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MedeScan RC008 Manual

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Prometheus Medical Ltd
The Old Rectory,
Hope Under Dinmore
Herefordshire, HR60PW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1568 613942
Fax: +44 (0) 1568 620032
www.prometheusmed.com
Copyright © 2010 TLC Diagnostics All Rights Reserved.
Medescan, a product of TLC Diagnostics Pty Ltd Australia.

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  • Page 1 Prometheus Medical Ltd The Old Rectory, Hope Under Dinmore Herefordshire, HR60PW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1568 613942 Fax: +44 (0) 1568 620032 www.prometheusmed.com Copyright © 2010 TLC Diagnostics All Rights Reserved. Medescan, a product of TLC Diagnostics Pty Ltd Australia.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 7 Know your thermometer Page 8 Choosing the correct mode Page 9 Recalibrating your thermometer Page 10 How the Medescan Touchless Page 11 Thermometer works The different methods of temperature Page 12 measurement Advantages of Temporal Artery Page 13...

  • Page 3: Introductions

    Thermometer for Use in Infants, Arch Paediatric Adolescent Medicine 2001; 155:376. It is essential to use the Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer in the way it was intended. You are therefore advised to read this instruction manual and the safety precautions carefully before use.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features The Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer is specifically designed to take the body temperature of humans regardless of room temperature. The unit can scan temperatures reliably in less than 1 second due to the unique infrared detection system. The unit memory can hold the last 32 temperature readings.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Follow the maintenance advice stipulated in instructions. For professional or personal use. Must only be used for the purposes described in the instructions. Optimal performance occurs between 15°C - 32°C (60°F - 90°F); do not expose to extreme temperature conditions. Keep in a clean, dry area.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup Instructions

    “AA” batteries provided. (See Picture below) Gently replace the battery cover to its original position. The calibration of the Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer is factory-set, and should only be recalibrated if the device’s accuracy is in question. The calibration should be checked in the medical setting in which it will be used.

  • Page 7: Instructions

    Instructions For optimal results, allow the unit to acclimatise to the ambient room temperature for 10-15 minutes before the first usage of the day. Before taking an individual’s temperature, make sure to remove hair and wipe perspiration from the forehead. Avoid any drafts from nasal specs, air conditioning etc…...

  • Page 8: Know Your Thermometer

    Know your Thermometer LCD Display Infrared Lens Mode Celsius Fahrenheit Sound On / Off Memory Power on Scan Button Battery Compartment...

  • Page 9: Choosing The Correct Mode

    Choosing the Correct Mode Setting the mode Press Mode button, and the screen will display: Body...°C Press again and the screen will display: Surface Temp...°C Press again and the screen will display: Room...°C Note: The thermometer default is set to BODY mode Setting the temperature format Press the °C/°F button to transfer between Celsius and Fahrenheit Accessing temperatures stored in memory...

  • Page 10: Recalibrating Your Thermometer

    The F4 function will allow unit recalibration. To recalibrate, measure an individual’s temperature using a conventional thermometer and measure it concurrently using the Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer. If there is a difference between the two readings, recalibrate the Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer.

  • Page 11: How The Medescan Touchless

    All objects - solids, liquid or gas - emit energy by radiation. The intensity of this energy depends on the temperature of the object. The Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer is able to measure the temperature of your body by measuring the energy emitted by your body.

  • Page 12: The Different Methods Of Temperature

    The different Methods of Temperature Measurement Core Temperature Core temperature is the most precise measurement and involves measuring the temperature in the pulmonary artery by means of a catheter equipped with a thermal probe, which can read the temperature in situ. The same method is employed for probes measuring the esophageal temperature.

  • Page 13: Advantages Of Temporal Artery

    The Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer has been designed to produce an instant forehead temperature reading without any contact with the temporal artery. As this artery is quite close to the surface skin and therefore accessible and given the blood flow is permanent and regular;...

  • Page 14: Medescan Temperature Alert

    Red colour to alert the user. Battery Low Voltage Detection If the battery voltage is low, the Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer LCD screen will display the word “Battery” . The battery must be replaced immediately to maintain optimal performance.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Clinical Accuracy: Meets ASTM E1965-98 standards for Infrared Thermometers Normal conditions of use • Operating temperature: 50°F - 140°F (10°C - 40°C) • Operating temperature: 32°F - 50°F ( 0°C - 10°C) acurracy reduced to +/- 0.5°C Humidity rate: 85% Power: DC 3V (2 AA batteries).
  • Page 16 Maintenance of your Thermometer The protective glass over the sensor lens is the most important (and most fragile) part of the thermometer. Take care when using, storing, or cleaning. Clean the protective glass over the sensor lens with cotton fabric dampened with water or a 70% alcohol solution.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    THE SCREEN DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE HI When using the Prometheus Medescan Touchless Thermometer, the message HI can show on the screen. In this case, the temperature reading is above the measurement range selected, either above 109°F (42.9°C) in “Body”...

  • Page 18: Contact Us

    Prometheus Medical Ltd The Old Rectory, Hope Under Dinmore Herefordshire, HR60PW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1568 613942 Fax: +44 (0) 1568 620032 www.prometheusmed.com Copyright © 2010 TLC Diagnostics All Rights Reserved. Medescan, a product of TLC Diagnostics Pty Ltd Australia.

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