TAT-5000 Operator Manual (700kb PDF)
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1. EXERGEN EIA com s TemporalScanner Accurate mee with a Gentle Forehead Scan a D 4 Fo ora Ma E TAT 5 o ARDEN English Deutsch Espa ol Fran ais Italiano Nederlands Portugu s UE T rk e Cesky Svenska Dansk Norsk Important Safety Instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING When using the product basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following e Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not take temperature over scar tissue open sores or abrasions e The operating environmental temperature range for this product is 60 to 104 F 15 5 to 40 C e Always store and transport this thermometer in a clean dry place where it will not become excessively cold 4 F 20 C or hot 122 F 50 C Relative humidity 93 Maximum Non Condensing atmospheric pressure 50 kpa to 106 kpa e The thermometer is not shockproof Do not drop it or expose it to electrical shocks e Do not autoclave Please note cleaning and sterilizing procedures in this manual e Do not use this thermometer if it is not working properly if it has been exposed to temperature extremes damaged been subject to electrical shocks or immersed in water e There are no parts that you can service yourself except for the battery which you should replace when low by following the instructions in this manual For service repair or adjustments return your2. Keyless Self Locking Wall Mount shown with resposable cap dispenser PN 124306 a il The TAT 5000 can be used with either disposable caps or full sheath Can be used without disposables if terminally cleaned or probe head disinfectant wipe between patients Disposables are single patient use 10 Specifications TAT 5000 0 29 F or 0 1 C Clinical Accuracy Per ASTM E1112 Arterial Heat Balance Range for Body Temperature 94 to 110 F 34 5 to 43 C Operating Environment 60 to 104 F 16 to 40 C 15 000 readings Time Displayed on Screen 30 seconds 5 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm Weight 7 5 oz 213 gm EMI and RFI Protection Complete copper coating Battery Life Size on inside of casing Large bright LED s Industrial duty impact resistant casing Hermetically sealed sensing system stainless steel probe Display Type and Size Construction Method Complies with EN 60601 1 3rd edition Automatically applied when Approximate number of readings temperature is within normal body when scanning for 5 seconds and temperature range otherwise reads reading the temperature display for 3 surface temperature seconds before turning thermometer off BA Consult Instructions for Use x Do not throw this device or accessories away in the trash Symbol for Date of Manufacture man Contact Exergen Corp for disposal an
3. burst Not applicable environment IEC 61000 4 4 IkV for input output lines IkV line s to line s Mains power quality should be that of a typical health care environment Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Not applicable 2kVline s to earth lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT Interruptions and 60 dip in UT for voltage variations on 5 cycles power supply Input Not applicable lines 70 UT IEC 61000 4 11 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles Mains power is not applicable The TAT 5000 series is powered by battery and battery only lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT for5 sec Power frequency 50 60 Hz magnetic field 3A m 3A m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at the level characteristic of a typical location in a typical health care environment IEC 61000 4 8 Note UT is the a c mains voltage prior to the application of the test level Recommended separation distances between Portable and mobile RF communication equipment and the TAT 5000 Series The TAT 5000 series forehead thermometer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled or the user of the TAT 5000 series thermometer can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the TAT 5000 series thermometer as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equ
4. of the TAT 5000 series should assure that it is used in such an environment IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the TAT 5000 series including cables if applicable than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Conducted RF IEC 3 Vrms i Recommended separation distance 61000 4 3 150 kHz to 80 MHz a p d 1 2 P 2 d 1 2 P 2 80 MHz to 800MHz d 1 2 P 800MHz to 2 5 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strength from the fixer RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level Radiated RF IEC 3V m in each frequency range and b interference may occur in the vicinity 61000 4 3 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz of equipment with the following symbol o Note 1 At 80MHz and 800MH7 the higher range applies Note 2 These guidelines maynot apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Field strengths from fixed transmitter such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast can
5. reproducible e Repeat the reading with another Temporal Scanner Two Temporal Scanners with the same reading will confirm the reading e Sequential readings on the same patient in rapid succession will cool the skin it is best to wait about 30 seconds for the skin to recover from the cold probe Possible causes of abnormal readings Type of abnormal Possible cause Temperature Dirty Lens Clean lens of scanner every two weeks Releasing the button before Release the button after finished measuring finished measuring Measuring when an ice pack or Remove ice pack or wet compres wait 2 minutes and re take wet compress is on the forehead temperature Abnormally low Temperature Complete diaphoresis includes diaphoresis of area behind the Measuring a completely ear and suggests that the temperature is rapidly dropping diaphoretic patient Use an alternative method of temperature measurement in these cases until the patient is dry and the temporal artery measurement can be repeated Improperly scanning down the Scan straight across forehead The temporal artery is closest side of the face to skin in that area Anything covering the area to Confirm measurement site has not recently been in contact be measured would insulate and with heat insulators such as hats blankets and hair Abnormally high prevent heat from dissipating temperature resulting in false high readings Scan the area not covered or wait about 30 seconds for the prev
