Non-contact Infrared Thermometer Model:RC008
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1. CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS eene Il INTRODUCTION 4 IIl PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE nnii 4 IV OPERATING PRINCIPLE eene 5 THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACCORDING TO MEASUREMENT METHOD 6 ADVANTAGES OF TEMPORAL ARTERY TA TEMPERATURE 7 NORMAL TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO AGE 7 PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN TAKING A TEMPERATURE 7 HOW TAKE TEMPERATURE C 8 CONSTRAINTS socias atte ent dinbiqtapa c pn MARI A EE 8 V DESCRIPTION OF THE Rycom 0 9 VI FUNCTIONS treten 11 USAGE ssses eterno 11 VIII SETTING amp FUNCTION OF MENU ee 12 IX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS amp 151 14 X ADVICE Lister 15 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED 15 XII TROUBLESHOOTING ee ees 16 RCO08TW 007 0040 RCO08 V 00 English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Follow the maintenance advice stipulated in this instruction manual This device may be used for professional purposes or for personal home use This device must only be used for the purposes described in this instruction manual This device must only be used in an ambient temperature range of between 10 and 40 This device must always be kept2. 5cm tal RYCOM ELECTRON YECHNOLOGY LIMITED Made in China TEC60417 5840 TYPE B APPLIED PART 10 VI FUNCTIONS l Special design to take the body temperature of a person regardless of the room temperature 2 Quick and reliable results as it uses the advantage infrared detection system 3 Audible alarm if temperature is exceeded 4 Memorize 32 measures 5 Backlit lighted LCD digital screen 6 Data can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit 7 Auto power off 5 seconds energy saver 8 Practical easy to use ADDITIONAL USAGE Rycom RC008 can also be used to measure the temperature of baby bottle or bath or room temperature by using the Surface Temp function This function is in accordance with the Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility VII USAGE 1 Install battery 2 For the first use or when inserting new batteries wait between 10 min utes for the warm up of the apparat us and when inserting the new batteries 3 Aim towards the forehead see the diagram below for the RC008 positi oning from a distance of 3cm 5cm press the measuring key the temperature is displayed in 1 second 4 Before taking the temperature make sure to remove hair and perspiration from the forehead 11 VIII SETTING AND FUNCTION OF MENU Y Language CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION OF MENU l Setting the mode a Press Mode button and the screen will display Body C b Press again and the screen wi
3. bove 42 9 109 2 F in Body Mode THE SCREEN DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE LO When using the Rycom 08 Thermometer the message LO can show on the screen In this case the temperature analyzed is under the measuring range selected either less than 32 C 89 6 F in Body Mode 16 This message displays for various reasons Please find below a list of the main issues Reasons for LO message display Advice Temperature reading hampered by hair Make sure there is no obstruction or or perspiration dampness prior to taking temperature Temperature hampered by an air draft or Make sure there is no air blowing in the dramatic change in ambient area of use this could affect the temperature infrared reading Temperature readings are too close together Pause for 15 seconds minimum between and the thermometer did not have time to readings a one minute pause 15 reboot recommended The measuring distance is too far Take measurements at the recommended distance between 3 and 5cm 1 2 and 2 17 RYCOM ELECTRON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED Address UNIT 503 5 F SILVERCORD TOWER 2 30 CANTON RD TST HONG KONG REP Zhi Yuan LTD Address 106 119 NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY LONDON SE1 6BB UNITED KINGDOM Fax 0044 20 73570389 E mail erickanglondon hotmail com hycom cs e A Made in China
4. erage by around 0 2C Their temperature also varies in accordance with their ovarian cycle It rises by 0 5C in the second half of the cycle and at the early Stages of pregnancy When sitting temperature is lower by about 0 3 to 0 4C than when standing HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE Aim at the FOREHEAD over the right temporal region from a distance of about 3 5cm press the thermometer s measurement button and the temperature is instantly displayed The reliability of the measurement cannot be guaranteed if the temperature 15 meas ured over another part of the body e g arm torso CONSTRAINTS Please observe the following before any temperature measurement to ensure a Stable and reliable result Push back hair from the forehead Wipe away any perspiration from the forehead Avoid any drafts e g from nasal specs air conditioning Allow a 1 minute interval between two measurements Each time there is a significant change in the ambient temperature due to a change in environment to allow the 08 to acclimatise to this ambient temperature for at least 15 minutes before using it E V DESCRIPTION OF THE RCOOS Infrared Lens LCD panel Setting keys Measuring key Battery compartment Language Pu measuring Celsius and Fahrenheit Trade Mark Non contact Infrared Thermometer Model No RC008 nU C Batteries 2xAA 1 5V 3V 0123 Measuring distance 3gi
