Microlife IR1DQ1-1 User manual

Microlife AG
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9443 Widnau - Switzerland
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1Measuring Sensor
2Display
3START Button
4ON/OFF Button
5Battery Compartment Cover
6Memory Button
7All Segments displayed
8Memory
9Ready for Measuring
AT Measurement complete
AK Out-of-ear Temperature Indicator
AL Low Battery Indication
AM Changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
AN Recall Mode
AO Recall the last 30 Readings
AP Measured Temperature too high
AQ Measured Temperature too low
AR Ambient Temperature too high
AS Ambient Temperature too low
BT Error Function Display
BK Clean Me Display
BL Blank Display
BM Flat Battery
BN Date and Time Settings
BO Beeper Function Setting
BP Replacing the Battery

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Type BF applied part
Read the instructions
carefully before using this device.
This Microlife Ear Thermometer is a high quality product incorporating
the latest technology and tested in accordance with international
standards. With its unique technology, this thermometer can provide
a stable, heat-interference-free reading with each measurement. The
instrument performs a self-test every time it is switched on to always
guarantee the specied accuracy of any measurements.
This Microlife Ear Thermometer is intended for the periodic
measurement and monitoring of human body temperature at home. It
is intended for use on people of all ages.
This thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be
safe and accurate when used in accordance to the operating
instruction manual.
Please read through these instructions carefully in order for you to
understand all functions and safety information.

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Table of Contents
1. The Advantages of this Ear Thermometer
2. Important Safety Instructions
3. How this Ear Thermometer measures Temperature
4. Control Displays and Symbols
5. Set Date, Time and Beeper functions
6. Directions for Use
7. Changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
8. How to recall 30 readings in Memory Mode
9. Error Messages
10. Cleaning and Disinfecting
11. Battery Replacement
12. Guarantee
13. Technical Specications
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Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
1. The Advantages of this Ear Thermometer
Multiple Uses (Wide Range Measurement)
This thermometer offers a wide measurement range from 0 °C to
100.0 °C (32.0 °F to 212.0 °F), meaning the unit can be used as
an ear thermometer to measure body temperature , it also has a
feature allowing it to be used to measure surface temperature of
the following examples:
• Milk surface temperature in a baby’s bottle
• Surface temperature of a baby’s bath
• Ambient temperature
Probe Cover Free and Probe LED
This thermometer is more user-friendly and more cost-effective
since a probe cover is not required.
This thermometer includes a probe LED light which enables the
user to nd the correct ear position in the dark and is used as a
reminder (blinking LED and probe light) to clean the thermometer

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after each body temperature measurement.
Measurements in 1 second
The innovative infrared technology allows the measurement of ear
temperature in only 1 second.
Accurate and reliable
The unique probe assembly construction, incorporates an
advanced infrared sensor, ensuring that each measurement is
accurate and reliable.
Gentle and Easy to Use
• The ergonomic design enables simple and easy use of the
thermometer.
•This thermometer can even be used on a sleeping child without
causing any interruption.
• This thermometer is quick, therefore child-friendly.
Multiple Reading Recall
Users will be able to recall the last 30 readings with a time and
date record when entering the recall mode, enabling efficient
tracking of temperature variations.
Safe and Hygienic
• No risk of broken glass or mercury ingestion.
• Completely safe for use on children.
• Cleaning of the probe can be done with an alcohol-moistened
cotton tissue, making this thermometer completely hygienic for
use by the whole family.
Fever Alarm
10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient that he/
she may have a temperature equal to or higher than 37.5 °C.
2. Important Safety Instructions
• This instrument may only be used for the purposes described in
this booklet. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
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• Never immerse this instrument in water or other liquids.
For cleaning please follow the instructions in the
«Cleaning and Disinfecting» section.
• Do not use the instrument if you think it is damaged or notice
anything unusual.
• Never open the instrument.
• Earwax in the ear canal may cause a lower temperature
reading.
Therefore it is important to ensure the subject’s ear canal is
clean.
• This instrument comprises sensitive components and must be
treated with caution. Refer to the storage and operating
conditions described in the «Technical Specications» section.
• Protect it from:
−extreme temperatures
−impact and dropping
−contamination and dust
−direct sunlight
−heat and cold
• If the instrument is not going to be used for a prolonged period
the battery should be removed.
• Ensure that children do not use the instrument unsupervised; as
some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
WARNING: Use of this instrument is not intended as a
substitute for consultation with your physician.This
instrument is NOT waterproof so do not immerse in
liquids.
3. How this Ear Thermometer measures Temperature
This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the
eardrum and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected
through the lens and converted to a temperature value.
The measured reading obtained directly from the eardrum
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temperature.
Measurements taken from the surrounding tissue of the ear canal
generate lower readings and may result in misdiagnosis of fever.
To avoid an inaccurate measurement:
1. Switch on the thermometer by pressing the ON/OFF button 4.
2. After one beep is heard (and the temperature scale icon is
ashing), straighten the ear canal by gently pulling the middle of
the ear back and up.
3. Place the probe 1 rmly into the ear canal, press the START
button 3and keep the probe in the ear until the thermometer
beeps to signal the completion of the measurement.
4. Control Displays and Symbols
• All segments displayed 7:Press the ON/OFF button 4to
turn on the unit; all segments will be shown for 1 second.
• Ready for measurement 9: When the unit is ready for
measurement, the «°C» or «°F» icon will keep ashing.
Probe LED light is activated for 10 seconds and the unit auto-
off after 60 seconds. Press the START button to measure.
• Measurement complete AT :The reading will be shown on the
display 2 with the «°C» or «°F» icon; the unit is ready for the
next measurement, when the «°C»or«°F»icon is ashing again.
• Out-of-ear temperature indicator AK : A crossed-ear-icon will
appear on the display 2if the reading falls outside the range
32.0 - 42.2 °C (89.6 - 108.0 °F).
• Low battery indicator AL : When the unit is turned on, the
triangle icon will keep flashing to remind the user to replace the
battery.
5. Set Date, Time and Beeper functions
•After the new batteries are tted, the year number ashes in the
display BN. You can set the year by pressing the START button
3. To conrm and then set the month, press the M button 6.
• Press the START button 3to set the month. Press the M

