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Congratulations with purchasing the GentleTemp 510
safe, accurate and quick temperature measurement from the eardrum (this corresponds to the core body temperature).
Please read this instruction manual first so that you can use this thermometer safely and correctly. Please retain this instruction manual for future
reference. If you have questions about the meaning of a specific temperature, please consult your doctor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General3
1.1Safety precautions4
1.2Care and storage4
1.3The components of the product5
2 Preparation before measurement5
2.1A clean probe cover5
2.2Move the unit in the ear5
2.3Measuring the temperature of an infant5
2.4To change the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit6
2.5Recommendations6
3 Usage of the GentleTemp 510
3.1Mode 1: the fast measurement (1-3 seconds) in 7 steps7
3.2Mode 2: the 10 seconds measurement in 9 steps8
3.3To measure repeatedly9
3.4To finish the measurement9
3.5Battery replacement9
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Instant Ear Thermometer, an excellent choice. This remarkable instrument offers comfortable,
4 To interpret the measured results10
4.1Measurement from the ear10
4.2Normal and raised temperature10
4.3Eardrum temperature compared to
other body temperatures11
5 Troubleshooting11
5.1Solving problems11
5.2Question and answer12
6 Specifications13
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Safety precautions
Warning
Conducting self-diagnosis based on the measurement results and/or
treatment can be dangerous. Please follow the instructions of your doctor.
Self-diagnosis may worsen the symptoms.
Do not touch the infrared sensor with a finger or breathe on it.
• The infrared sensor may become dirty and the correct measurement result
may not be obtained.
• If the infrared sensor becomes dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
• If you wipe it with a tissue paper or a paper towel, the infrared sensor will be
damaged and may not be able to measure correctly.
Only use probe covers that are especially designed for this unit.
• Do not use a probe cover after someone else has used it. This can lead to
cross infections such as otitis externa.
• If the probe cover becomes dirty with earwax or other substances,
replace it with a new one.
• Correct measurement result may not be obtained if dirty probe covers
are used.
Store the unit out of children’s reach.
Store the unit out of children’s reach. Children may try to measure by themselves and may damage the ear. In an emergency case if a child swallows a
battery or a probe cover, immediately consult with a doctor.
Correct measurement results may not be obtained:
• If dirty probe covers are used.
• If the ear is cold wait until the ear is warmed up before taking a
temperature measurement.
• The measured result may indicate low when you use an ice bag or an ice
pack or immediately after coming in from the outside in winter.
• If there is any temperature difference between the places where the unit
is stored and where you are going to measure, leave the unit in the room
where you are going to use it for more than thirty minutes to allow it to reach
room temperature first, then measure.
Do not forcibly insert the probe in the ear.
• If you feel discomfort such as a pain during the measurement, stop using
the unit immediately. It may injure the external auditory canal.
• Do not use the GentleTemp 510
otitis externa or otitis media. It may worsen the condition.
• Do not use the unit when the external auditory canal is wet such as after
swimming or taking a bath. It may injure the external auditory canal.
• Do not throw batteries into a fire. The battery may explode.
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if suffering from ear disease such as
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General Advice
• When you inform your doctor of your temperature, make sure you state that
you measured the temperature in the ear.
• Do not use this unit other than for measuring the temperature in the human
ear.
• Do not apply a strong shock to, drop, step on, or vibrate the main unit.
• Do not use a portable phone near the unit.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit.
• The main unit is not waterproof. Be careful when handling this unit so that
no liquid (alcohol, water, or hot water) will get into the main unit.
1.2 Care and storage
When the measurement is finished, clean and store the unit.
Lightly wipe off any dirt from the main unit with a soft dry cloth.
Never wash the unit or clean the unit with a cleaner containing an abrasive
thinner or benzene.
When the infrared sensor becomes dirty, wipe it lightly with a soft dry cloth or
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a cotton swab. Do not
sensor with tissue paper or a paper towel.
After cleaning the unit, attach the probe cover
and store the unit in the storage case.
It is convenient to store the unit in the place
where you are going to use it so that you can use
wipe the infrared
it promptly. Do not store the unit in direct sunshine, where the
temperature and humidity are high, in dusty environments, near a fire,
or where vibration and/or shock can be applied easily.
1.3 The components of the thermometer
Infrared sensorInfrared sensorButton
ProbeProbe coverProbe
Display
Probe covers are consumables.
If the supplied probe covers are used up, please purchase new ones.
