Errors And Troubleshooting - Braun ThermoScan IRT6520B Manual

Errors and troubleshooting

Error message Situation
No lens filter is attached.
The thermometer probe was not
positioned securely in the ear.
An accurate measurement
was not possible.
POS = position error
Ambient temperature is not within
the allowed operating range
(10 – 40 °C or 50 – 104 °F).
Temperature taken is not within
typical human temperature range
(34 – 42.2 °C or 93.2 – 108 °F).
HI = too high
LO = too low
System error – self-check display flashes
continuously and will not be followed by
the ready beep and the ready symbol.
If error persists,
If error still persists,
Battery is low, but thermometer will still
operate correctly.
Battery is too low to take correct
temperature measurement.
Solution
Attach new, clean lens filter.
Take care that the positioning of the
probe is correct and remains stable.
Replace lens filter and reposition.
Press Start button to begin a new
measurement.
Allow the thermometer to remain for
30 minutes in a room where
the temperature is between 10
and 40 °C or 50 and 104 °F.
Make sure the probe tip and lens are
clean and a new, clean lens filter is
attached. Make sure the thermometer
is properly inserted. Then, take a new
temperature.
Wait 1 minute until the thermometer
turns off automatically, then turn
on again.
... reset the thermometer by re-moving
the batteries and putting them back in.
... please contact the service centre.
Insert new batteries.
Insert new batteries.
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