This unit will display HEAT INDEX to provide feels like temperature which is how warm it is felt on skin by
considering the effect of humidity on the perspiration of human body beside the ambient temperature.
The feels like temperature is considered more important for people having outdoor activities, vigorous
exercise or elderly and people having health problems. When it is high, the risk of getting heat
exhaustion and heat stroke will become higher.
The displayed range for Heat Index is 26 degrees C
–
92 degrees C/ 80 degrees F
–
199 degrees F. If the
measurement is below the lower limit, the display will show (LO). If the measurement is higher than the
higher limit, the display will show (HI).
4- LEVEL HEAT STROKE ALERT
This unit is built with Heat Stroke Alert to show the risk of Heat Stroke suffering. There are 4 levels
depending on the risk associated to it.
1.
Attention
: Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity.
2.
Caution
: Sun stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion is possible with prolonged exposure
and/or physical activity.
3.
Risky
: Sun stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion is likely, and heat stroke is possible with
prolonged exposure and/or physical activity.
4.
Hi Risk
: Heat/Sun stroke is highly likely with continued exposure.
When the alert is at Risky or Hi Risk level, warning alarm will be activated to get the attention of the
user. To stop the alarm, just press any key of the unit. In some occasions, you may want to disable the
warning alarm function. This can be done by holding the UP button and DOWN button at the same time
for 3 seconds. Mute icon will be on display to indicate the warning alarm is turned off. To enable it
again, do the same procedure. The Mute icon will be off on the display.
NOTE: THIS UNIT ITS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE. THE HEAT STROKE ALERT SHOULD BE SEEN AS A
SUGGESTION AND REFERENCE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PROFESSIONAL OR MEDICAL
PURPOSE.
LCD BACKLIGHT AND LED LIGHT
To use the LCD backlight, press the backlight button. The backlight will be turned on for 4 seconds. To
use the LED light, press the LED light button. If you want to switch the light into a flashing light, press
the LED light button again. To turn off the LED light, press the LED light button when it is in flashing light
mode.
WATER RESISTANT
This unit is built with a water resistant body that repels water for a short period of time. This will
protect the unit from damage due to humid environment such as rainy weather and water splashing.
