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Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer Indications for use The Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer is indicated for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature by consumers in a home use environment. IRT6520 / IRT6520B...
(below –25 °C / –13 °F or over 55 °C / 131 °F) or excessive humidity (> 95 % RH). This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan lens filters (LF 40).
Clinical research shows the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into infants, infants grow into children and children grow into adults Braun’s AgeSmart color-coded display takes the guess work out of interpreting temperature for the entire family. Simply use the AgeSmart button to select the appropriate age setting, take a temperature and the color-coded display will glow green, yellow, or red to help you understand the temperature reading.
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How does Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer work? Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues. To help avoid inaccurate temperature measurements, the probe tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of the human body. When the thermometer is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the infrared energy.
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Select age with AgeSmart button as shown below. Press button to toggle through each age group. 0-3 Mos NOTE: You must select an age in order to take a measurement. The thermometer is ready to take temperature when the display looks like the image below. Fit the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then push and release the Start button ExacTemp light will pulse while temperature is in progress.
NOTE: Defaults to last age setting used if you do not change. The Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer turns off automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity. The thermometer can also be turned off by pressing the Power button The display will briefly flash OFF and it will go blank.
Memory mode This model stores the last 9 temperature measurements. To display the stored measurement, the thermometer must be turned on. Press the Mem button. The display shows the temperature, and when releasing the Mem button, the stored temperature for that memory number is displayed, together with “M”.
Additional lens filters are available at most stores carrying Braun ThermoScan. Replacing the batteries The thermometer is supplied with two 1.5 V type AA (LR 06) batteries.
Errors and troubleshooting Error message Situation Solution No lens filter is attached. Attach new, clean lens filter. The thermometer probe was not Take care that the positioning of the positioned securely in the ear. probe is correct and remains stable. An accurate measurement was not possible.
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Model and product specifications Product specifications ThermoScan ThermoScan Product IRT6520 IRT6520B Temperature measurement within ■ ■ seconds Temperature range °C 34 – 42.2 34 – 42.2 Temperature range °F 93.2 – 108.0 93.2 – 108.0 ■ ■ AgeSmart ■ ■ ExacTemp technology ■...