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EAR THERMOMETER
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Model MC-510
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Thank you for purchasing the Gentle Temp ™ Ear Thermometer. This remarkable
instrument offers safe, accurate, and quick temperature measurement from the
ear canal, specically the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
How Does It Work?
The Gentle Temp
™
Ear Thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the
eardrum and surrounding tissues, in one second.
The Gentle Temp ™ is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It's
faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer. There's no worry of
broken glass or mercury ingestion. Measurements can even be taken while a
child is sleeping. For adults, the Gentle Temp ™ Ear Thermometer offers fast
convenient, accurate readings without the wait of a conventional thermometer.
Temperature From The Ear?
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 body (core) temperature. An ear temperature, unlike an oral
temperature, is unaffected by factors such as talking, drinking, and smoking.
Practice Makes Perfect
We recommend that you practice using the Gentle Temp
™
on yourself and
family members when you are healthy. This way you can improve your
technique and feel more condent of the measurements you take when a family
member is ill.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your
Gentle Temp ™ Ear Thermometer. If you have questions about the
meaning of a specic temperature, please CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR.
INTRODUCTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Notes on safety .........................................................................................................4-5
Names of the parts ...................................................................................................... 6
Battery replacement..................................................................................................... 6
Quick reference guide for OMRON MC-510 ................................................................ 7
Preparation before measurement ...........................................................................8-10
Measurement in “One-Second Mode” .........................................................................11
After the measurement is nished ............................................................................. 12
Measurement in “Direct Mode” .............................................................................. 13-14
Advice for measuring the temperature of infant and young children .......................... 15
Cleaning and storing .................................................................................................. 16
About the Ear Thermometer .................................................................................. 17-18
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................19-20
Questions and answers ............................................................................................. 21
Specications ............................................................................................................ 22
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NOTES ON SAFETY
Warning
Conducting self-diagnosis and/or treatment based on the
measurement results can be dangerous. Be sure to follow the
instruction of your doctor.
• Self-diagnosis may worsen the symptoms.
Be sure to attach the probe cover exclusive for this unit before taking
measurement.
• The infrared sensor may become dirty and correct measurement
result may not be possible.
Do not use the probe cover that was used by someone else.
• You may be exposed to infectious diseases 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 possible.
Do not touch the infrared sensor with the nger or breathe on it.
• The infrared sensor may become dirty and correct measurement
result may not be possible.
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.
Store the unit out of children's reach.
• Children may try to measure by themselves and cause damage to
the ear. If a child accidentally swallows a battery or a probe cover,
immediately consult with the doctor.
If the ear is cooled such as being exposed to the cold for a long
period, wait until the ear is warmed up, then measure.
• The measured result may be indicated low when you use an ice
bag or immediately after coming home from outside in winter.
If there is a difference in temperature between the place where the
unit is stored and the place where you are going to measure, leave
the unit in the room where you are going to use for more than thirty
minutes, then measure.
• Correct measurement result may not be possible.
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NOTES ON SAFETY
Caution
Do not forcibly insert the probe in the ear. If you feel abnormal such
as pain during measurement, stop using the unit.
• It may injure the external auditory canal.
Those suffering from ear disease such as otitis externa or otitis
media must not use the Ear Thermometer.
• It may worsen the lesion.
Do not use the unit when the external auditory canal is wet such as
after swimming or a bath.
• It may injure the external auditory canal.
Do not discard battery into the re.
• The battery may explode.
• When you inform the doctor of your temperature, make sure to tell
him/her 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 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 sure that no liquids (alcohol,
water, or hot water) get into the main unit.
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NAMES OF THE PARTS
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Infrared sensor
Probe cover
ON · MEASURE
switch
Display
Probe
Infrared sensor
Probe
The unit you purchased already has a battery installed.
To replace with new battery, follow the procedure as shown
below.
(1) Release the screw, and remove the battery cover.
(2) Remove the battery.
Use an object with a small sharp tip such as the
toothpick to remove the battery. Do not use
metal tweezers or screwdriver.
(3) Put in a new battery with the plus
(+) side on the top.
(4) Close the battery cover and
tighten the screw.
Discard the used batteries in
accordance with local regulations
regarding waste disposal
procedure.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OMRON MC-510
Recommended method for Infants
“Directional Mode”
1) Attach a clean probe cover.
2) Press the ‘ON · MEASURE’ switch (blue switch
at top).
3) Wait for ‘°C’ to ash in right hand corner.
4) Insert the probe into the ear.
5) Wait for a beep. The unit will now measure
the temperature.
