
Operational Characteristics
SureTemp
®
Model 678/SureTemp
®
Model 679 1-5
Normal Mode
After instrument and probe warmer self tests, the system is ready for use. Normal
mode operation is the rapid mode of temperature taking. This is the default mode and
is automatically selected when the probe is withdrawn from the probe well.
1. Upon withdrawal of the probe from its storage well, every segment on the display
will be illuminated. Watch for the display to change from the all segments test to
the probe type display; “OrL/Aly” or “rEC”, depending on the probe and algorithm
type , followed by
°
C or
°
F, whichever is selected. This display might take several
seconds to appear. At the same time that the probe type is displayed, a short
beep will sound.
2. At this point, load a probe cover and take a temperature.
To change between the Oral and the Axillary algorithms; place the instrument in
Ready mode as described above, and press the Mode button for approximately two
seconds. Observe that the display changes between “Orl” and “Aly” every time the
Mode button is pressed for more than two seconds.
Note:
It is possible that the display will switch from the probe type display to the
“walking segments” display and back again several times before the probe is
inserted in the mouth. This is acceptable operation and will not adversely
effect the temperature taken.
The thermometer will automatically switch to Monitor mode under some conditions.
These are:
•
If the prediction algorithm has not been activated for more than 60 seconds after
taking the probe out of the storage well.
•
If the instrument determines that room temperature is above 33.9
°
C (93.0
°
F).
•
If the thermometer is unable to predict an oral temperature after 15 seconds due
to improper technique such as excessive probe movement.
With correct use, the patient’s temperature will be displayed in about 4 seconds for
Model 678 and for Model 679. The instrument will beep to signal completion of the
Normal mode temperature cycle.
Note:
The thermometer reads the probe temperature immediately upon removal from
the storage well. If the probe was just placed into the storage well from a
previous temperature and immediately extracted, insufficient time may have
passed to allow the probe to cool to room temperature. This will result in the
instrument determining room temperature to be higher than actual. This could
result in the instrument switching to Monitor mode immediately if it detects
room temperature to be above 33.9
°
C (93.0
°
F).
For best results, the user
should wait at least 30 seconds between Normal mode temperatures.
If the probe is left out of the storage well after completion of a Normal mode
temperature, the unit will shut down after 30 seconds to conserve power. Simply
replace the probe in the storage well to prepare for the next temperature.
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