Pacom Pc809 User manual

Medical Infrared ThermometerPC809 / PC809EV / PC809VVersion 2.02019.09.01

User’s Manual

Contents1.Introduction ..................................................................................12.Packing list .....................................................................................13.Product description........................................................................1 3.1 Overview...................................................................................1 3.2 Intended use............................................................................2 3.3 Principle.......................................................................................2 3.4 Features....................................................................................3 3.5 Components...............................................................................3 3.6 Product structure......................................................................4 3.7 LED display description..............................................................4.Warnings and precautions.............................................................55.Directions for use...........................................................................7 5.1 Take your forehead temperature.............................................7 5.2 Take your ear temperature........................................................8 5.3 Recall saved readings................................................................10 5.4 ℃ and ℉ conversion...................................................................0 5.5 Turn on/oﬀ buzzer/speaker/vibration........................................11 5.6 Set threshold for low fever..........................................................11 5.7 Set threshold for high fever......................................................2 5.8 Shut down..................................................................................12 5.9 Replace batteries........................................................................126.Temperature-taking tips..................................................................37.Cleaning and disinfection..............................................................14 7.1 Cleaning.....................................................................................14 7.2 Disinfection................................................................................58.Troubleshooting..............................................................................169.Speciﬁcations..................................................................................1710.Symbol descriptions.......................................................................711.Maintenance...................................................................................812.After-sales service .........................................................................1813.Declaration ....................................................................................1814.Appendix A: EMC Information - Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration....................................................1915.Manufacturer information..............................................................23

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1. IntroductionDear customer, thank you for purchasing our Medical Infrared Thermometer. This device can be used to measure human body temperature by detecting infrared energy emitted from the forehead or eardrum.In order to obtain accurate readings, please read this manual before use.Keep this manual so that you may read it whenever necessary.Models covered for this manual and their diﬀerences are as follows: Aside from the above diﬀerences, the expected use of the three models is exactly the same. Note: Ear temperature measurement can only be applied to people over the age of 3 months. ModelPC809At the end of temperature measurement, the buzzer gives a ‘beep’ cue.PC809EVAt the end of temperature measurement, the speaker broadcasts the temperature in English.PC809VAt the end of temperature measurement, the instrument emits vibration feedback.Diﬀerence

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3.1 OverviewThe Medical Infrared Thermometer measures body temperature based on detecting infrared energy emitted from the eardrum or forehead. Users can quickly obtain measurement results after properly positioning the temperature probe in the ear canal or on the forehead.Normal body temperature has a range. The following table shows that this range also varies by measuring temperature at diﬀerent sites. Therefore, readings from diﬀerent sites should not be directly compared. It is very important to tell your doctor which type of thermometer you used and which part of the body you measured. Also keep this in mind if you are diagnosing yourself.Medical infrared thermometer 1 pcStorage bag 1 pcUser’s manual 1 pcAAA dry cell battery (optional) 2 pcs2. Packing list3. Product descriptionMeasuring siteNormal temperature rangeForehead36.1‒37.5℃ (97.0‒99.5℉)Ear35.8‒38.0℃ (96.4‒100.4℉)Mouth35.5‒37.5℃ (95.9‒99.5℉)Anus36.6‒38.0℃ (97.9‒100.4℉)Axilla34.7‒37.3℃ (94.5‒99.1℉)

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Version 2.02019.09.01Fig. 1Fig. 2

3.2 Intended useThe multifunctional infrared thermometer is intended for measuring human body temperature. It has two measurement modes: the forehead mode for people of all ages and the ear mode for people above the age of three months.3.3 PrincipleThe infrared temperature sensor collects infrared energy emitted by the eardrum in the ear canal or the skin of the forehead. After being focused by a lens, the infrared energy is converted into a temperature reading by the thermopiles and measurement circuits.

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Fig. 3Fig. 4

3.5 ComponentsThe infrared thermometer consists of a shell, LED display screen, button, buzzer/speaker/vibration motor, probe with infrared sensor inside, microprocessor, circuit board and measuring software.Quick measurement in just 1 secondAccurate and reliableOne button design, making it easy to operateBoth forehead and ear measurement modes32 memory slots, making it easy to save and recall temperaturesSwitch between Celsius (℃) and Fahrenheit (℉)Turn on/oﬀ the buzzer/speaker/vibration functionOrange LED indicates an intelligent low fever alarmRed LED indicates an intelligent high fever alarmAutomatic shutdown for energy conservation3.4 Features3.6 Product structure

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3.7 LED display description

Fig. 5 (remove probe cover)

① Probe cover (remove it when measuring ear temperature)② LED display screen④ Top Cover⑥ Label⑧ Battery cover③ Power/Measure/Set button⑤ Infrared sensor⑦ Buzzer/Speaker outlet⑨ Probe