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2 PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT
2.1 A clean probe cover
Confirm that a clean probe cover is attached to the main unit.
Replace the probe cover in the following cases:
• When it is dirty, broken, or damaged.
• After somebody else has used it.
1 Remove the probe cover.2 Attach a new probe cover.
External auditory
canal
Infrared rays Eardrum
2.3 Measuring the temperature of an infant
Slightly move the
unit inside the ear
Insert the probe cover
until it clicks.
2.2 Move the unit in the ear
To obtain a correct measurement it is important to move the unit
inside the ear.
Measuring on a lying
baby.
Lightly support the
child’s body.
Measuring on a sitting
baby.
Lightly support the
child’s body and
slightly pull the ear
towards the back.
When the ear is too
small to insert the
probe:
While slightly pulling
the ear towards the
back, cover the external
auditory canal with the
probe without forcibly
trying to insert the
probe.
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2.4 To change the temperature from °C to °F
The thermometer default is set to Celsius °C. It is possible to measure the
temperature in °C or °F. To change the unit of temperature from °C
(Centigrade) to °F (Fahrenheit) follow the procedure shown below.
1 The GentleTemp 510 ‚ is off and the display is blank.
2 Press and hold the blue button for approx. 4 seconds.
During this period all the symbols on the display illuminate.
Next a large C flashes on the LCD.
3 Remove your finger from the blue button.
4 Each time the button is pressed a large C or a large F is
displayed alternatively.
5 Remove your finger from the blue button.
6 Five ( 5) seconds after pressing, the thermometer turns
off automatically. The display is blank.
7 The thermometer is now set for the Fahrenheit (°F) mode.
To select Celsius (°C) mode, start from Step 1.
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2.5 Recommendations
Store the unit in the room where you are going to use it.
If the unit has been stored in a cool (cold) room, allow it to reach ambient
temperature before using (temperature of the environment needs to be
above 10 °C or keep the thermometer at least 30 minutes in the place
where you are going to use it). Do not warm the unit by placing it near a fire.
Instead, place it in the room where you are going to use it to allow it to reach
the room temperature.
Start measurement after the body (ear) is warmed up.
The measurement may indicate a lower temperature than the actual
temperature in the following cases:
• Immediately after returning to your home (especially in winter).
• In a cool or cold room.
• When the head (ear) is cooled by an ice bag.
Confirm the measuring method by familiarizing yourself with the best way
to insert the unit in the ear. Do this during normal body temperature periods.
• Note the angle you are holding the thermometer at when the highest
measurement value is indicated.
• The measurement value may differ for each ear. Try to measure the
temperature using the ear that shows the highest temperature in stable
conditions.
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3 USAGE OF THE THERMOMETER
3.1 Mode 1: the fast measurement (1- 3 seconds) in 7 steps.
1 Insert the probe cover until
it clicks.
2 Push the blue button.
The thermometer is turned on.
3 After all the symbols on the
display illuminate, “°C” flashes.
4 Insert the probe in the ear as far
as it comfortably goes in the
direction of the eardrum and
slightly move the unit.
5 When it beeps once, you can
start the measurement.
6 Push the blue button leaving the
unit in the ear.
7 When the unit beeps four times,
the measurement is finished.
The measured temperature is
shown on the display.
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3.2 Mode 2: the 10 seconds measurement in 9 steps.
This function is recommended when the direction of the eardrum may be difficult to find such as measuring the temperature of an infant.
1 Insert the probe cover until
it clicks.
2 Push the blue button.
The thermometer is turned on.
3 After all the symbols on the display
illuminate, “
°
C” flashes.
4 Insert the probe in the ear as far
as it comfortably goes in the
direction of the eardrum and
slightly move the unit.
5 Do not press the blue button if
the beep sounds only one time.
The measurement will start
automatically.
9 When the unit beeps four times,
the measurement is finished.
The highest measured temperature is shown on the display.
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6 Slightly move the GentleTemp
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510
‚ while the unit tries to
detect the temperature of the
eardrum for a maximum of
10 seconds.
7 Wait for two beeps.8 When the unit has beeped twice,
push the blue button
leaving the unit in the ear.
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3.3 To measure repeatedly
1 Wait until “°C” flashes again after
approximately 10 seconds.
You can measure your temperature repeatedly up to three times.
Further repeated measurements may not be possible due to the main unit
being warmed up.
