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Exergen TAT-5000S-RS232
Care and Maintenance
• Handling:
The TemporalScanner is designed
and built to industrial durability standards in
order to provide long and trouble-free service.
However, it is also a high precision optical
instrument, and should be accorded the same
degree of care in handling as you would
provide other precision optical instruments,
such as cameras or otoscopes.
• Cleaning the case:
The TemporalScanner
case can be wiped down using a cloth
dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. The
industrial grade housing and design of the
electronic components allow for completely
safe cleaning with 70% isopropyl alcohol but
should not be immersed in fluid or autoclaved.
• Cleaning the sensor lens:
With normal use,
the only maintenance required is to keep
the lens on the end of the probe clean. It is
made of special mirror-like, silicon infrared-
transmitting material. However, dirt, greasy
films or moisture on the lens will interfere with
the passage of infrared heat and affect the
accuracy of the instrument. Regularly 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.
• Sterilization:
Sterilization is not
recommended for cabled versions of the
TemporalScanner.
• Calibration:
Factory calibration data is
installed via a computer which communicates
with the TemporalScanner’s microprocessor.
The instrument automatically self-calibrates
each time it is turned on using this data, and
will never require recalibration. If readings are
not correct, the instrument should be returned
for repair.
• Battery:
A standard alkaline 9V battery
provides approximately 15,000 readings.*
To replace, insert the end of a bent paper
clip into the pinhole on the side of the unit
to release the battery compartment door.
Disconnect the old battery and replace with
a new one in the same location. Replace the
cover. Use only high quality alkaline batteries.
* Approximate number of readings when scanning for
5 seconds and reading the temperature display for 3
seconds before turning thermometer off.
DO NOT SUBMERSE THE THERMOMETER
IN ANY CLEANING SOLUTION.