6. thermometer to Exergen Warning no modification of this equipment is allowed e Never drop or insert any object into any opening e If your thermometer is not used regularly remove the battery to prevent possible damage due to chemical leakage e Follow the battery manufacturer s recommendations or your hospital policy for the disposal of used batteries e Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic mixtures e If you have any additional questions regarding use or care of the thermometer please see www exergen com or call customer service at 617 923 9900 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Product Map of the Exergen TemporalScanner TAT 5000 Probe Cone A Probe Lens A Battery Compartment oh x 9 volt battery ON Button I Battery Compartment Door Automatic turn off in 2 j O 30 seconds when 9 Volt Battery measuring in body temperature range Compartment Door Screw otherwise 5 seconds ne Wertalce Aw Pee LED Display Screen DE EL s SUSER F C Switch J 7 Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Temporal artery thermometry TAT is a completely new method of temperature assessment using infrared technology to detect the heat naturally emitting from the skin surface In addition and of key importance this method incorporates a patented arterial heat balance system to automatically account for the effects of ambient temperature on the sk
7. d recycling instructions IPXO Ordinary Equipment Symbol for Manufacturer Degree of a Type BF Applied Part Protection Against Type BF Battery Operated Electric Attention Consult Accompanying Documents Shock or Caution gt On only for part of Equipment 0197 Mg EXERGEN Straight From the Heart EXERGEN CORPORATION 400 PLEASANT STREET WATERTOWN MA 02472 PH 617 923 9900 www exergen com 11 http www exergen com medical product accessories html PN 818637 Rev 9
8. depressed slowly slide probe from head mid line across forehead to and read the hair line The preferred site is the If the temporal artery is Measure straight across the Brush the hair aside if temporal artery area covered then the area forehead and not down side covering the area to be Unless visibly diaphoretic behind the ear if exposed of face measured Measurement one measurement here is can be an alternate site At mid line the temporal site must be exposed typically all that is required artery is about 2 mm below the surface but can go deeply below the surface on the side of the face 3 Step Adult Temperature Measurement Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Slide across forehead Slide behind ear Release button and read Place probe flush on center of forehead and Keeping button depressed lift probe from depress button Keeping button depressed forehead touch behind ear halfway down the slowly slide probe mid line across forehead mastoid process and slide down to the soft to the hair line depression behind the earlobe How to improve the accuracy of your measurements on adults Measure only the up side on a patient in Think of a sweatband Measure exposed skin a lateral position Measure straight across the forehead and The down side will be insulated not down the side of the face Brush the hair and bangs aside if preventing the heat from dissipating At mid line the temporal artery is about covering the area
9. in This method of temperature assessment has been shown to improve results and reduce costs by non invasively measuring body temperature with a degree of clinical accuracy unachievable with any other thermometry method The temporal scanner is a type BF device Before Using Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument e To Scan Depress the red button The instrument will continually scan for the highest temperature peak as long as the button is depressed Clicking Each fast click indicates a rise to a higher temperature similar to a radar detector Slow clicking indicates that the instrument is still scanning but not finding any higher temperature To Retain or Lock Reading The reading will remain on the display for 30 seconds after button is released If measuring room temperature the temperature will remain on the display for only 5 seconds To Restart Depress the button to restart It is not necessary to wait until the display is clear thethermometer will immediately begin a new scan each time the button is depressed Alternate sites when temporal artery or behind ear are unavailable Femoral artery slowly slide the probe across groin e Lateral thoracic artery slowly scan side to side in the area midway between the axilla and the nipple 2 Step Infant Temperature Measurement Step 1 Step 2 1 40 Place probe flush on center Release oe of forehead and depress button J button Keeping button remove
10. iously covered area to equillibrate to the environment DISPLAY DIAGNOSTICS CHART The following chart summarizes the conditions that may occur while the TemporalScanner is in use and the associated indications ip feat essay veas Err Processing Error Restart Return to Exergen for repair if error message persists Scanning Care and Maintenance Battery A standard alkaline 9V battery provides approximately 15 000 readings To replace loosen the single screw at the bottom of the instrument and remove the battery cover Disconnect the old battery and replace with a new one in the same location Replace the cover and tighten the screw Use only high quality alkaline batteries il 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 we provide other precision optical instruments such as cameras or otoscopes lt Cleaning the case The TemporalScanner case can be wiped down using a cloth dampened with 70 isopropanol alcohol 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 coated silicon infrared transmitting material However dirt greasy films or moisture on the lens will interfere with