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4.Warnings and precautions1) Keep out of reach of children under 12 years of age.2) Never immerse the thermometer in water or other liquid (it is not waterproof). For cleaning and disinfection, please follow the instructions in the ‘Cleaning and disinfection’ section.3) Never use the thermometer for purposes other than its intended use. Please follow the general safety precautions when using it on children.4) Keep the thermometer out of direct sunlight in a dry, dust-free, well-ventilated area at a temperature between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉). Do not use the thermometer in a high humidity environment (>85% RH).5) Do not use the thermometer if there are signs of damage on the infrared sensor lens or elsewhere on the instrument. If damaged, never attempt to repair the instrument! Please contact the dealer or manufacturer.6) This thermometer consists of high precision parts. Do not drop or twist the instrument or infrared sensor. Protect it from severe impact and shock.7) Please consult your doctor if you see such symptoms as unexplained irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, seizure, muscle pain, shivering, stiﬀ neck, pain when urinating, etc., even in the absence of fever.8) Those who exhibit a normal temperature may still need to receive medical attention. When determining the severity of illness of people on antibiotics, analgesics or antipyretics, temperature readings should not be solely relied upon.① Green status light③ Red status light⑤ Ear temperature mode⑦ Memory mode⑨ Fahrenheit② Orange status light④ Low battery indicator⑥ Forehead temperature mode⑧ Celsius⑩ Temperature value

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9) Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in adults who are elderly, frail or have a weakened immune system, or neonates and infants. Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation in a person who meets any of the following criteria:10) This thermometer is not intended for premature babies or small for gestational age babies. It is not intended to measure hypother-mic temperatures. Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.11) Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician or pediatrician. It is for household use only.12) Clean the thermometer probe after each use.13) Do not use the thermometer on newborns or for continuous temperature monitoring purposes.14) Do not take a measurement while or immediately after nursing a baby.15) Patients should not drink, eat, bathe or engage in physical activity for 30 minutes before using the thermometer. After eating, some organs have to work, such as the stomach, intestinal tract, etc., generating extra heat which aﬀects temperature accuracy.Over 60 years of age (fever may be dulled or even absent in elderly patients)Diagnosed with diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer, chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)Bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness)A transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)

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Note: forehead measurement is an indicative reading. Measured forehead temperature can ﬂuctuate up to 0.5℃/1℉ from your actual body temperature. Please be aware of factors that inﬂuence accuracy as described in the sections ‘Temperature-taking tips’ and ‘Warnings and Precautions’.5. Directions for usePlease load the batteries before using the thermometer. Take the batteries out if you will not use the thermometer for a long time, such as over one month.Additionally, referring to Part 3 in Fig. 3, this thermometer has a one-button design, so when we describe the ‘Power button’, ‘Measure button’ and ‘Set button’ in this manual, we are referring to the same button.5.1 Take your forehead temperaturePress the Power button to power on. Let the probe cover touch the middle of your forehead, then press and release the button. About 1 second later, a beep will be heard and the reading will be obtained. In Forehead Mode, the symbol will be displayed on the screen.

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Please make sure that your ear is clean and free from without earwax or obstructions. There is a slight diﬀerence in temperature between the left and right ear. As such, please do not to compare the readings of the left ear and right ear directly, but use the same ear each time. Do not force the thermometer probe into the ear canal, or else the ear canal may be injured.

In order to improve accuracy, please make sure that your forehead is free from hair, sweat or dirt. Make sure the probe sensor is clean before using the thermome-ter. Ensure that both the user and thermometer remain in the same room with a stable airﬂow and a room temperature between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) for at least 30 minutes before using the thermometer.

5.2 Take your ear temperaturePress the Power button to power on. Take oﬀ the probe cover and ﬁt the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then press and release the button. About 1 second later, a beep will be heard and the reading will be obtained. In Ear Mode, the symbol will be displayed on the screen.

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5.3 Recall saved readingsThe thermometer can store 32 sets of measurement data. When the data is full, the last reading will always replace the ﬁrst.If you wish to review previous measurement data, when the thermometer is shut down, press the Sets button for about 3 seconds until you see the ‘M’ symbol ﬂicker on the screen, then release the button.When you press the button, you will see the number ‘1’ appear on the right side of the screen; this means the ﬁrst saved reading. The number ‘1’ will then disappear quickly and the ﬁrst saved temperature reading will appear. By pressing the button, you can go through all the saved temperature readings one by one. After reviewing the saved readings, press the button for about 5 seconds to automatically save the readings and shut down the thermometer.5.4 ℃ and ℉ conversionIf you wish to convert ℃ to ℉ or ℉ to ℃, when the thermometer is shut down, press the Set button for about 6 seconds until you see the ‘℃’ symbol or the ‘℉’ symbol ﬂicker on the screen, then release the button. Press the button again and the ℃ symbol or ℉ symbol will be converted to the other.Do not release the button when the “M” symbol appears, but only release it when the ‘℃’ symbol or ‘℉’ symbol appears. After ﬁnishing conversion, press the button for about 5 seconds to automatically save the setting and shut down the thermometer. Be careful when taking the ear temperature of a child, as their ear canals are small. When taking the ear temperature of a child aged over 1 year or an adult, gently pull the ear up and back to make the ear canal straight, allowing the probe to receive infrared rays from the eardrum.