5. esults You are therefore advised to read this instruction manual and the safety precautions carefully before use 1 Greenes D Fleisher G Accuracy of a Noninvasive Temporal Artery Thermometer for Use in Infants Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001 155 376 I1 1l PRECAUTI ONS BEFORE USE The Rycom is pre set at the factory It is not necessary to calibrate the device when starting it up In order to obtain reliable and stable results you are advised each time there is a significant change in the ambient temperature due to a change in environment to allow the Rycom RC008 to acclimatize to this ambient temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before using it It is important to a one time interval between two measurements 4 IV OPERATING PRINCIPLE All objects solid liquid or gas emit energy by radiation The intensity of this energy depends on the temperature of the object The RCOOS infrared thermometer is therefore able to measure the temperature of a person by the energy the person emits This measurement can be taken thanks to an external temperature probe on the device which permanently analyses and registers the ambient temperature Therefore as soon as the operator holds the thermometer near the body and activates the radiation sensor the measurement is taken instantly by detection of the infrared heat generated by the arterial blood flow Body heat can therefore be measured without any interference from the heat o
6. f the surrounding environment THE DI FFERENT 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 oesophageal temperature However such invasive temperature measurement methods require specific equipment and expertise Rectal thermometry Rectal temperature adjusts slowly in comparison to the evolution of the body s internal temperature It has been demonstrated that rectal temperature remains raised long after the internal temperature of the patient has started to drop and vice versa Furthermore rectal perforations have been known to occur as a result of this method and without appropriate sterilisation techniques rectal thermometry can spread germs often found in faeces Oral thermometry Oral temperature is easily influenced by recent ingestion of food or drinks and by breathing through the mouth To measure oral temperature the mouth must remain closed and the tongue lowered for three to four minutes which is a difficult task for young children to accomplish Axillary armpit temperature Although it may be easy to measure axillary temperature it has been proven that it does not provide accurate measurement of the child s internal temperature To take this type of
7. ge the batteries taking great care with the correct positioning A mistake with this could cause damage to the apparatus and compromise the guarantee of your 008 Never use rechargeable batteries Use only batteries for single usage 13 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1 Normal conditions of use Operating temperature 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 Humidity rate 85 2 Power DC3 V 2 batteries AA 3 Unit size 175 x 50 x 52 mm L x W x H 4 Unit weight with battery 148g 5 Display Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F 6 Measuring range In body mode 32 42 9 C 89 6 F 109 2 F In Surface Temp mode 0 C 60 C 32 F to140 F 7 Precision From 36 C to 39 C 96 8 F to 102 2 F 0 2 C 0 4 F 8 Consumption lt 300mW 9 Accuracy 0 3 C 0 6 F 10 Measuring distance 3 cm 5 cm 1 2 in 2 in 11 Auto power off 5 sec RCOO8 PRECI 51 ON From 34 to 35 9 0 3 From 93 2 F to 96 6 F 0 6 F From 36 C to 39 0 2 According to ASTM Standard From 96 8 F to 102 2 F 0 4F E1965 1998 2009 From 39 to 42 5 0 3 C From 102 2 F to 108 5 F 0 6 F The RC008 can take temperature readings below 32 C or above 42 9 C 89 6 F to 109 2 F but precision is not guaranteed outside of this range 14 LONGEVI TY USE The RCO008 was conceived for an intense and professional use its longevity is guaranteed for 40 000 takings X ADVICE The pr
8. in a clean dry area Do not expose this thermometer to electric shocks Do not expose this thermometer to extreme temperature conditions of gt 50 C or lt 20 Do not use this device in relative humidity higher than 8590 The protective glass over the lens is the most fragile part of the thermometer Do not touch the glass of the infrared lens with your fingers Clean the glass with a cotton bud lightly moistened with 95 alcohol Do not expose the thermometer to sunlight or to water Never drop the device Should a problem occur with your device please contact your retailer Do not attempt to repair this device yourself THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION 11 1 NTRODUCTI ON The Rycom 08 Non contact Infrared thermometer has been developed by using the latest infrared technology This technology allows temporal artery TA temperature to be taken at a distance of about 3 5cm away from the forehead Precise Instantaneous and without Contact the RC008 is up to now the most suitable thermometer for no risk on temperature measurement It has been demonstrated that this method of TA temperature measurement is more precise than the tympanic thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry 1 However as with other types of thermometer it is essential to use the Rycom RC008 properly in order to obtain reliable and stable r
