Directions for Use - ThermoScan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

Mem

C / F

PRO 6000

Ear thermometer

Directions for use

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This manual applies to 901054 Ear Thermometer, 901009 Accessory, Thermometry

and 901010 Accessory, Thermometry

06000-200 06000-300

06000-100 06000-150

06000-125 104894

These instructions for use/directions for use (IFU/DFU) may contain information about products

that may or may not be approved for use by a relevant regulatory authority in any particular

country or region of the world. Customers and/or End-Users are requested to contact their

local sales representative for further information regarding regulatory registration status and

availability of products.

Welch Allyn Limited

Navan business Park

Dublin road,

Navan, County Meath

Republic of Ireland

C15 AW22

For information about any Welch Allyn product, contact:

Welch Allyn Technical Support:

www.welchallyn.com/support

visit locations:

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Replacement parts

Probe covers: 06000-005, 06000-801, 06000-800

For a complete list of parts, go to www.welchallyn.com

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Made in Mexico

This product is manufactured under license to the ‘Braun’ trademark.

‘Braun’ is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.

ThermoScan and ExacTemp, are trademarks of Helen of Troy Limited and/or its afﬁliates.

Duracell is a registered trademark.

ThermoScan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

Manufactured by:

Welch Allyn, Inc.

4341 State Street Road

Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153

USA

107983 (CD)

DIR 80024839 Rev C

Revision date: 2019-

Use only

Hillrom

probe covers

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1. Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

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2. Package components

Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

Cradle

Probe covers (1 or 2 probe cover boxes, depending on model)

CD containing Directions for use, Quick reference guide, Welch Allyn Service Tool software

(available via internet link) and Service Tool installation guide (available via internet link).

2 (AA) Duracell

alkaline batteries

3. Product description

(See Section 1. Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer)

Probe lens window

Probe

ExacTemp

™

light

Measure button

Measure light

Display

C/F button

Memory button

Timer button

Tether mount (Tether sold separately)

Probe cover detect switch

Probe cover ejector

Battery door latch

Battery door

Small cradle - one storage box

Large cradle - two storage boxes

Probe cover

Probe cover box

18a

Probe cover box carrier

GTIN code

Temperature scale switch (inside battery

compartment)

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4. Screen elements

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Battery

Full battery—indicates battery

is between 100 % and 70 % of

usable battery capacity

Partial battery—indicates

battery is between 70 % and

30 % of usable battery capacity

Low battery—indicates battery

is between 30 % and 10 % of

usable battery capacity

Critically low battery—battery

is between 10 % and 1 % of

usable battery capacity.

When ﬁnal segment ﬂashes,

batteries have low power.

The thermometer will take a

proper measurement but

batteries must be

replaced soon. If rechargeable

batteries are in use, batteries

should be recharged.

Empty battery—battery has

1 % or less of usable battery

capacity. When battery outline

ﬂashes, the thermometer will

not operate. Replace the

batteries. If rechargeable

batteries are in use, batteries

should be recharged. See 14.7

Maintenance and service,

Replacing the batteries



Probe cover icon

The icon animates in an upward

motion to remove probe cover.

The icon animates in a downward

motion to apply a probe cover.

See 9. Using the Braun Thermoscan®

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

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Timer icon

The Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear

thermometer includes a 60 second

timer that features an audible

notiﬁcation and visual indicator at 0,

15, 30, 45 and 60 seconds. The ﬁrst

quadrant begins ﬂashing when

timer starts and becomes solid at

15 seconds. This repeats for each

15 second interval. The timer turns

off automatically 5 seconds after

60 seconds is completed. See 10.3

Controls, Manual timer



Alert icon

Icon that appears with error message.

See 12. Errors and notiﬁcations



Memory indicator

Indicates the reading shown on the

display is the reading in memory.

See 10.1 Controls, Memory

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C/F scale

Indicates default temperature scale.

Either °C or °F will display, depending

on setting. See 10.2 Controls, C/F

Celsius/Fahrenheit

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

Security unlock icon and countdown time

(Requires charging station or compatible Welch Allyn Vital Signs device,

sold separately.) If the security function is enabled, it requires the thermometer be

returned to the charging station within a pre-selected time interval. Countdown time

indicates the amount of time remaining until the thermometer will be locked if not

returned to the charging station. See 11.2 Settings, Advanced functions



Security lock icon

(Requires charging station or compatible Welch Allyn Vital Signs device,

sold separately.) Indicates the thermometer is locked. Return the thermometer to

the charging station to reset the countdown and resume normal operation. See 11.2

Settings, Advanced functions

5. About the Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

5.1 Intended Use

The Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer is indicated for the intermittent

measurement of human body temperature for patients having ages ranging from normal

weight (full term) newborn to geriatric adults in a professional use environment. The probe

cover is used as a sanitary barrier between the infrared thermometer and the ear canal.

