Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 User manual

Braun ThermoScan® PRO 6000
Thermometer Inservice

Table of Contents
1. Overview
2. Cleaning the Probe Tip
3. Cleaning the Body and Accessories
4. Approved Cleaning Solutions
5. Probe Covers
6. Taking a Temperature
7. Interferences
8. Contraindications
9. Memory and Temperature Scale
10. Manual Timer
11. Error Messages and Solutions
12. Batteries
13. Cradles and Charging Station
14. Security
15. Security Function
16. Resources

Overview
Improved Accuracy
•PerfecTemp™ technology increases accuracy of
tympanic measurement compared to core
temperature, especially when probe positioning is
not ideal by correcting for shallow placement
•ExacTemp™ light to ensure proper, steady probe
positioning
•Pre-heated Probe Tip for more accurate and faster
readings
Displayed Temperature Range: 68–108 °F (20–42.2 °C)
Age Range: Full term newborns, pediatrics, and adults
Secure
•Customizable security features to prevent theft,
including security tether and wall mountable cradle

Cleaning the Probe Tip
•Gently wipe surface of probe lens window with
cotton swab or cloth slightly moistened with
isopropyl or ethyl alcohol only. Use gentle
pressure.
•With probe facing down, wipe the probe with a
damp cloth or cleaning wipe moistened with
isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. Gently wipe with
dry, clean cotton swab or cloth immediately.
•Allow at least 5 minutes drying time before
taking temperature. Make sure probe lens
window is clean and dry prior to use.

Cleaning the Body and Accessories
•For additional protection, place a new probe cover on the
thermometer probe to protect this area when cleaning the
body of the thermometer.
•Use a damp cloth or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution
from the Approved Cleaning Solutions Table. To clean the
body, ensure that the wipe is moist, not saturated. Wipe
with display facing up.
•Clean accessories using same method. Dry 5 min.

Approved Cleaning Solutions

Probe Covers
To install the new probe cover box into the cradle
Probe covers
•Are intended for single use only!
•Always use PRO 6000 disposable probe covers ONLY
•Damaged, perforated, or soiled covers can lead to
inaccurate temperatures.
•The device will not take a temperature without a probe
cover in place.

Taking a Temperature
Proper Probe Placement Guide

Taking a Temperature
NOTE: If no action is taken the thermometer will enter SLEEP after
10 seconds or upon returning to the cradle or host device.

Interferences
For persons wearing hearing aids or in extreme ambient temperatures,
remove the hearing aid or the individual from the situation and wait 20
minutes prior to taking a temperature.

Contraindications
•Do not use if there is blood or drainage in the external ear canal.
•Do not use if a patient exhibits symptoms of an acute or chronic
inflammatory condition of the external ear canal.
•Not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational age babies
•Complete ear canal occlusion due to cerumen (ear wax) can result in
lower temperature readings.
•Use the untreated ear if prescription ear drops or other ear medications
have been placed in the ear canal.
•Patients who have deformities of the face and/or ear may not be able to
have a temperature taken with an ear thermometer.

Memory and Temperature Scale
Memory
Press the MEMORY button to display last complete temperature.
•The temperature will show with a MEM indicator until the
MEMORY button is pushed again, a new probe cover is applied,
or the thermometer enters sleep state.
Memory can also be accessed from the sleep mode and will display
for 5 seconds
Temperature Scale
Switch to alternative temperature scale by pushing the C/F
button while a reading is being displayed
•Press C/F button again to revert back
•Also reverts back when unit goes to sleep

Manual Timer
Includes a 60 second timer that features an audible
notification and visual indicator at 0, 15, 30, 45, and
60 seconds. This feature can be used to time pulse,
respirations, etc.
To use:
1. Press and hold timer button for one second to activate timer (a beep is heard at
initiation of timer)
2. The timer will beep at the completion of each 15 second interval. Then the
current segment will become solid and the next segment will flash.
3. At 60 seconds a long beep will sound, all quadrants will appear solid, ending the
timer function.
4. The thermometer will exit the timer mode after an additional 5 seconds
5. To stop the timer at any time, press the timer button

Error Messages and Solutions

Error Messages and Solutions

Batteries
•Uses two (2) AA alkaline batteries
•1,000 measurements from new set
•Can use rechargeable batteries
•700 measurements per charge
•Requires Charging Station (sold separately)
If needed, change the C/F default setting with switch in the battery compartment
using a pen or pointed object
To install the AA alkaline batteries
Rechargeable battery pack

Cradles and Charging Station
•Cradles can be used with
Charging Station
•Tethers can be attached
between thermometer
and cradle for added
security
Portable, holds 1 box probe covers Wall mountable, holds 2 boxes probe covers
Optional Charging Station available separately
•For use with rechargeable batteries
•Fully recharges in approximately 3-4 hours from empty
•Fast Charge Nickel–metal hydride battery type
•Up to 700 measurements from a full charge
•Also holds a sleeve of 200 probe covers
Two Protective Cradles available to choose from
Small Cradle Large Cradle

Security
Large Cradle Mounting Option
•Large cradle can be temporarily or permanently
screwed to a wall surface
Optional Security Tether
•1.8m (6ft) and 2.7m (9ft) security tethers screw to the
cradle and thermometer
•Tether also attaches to Connex Spot Monitor
Electronic Time Security (see next slide)
•Select 1-12 hours operation until thermometer locks
•To unlock, dock the device and cradle into any Charging
Station
•Requires Charging Station (or Connex Spot Monitor) and
Service Tool software to activate security function

Security Function
1. When the security function is enabled, an unlocked icon
is displayed next to the battery indicator during normal
use to show that the security function is active.
2. When the device is within 60 minutes of the time limit a
countdown clock showing the number of minutes
remaining next to the unlocked icon. At 5 minutes prior to
expiration the thermometer will begin to beep once per
minute and the unlocked icon will flash
3. Upon expiration of the time limit, the unlocked icon and
countdown timer will be replaced with the locked icon
and the thermometer will beep once every 5 minutes to
indicate locked state. Unlock the thermometer by
returning it to the charging station.
NOTE: Requires Charging Station and Service Tool software
Set up done by BioMedical Engineering