9. ll display Surface c Press again and the screen will display Room C Note The thermometer default is set to BODY mode 2 Press the C F button to transfer between Celsius and Fahrenheit 3 Press Mem Memory button which will then display the last temperature and allows for a view of the last 32 measurements taken 4 Press the Language button to display a choice of three languages as well as an off setting which will silence the talking feature of the unit Important The surface body temperature differs from the internal body temperature To obtain the interanl temperature always use the BODY mode Please make sure to select SURFACE TEMP mode for an external area reading 12 5 Recalibration of device FA MENU The 08 factory set Depending on varous skin types and thickness there may be temperature differences The F4 function will recalibrate and if you see a difference in the reading you must recalibrate the unit Instructions for recalibration Press the Mode and C F buttons at the same time for 3 seconds The screen will then display F4 Press Mode to increses 0 1 C press C F to reduce 0 1 C Press MEM button to save the setting In the cases of seasonal or environmental changes a verification and adjustment should be carried out 6 CHANGING THE BATTERIES Display when the LCD screen displays Battery the battery is used Operation Open the lid and chan
10. otective glass over the lens is the most important and fragile part of the thermometer please take great care of it Clean the glass with cotton fabric wet with 95 alcohol Do not use other batteries than mentioned batteries do not recharge non rechargeable batteries do not throw in fire Remove the batteries when thermometer is not used for an extended period of time Do not expose the thermometer to sunlight or water An impact will damage the product Xl ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED User Manual in English Protective storage bag 2pcs batteries supplied AA 15 XII TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems while using your thermometer please refer to this guideto help resolve the problem If the problem persists please contact our customer service THE SCREEN DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 42 9 C 109 2 F The temperature is in Fahrenheit Change the measurement to Celsius by pressing the Celsius Fahrenheit button THE SCREEN DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE LOWER THAN 32 C 89 6 F To take the surface temperature press the Mode button and set to the reading called Body If the device is in Surface Temp Mode the 32 89 6 F temperature displayed is showing the external temperature of your body rather than the internal THE SCREEN DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE HI When using the Rycom RC008 Thermometer the message HI can show on the screen In this case the temperature is above the measu rement range selected either a
11. s quite close to the surface of this skin and therefore accessible and given the blood flow is permanent and regular it allows precise measurement of the temperature This artery is linked to the heart by the carotid artery which is directly linked to the aorta It forms part of the main trunk of the arterial system The efficiency speed and comfort of taking a temperature from this area make it ideal compared with other temperature measurements methods NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACCORDI NG TO AGE F 36 4 38 0 97 5 100 4 3 10 years 36 1 37 8 97 0 100 0 11 65 years 35 9 37 6 96 6 99 7 35 8 37 5 96 4 99 5 PRACTI CAL CONSI DERATI ONS WHEN TAKI NG A TEMPERATURE n order to ensure that precise and accurate temperature measurements are obtained it is essential that each user has received adequate information on and training in the temperature measurement technique when using such a device t is essential to remember that although procedures such as taking a temperature may be simple they must not be trivialised Temperature should be taken in a neutral context The patient must not have undertaken vigorous physical activity prior to taking 7 his her temperature and the room temperature must be moderate Be aware of physiological variations in temperature which must be taken into consideration when evaluating the results temperature increases by 0 5C between 6am and 3pm Women have temperature that is higher on av
12. temperature the thermometer must be wedged tightly over the axillary artery Despite the low sensitivity and relative inaccuracy of axillary temperature in detecting fever this method is recommended by The American Academy of Pediatrics as a screening test for fever in newborns Tympanic thermometry In order to obtain a precise temperature reading good command of the measurement technique is required The thermometer probe must be placed as close as possible to the warmest part of the external ear canal An incorrectly placed probe could lead to a false temperature reading NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACCORDI NG TO MEASUREMENT METHOD MEASUREMENT METHOD NORMAL TEMP RECTAL 36 6 C 38 ORAL 329 5 Ce 375 C AXI LLARY 34 7 C 37 3 AURI CULAR 39 9 6 5 38 TEMPORAL RCOOS8 35 8 C 37 8 C The temperature of the human body varies throughout the day It can also be influenced by numerous external factors age sex type and thickness of skin ADVANTAGES OF TEMPORAL TA TEMPERATURE Infrared arterial temperature can be measured using a device placed on the forehead in the temporal artery region It has been demonstrated that this relatively new method of measuring temperature is more precise than tympanic thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry The 08 thermometer has been designed to produce an instant forehead temperature reading without any contact with the temporal artery As this artery i
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