11. ipment Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter Rated maximum output power m of transmitter W 150 KHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 1 2 P1 2 d 1 2 P1 2 D 2 3 P1 2 2 i oO 3 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance din meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts VV according to the transmitter manufacturer Note 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Accessories Disposable Cover Options Model Illustrated TAT 5000 No Cover No Cover Probe Cap Full Sheath Terminal Disinfectant Covers Entire Covers Entire Cleaning at Wipe Between Probe Instrument Patient Patients Model TAT 5000 All Options Accessories Bun 2 1 Combination Unit SPSS PN 134200 2 Instrument Holder shown with security cable PN 134201 3 Cap Dispenser PN 134202 4 Disposable Caps PN 134203 5 Security Cables 8 ft coiled cable PN 124309 8 ft coiled cable Latex free PN 124311 6 ft vinyl covered steel PN 134302 8 ft vinyl covered steel PN 134030 6 Keyless Self Locking Wall Mount PN 124305 7
12. not be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strengths in the location in which the TAT 5000 series thermometer is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the TAT 5000 series thermometer should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as reortenting or relocating the TAT 5000 Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect performance ESD compliance has been verified by testing Report Numbers R 5165N 1 R 5109N 1 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity cont The TAT 5000 series thermometer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or user of the TAT 5000 series should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance Electrostatic discharge ESD 6KV contact SK V air 6KV contact SK V atr IEC61000 4 2 Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 2kV for power supply IRS ROR est trans lines Mains power quality should be that of a typical health care
13. p or down to the desired scale Remove the screwdriver F Replace battery and cover Repair If repair is required e Contact Exergen at 617 923 9900 or repairs exergen com for a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number e Mark the RMA number on the outside of your package and packing slips e Include a description of the fault if possible e Send the instrument to Exergen Corporation 400 Pleasant Street Watertown MA 02472 USA Include the address the instrument should be returned to 6 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The infrared forehead thermometer model TAT 5000 series is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or user of the TAT 5000 series should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance The TAT 5000 series thermometer uses no RF energy therefore any emissions are Pl 5 er unlikely to cause any Interference In nearby electronic equipment RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B wP The TAT 5000 series thermometer is suitable for use by a healthcare professional in a Harmonic emissions Not applicable I typical health care environment Voltage fluctuations Not applicable Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The TAT 5000 series thermometer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or user
14. the passage of infrared heat and affect the accuracy of the instrument Regularly clean the lens with a cotton swab dampened with an alcohol wipe 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 Use 70 isopropanol alcohol CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Disinfection The industrial grade housing and design of the electronic components allow for completely safe disinfecting with 70 isopropanol alcohol Do not immerse Do not autoclave 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 See instructions of the return process Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion The TemporalScanner can be used in either F or C The TemporalScanner will come preset based on your preference at the time of purchase To convert from one scale to the other the only tool necessary is a small screwdriver For F C Conversion Loosen single screw on bottom of case and remove battery cover Remove battery Locate the switch to the right of the battery shown in the drawing and with the tip Be C of the screwdriver slide u
15. to be measured resulting in falsely high readings 2 mm below the surface but can go deeply below the surface on the side of the face 4 FAQs How does the temperature from a temporal scanner relate to core temperature Temporal artery temperature is considered a core temperature because it has been demonstrated as accurate as the temperature measured by a pulmonary artery and esophageal catheter and as accurate as a rectal temperature on a stable patient Rule of thumb Rectal temperature is about 1 F 0 5 C higher than an oral temperature and 2 F 1 C higher than an axillary temperature It will be easy to remember if you think of core temperature as a rectal temperature and apply the same protocol you would use for a rectal temperature If your thermometer is marked Arterial Oral and has a serial number beginning with O standard model start with A it is programmed to compute the normal average cooling effect at the mouth and automatically reduces the higher arterial temperature by that amount This calibration allows the hospital to maintain existing protocols for fever workups based on oral temperature and results in a reading consistent with the 98 6 F 37 C mean normal oral temperature in the range of 96 6 99 5 F 35 9 37 5 C you now see What should I do if I get an abnormally high or low reading how do I confirm my reading e Repeat the reading with the same Temporal Scanner a correct reading will be
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