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USER MANUAL

DX6635

Version 4, March 2009

FOREHEAD- AND-EAR THERMOMETER DX 6635

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•  Precise measurement of body temperature in the ear 

and on forehead

•  Audio output of readings in German and English

•  Integrated light for nighttime usage

•  Digital display with blue back lighting

•  Additional function: Display shows time and room 

temperature (in standby mode)

•  Date, month and year display 

•  Previous body temperature measurements saved

•  Practical stand for storage and safekeeping

•  Includes 2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries

•  With user manual

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Summary of Contents for DX 6635

Page 1: ...d English Integrated light for nighttime usage Digital display with blue back lighting Additional function Display shows time and room temperature in standby mode Date month and year display Previous body temperature measurements saved Practical stand for storage and safekeeping Includes 2 x 1 5 V AAA batteries With user manual 2634 09DST_M_GB_GebrAnw_Stirn_Ohrthermo_2 indd 1 27 04 09 09 11 ...

Page 2: ...rument 7 4 0 Questions regarding aural ear temperature 8 4 1 What is aural temperature 8 4 2 How is aural temperature measured correctly 8 4 3 Why is the ear the best place to measure body temperature 8 4 4 The important concept of estimating body temperature 8 4 5 Differing body temperatures at differing temperature reading points 9 5 0 Product contents and description of instrument parts 10 6 0 ...

Page 3: ...ck through standard observance of the leakage current 2 0 Application and function of the thermometer The DX 6635 is an infrared thermometer allowing easy and uncomplicated precise measuring of the body temperature With the two measuring options for the measuring tip you can measure the temperature on the forehead or in the ear An acoustic signal indicates the end of body temperature measuring You...

Page 4: ... the forehead and ear thermometer you should first consult your doctor 3 1 6 Keep and store these instructions for use in case of future query and hand them over with the instrument should you pass it on to a third party Make the manual accessible for third parties as it is a constituent part of the instrument as a whole 3 1 7 Abusive and or not application oriented use of the instrument must be a...

Page 5: ...e ear 3 4 2 In the event of temperature differences between the storage location of the instrument and the room in which the measurement is to be taken you must leave the thermometer to let it acclimatise to the room temperature for around 30 minutes If you neglect to do this inaccuracies in the readings taken can arise 3 4 3 The body temperature can differ between right and left ear and you shoul...

Page 6: ...o asphyxiation Children can cause themselves injury by using the forehead and ear thermometer 3 7 Storage maintenance of the instrument 3 7 1 The instrument is maintenance free 3 7 2 If the device is not used for longer periods of time remove the inserted batteries and observe the temperature and air humidity values listed on page 21 Exceeding or undercutting these values may impair measuring accu...

Page 7: ...the measuring probe with a cotton swab Do not touch or blow on the measuring sensor A contaminated infrared sensor leads to inaccurate measuring results Please use a standard disinfectant for plastic surfaces 3 8 5 The instrument must not be turned on during cleaning and care 3 8 6 Clean the measuring point before and after each body temperature reading with a commercially available disinfectant f...

Page 8: ...If body temperature rises or falls the body regulates its temperature beginning with the brain The ear is the only place on the body near the brain which can be used to measure body temperature 4 4 The important concept for estimating body temperature The normal value for body temperature is a range and not one fixed value Each individual has his or her own personal range of body temperature Body ...

Page 9: ... temperature readings at differing times of the day over the course of 3 or 4 days when you are in good health After establishing the normal body temperature you can note this down and then compare it with a reading taken in the event of a future case of fever 4 5 Differing body temperatures at differing temperature reading points QUESTIONS REGARDING Body TEMPERATURE Position Normal Range Range du...

Page 10: ...o output 8 MEM SET Button for setting the time date and for recalling the last 20 measurement readings 9 Measurement tip without attachment for measuring aural ear temperature 10 Button for turning on the blue display background light When held down longer for 2 seconds the light will come on and then stay illuminated for around 5 seconds 11 Measurement sensor for measuring body temperature Cautio...

Page 11: ...de 10 Month and day symbol in clock mode 11 Month in memory mode and day in clock mode 12 Day in memory mode and month in clock mode 13 Measuring symbol lights up when reading is being measured 14 Symbol for audio output 15 Symbol for aural ear measuring 16 Symbol for forehead measuring 17 Z symbol permanent clock mode is switched on 18 Temperature in measuring mode and minutes in clock mode 19 Te...

Page 12: ... 9 C 7 1 3 A maximum of 20 body temperature readings will be saved Each stored reading has a maximal save time of 20 days The body temperature will be saved along with the indication of type of measurement made forehead or ear and details as to the time and date The saved data can be read out by pressing the TALK OK button 7 1 4 Either a forehead or an aural ear measurement can be carried out with...