5.2 How does Braun ThermoScan work?

The Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer technology

reads the infrared energy emitted by the tympanic membrane and

surrounding tissues to determine the patient’s temperature. To help

ensure accurate temperature measurements, the sensor itself is

warmed to a temperature close to that of the human body. When the

Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the

infrared energy until a temperature equilibrium has been reached and

an accurate measurement can be taken. The thermometer displays an

actual measured ear temperature or clinically accurate, oral equivalent

temperature that has been validated in clinical studies by comparing IR

measurements with the oral readings from afebrile and febrile patients

of various ages. Unadjusted operating mode ear temperature readings

are available via unadjusted mode, which can be accessed using the

Welch Allyn Service Tool.

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5.3 PerfecTemp™ Sensor System

Speed and ease of access are two key advantages of ear

thermometry. Concerns regarding accuracy and reliability

have hindered adoption of this technology. In clinical studies,

the precision of ear temperature measurement has been shown

to be inﬂuenced by ear canal anatomy and variability in user

technique. Proper probe placement can also be a challenge,

particularly with young patients that move around during

measurement. Shallow probe placement, coupled with anatomical

variabilities such as ear canals with a small circumference and poor

visibility of the tympanic membrane, can result in readings that are

low compared to core temperature because the thermometer could

be focused on the cooler outer ear canal.

The Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer incorporates a new proprietary sensor

system, PerfecTemp™, that overcomes the challenges presented by ear canal anatomy and

variations in technique among clinicians. The thermometer collects information about the

direction and depth of ear probe placement as it is placed into the ear canal and automatically

incorporates this information into the temperature calculation. Incorporating information

related to patient speciﬁc anatomy and exact ear probe placement in the ear canal increases

the accuracy of the measurement as compared to core temperature, especially when probe

positioning is not ideal.

5.4 ExacTemp™ technology

The Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer also features ExacTemp™ technology

which supports temperature measurement reliability by detecting the stability of the probe

placement during the measurement. The ExacTemp light ﬂashes during the measuring

process and remains illuminated when the measurement is complete, indicating consistent

placement of the probe during the measurement process. Consistent probe placement helps

support accurate temperature measurement.

5.5 Why measure in the ear?

Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for

temperature measurement because temperatures taken in the ear

reﬂect the body’s core temperature

. Body temperature is regulated

by the hypothalamus

, which shares the same blood supply as

the tympanic membrane

. Changes in core body temperature are

usually seen sooner at the tympanic membrane than at other sites,

such as the rectum, mouth or under the arm. Advantages of taking

temperatures at the ear versus traditional sites:

• Axillary temperature measurements reﬂect skin temperature

which may not reliably indicate the internal body temperature.

• Rectal temperatures often lag signiﬁcantly behind internal body temperature changes,

especially at times of rapidly changing temperatures. Also, there is a risk of cross

contamination.

• Oral temperatures are often inﬂuenced by eating, drinking, thermometer placement,

breathing through the mouth, or the inability of the person to close their mouth completely.

1. Guyton A C, Textbook of medical physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 919

2. Guyton A C, Textbook of medical physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 754–5

3. Netter H F, Atlas of Human Anatomy, Novartis Medical Education, East Hanover, NJ, 1997, pp 63, 95.

Table 1: Ear canal

temperature gradient

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5.6 Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows that

this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, measurements from

different sites, even if taken at the same time, should not be directly

compared.

Normal ranges by site

Axillary

1, 2

: 95.6–99.4 °F 35.3–37.4 °C

Oral

1, 2

: 95.7–99.9 °F 35.4–37.7 °C

Rectal

1, 2

: 96.6–100.8 °F 35.9–38.2 °C

ThermoScan

1, 2

: 95.7–99.9 °F 35.4–37.7 °C

A person’s normal temperature range tends to vary with age.

The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.

Normal ThermoScan ranges by age

1, 2

< 3 months 96.4–99.4 °F 35.8–37.4 °C

3–36 months 95.7–99.6 °F 35.4–37.6 °C

> 36 months 95.7–99.9 °F 35.4–37.7 °C

The range of normal varies from person to person and can be inﬂuenced by many factors

such as time of day, level of activity, medications and gender.

1. Sund-Levander M, Forsberg C, Wahren LK. Normal oral, rectal, tympanic and axillary body temperature in adult men

and women: a systematic literature review. Scand J Caring Sci 2002 June;16(2):122–8.

2. Herzog L, Phillips SG. Addressing concerns about fever. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2011 May;50(5):383–90.

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6. Contraindications

None

6.1 What affects accuracy

Always use a new disposable probe cover for each measurement to maintain accuracy

and hygiene. The right ear measurement may differ from the measurement taken in the

left ear. Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear. The ear must be free from

obstructions or excess earwax build-up to take an accurate reading.