6) While still in the ear, turn unit from side to side.
7) Continue this procedure until you hear 2 beeps (up
to 10 seconds). This will seek the highest
temperature of the eardrum.
8) While the unit is still in the ear, press the
‘ON · MEASURE’ switch (blue switch at top). This
will stop the unit from measuring
the temperature.
9) The unit will then sound a ‘beep’
4 times.
10) Measurement is nished.
Highest detected temperature will be displayed.
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PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT
If the unit has been stored in the cold, leave it in the room
where you are going to use for 30 minutes or more. Do not
warm the unit by holding it in your hands or near the stove.
Instead, place it in the room where you are going to use to
restore to the room temperature.
Store the unit in the room where you are
going to use it.
The temperature indicated may be higher than the actual, if
the unit has been kept in a lower temperature than the room
temperature where you are going to use it.
Start measurement after the body (ear) is
warmed up.
The measurement results indicated may be lower than the
actual temperature in the following cases.
• Immediately after returning to your home (especially in
winter).
• Measurement taken in a cold room.
• When the head (ear) is cooled by the ice bag.
Conrm the measuring method by
understanding the best way to insert the unit
in the ear during normal temperature
condition.
• Check the angle when the highest measurement value is
indicated in stable condition.
• The measurement value may differ for each ear. Try to
measure the temperature from the ear that shows the
highest temperature in stable condition.
TAKE NOTE !
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PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT
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Attach a clean probe cover.
Replacement of probe cover
Replace the probe cover in the following
cases.
• When it is dirty, broken, or damaged.
• After someone else has used it.
1) Remove the used
probe cover.
2) Attach a new
probe cover.
Insert the probe cover
until it clicks.
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TO CHANGE °C/°F MEASUREMENT MODE
The thermometer default is set to Centigrade ˚C.
To change the unit of temperature from ˚C (Centigrade) to ˚F (Fahrenheit),
follow the procedure shown below. From the off position (blank display):
1) Press and hold the “ON · MEASURE” switch for “approx. 5 seconds.” C
ashes on the LCD.
2) Remove your nger from the “ON · MEASURE” switch.
3) Each time the “ON · MEASURE” switch is pressed, F and C are
displayed alternatively. (5 seconds after pressing, the thermometer
turns off automatically.)
The thermometer is set for ˚F mode. To select ˚C mode, start from Step 1.
The power is turned on. After the display
check is completed, “°C” ashes.
PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT
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The “ ” mark
displayed at this
time is for display
check only.
The backlit screen
will be illuminated for
2 seconds when the
switch is pressed.
2
Press the “ON · MEASURE” switch.
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Beep!
MEASUREMENT IN “ONE-SECOND MODE”
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Press the “
ON · MEASURE
”
switch while the unit is in the ear.
3
Insert the probe into the ear.
Beep Beep
Beep Beep
Hold the main unit with your ngers as shown below.
Insert the probe in the ear as far as it goes in the
direction of the eardrum.
When it beeps,
you can start the
measurement.
When the unit beeps
repeatedly, the
measurement is nished.
Measurement nishes in
approximately 1 second.
Press the “ON · MEASURE”
switch to illuminate the
backlit screen for
2 seconds. You can quickly
read the results.
If you want to measure continuously:
• About 10 seconds after you
remove the unit from the ear,
a “°C” mark ashes.
• Return to Step 3: Insert the probe
into the ear.
To end the measurement:
• In approximately 1 minute, the unit
will be turned off automatically. It
cannot be turned off manually.
Memory feature:
• The last measurement value is
stored automatically. It can be
recalled when the unit is turned
on. The value will be displayed
with “M” symbol.
Caution:
If main unit warms up after continuous measurement, allow
the unit to turn off automatically to avoid incorrect reading.
Then switch on again to continue measurement.
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AFTER THE MEASUREMENT IS FINISHED
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After
approximately
10 seconds
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MEASUREMENT IN “DIRECT MODE”
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Insert the probe into the ear.
This is the measurement mode recommended when the
direction of the eardrum is difficult to nd such as when
measuring the temperature of an infant.
Prepare for measurement in accordance with
Sections
1 and 2 in pages 9-10.
Hold the main unit with your ngers as shown below.
Insert the probe in the ear as far as it goes in the
direction of the eardrum.
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Shift the probe right and left.
The unit automatically detects the temperature of the
eardrum in 10 seconds maximum.
Beep!
When it beeps,
you can start the
measurement.
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MEASUREMENT IN “DIRECT MODE”
Beep!
Beep!
Beep!
Beep!