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button 6to conrm and then set the day.
• Follow the instructions above to set the day, 12 or 24 hours
System mode, hours and minutes.
•Once you have set the minutes and pressed the M button 6,
the date and time are set and the time is displayed.
•If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the M
button 6down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number
starts to ash BN. Now you can set the new values as described
above.
• Clicking the ON/OFF button 4during time setup (after battery
insertion) will remove the device from setting the time and the
LCD will show Date /TIME icons respectively with “--:--“ After
that press the ON/OFF button 4to start the test or if no further
action is taken within 20 seconds, the device will automatically
turn off.
•When the device switched off, press and hold the ON/OFF
button 4for 5 seconds to set the beeper BO.
Press the ON/OFF button 4 to turn the beeper on and off. The
thermometer will indicate whether the beeper is activated by
displaying a beeper icon on the screen.
If no button is pressed for 5 seconds, the device automatically
switches into the ready for measurement mode.
6. Directions for Use
1. Press the ON/OFF button 4. The display 2is activated to
show all segments for 1 second.
2. When the «°C» or «°F» icon is ashing, a beep sound is heard
and the thermometer is ready for measuring. The blue probe
LED is activated and will automatically turn off after 10 seconds.
Press the START button for measuring or auto-off after 60
seconds 9.
3. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the ear up and back to give
a clear view of the eardrum.
• For children under 1 year; pull the ear straight back.
• For children of 1 year to adult; pull the ear up and back.

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Also refer to the short instructions at the front.
4. While gently pulling the ear, insert the probe snugly into the ear
canal (about 1 sec.) and immediately press the START button
3. Release the button and wait for the beep sound. This
indicates the end of the measurement.
5. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. The display
shows the measured temperature AT .
NOTE:
• To ensure accurate readings, wait at least 30 sec. after 3-5
continuous measurements.
•Accumulation of ear wax on the probe can result in less
accurate temperature readings or cross infection between
users Therefore, this thermometer will remind a user to clean
the probe before turning-off the thermometer.(Clean me is
shown on the LCD and probe LED will ash for 3 seconds
BK. For cleaning, follow the instructions in the «Cleaning and
Disinfecting» section.
• After cleaning the measuring sensor 1with alcohol, wait
5 minutes before taking the next measurement, in order
to allow the thermometer to reach its operating reference
temperature.
• 10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alerts the patient
that he/ she may have a temperature equal to or higher than
37.5°C.
• For an infant, it is best to have the child lying at with his/her
head sideways so the ear is facing upwards. For an older child
or adult, it is best to stand behind and slightly to the side of the
patient.
• Always take the temperature in the same ear, since the tem-
perature readings may be different from ear to ear.
• Wait for a few minutes to take the ear temperature after
sleeping.
• In the following situations it is recommended that three
temperatures in the same ear be taken with the highest one
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taken as the reading:
1. New born infants in the rst 100 days.
2.Children under three years of age with a compromised
immune system and for whom the presence or absence of
fever is critical.
3. When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for
the rst time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself with
the instrument and obtains consistent readings.
4. If the measurement is surprisingly low.
7. Changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
This thermometer can display temperature readings in either
Fahrenheit or Celsius. To switch the display between°C and °F,
simply turn OFF the unit, press and hold the START button 3
for 5 seconds; after 5 seconds, the current measurement scale
(«°C» or «°F» icon) will flash on the display 2 . Change the
measurement scale between °C and °F by pressing the START
button 3. When the measurement scale has been chosen, wait
for 5 seconds and the unit will automatically enter the «ready for
measuring» mode.
8. How to recall 30 readings in Memory Mode
This thermometer can recall the last 30 readings with a record of
both time and date.
•Recall mode AO : Press the M button 6to enter Recall
mode when the power is off. The memory icon «M» will ash.
• Reading 1 - the last reading AO : Press and release the M
button 6to recall the last reading. Number "1" and a ashing
“M” are displayed to indicate the last recalled reading.
• Reading 30 - readings in succession: Press and release
the M button 6consecutively to recall the last 30 readings in
succession.
Pressing and releasing the M button 6after the last 30 readings have
been recalled will resume the above sequence from reading 1.