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5.5 Turn on or oﬀ the buzzer/speaker/vibrationThe PC809, PC809EV, PC809V models are diﬀerent in how they interact with users when measurement is complete: the PC809 uses a buzzer to ‘beep’, the PC809EV communicates the temperature in English through a speaker and the PC809V uses a motor to vibrate. Please check the label on the back to determine which thermome-ter model you are using.If you want to turn on/oﬀ the buzzer/speaker/vibration, when the thermometer is shut down, press the Set button for about 9 seconds until you see the ‘ON’ symbol or ‘OFF’ symbol appear on the screen, then release the button. Press the Set button again and the ‘ON’ symbol or ‘OFF’ symbol will be converted to the other.After selection, press the button for about 5 seconds to automati-cally save the setting and shut down the thermometer.5.6 Set threshold for low feverThis thermometer has 37.5℃/99.5℉ preset as an alarm temperature for low fever. However, 37.5℃/99.5℉ is only a reference value. At this temperature, diﬀerent people feel diﬀerent, with some feeling uncomfortable and others feeling ﬁne. If you do not agree with this low fever threshold, after consulting your doctor, you can manually change it to suit your own situation.When the thermometer is shut down, press the Set button for about 12 seconds until you see the orange status light on the screen, then release the button. Ignore the other symbols that appear in the process.By pressing the Set button, you can increase the threshold by 0.1℃/0.2℉ each time. The adjustment range is from 37.5℃/99.5℉ to 37.9℃/100.2℉. Once it reaches the Max. value, press the button again; it will return to the Min. value and the cycle will repeat.After adjustment is complete, press the button for about 5 seconds to automatically save the setting and shut down the thermometer.

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5.7 Set threshold for high feverThis thermometer has 38.0℃/100.4℉ preset as an alarm tempera-ture for high fever. However, 38.0℃/100.4℉ is only a classic reference value. At this temperature, diﬀerent people feel diﬀerent, with some feeling bad and others not feeling too bad. If you do not agree with this high fever threshold, after consulting your doctor, you can manually change it to suit your own situation.When the thermometer is shut down, press the Set button for about 15 seconds until you see the red status light on the screen, then release the button. Ignore the other symbols that appear in the process.By pressing the Set button, you can increase the threshold by 0.1℃/0.2℉ each time. The adjustment range is from 38.0℃/100.4℉ to 38.9℃/102.0℉. Once it reaches the Max. value, press the button again; it will return to the Min. value and the cycle will repeat.After adjustment is complete, press the button for about 5 seconds to automatically save the setting and shut down the thermometer.5.8 Shut downWhen the thermometer is turned on, it will shut down automatically when it is not used for 30 seconds. You can also press the Power button for 5 seconds to shut down the device manually.5.9 Replace batteriesWhen the low battery indicator appears on the screen, slide the battery cover downward oﬀ the shell, take out the two old batteries and insert two new AAA batteries into the battery compartment correctly according to the marked polarity symbols. Then close the battery cover and the thermometer will be restored to normal use. Take out the batteries if the thermometer will not be used for more than one month.

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6. Temperature-taking tips1) It is important to know the normal temperature of each individual when they are well. This is the only way to accurately diagnose a fever. Record readings twice a day, once in the early morning and once in the late afternoon. Take the average of these two temperatures to obtain the normal oral equivalent tempera-ture. As temperature readings may vary among diﬀerent locations on the forehead, always take the temperature in the same location.2) The normal temperature of a child can be as high as 37.7℃/99.9℉ or as low as 36.1℃/97.0℉. Please note that this thermometer reads 0.5℃/0.9℉ lower than a rectal digital thermometer.3) External factors may inﬂuence ear temperature, including when an individual has: a) been lying on one ear or the other; b) earwax; c) been exposed to a very hot or very cold environment; d) just been swimming or bathing.In these cases, return to normal condition by waiting quietly for 30 minutes before taking the reading.If prescription ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal, use the untreated ear.4) The person to be measured and the thermometer should stay in a steady-state room condition for at least 30 minutes before taking the reading.5) Before placing the thermometer probe on the forehead, remove hair, dirt or sweat from the measurement area. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning before taking the reading. 6) Before taking the temperature of another person, clean the sensor carefully with an alcohol swab and wait for 5 minutes. Wiping the forehead with a warm or cool cloth may aﬀect the reading; in this case, it is advisable to wait 10 minutes before taking the reading.

