Exergen TemporalScanner TAT-5000S-MUSB Operation Manual

Exergen TemporalScanner TAT-5000S-MUSB 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-MUSB
Accurate Temperature with a
Gentle Forehead Scan

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  • Page 1 TemporalScanner ™ TAT-5000S-MUSB 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 (other than TAT-5000S service, repair, or adjustments, return your compatible patient monitors) should be avoided thermometer to Exergen. Warning : no because it could result in improper operation. modification of this equipment is allowed. If such use is necessary, this equipment and •...
  • Page 5: Introduction To Temporal Artery Thermometry

    • Lateral thoracic artery: slowly scan side-to- side in the area ~midway between the axilla and the nipple. Product Map of the Exergen This method of temperature assessment has TemporalScanner TAT-5000S-MUSB been shown to improve results and reduce costs...
  • 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. page 6 Exergen TAT-5000S-MUSB...
  • 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-MUSB page 7...
  • 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. page 8 Exergen TAT-5000S-MUSB...
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    5 seconds and reading the temperature display for 3 film left by the alcohol. Do not use bleach or seconds before turning thermometer off. other cleaning solutions on the sensor lens. DO NOT SUBMERSE THE THERMOMETER IN ANY CLEANING SOLUTION. Exergen TAT-5000S-MUSB page 9...
  • 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 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. d. Device does not require any maintenance to maintain basic safety and essential performance over the expected service life. Exergen TAT-5000S-MUSB page 11...
  • 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. page 12 Exergen TAT-5000S-MUSB...
  • Page 13 Repair If repair is required, please go to our website at www.exergen.com/rma to request a 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 or...
  • Page 14 The CLINICAL THERMOMETER is an ADJUSTED MODE CLINICAL THERMOMETER. Correction method is proprietary. Laboratory testing protocol for laboratory accuracy available upon request. If you have any issue or concerns please contact Exergen service@exergen.com or local Competent Authority. EXERGEN CORPORATION 400 PLEASANT STREET WATERTOWN, MA 02472 ©...

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