Exergen TemporalScanner or near High Frequency Surgical Equipment or is a handheld infrared thermometer used Radio Frequency shielded rooms, such as MRI by medical professionals for the intermittent (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) areas.
  • Page 4 Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked service, repair, or adjustments, return your with other equipment (other than TAT-5000S thermometer to Exergen. Warning : no compatible patient monitors) should be avoided modification of this equipment is allowed. because it could result in improper operation.
  • Page 5: Introduction To Temporal Artery Thermometry

    • To Retain or Lock Reading: The reading will remain on the display for 30 seconds after button is released. If measuring room temperature, the temperature will remain on the display for only 5 seconds. Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 6 Measurement site must be exposed. At mid-line, the temporal artery is about 2 mm below the surface, but can go deeply below the surface on the side of the face. Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 7 2 dissipating, resulting in mm below the surface, but can falsely high readings. go deeply below the surface on the side of the face. Minimum measuring time: 2 seconds. Minimum time between successive measurements: 30 seconds Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions

    30 seconds wait about 30 seconds for the skin to recover for the previously from the cold probe. covered area to equilibrate to the environment. Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    Water can be used to remove any residual film left by the alcohol. Do not use bleach or other cleaning solutions on the sensor lens. DO NOT SUBMERSE THE THERMOMETER IN ANY CLEANING SOLUTION. Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 10 LO A < 16 °C (61° F) Low Battery bAtt No or Very Low Battery blank display Processing Error Restart. Return to Exergen for repair if error message persists. Scanning - - - - (Normal Operation) Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion The TemporalScanner can be used in either °F or...
  • Page 11 If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the TAT-5000S. b. Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3V/m. c. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect performance. Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 12 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. Exergen TAT-5000S...
  • Page 13 Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You will receive an email response with an RMA number and instructions on where to return your unit. Alternatively, you may contact Exergen customer service at (617) 923-9900 or service@exergen.com contact your local distributor.
  • Page 14 3. Slide additional film under fingers while using. Resposable covers can be discarded in normal trash. The operator is responsible for checking the compatibility of the thermometer, probe cover, and monitoring equipment. Incompatible components can result in degraded performance. Exergen p/n Description 134203...
  • Page 15: Verification Testing

    In the unlikely event recalibration might be required, the thermometer must be returned to Exergen for the procedure. However, calibration can be verified in the lab or clinical units quite easily using Exergen calibration kits. See:https://www.exergen.com/professional-medical-products/products/calibration-verification-kit and: https://www.exergen.com/professional-medical-products/products/professional-product-manuals...
  • Page 16 Symbol for Manufacturer Do not throw this device away in the trash, contact Exergen Corp. for disposal and recycling instructions. IPX0 Caution Ordinary Equipment -Not protected against ingress by liquids Consult Instructions for Use "On" (only for part of Equipment)

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