Microlife FR1MF1 Instruction Manual

Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau - Switzerland

www.microlife.com

IB FR1MF1 EN 2113

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Microlife FR1MF1

Read the instructions carefully before using this device

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1 Measuring Sensor

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Tracking light

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Display

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Start Button

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ON/OFF Button

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Mode Switch

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Battery Compartment Cover

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Memory Button

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All Segments displayed

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Memory

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Ready for Measuring

AL

Measurement complete

AM

Body Mode
AN Object Mode
AO Low Battery Indicator

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AP

Changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
AQ Recall Mode
AR Recall the last 30 Readings
AS Measured Temperature too high
BT Measured Temperature too low
BK Ambient Temperature too high
BL Ambient Temperature too low
BM Error Function Display
BN Blank Display
BO Flat Battery
BP Date and Time Settings

BQ

Beeper Function Setting

BR

Replacing the Battery

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This Microlife 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 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.

Read the instructions
carefully before using this device.

Type BF applied part

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Table of Contents

1. The Advantages of this Thermometer

2. Important Safety Instructions

3. How this Thermometer measures Temperature

4. Control Displays and Symbols

5. Set Date, Time and Beeper Functions

6. Changing between Body and Object Mode

7. Directions for Use

8. Changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit

9. How to recall 30 readings in Memory Mode

10. Error Messages

11. Cleaning and Disinfecting

12. Battery Replacement

13. Guarantee

14. Technical Specications

15. www.microlife.com
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)

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1.The Advantages of this Thermometer

Measurements in a matter of seconds

The innovative infrared technology allows measurement without
even touching the object. This guarantees safe and sanitary
measurements within seconds.

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 to measure body temperature or it can 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

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 within the date
and time record when entering the recall mode,

enabling efcient tracking of temperature variations.

Safe and Hygienic

• No direct skin contact.

• No risk of broken glass or mercury ingestion.

• Completely safe for use on children.

• Cleaning of the sensor can be done with an alcohol-moistened

cotton tissue.

Fever Alarm

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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 caused by incorrect application.

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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.

• A basic physiological effect called vasoconstriction can occur

in the early stages of fever, resulting in a cool skin effect. The
recorded temperature using this thermometer can, therefore,be
unusually low.

• If the measurement result is not consistent with the patient’s

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finding or unusually low, repeat the measurement every
15 minutes or double check the result by another core body
temperature measurement.

• This instrument comprises sensitive components and must be

reated with caution. Refer to the storage and operating condi-

tions described in the «Technical Specications» section.

• Ensure that children do not use the instrument unsupervised; as

some parts are small enough to be swallowed.

• 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 batteries should be removed

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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 Thermometer measures Temperature

This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the
forehead as well as objects. This energy is collected through the
lens and converted to a temperature value.
Temperature readings obtained by scanning above the eyebrow
area will provide the greatest accuracy.

4. Control Displays and Symbols

• All segments displayed

turn on the unit; all segments will be shown for 1 second.

Ready for measurement

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measurement, the

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AK

«°C» or«°F»

: Press the ON/OFF button 5 to

When the unit is ready for

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icon will keep ashing while the

mode icon (body or object) will be displayed.

Measurement complete

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the display
steady.

The unit is ready for the next measurement as soon as the

«°C» or «°F» icon is ashing again.

• Low battery indicator AO : When the unit is turned on, the
triangle icon will keep ashing to remind the user to replace the

battery.

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with the

The reading will be shown on

AL :

«°C»or«°F»

icon and the mode icon

5. Set Date, Time and Beeper Functions

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After the new batteries are tted, the year number ashes in

the display
button 4.To conrm and then set the month, press the M button

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• Press the START button 4 to set the month. Press the M

button 8 to conrm and then set the day.

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You can set the year by pressing the START

BP.

• 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 8 ,

the date and time are set and the time is displayed.

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If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the

M button

starts to ash

described above.

• Clicking the ON/OFF button

insertion) will remove the device from time setting Mode, the
LCD will show Date/ TIME icons respectively with “--:--”After
that press the ON/OFF button
action is taken within 20 seconds, the device will automatically
turn off.

• When the device is switched off, press and hold the ON/OFF

button
OFF button5to turn the beeper on and off. The thermometer

down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number

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BP

Now you can enter the new values as

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during time setup(after battery

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to start the test or if no further

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for 5 seconds to set the beeper

Press the ON/

BQ.

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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. Changing between Body and Object Mode

For changing from body to object mode, slide the mode Switch

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at the side of the thermometer upwards.For switching back to

body mode, slide the switch down again.

7. Directions for Use

Measuring in Body Mode

1. Press the ON/OFF button 5. The display 3 is 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 AK.

3. Aim the thermometer at the center of the forehead with a

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distance of no more than 5 cm.

sweat or dirt from your forehead before measuring to improve
the accuracy of the readings.

Press the START button4and steadily move the ther-

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mometer

from the middle of the forehead to the temple area
(about 1 cm above the eyebrow). The activated blue tracking
light will indicate the area being measured. After 3 seconds
a long beep will verify the completion of measurement. If the
temple

area hasn’t been reached before the long beep is heard,

repeat he measurement as described above, but move the

thermometer a little faster.

5. Read the recorded temperature from the LCD display.

Measuring in Object Mode

1. Follow steps 1-2 above, then aim the thermometer at the center
of the object you want to measure with a distance of no more
than 5 cm. Press the START button 4 After 3 seconds a long

Please remove any hair,

beep will verify the completion of measurement.

2. Read the recorded temperature from the LCD display.
NOTE

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• Patients and thermometer should stay in similar room

conditions for at least 30 minutes.