External factors that may inﬂuence ear temperatures include:

Factor Affected Not affected

Used probe cover

Ambient temperature

Wet / dirty / damaged lens

Hearing aid

Lying on pillow

Moderate cerumen

(ear wax)

Otitis media (ear infections)

Tympanostomy tubes

In the event the patient is lying on a pillow or wearing ear plugs or a hearing aid, remove the

individual from the situation and wait 30 minutes prior to taking a temperature.

7. Warnings and precautions

WARNING This thermometer is for professional use only.

WARNING This thermometer must only be used with genuine Hillrom probe covers.

WARNING Do not use any cleaning agent other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol for

cleaning the probe lens window and probe as speciﬁed in the cleaning section of this

manual.

CAUTION Do not use any cleaning agent other than those on the approved list of

cleaners for cleaning the body of the thermometer.

WARNING To avoid inaccurate measurements, always attach a new, clean probe cover

for each temperature measurement.

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WARNING The probe lens window must be kept clean, dry and undamaged at all

times to ensure accurate measurements. To protect the probe lens window, always

keep the thermometer in the storage cradle while transporting or when not in use.

WARNING This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-

gestational age babies.

WARNING Do not modify this equipment without authorization of manufacturer.

CAUTION Never use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has been

intended for. Please follow the general safety precautions.

CAUTION Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –25 ºC /

–13 ºF or over 55 ºC / 131 ºF) nor excessive humidity (> 95 % RH).

CAUTION This thermometer complies with current required standards for

electromagnetic interference and should not present a problem to other equipment

nor is it affected by other devices. As a precaution, avoid using this device in close

proximity to other equipment.

WARNING Do not use an ear thermometer if there is blood or drainage in the external

ear canal.

WARNING An ear thermometer should not be used on a patient who exhibits

symptoms of an acute or chronic inﬂammatory condition of the external ear canal.

WARNING Common situations like the presence of moderate amounts of cerumen

(ear wax) in the ear canal, otitis media and tympanostomy tubes do not signiﬁcantly

impact temperature readings. However, complete ear canal occlusion due to cerumen

(ear wax) can result in lower temperature readings.

WARNING If prescription ear drops or other medications have been placed in the ear

canal, use the untreated ear to take a measurement.

WARNING Patients who have deformities of the face and/or ear may not be able to

have a temperature taken with an ear thermometer.

8. Setup

8.1 Battery installation

Your Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer ships with two (AA) alkaline batteries.

See 14.7 Maintenance and service, Replacing the batteries.

The Braun Thermoscan

Charging station (sold separately) ships with one rechargeable

battery pack.

8.2 Mounting instructions (Large cradle only)

Mounting hardware not included.

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The large cradle (2 box storage) can be mounted as an easily removable wall hanger or a

permanent wall mount. All mounting must be done into a wall stud. To mount the cradle the

following items are needed:

• 2 #8 wood or sheet metal, pan head screws, 3.2 cm (1.25") long

• Ruler (or tape measure can be substituted)

• Screwdriver to match drive of screws

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Remove probe cover box carrier from the cradle

by rotating the probe cover box carrier forward.

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Mount to wall:

• Removable wall hanger:

Locate the stud on the wall. Mount the 1st screw in

position 1 and the 2nd screw in position 2a.

• Permanent wall mounting:

Locate the stud on the wall. Mount the 1st screw in

position 1 and the 2nd screw in position 2b. Tighten

screws.

Note: Permanent mounting is not recommended if using

the charging station to access the security function, other

advanced functions or charge the rechargeable battery.

126 mm (4.95")

107 mm (4.21")

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Place probe cover box carrier back in cradle by

lining up the brackets and pushing down.

Note: For a mounting template please reference the Braun

Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer CD.

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8.3 Tether installation

A kit to tether the thermometer to the cradle is available separately.

Installation instructions are provided with the tethering kit. Contact Welch Allyn for details.

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9. Using the Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

Temperature measurement

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Remove thermometer from cradle by gripping

thermometer at base and pivoting up.

Thermometer will turn on automatically. Probe cover icon

will ﬂash on display indicating a new probe cover is needed.

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Attach new probe

cover by pushing probe tip

straight into box, then pulling

thermometer out.

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Wait for the ready indication. Ring around measure

button turns green, thermometer will beep once and three

lines on display indicate thermometer is ready.

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Place probe snugly in

ear canal and direct

toward opposite temple.

Keep thermometer probe steady

in the ear canal. Correct probe

placement is essential for accurate

measurements.

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

Press and release measure button.

The thermometer will beep once, running dashes will appear

on the display then the green ExacTemp light will ﬂash,

indicating consistent probe position.

Note: Always press the measure button before taking a

measurement.



Temperature measurement. A long beep and

steady green ExacTemp light will signal the end of the

measuring process.

The temperature will show on the display.

