Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Service Documentation page 3

2.2 Serial number encoding
Serial number location
To locate the serial number, open the battery door
and then remove the batteries and set aside.
The serial number is located on the left side of the battery compartment.
Interpreting the serial number
00115 k 10101
A B C
A: Julian manufacture date: Represents the first 5 numerals of the serial number.
Numerals 1 through 3: Represent the day that the product was manufactured, for example 001=January 1st.
These numerals will range from 001 to 365.
Numerals 4 and 5: Represent the calendar year the product was manufactured, for example 15=2015
In the above example the Julian date of 00115 is calendar date January 1, 2015
B: Manufacturer: Letter indicates the manufacturer code.
C: Lot serial number: Represents the manufacturer serial number.
A, B and C combined represent a unique serial number for the whole device.
2.3 Inspecting the thermometer
Visual inspection
Always start with a visual inspection for any external damage especially the probe and probe lens window.
Initial start up
After removing the thermometer from the cradle the display screen will
engage showing all segments followed by two dashes. If the display
shows ERR, or other indication of error, refer to the directions for use,
section 12.
Accuracy verification
Can only be tested using the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester (black body), which has a precisely defined temperature.
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