If you want to measure more than four times, wait for 10 minutes or longer,
then start the measurement again. If the probe cover becomes dirty or
someone else uses the unit, replace the probe cover with a new one.
3.4 To finish the measurement
After approximately 1 minute, the unit will be turned off automatically.
The unit cannot be turned off manually even if you push the button.
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The GentleTemp 510
given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, and it converts this heat
into an equivalent oral temperature in one second.
Instant Ear Thermometer detects the infra-red heat
2 Continue with step 4 for
the fast measurement mode
(paragraph 3.1) and for the
10 seconds measurement
mode (paragraph 3.2).
3.5 Battery replacement
1 Move the screw, and then remove the battery
cover.
2 Remove the battery.
Use something that has a sharp small tip
such as a toothpick to remove the battery.
Do not use metal tweezers or a screwdriver.
3 Replace the new battery
with the plus (+) side on the
top.
4 Close the batteries cover
and tighten the screw.
To protect the environment, discard the used batteries in
accordance with the local regulations regarding waste disposal
procedure.Disposal can be done at your retail store or at
appropriate collection sites.
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4 TO INTERPRET MEASURED RESULTS
4.1 Temperature measurements taken within the ear
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The GentleTemp 510
given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, and it converts this heat
into an equivalent ear temperature.
The GentleTemp 510
thermometer. It’s faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer.
Being digital, there’s no worry about the hazard of broken glass or mercury
ingestion. Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping.
For adults, the GentleTemp 510
convenient and accurate readings without the delay of a conventional
thermometer.
Clinical research has shown that the ear is an ideal site for taking body
temperature. The eardrum shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus,
the part of the brain that controls body temperature. Therefore, the ear is an
accurate indicator of internal (core) body temperature. An ear temperature,
unlike an oral temperature, is unaffected by factors such as talking, drinking,
and smoking.
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instant ear thermometer detects the infrared heat
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is less threatening to a child than a rectal
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Instant Ear Thermometer offers fast,
4.2 Normal and raised temperature
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We recommend that you practice with the GentleTemp 510
family members.
This way you can improve your technique and feel more confident of the
measurements you take when a family member is ill. You will also be able
to tell when a reading is higher than normal.
As ambient temperature, sweat, or saliva easily
affects body temperature measured under the arm
or the tongue, readings may be lower than the core
temperature.
Tympanic temperature measurement accurately
reflects the brain temperature and can lead to a
quicker detection of fever.
on yourself and
Eardrum
Infrared sensor
Infrared rays
Eardrum/Measure point
External auditory canal
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In order to make a correct judgement of suspected fever conditions, it is
important to learn the normal temperatures of family members by measuring
their temperatures when they are in good physical condition.
The temperature measured in the ear is different to that measured rectally.
Please use the normal as the standard for understanding the temperature
difference during fever.
One speaks of normal body temperature if the measurement value lies within
a certain range. Body temperature varies however according to age.
4.3 Ear temperature compared to other types of body temperature.
The normal temperature is not the same everywhere.
5 SOLVING PROBLEMS
5.1 Troubleshooting
DisplayWhat to check?How to correct?
Nothing is displayed Is the battery flat?Replace the battery
even after I pushed with a new one.
the blue button.Are the polarities ofReplace the battery
Even after I insert
unit in the ear, the “0” Is your ear filledRemove the earwax
mark is not displayed.with earwax?with a cotton swab.
battery (+ and -)with correct polarities.
placed incorrectly?
The battery isReplace the battery
(almost) flat.with a new one.
Is the probe cover Replace the probe
dirty? cover with a new one.
Is the infrared sensor Clean the infrared sensor
dirty?with a cotton swab.
The temperature ofIf you insert the unit
the main unit is 34°C in the ear and push the
(93.2°F) For above.blue button, you can
measure in 1 second.
At this time, you cannot
use the “10 seconds
measurement mode”.
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Did you forget toAttach the probe cover,
attach the probe cover? then measure.
The measured result isDid you remove theRemove the thermobelow 34°C (93.2°F). thermometer before meter from the ear
The measured resultIs the infraredReturn to the selling
exceeds 42.2°C (108.0°F). sensor broken?point.
The temperature of theYou cannot measure
main unit may be belowcorrectly when theafter leaving the unit in
10°C (50°F). temperature of thethe room where you are
The temperature of the (between 10°C - 40°C
main unit may be above(50°F - 104°F)).
