LCD
display
RA600
Model:
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Instruction
Manual
www.rossmax.com
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the
product and be sure to keep this manual.
RA600 Infrared Ear Thermometer
The Rossmax Infrared Ear thermometer has been carefully devel-
oped for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the
ear.
It is a non-invasive ear thermometer using an infrared detector to
1. To achieve accurate readings, make sure a new, clean probe cover is
detect body temperature from the auditory canal for adult and
child.
• The quality of the infrared ear thermometer has been verified and con-
forms to the provisions of the EC council directive 93/42/EEC(Medical
Device Directive) Annex I essential requirements and applied harmo-
2. Press the
nized standards. EN 12470-5: 2003 Clinical thermometers-Part 5: Per-
formance of infrared ear thermometers (with maximum device.)
3. Gently pull the ear back to straighten the ear canal and snugly posi-
• This thermometer converts the ear temperature to display its "oral
equivalent." (according to the result of the clinical evaluation)
Probe
Probe
cover
Start
button
ON/OFF/
Memory
button
Battery
cover
LCD display
4. Measuring the ear temperature: Use the index finger to trigger, by
Ear
Battery
5. For the next measurement, remove the used probe cover and put
Probe
°C/°F scale
cover
6. Power off: If left idle for more than 1 minute, device will automati-
Temperature
7. Fever alarm: When the measuring temperature is higher than 37.5
display
• It means measurable and reminds to use a probe cover for
measurement.
• When battery icon always appears, please replace the battery.
How to use the RA600 Infrared Ear Thermometer
in place before each measurement and the ear canal is clean.
a. Install the probe cover by clockwise rotating then fix it.
Scanning Mode
b. Remove the probe cover by anti-clockwise rotating then releas-
ing it.
If you continuously obtain different measurement results, it is recom-
"On/Off/Memory" button, the thermometer is ready
mended that you use Scanning Mode to measure.
for use after the ear icon is flashing, two beeps are sounded, and
Measuring the ear temperature: Use the index finger to trigger, press
three dash segments are appeared.
and hold the "Start" button for 3 seconds to take measurement.
During the measuring process, gently pivoting the probe side-to-side
tion the probe into the ear canal, aiming towards the membrane of
to view the entire ear canal or in order to find the highest tempera-
the eardrum to obtain an accurate reading.
ture. Release the "Start" button until hearing a long beep sound and
a. Before measurement, correct installation of the probe cover
the measurement is completed.
ensures accurate measurement.
Enabling or disabling the beep sound
Clockwise
way to lock
Probe
1. Turn off the device.
2. Hold down the "Start" button, then press and hold the"ON/OFF/
Memory" button until the LCD shows °C.
Probe
3. Press the "ON/OFF/Memory" change beep sound from on to off, then
cover
release the "ON/OFF/Memory" button.
4. After 6 seconds without changing, the beep On/Off setting will be
completed, and the unit will be entered into the measurement mode.
Switching between temperature scale
Fahrenheit and Celsius
To change the Unit from °C to °F:
b. Replace the probe cover after each use to ensure an accurate
1. Turn off the device.
reading and avoid cross contamination.
2. Hold down the "Start" button, then press and
c. This thermometer must only be used with rossmax probe
hold the"ON/OFF/Memory" button until the LCD
covers, other covers can lead to inaccuracy. If running out
shows °C.
of probe covers, please contact with the original seller or dis-
3. Press the "Start" to change the °C to °F, then
tributor for buying new probe covers.
release the "Start" button.
pressing "Start" button, a long beep will be sounded when meas-
4. During the setting adjustment, each old or new
urement is done.
temperature scale setting will be flashing for 6
seconds. After 6 seconds without changing, the
on a new one.
temperature scale adjustment will be completed,
and the unit will be entered into measurement
cally shut off for extending battery life. Or press
"On/Off/Memo-
mode.
ry" button for at least 3 seconds to turn the device off.
Memory function
°C(93.2°F), the reading will flash, the backlight will be enabled, and
There are total 9 set memories for measurement records. If the read-
4 short beeps will be sounded. If measuring temperature is higher
ing of the thermometers is within the normal temperature range of
than 42.2 °C(108°F), the display will show "Hi", the backlight will
34 °C to 42.2 °C (93.2 °F to 108°F ), when the measurement is done,
be enabled, and 4 short beeps will be sounded.
the measurement data is saved into memory.
a. It is recommended that you measure 3 times with the same
• Press
ear within a short period of time. If the 3 consecutive meas-
perature memory.
urements are different, select the highest temperature.
b. To avoid the risk of cross contamination, please clean the probe
Cleaning and storage
according to "Clean and Storage" section after each use.
The probe is the most delicate part of the thermom-
eter. Use with care when cleaning the lens to avoid
damage.
1. Please use the cotton swab with the Alcohol to clean
2. Allow the probe to fully dry for at least 5 minutes.
Change the battery
1. This thermometer is equipped with one lithium cell (CR2032).
2. Turn off the thermometer before replacing the battery.
3. Open the battery cover: Hold the device and flip the battery out
by sticking the pen tip into the battery storage well as illustrated.
4. Insert a new battery and ensure the battery positive polarity is
facing upward.
5. Place back the battery cover.
* The positive (+) side up and the negative (-) side pointed down.
Troubleshooting
Error message Problem
"On/Off/Memory" button to repeatedly to recall each tem-
bi-bi-bi-bi
the lens (on the inside of the probe).
a. Please check the device if it falls and damages. If you can't
make sure of it, please send the complete device to the
nearest retailer for recalibration.
bi-bi-bi-bi
b. Keep the unit dry and away from any liquid and direct sun-
light. The probe should not be submerging into liquids.
Solution
The ambient tem-
Allow the thermometer
perature is not
to keep in a room for at
within the range
least 30 minutes at room
between 10°C~40°C
temperature: 10°C to
bi-bi-bi
(50°F~104°F)
40°C (50°F to 104°F)
The system is not func-
Unload the battery, wait
tioning properly.
for 1 minute and re-
power it. If the message
reappears, contact the
bi-bi-bi
retailer for service.
Device can not be pow-
Change with a new bat-
ered on to the ready
tery. If the message reap-
stage.
pears, contact the retailer
for service.
Temperature taken is
Ensure no break or dirt
higher than 42.2°C
of the probe cover and
(108.0°F)
take a new temperature
measurement.
Temperature taken
Make sure the probe
is lower than 34°C
cover is clean and take a
(93.2°F)
new temperature meas-
urement.
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