Page 13: ...to change the audio output between German English or to turn it off completely the TALK OK button must be held down for 2 seconds Repeat the process until the desired setting is reached During audio output the announcement can be interrupted at any time by pressing another button 1 x Beep Audio output is switched off 2 x Beep Audio output is in English symbol appears on the display 2 x Beep Audio ...

Page 14: ...llustration fig D If temperature measurements have taken place then these will be displayed in turn by each successive pressing of the MEM SET button see fig E The last 20 temperature values measured over the past 20 days are saved together with the date and time After pressing the button for the last time the display will jump back after about 4 seconds to the time display mode Memory mode D E 26...

Page 15: ...l take place according to the following illustrations Step 3 Display SLP stands for sleep mode stand by mode SLP OFF The forehead ear thermometer is set up in such a manner that it always displays the clock mode after a measurement has been taken or the memory has been accessed The Z Z symbol does not appear on the display for this setting SLP ON The forehead ear thermometer is set up in such a ma...

Page 16: ...ature measurement During the measurement data saving process 3 circles will appear on the lower field of the display indication These circles will no longer be displayed when the data is successfully saved and a new body temperature measurement reading can now be taken 12 0 Measuring temperature on the forehead For measuring the forehead temperature the plug in attachment see page 10 Nr 5 Fig 1 mu...

Page 17: ...ect position of the batteries is indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment Step 2 Put the battery compartment cover back on after having changed the batteries Push the battery compartment cover over to the left until the battery compartment is completely closed Caution Before the first usage of the instrument you must remove the protective foil which is in place to interrupt the electric ...

Page 18: ...hermometer to a working temperature of between 15 40 C before taking a measurement ErrU shown on display No measurement after a measuring process has been started Follow the steps for a correct measurement to be taken ErrH shown on display Mechanical error Consult the Service Centre ErrS shown on display Thermometer sensor defect Do not use the instrument under extreme environmental influences Err...

Page 19: ...k out or the battery could explode and cause a fire Danger of poisoning and danger of asphyxiation Children can swallow and choke on batteries Keep batteries out of the reach of children Meaning of symbol on the product on the packaging or in the instructions for use Electric appliances are materials and at the end of their lifespan they do not belong in the household waste Help us to protect the ...

Page 20: ...output Display indication Liquid Crystal Display LCD Value display in degrees C Memory storage Storage of the last 20 body temperature readings Measuring tip Adjustable to take ear or forehead temperature readings Temperature measurement Carried out via infrared sensor Measuring time ca 4 seconds Automatic switch off Adjustable or Standby Fluctuations tolerances when measuring the body temperature...

Page 21: ...dance and manufacturer s electromagnetic emissions for all EQUIPMENT and SYSTEMS see 6 8 3 201 a 3 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The EQUIPMENT or SYSTEM is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer ort he user of the EQUIPMENT or SYSTEM should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electroma...

Page 22: ...rnal function This is why its HF emission is very low and it is unlikely that it interferes with neighbouring electronic devices HF emissions in acc with CISPR 11 Class B The model DX6635 is designed for utilisation in all facilities including domestic areas and others directly connected to a public supply net that also supplies buildings used for residential purposes Emission of surface vibration...

Page 23: ...cc with IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV Differential mode voltage 2 kV Common mode voltage Not applicable The quality of the supply voltage should correspond to that of a typical business or hospital environment Voltage drops short term interruptions and fluctuations of the supply voltage in acc with IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 drop of the UT for period 40 UT 60 drop of the UT for 5 periods 70 UT 30 drop of the UT ...

Page 24: ...mission frequency Recommended safety distance Directed HF disturbance variables in acc with IEC 61000 4 6 3 Veff 150 kHz to 80 MHz Not applicable Not applicable Radiated HF disturbance variables in acc with IEC 61000 4 3 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 3 V m d 1 2 P 80MHzto800MHz d 2 3 P 800MHzto2 5GHz with P as the rated capacity of the transmitter in watt W according to the details of the transmitter ma...

Page 25: ...mmended safety distances between portable and mobile HF telecommunication devices and the DEVICE or SYSTEM The model DX6635 is designed for operation in an electromagnetic environment with controlled HF disturbance variables The customer or user of the model DX6635 can thus help to prevent electromagnetic interferences by observing the minimum distance between portable and mobile HF telecommunicat...

Page 26: ...ency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range from 80 MHz and 2 5 GHz are supposed to prevent the possibility that mobile portable communication devices may cause interferences when unintentionally brought into the patient area This is why the additional factor 10 3 is applied when calculating the recommended safety distances in these frequency ranges REMARK 4 These guidelines m...

Page 27: ...y technical problems or if questions should arise you should you need to file a warranty claim for this device please contact us at the following address IMPORTANT If you want to file any claims pertaining to the device please always contact Handelshaus Dittmann first If required Handelshaus Dittmann will issue a return authorization Packages shipped postage freight to be covered by recipient will...

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