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Exergen TAT-5000S

• There are no parts that you can service

yourself except for the battery, which you

should replace when low by following

the instructions in this manual.  For

service, repair, or adjustments, return your

thermometer to Exergen.  Warning : no

modification of this equipment is allowed.

• Never drop or insert any object into any

opening, unless stated in this manual.

• If your thermometer is not used regularly,

remove the battery to prevent possible

damage due to chemical leakage.

• Follow the battery manufacturer’s

recommendations or your hospital policy for

the disposal of used batteries.

• Not suitable for use in the presence of

flammable anesthetic mixtures.

• Do not use corrosive substances on the

thermometer.

• If the device fails to operate as described

above, see the FAQ section of this manual.

Additionally, ensure that you are not in the

presence of electromagnetic disturbances.

• If you have any additional questions

regarding use or care of the thermometer,

please see www.exergen.com or call

customer service at 617-923-9900.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked 

with other equipment (other than TAT-5000S 

compatible patient monitors) should be avoided 

because it could result in improper operation.  

If such use is necessary, this equipment and 

the other equipment should be observed to 

verify that they are operating normally.

Use of accessories, transducers and cables 

other than those specified or provided by the 

manufacturer of this equipment could result 

in increased electromagnetic emissions or 

decreased electromagnetic immunity of this 

equipment and result in improper operation.

Portable RF communications equipment 

(including peripherals such as antenna cables 

and external antennas) should be used no 

closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of 

the TAT-5000S thermometer, including cables 

specified by the manufacturer.  Otherwise, 

degradation of the performance of this 

equipment could result.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Summary of Contents for TemporalScanner Exergen TAT-5000S

Page 1: ...1 TemporalScanner TemporalScanner TAT 5000S EC Series Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature Accurate Temperature with a Gentle Forehead Scan Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...hermal radiation emitted from the skin It has been clinically proven in premier university hospitals to be more accurate than ear thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry and is supported by more than 70 peer reviewed published studies covering all ages from premature infants to geriatrics in all clinical care areas It is a superior method for patient and clinician alike A 40 page ...

Page 3: ... trained to take the temperature of patients Clinical environments include areas where medical professionals are providing medical services for patients including hospitals outpatient clinics primary care offices and other settings where temperature is taken as part of patient care Additionally the TAT 5000S series thermometers are not for use aboard aircraft or near High Frequency Surgical Equipm...

Page 4: ...rbances If you have any additional questions regarding use or care of the thermometer please see www exergen com or call customer service at 617 923 9900 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment other than TAT 5000S compatible patient monitors should be avoided because it could result in improper operation If such use is necessary this equipment and...

Page 5: ...emperature peak as long as the button is depressed Clicking Each fast click indicates a rise to a higher temperature similar to a radar detector Slow clicking indicates that the instrument is still scanning but not finding any higher temperature To Retain or Lock Reading The reading will remain on the display for 30 seconds after button is released If measuring room temperature the temperature wil...

Page 6: ...here is typically all that is required Measure straight across the forehead and not down side of face 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 If the temporal artery is covered then the area behind the ear if exposed can be an alternate site Brush the hair aside if covering the area to be measured Measurement site m...

Page 7: ...y down the mastoid process and slide down to the soft depression behind the earlobe Think of a sweatband Measure straight across the forehead and not down the side of the face 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 Step 3 Release button remove from head and read Minimum measuring time 2 seconds Minimum time betwee...

Page 8: ...peat the reading with another Temporal Scanner Two Temporal Scanners with the same reading will confirm the reading Sequential readings on the same patient in rapid succession will cool the skin it is best to wait about 30 seconds for the skin to recover from the cold probe Possible causes of abnormal readings Type of Abnormal Temperature Possible Cause Helpful Hint Abnormally Low Temperature Dirt...

Page 9: ...ly clean the lens with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol in accordance with the instruction label on the instrument see below Use only light force for cleaning to avoid damaging the lens Water can be used to remove any residual film left by the alcohol Do not use bleach or other cleaning solutions on the sensor lens Calibration Factory calibration data is installed via a computer which communicates ...

Page 10: ...en for repair if error message persists Scanning Normal Operation The TemporalScanner can be used in either F or C To convert from one scale to the other the only tools necessary are a paper clip and the tip of a small screwdriver For F C Conversion Insert the end of a bent paper clip into the pinhole on the side to release and remove the cover Remove the battery from the compartment Locate the sw...

Page 11: ...tance d 1 2 P1 2 d 1 2 P1 2 80 MHz to 800MHz d 1 2 P1 2 800MHz to 2 7 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strength from the fixer RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency...

Page 12: ...ris tic of a typical location in a typical health care environment Note UT is the a c mains voltage prior to the application of the test level Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communication equipment and the TAT 5000S Series The TAT 5000S series forehead thermometer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled...

Page 13: ...ng Chemically resistant casing and lens Hermetically sealed sensing system Chrome plated alloy cast head Warranty Instrument Lifetime The values of quantities stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard The values of quantities in parentheses are not in SI and are optional Laboratory accuracy outside physiological range is 0 3 C 0 5 F Automatically applied when temperature is within norm...

Page 14: ... the Resposable Full Instrument Sheaths 1 Insert instrument into sheath bottom end first If instrument is on a cable insert probe end first and twist sheath at neck with fingers to assure film is smooth over probe lens 2 Wrap additional film around probe neck Film should be smooth over probe lens 3 Slide additional film under fingers while using Resposable covers can be discarded in normal trash T...

Page 15: ... required the thermometer must be returned to Exergen for the procedure However calibration can be verified in the lab or clinical units quite easily using Exergen calibration kits See https www exergen com professional medical products products calibration verification kit and https www exergen com professional medical products products professional product manuals Resposable Cap Dispenser PN1343...

Page 16: ...on Against Electrical Shock Type BF Applied Part Battery Operated MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ANSI AAMI ES60601 1 2005 R 2012 3rd Edition including Amendment 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60601 1 2014 IEC 60601 1 6 ISO 80601 2 56 Particular Requirements For Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Clinical Thermometers For Body Temperature Measurement The CLINICAL THERMOMETER is an ADJUSTED MODE CLINICAL T...

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