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7.Cleaning and disinfection7.1 CleaningWipe the thermometer shell with a slightly damp soft cloth, and gently dry the body with a piece of tissue paper. Take care not to scratch the surface of the LED display screen. Only use cotton swabs dipped in anhydrous ethanol to clean the infrared sensor lens.7) In the following situations, it is recommended to measure 3‒5 times in the same location and take the highest temperature as the reading: a) Newborn infants in the ﬁrst 100 days; b) Children under 3 years of age with compromised immune systems; c) When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the ﬁrst time, until he/she has familiarized him/herself with the instrument and can obtain consistent readings.

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Keep the infrared sensor lens away from water during the cleaning process, or else it may be damaged. The infrared sensor lens may be scratched if it is cleaned with a piece of tissue paper, resulting in inaccurate readings. Do not allow the infrared sensor lens to make contact with hard objects. Never use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or benzene for cleaning. Never immerse any part of the thermometer in liquid, or allow liquid to enter the device.7.2 DisinfectionDisinfect the thermometer body and the area around the probe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with 75% medical alcohol. Do not use the same method to disinfect the infrared sensor, as 75% medical alcohol contains water which may damage the lens. Do not use hot steam or ultraviolet radiation for disinfection, or else the thermometer may be damaged or quickly aged.

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8. Troubleshooting

SymptomPossible CauseSolutionFailed to power onReading is too lowReading is too highHiLoErrThe battery level is too lowThe infrared sensor lens of the probe is dirtyThe distance between the probe and the target is too greatYou have just come from a cold environmentYou have just come from a hot environmentYou are exposed to hot air generated by an air conditioner or heater Low batteryReplace the batteries.Stay in a room between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) for at least 30 minutes before taking a temperature measurement.Stay in a room between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) for at least 30 minutes before taking a temperature measurement.Leave the environment for at least 30 minutes before taking a temperature measurement.1. First make sure that the probe is clean and free from dirt.2. If the environmental temperature is out of range, then both patient and thermometer should stay in a room between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) for at least 30 minutes before taking a temperature measurement.3. If the problem persists after trying the above method, please contact the dealer or manufacturer.1. First make sure that the probe is clean and free from dirt.2. If the environmental temperature is out of range, then both patient and thermometer should stay in a room between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) for at least 30 minutes before taking a temperature measurement.3. If the problem persists after trying the above method, please contact the dealer or manufacturer.1. First make sure that the probe is clean and free from dirt.2. If the environmental temperature is out of range, then both patient and thermometer should stay in a room between 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) for at least 30 minutes before taking a temperature measurement.3. If the problem persists after trying the above method, please contact the dealer or manufacturer.Human body temperature over 42.9℃/109.2℉Human body temperature below 32.0℃/89.6℉.Environmental temperature is not in the 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉) range.Let the probe cover touch your forehead, or put the probe into your ear canal.Use cotton swabs dipped in anhydrous ethanol to clean the infrared sensor lens. The polarities of the batteries are reversedThe thermometer is damagedContact the dealer or manufacturer.Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.Replace the batteries.

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9. Speciﬁcations

Product nameProduct modelPower supplyBattery lifeLow battery indicatorMeasurement modesMeasurement timeTemperature unitsMeasurement rangeAccuracyDisplay resolutionAutomatic shutdownMemoryOperation environmentDate of manufactureLifeNet weightDimension Storage and shipping environmentForehead Mode and Ear Mode1 second℃ and ℉ (convertible)32.0‒42.9℃ (89.6‒109.2℉)±0.2℃/0.4℉0.1℃/℉30s±1s32 saved reading slotsSee label5 years70 g (not including batteries)155 × 38 × 45 mmTemperature: 10.0‒40.0℃ (50.0‒104.0℉)Humidity: 20‒85% RH, non-condensingAtmospheric pressure: 86‒106kPaTemperature: -20‒55℃ (-4‒131℉)Humidity: 20‒93% RH, non-condensingAtmospheric pressure: 86‒106 kPaDC 3.0V (2 × AAA batteries)More than 2,000 measurementsAppears on the screen when the voltage is below 2.6V±0.1VApplicableregulations and lawsMedical Infrared ThermometerASTM E 1965 / EN12470-5 / GB/T 19146PC809/PC809EV/PC809V

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