40°C (104°F).If you store the unit
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the measurement after the measurement
was finished?is finished.
Is the probeReplace the probe
cover broken? cover with a new one.
main unit is in these going to measure so
ranges.that the unit is accus-
Measure the temperature
tomed to the temperature of that room
in the room where you
are actually going to
measure, you can
measure quickly.
If the “Er.1” isWait for the unit to
displayed again, turn off, then turn on
the unit may the unit again.
be faulty.
This occurs when the device is moved from
one space to another and the difference in
temperature is more than 10°C. Wait for at
least five minutes until “AA“ mark is not
displayed anymore.
Might be caused when the probe is grasped for
a long time or the thermometer is used more
than three times in a row.
5.2 Question and answer
How many times can I measure consecutively?
You can measure consecutively up to three times. The main unit will then
be warmed up and may not be able to measure correctly. If you are going to
measure more than three times, wait for ten minutes, then measure again.
The temperature indicated is rather high.
1 The probe cover may be faulty.
2 You may have used the thermometer that has been stored in a cool or
cold place. Measure the temperature after leaving the unit in the room
where you are going to use for more than thirty minutes. If you store the
unit in the room where you are going to measure the temperature, you can
use the thermometer promptly.
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Is the temperatures measured in the right ear different from that
measured in the left ear?
Among healthy people, there should be no significant difference in the
measurement results. Differences may be caused by the following reasons:
1) The infrared sensor is not inserted in the same way.
2) Measurement is not conducted by inserting the unit in a stable manner in
the same angle. Try to measure in either ear that can show the highest
measurement value constantly. In accordance with the “10 seconds mode,”
the unit detects the highest temperature. (Refer to paragraph 3.2).
The temperature shown is rather low.
1 The probe cover is dirty.
2 The infrared sensor is dirty.
3 You removed the unit from the ear before the measurement is finished.
4 The ear is cold. The temperature tends to indicate low when you use
an ice bag or an ice pack, or immediately after coming in from the
cold in winter.
5 The thermometer is not inserted deep enough in the ear.
6 The infrared sensor is not directed towards the eardrum.
Use the 10 seconds measurement mode (Refer to paragraph 3.2).
6 SPECIFICATIONS
Name:GentleTemp 510
Model:MC-510-E2
Voltage:3V DC (lithium battery CR2032)
Power consumption:0.05 W
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Battery life:With a new battery approx. 5000 measurements
Sensor:Thermopile
Temperature indication:In 3 digits of +°C, every 0.1°F or °C
Precision:According to NEN-EN 12470- 5 Clinical
(Celsius)thermometers – Part 5 Performance of infra-red
Precision:According to NEN-EN 12470- 5 Clinical
(Fahrenheit)thermometers – Part 5 Performance of infra-red
Measurement range:34°C - 42.2°C (93.2 - 108°F)
Weight:Approx. 50 g (1.8 oz) (including the battery)
External dimensions:Approx. 4.6 cm (B) X 9.3 cm (H) X 5.7 cm (D)
Operating environment:Ambient temperature; 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity:30 - 85%
Storage environment:Ambient temperature; -20°C-60°C (-4°F- 140°F)
Relative humidity:10 - 95%
Accessories:Storage case, Instruction Manual, probe covers
Options: Probe cover exclusively for GentleTemp 510
ear thermometers (with maximum device)
34°C – 42.2°C: ±0.2°C
Based on the measurement of the standard black
body at the room temperature of 25°C (RH 50 %)
ear thermometers (with maximum device)
93.2°F – 108°F: ±0.3°C
Based on the measurement of the standard black
body at the room temperature of 77°F (RH 50 %)
(10 pieces)
A probe cover is already attached to the main unit.
series, Probe Cover MC-EP1
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Subject to technical modification and specifications may be changed
Subject to technical modification and specifications may be changed
without prior notice.
without prior notice.
Special Note
Special Note
If used privately no calibration is needed. For professional use it is
If used privately no calibration is needed. For professional use it is
recommended to check once a year.
recommended to check once a year.
This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality system of
OMRON Healthcare Co. Ltd., Japan.
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ManufacturerOMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd.
EU-representative
Production facility
Subsidiary
53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto,
617-0002 JAPAN
OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V.
Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp
THE NETHERLANDS
www.omron-healthcare.com
OMRON (DALIAN) CO., LTD.
Dalian, CHINA
OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD.
Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes
MK15 0DG, U.K.