36.5°c
Eardrum
Infrared
rays
External
auditory
canal
Eardrum
External
auditory
canal
36.8°c36.8°c36.5°c
When the unit beeps, press the “
ON · MEASURE
”
switch while the unit is in the ear.
When the unit beeps
repeatedly, the
measurement is nished.
The unit displays the
highest temperature
which is detected during
the measurement.
Slightly shift the unit right and left.
The unit tries to detect the temperature as shown above.
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Lightly
support the
child's body.
Lightly
support the
child's body.
Slightly pull the ear
towards the back.
When infant is lying down When infant sits up
Measuring for a child If the ear is too small to insert
the probe:
While slightly pulling the ear
towards the back, insert probe
without force so that it just cover
the external auditory canal.
ADVICE FOR MEASURING
THE TEMPERATURE OF INFANT AND
YOUNG CHILDREN
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CLEANING AND STORING
When measurement is nished, clean and store the unit.
How to clean the unit
Main unit
Wipe off dirt on the main unit with a soft dry cloth.
Never wash the unit or clean with a cleaner containing
abrasive, thinner, or benzine.
Infrared sensor
When the infrared sensor becomes dirty, wipe it lightly with
a soft dry cloth or a cotton swab.
Do not wipe the infrared sensor with a tissue paper or a
paper towel.
How to store the unit
After cleaning the unit, attach probe
cover and store the unit in the
storage case.
It is recommended to store the unit
in the place where you usually use
so that it can be used immediately
when needed.
Probe covers are consumables. Additional probe covers can
be purchased at OMRON's representative stores.
Do not store the unit under direct sunshine, where the
temperature and humidity are high, in dusty places, near
the re, or where vibration and/or shock can be applied
easily.
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ABOUT THE EAR THERMOMETER
The Ear Thermometer model MC-510 measures the
temperature of the eardrum by infrared sensor.
As ambient temperature, sweat,
or saliva easily affects the body
temperature measured under
the arm or the tongue, the
measurement value indicated is
lower than the inner body
temperature.
On the other hand, the tympanic
temperature reects the brain
temperature, and can help in the
quick detection of fever.
Eardrum
Infrared
rays
External
auditory
canal
Infrared sensor
Eardrum
Advice:
Take note of the “normal temperatures” in the ear
of all family members as a reference for future use.
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050 100100 50 0
(°c)
37.7~
~37.6
~37.4
~37.2
~37.0
~36.8
~36.6
~36.4
~36.2
~36.0
~35.8
~35.6
~35.4
~35.2
Ear (MC-510)Under the arm
Distribution of temperatures measured
in the ear and those measured under the arm
people
WHAT IS EAR TEMPERATURE?
In order to make a correct judgement on the fever
condition, it is important to learn the normal temperatures
of family members by measuring their temperatures when
they are in good physical conditions.
Body temperature differs by the place it is measured (in the
ear, in the mouth, or under the arm).
A study conducted by OMRON indicates that many people
show higher temperature in the ear.
Exceptions: some people show lower temperature when measured in the
ear, and for some people the temperature difference between the ear and
the arm is more than 1°C (1.8°F).
Please understand the normal temperature differences
between the one measured in the ear and the one under
the arm and use as a guide for temperature reading of a
suspected fever.
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After all the symbols on
display illuminate, a “ ”
mark is displayed.
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A “0 0” mark is displayed.
Backlighting of display
is not turned on.
What to check How to correct
Nothing is displayed
even after I pressed
the switch.
Is the battery at?
Replace the battery
with a new one.
Place the battery in the
correct position.
Are the polarities of
battery (+ and -) wrong?
Replace the battery
with a new one.
The battery is at.
Replace battery.
Low battery.
Even after I insert the
unit in the ear, the “0”
mark is not displayed.
Replace the probe
cover with a new one.
Is the probe cover
dirty?
Clean the infrared sensor
with a cotton swab.
Is the infrared sensor
dirty?
Remove the earwax
with a cotton swab.
Is your ear stuffed with
earwax?
If you insert the unit in
the ear and press the
switch, you can
measure in 1-second
mode. However, you
cannot use the
“Directional Mode” in
this condition.
The temperature of
the main unit is 34°C
(93.2°F) or above.
Trouble
A “PC” mark is displayed.
Attach the probe cover,
then measure.
Did you forget to attach
the probe cover?
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The measured result is
below 34°C (93.2°F).
The measured result
exceeds 42.2°C
(108.0°F).
An “Er.1” mark is
displayed.
Remove the
thermometer from the
ear only after the
measurement is
nished.