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9. Error Messages
•Measured temperature too high AP : Displays «H» when
measured temperature is higher than 100.0 °C or 212.0 °F.
•Measured temperature too low AQ : Displays «L» when
measured temperature is lower than 0 °C or 32.0 °F.
• Ambient temperature too high AR : Displays «H» when
ambient temperature is higher than 40.0 °C or 104.0 °F.
• Ambient temperature too low AS : Display «L» when ambient
temperature is lower than 10.0 °C or 41.0 °F.
• Error function display BT : The system has a malfunction.
•Blank display BL : Check if the battery has been installed
correctly. Also check polarity (<+> and <->) of the battery.
•Flat battery indication BM : If the triangle icon is the only
symbol shown on the display, the battery should be replaced
immediately.
10. Cleaning and Disinfecting
Use an alcohol swab or cotton tissue moistened with alcohol (70%
Isopropyl) to clean the thermometer casing and the measuring
probe. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer.
Never use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or benzene for
cleaning and never immerse the instrument in water or other
cleaning liquids. Take care not to scratch the surface of the probe
lens and the display.
11. Battery Replacement
This instrument is supplied with one lithium battery, type CR2032.
Replace with a new CR2032 battery when the triangle symbol
appears on the display BM .
Remove the battery cover by sliding it in the direction shown.
Remove the battery and replace with a new one BP .

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Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of
in accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not
with domestic waste.
12. Guarantee
This instrument is covered by a 2 year guarantee from the date
of purchase. The guarantee is valid only on presentation of the
guarantee card completed by the dealer (see back) confirming
date of purchase or the receipt.
• The guarantee covers the instrument. Batteries and packaging
are not included.
• Opening or altering the instrument invalidates the guarantee.
• The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper
handling, discharged batteries, accidents or non-compliance
with the operating instructions.
Please contact Microlife-service.
13. Technical Specications
Type:
Measurement
range:
Resolution:
Measurement
accuracy:
Operating
temperature:
Display:
Acoustic:
Laboratory:
±0.2 °C, 32.0 - 42.2 °C
(±0.4 °F, 89.6 - 108.0 °F)
10 °C to 40 °C (41.0 °F to 104 °F)
15-95 % relative maximum humidity
Liquid Crystal Display, 4 digits plus
special icons
• The unit is turned ON and ready for the mea-
surement: 1 short beep
• Complete the measurement : 1 long beep
• System error or malfunction: 3 short beeps
• Fever alarm: 10 short beeps
Ear Thermometer IR1DQ1-1
0 °C to 100.0 °C (32.0 °F to 212.0 °F)
0.1 °C / °F

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Memory:
Backlight:
Storage
temperature:
Automatic
Switch-off:
Battery
Dimensions
Weight:
Reference to
standards:
The stipulations of EU-Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices
Class IIa have been fullled.
Technical alterations reserved.
According to the Medical Product User Act a biennial technical
inspection is recommended for professional users.
Please observe the applicable disposal regulations.
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Detailed user information about our blood pressure monitors as
well at www.microlife.com.
• 30 readings recall with time and date record in
the Memory Mode
• The display light will be GREEN for 1 seconds,
when the unit is turned ON.
• The display light will be GREEN for 5 seconds,
when a measurement is completed with a
reading less than 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
• The display light will be RED for 5 seconds,
when a measurement is completed with a
reading equal to or higher than 37.5 °C (99.5
°F).
-25 °C to 55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F)
15-95 % relative maximum humidity
Approx. 1 minute after last measurement
has been taken.
CR2032 Battery (X1) 3V
139 × 39× 42 (mm)
54.5 g (with battery), 51 g (w/o battery)
EN 12470-5; ASTM E1965;
IEC 60601-1; IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)

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Guarantee Card
Name of Purchaser
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Specialist Dealer

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