• Don’t take a measurement while or immediately after nursing a

baby.

• Don’t use the thermometer in high humidity environments.

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Patients should not drink, eat, or exercise before/while taking

the measurement

• Don’t move the measurement device from the measuring area

before hearing the termination beep.

• 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.

• Always take the temperature in the same location, since

temperature readings may vary according to location.

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• Doctors recommend rectal measurement for newborn infants

within the rst 6 months, as all other measuring methods might

lead to ambiguous results.If using a non contact thermometer

on those infants,we always recommend verifying the readings
with a rectal measurement.

• In the following situations it is recommended that three

temperatures are taken with the highest one taken as the
reading

1. Children under three years of age with a compromised

immune system and for whom the presence or absence of
fever is ritical

2. When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for

the first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself
with the instrument and obtains consistent reading .

3. If the measurement is surprisingly low.

• Readings from different measuring sites should not be

compared as the normal body temperature varies by

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measuring site and time of day, being highest in the evening
and lowest about one hour before waking up.
Normal body temperature ranges:

− Axillar: 34.7 - 37.7 °C / 94.5 - 99.1 °F

− Oral: 35.5 - 37.5 °C / 95.9 - 99.5 °F

− Rectal: 36.6 - 38.0 °C / 97.9 - 100.4 °

− Microlife NC 150: 35.4 - 37.4 °C / 95.7 - 99.3°F

8. 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 4
for 5 seconds; after 5 seconds, the current measurement scale
(«°C» or «°F» icon) will flash on the display 3 . Change the
measurement scale between °C and °F by pressing the START
button 4. When the measurement scale has been chosen, wait
for 5 seconds and the unit will automatically enter the «ready for

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measuring» mode.

9. 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
when the power is off. The memory icon «M» will ash.

• Reading 1 - the last reading AR : Press and release the «M»

button8 to recall the last reading. Number ”1” and ashing M

are displayed to indicate the last recalled reading.

• Reading 30 - readings in succession: Press and release
the «M» button8 consecutively to recall the last 30 readings

in succession.

Pressing and releasing the «M» button 8 after the last 30

readings have been recalled will resume the above sequence
from reading 1.

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Press the «M» button8to enter Recall mode

10. Error Messages

Measured temperature too high

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temperature is higher than 42.2°C (108.0 °F) in body mode or
100 °C (212 °F) in object mode

• Measured temperature too low BT : Displays «L» when
measured temperature is lower than 34.0 °C (93.2 °F) in body
mode or 0 °C (32 °F) in object mode

Ambient temperature too high

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ambient temperature is higher than 40.0 °C (104.0 °F).

Ambient temperature too low

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ambient temperature is lower than 16.0 °C (60.8 °F) in body
mode or lower than 5 °C (41.0 °F) in object mode.

• Error function display

• Blank display BN : Check if the batteries have been installed

correctly. Also check polarity (<+> and <->) of the batteries.

• Flat battery indication

symbol shown on the display, the batteries should be replaced

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Displays

AS :

BK

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Displays

BL

Displays «L» when

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BM

The system has a malfunction.

BO

: If this icon « »is the only

when measured

«H»

«H»

when

immediately.

11. Cleaning and Disinfecting

Use an alcohol swab or cotton tissue moistened with alcohol
(70% Isopropyl) to clean the thermometer casing and the
measuring sensor. 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 sensor lens and the display.

12. Battery Replacement

This instrument is supplied with 2 new, long-life 1.5V, size AAA

batteries. Batteries need replacing when this icon « » BO is the

only symbol shown on the display.
Replace the batteries BR – ensure correct polarity as shown by
the symbols in the compartment.

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Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed
of in accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not
with domestic waste.

13. Guarantee

This instrument is covered by a 2 year guarantee from the date
of purchase against manufacturing defects.

• 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.

14. Technical Specications

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Type:
Measurement
range:
Resolution:
Measurement
accuracy:

Display:

Acoustic:

Non Contact Thermometer FR1MF1
Body Mode: 34.0-42.2 °C (93.2-108.0 °F)
Object Mode: 0-100.0 °C (32-212.0 °F)

0.1 °C / °F
Laboratory:
±0.2 °C, 36.0 ~ 39.0 °C
(±0.4 °F, 96.8 ~ 102.2 °F)
Liquid Crystal Display, 4 digits plus special
icons

• The unit is turned ON and ready for the

measurement: 1 short beep

• Complete the measurement:

1 long beep (1 sec.) if the reading is less than

37.5 °C (99.5 °F), 10 short «beep» sounds,if

the reading is equal to or greater than 37.5
°C(99.5 °F).

• System error or malfunction:

Memory:

Backlight:

Ambient
temperature:
Storage
temperature:
Automatic
Switch-off:

3 short beeps

• 30 readings recall in the Memory Mode with

time and date record

• The display light will be GREEN for 4 second

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 second,

when a measurement is completed with a
reading equal to or higher than 37.5 °C(99.5

°F).
Body Mode: 16-40.0 °C (60.8-104.0 °F)
Object Mode: 5-40.0 °C (41-104.0 °F)

-20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
15-95 % relative maximum humidity
Approx. 1 minute after last measurement

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.

has been taken.
2 x 1.5 V Batteries; size AAA

141.1 × 43.3 ×36.9 (mm )
90 g (with battery), 67 g (w/o battery)
ASTM E1965;
IEC 60601-1; IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)

15.www.microlife.com

Detailed user information about our thermometers and blood pressure
monitors as well as services can be found at www.microlife.com.

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Guarantee Card

Name of Purchaser

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Specialist Dealer

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