Description
Description
The Omron MC520 Ear Thermometer uses highly accurate technology and includes some advanced features, including one-second measurement and a memory for up to nine readings to track temperature changes over a period of time and monitor trends. This thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, and it converts this heat into an equivalent ear temperature. It offers fast, convenient and accurate readings without the delay of a conventional thermometer.
This Omron MC520 Ear Thermometer is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It’s faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer. Being digital, there’s no worry about the hazard of broken glass or mercury ingestion. Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping. Clinical research has shown that the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature. The eardrum shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body temperature. Therefore, the ear is an accurate indicator of internal (core) body temperature. An ear temperature, unlike an oral temperature, is unaffected by factors such as talking, drinking, and smoking.
As ambient temperature, sweat, or saliva easily affects body temperature measured under the arm or the tongue, readings may be lower than the core temperature. Tympanic temperature measurement accurately reflects the brain temperature and can lead to a quicker detection of fever. In order to make a correct judgement of suspected fever conditions, it is important to learn the normal temperatures of family members by measuring their temperatures when they are in good physical condition.
Normal ear temperature in °C and °F would be:
• Babies – 36.4°C – 37.5°C or 97.5°F – 99.5°F
• Children – 36.1°C – 37.5°C or 97°F – 99.5°F
• Teens/Adults – 35.9°C – 37.5°C or 96.6°F – 99.5°F
• Elderly – 35.8°C – 37.5°C or 96.4°F – 99.5°F
The Omron MC520 Ear Thermometer can display temperatures on the large LCD display in either degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit. It has storage for 9 readings, has a fast, 1 second measurement and also has an automatic shut-off. The thermometer also has a 3 year warranty after date of delivery in accordance with the Warranty Card or the Instruction Manual inside the product packaging
Size: 36mm x 56mm x 161mm.
The Omron MC520 Ear Thermometer contains:
- Gentle Temp 520 Thermometer
- 1x CR2032 Battery
- Probe Cap
- 21 x Probe Covers
- Connection Ring
- Instruction Manual
Uses
The Omron MC520 Ear Thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, and it converts this heat into an equivalent ear temperature. It offers fast, convenient and accurate readings without the delay of a conventional thermometer.
Application
Switching between °C and °F:
• While the power is off, press and hold the Start button
• While holding it down, press and hold the ON/MEM button until °F appears on the display with 2 beeps
Setting the Buzzer:
• The buzzer is set on as default
• Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit
• Press and hold the ON/MEM button for 3 seconds
• The no sound symbol flashes on the display
• Release the ON/MEM button
• The no sound symbol remains lit, and the buzzer is set to off
Attaching a Probe Cover:
• Always use a new and undamaged Omron probe cover
• Gently twist off the probe cap
• Place a new probe cover on the connection ring – the adhesive side of probe cover should be upward
• Insert the probe into the probe cover on the connection ring until it clicks
• When the probe cover is not attached correctly, the probe cover symbol will flash on the display and a measurement can’t be taken
Taking a Reading:
• Make sure the probe cover is attached correctly
• It is recommended that you measure 3 times with the same ear – if the 3 measurements are different, select the highest temperature
• Press the ON/MEM button
• All symbols appear on the display
• The display shown at the right will appear with 2 beeps
• Insert the probe into the ear as far as it comfortably goes in the direction of the eardrum
• Gently pull the ear back to straighten the ear canal and position the probe into the ear so it is snug, aiming towards the membrane of the eardrum to obtain an accurate reading
• Holding the unit too long may cause a higher ambient temperature reading of the probe. This could make the body temperature measurement lower than usual
• Press the START button
• The measurement is complete in 1 second with a long beep
• The ear symbol will flash for 5 seconds – you can take another measurement after 2 beeps. Make sure the ear symbol remains lit
• Remove the unit from the ear and check the measurement result
• If your measurement result is over 37.5°C (99.5°F), the buzzer will beeps three times after a long beep
• After each Ear Measurement, the unit needs 5 seconds to be ready for next measurement – during this 5 seconds waiting time, the ear icon will be flashing
• Press and hold the ON/MEM button until “OFF” appears on the display to turn off the unit.
• The unit automatically stores the measurement in it’s memory and will automatically turn off after 1 minute.
Measuring the temperature of an infant:
• Measuring on a lying baby – lightly support the child’s body
• Measuring on a sitting baby – lightly support the child’s body and slightly pull the ear towards the back
• If ear is too small to insert the probe – while slightly pulling the ear back, cover the external auditory canal with the probe without forcibly trying to insert the probe
Using the Memory Function:
• This unit automatically stores the results up to 9 sets after each measurement
• If the memory is full, the unit will delete the oldest reading
• Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit
• Press the ON/MEM button again. The memory number appears on the display
• Release the ON/MEM button
• he most recent result will appear on the display – press the ON/MEM button repeatedly to view the older results
• Press and hold the ON/MEM button until “OFF” appears on the display to turn off the unit
Replacing the Battery:
• The replacement battery should be a CR2032 Lithium Button Battery
• Insert a pointed object into the battery cover pick hole
• Slide and remove the battery cover with your thumb
• Remove the battery with a pointed object – do not use metal tweezers or a screwdriver
• Insert the new battery under the metal hook on the left side and press the right side of the battery down until it clicks
• Replace the new battery with the plus (+) side on the top
• Replace the battery cover