Did you remov e t h e
the r m o m e ter befo r e
th e me a s ure m e nt is
nished?
Consult at the store
where you purchased
the unit.
Is the infrared sensor
broken?
Replace the probe cover
with a new one.
I s the pr ob e co v e r
broken?
Leave the unit for 1 minute and it will switch off
automatically. Then turn on again.
If the “Er.1” is displayed again, the unit may be
in t rou ble. Con s ult a t the store where you
purchased the unit.
Leave the unit in the
room where you are
going to measure so
that the unit is
accustomed to the
temperature of that
room before
measuring
again. Note operating
room temperature
should be 10°C to
40°C.
If you store the unit in
the room where you
are actually going to
measure, you can
measure immediately.
You c ann ot meas ure
the body temperature
when the temperature
of the main unit is i n
this range.
What to check How to correctTrouble
TROUBLESHOOTING
The temperature of the
main unit is approximately 10°C ( 50 °F)
or below or it uctuates.
The temperature of the
main unit is approximately 40°C (104°F)
or above.
The temperature of the
main unit changes by
more than 5°C.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How many times can I measure consecutively?
You can measure consecutively up to three times. After that the main unit
will be warmed up and may not be able to measure correctly. If you are
going to measure more than four times, wait for ten minutes, then measure
again.
The temperature indicated is rather high. What are the
causes?
1) The probe cover is broken.
2) The temperature measured under the arm is relatively lower.
When measuring the temperature under the arm, it is necessary to
measure for ten minutes to obtain a correct value. When the measuring
time under the arm is short, the measured value tends to be low.
3) You used the thermometer that had been stored in the cold. Measure
the temperature after leaving the unit for more than thirty minutes in the
room where you are going to take temperature. If you store the unit in
the room where you are going to measure the temperature, you can
use the thermometer immediately.
Is the temperature measured in the right ear different from
that measured in the left ear?
For healthy people, there should be almost no difference in the
measurement results. However, the following conditions may cause
differences in the readings:
1) The infrared sensor is not inserted in the same way.
2) Measurement is not conducted in a stable manner by inserting the unit
at the same angle.Try to measure in the ear that can show the highest
measurement value constantly.
The temperature indicated is rather low. What are the causes?
1) The probe cover is dirty.
2) The infrared sensor is dirty.
3) The unit is removed from the ear before the measurement is nished.
4) The ear is cooled. The temperature indicated tends to be low when you
use an ice bag, or immediately after coming home in winter.
5) The thermometer is not inserted deep enough in the ear.
6) The infrared sensor is not directed towards the eardrum. Alternatively,
you can use the “Direct Mode”.
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Name : Ear Thermometer
Model : MC-510
Voltage : 3V DC (lithium battery CR2032)
Power consumption : 0.05 W
Battery life
:
Measurements of approx. 2000 times (when used
consecutively under the environment of 23°C or 73.4°F,
indicates that measurement can be carried out up to
a certain number of times until the voltage of the battery has
dropped to the low battery stage while the backlight keeps
illuminating)
Applied part :
= Type B
= Type B
Protection against electric
shock
: Internally powered ME equipment
Sensor : Thermopile
Temperature indication
:
In 3 digits in +°C in the unit of 0.1°C
(or in 4 digits in +°F in the unit of 0.1°F)
Precision
:
±0.1°C (±0.2°F) (36.0 to 39.0°C (96.8 to 102.2°F))
±0.2°C (±0.4°F) (34.0 to 35.9°C (93.2 to 96.6°F),
39.1°C to 42.2°C (102.3 to 108.0°F))
Based on measurement of the standard black body at room
temperature of 23°C (73.4°F)
Measurement range : 34 to 42.2°C (93.2 to 108°F)
Weight : Approx. 50g (including the battery)
External dimensions : Approx. 45 (W) x 94 (H) x 58 (D)
Operating environment
:
Ambient temperature: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
Relative humidity: 30 to 85%
Storage environment
:
Ambient temperature: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Relative humidity: 10 to 95%
Accessories
:
Storage case, Lithium battery CR2032, Instruction manual,
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probe covers (10 pieces)
A probe cover is already attached to the main unit
Options : Probe cover exclusive for Gentle Temp™ series
OMRON reserves the right to change specications without prior notice.
This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality system of OMRON
HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd., Japan.
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OMRON is not liable for use of probe cover, unless it is designed and supplied by OMRON.
This device fullls the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive)
and the European Standard EN12470-5:2003, Clinical thermometers - Part 5:
Performance of infra-red ear thermometers (with maximum device).
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