If the thermometer is unstable or patient is moving during

the measuring process, the device will beep, the green

ExacTemp light will ﬂash and POS (Position Error) will ﬂash

on the display. Be sure the device is stable and restrict

patient movement for the next measurement. Change the

probe cover to reset.

* See 12. Errors and notiﬁcations

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

Remove used probe cover by pressing Probe Cover

Ejector button .

To achieve accurate measurements, use a new, clean probe

cover for each measurement.

To take another measurement, place a new, clean probe

cover on the thermometer. If no action is taken the

thermometer will enter sleep mode after 10 seconds or upon

return to the thermometer cradle or host device.

10. Controls

10.1 Memory

Press MEM (the memory button) to reveal the last completed

temperature. The temperature will show with a Mem indicator until

MEM (the memory button) is pushed again, a new probe cover is

applied, or the thermometer enters sleep state. Memory can also

be accessed from the thermometer sleep mode and will display for

5 seconds before returning to sleep.

MemC / F

10.2 C/F (Celsius/Fahrenheit)

Once the temperature scale has been set (See 11.1 Default temperature scale), the alternative

scale can be quickly referenced at any time while a temperature is displayed.



If the temperature scale is set to Celsius, press and release

C/F (the C/F button) to view the temperature in Fahrenheit.

If the temperature scale is set to Fahrenheit, press and

release C/F to view the temperature in Celsius.

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Press and release C/F again to revert back to

default scale.

Note: If temperature conversion is disabled, refer to the

Service Manual for more information.

MemC / F

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10.3 Manual timer

The Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer includes a 60 second timer that features

an audible notiﬁcation and visual indicator at 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 seconds. The timer turns

off automatically 5 seconds after 60 seconds is completed. The timer can be stopped at any

time by pressing the Timer button or applying a probe cover. This feature can be used to time

pulse, respirations, etc. To use this feature:



Press and hold timer button for one second to activate

timer. A beep is heard at initiation of the timer.

The display will show timer counting up in seconds.

The display will show an icon that has four 15 second

quadrants.

The timer will beep at the completion of each 15 second

interval to provide audible notiﬁcation. Then the current

segment will become solid and the next segment will ﬂash.

At 60 seconds a long beep will sound, all quadrants will

appear solid ending the timer function. The thermometer will

exit the timer mode after an additional 5 seconds.

… … … …

0 sec

“Beep”

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To stop the timer at any time, press the timer button.

11. Settings

11.1 Default temperature scale

To set the default temperature scale:

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Open battery door by sliding

spring latch to the right using

your ﬁnger or a pointed object

such as a pen. While holding the

latch in the open position, grasp

the battery door and remove it.

Remove batteries and set aside.

Once batteries are removed,

the C/F switch is accessible.

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Slide switch to C or F using a pen or pointed object.

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Place batteries back into thermometer. Snap the battery door

back into place and ensure the latch returns to the original

latched position. Celsius or Fahrenheit symbol will appear on

the display.

ºC ºF

11.2 Advanced functions

The Welch Allyn Service tool software is required to modify the thermometer’s conﬁguration.

A charging station and rechargeable batteries or compatible Welch Allyn Device is required to

connect to the PC running the Welch Allyn Service Tool. (See 11.3 Advanced function settings

and 11.4 Service tools)

Item Description Settings

Default

setting

PerfecTemp™ Improves reading accuracy by

detecting placement of probe in

ear canal

On/Off On

C/F button Use the C/F button to view

measurements in the non-

default (alternate) temperature

scale. When off (disabled) only

the default scale is available.

On/Off On

Default C/F

manual switch

When on (enabled), the default

scale can be set using the

manual switch in the battery

compartment. When the control

is off (disabled), the radio

buttons for Celsius and

Fahrenheit are enabled allowing

the service tool to set the

default scale.

On/Off On

Security function Sets countdown time after

removal from charging dock

to lock

1 through 12 hours Off

Timer icon Displays an icon along with the

timer counter

On/Off On

Unadjusted

operating mode

Places thermometer in mode to

detect raw ear temperature only

Allows user to set

device to unadjusted

operating mode

Off

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11.3 Advanced function settings

The Welch Allyn Service tool software is required to modify the thermometer’s conﬁguration.

A charging station and rechargeable batteries or compatible Welch Allyn Device is required to

connect to the PC running the Welch Allyn Service Tool.

Follow the instructions to access Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer advanced

settings using the Welch Allyn Service Tool.



Dock the Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer in

the Charging Station



The recommended action is to use the USB cable that

connects to the wall adapter—unplug it from the wall adapter

and plug it into your computer.



a. Launch the Welch Allyn Service Tool.

b. If the startup screen with the “Add new features”

and “Service” button appears click “Service”.

c. Log in as ADMIN with no password or use any

account you previously created. Note: If the log on

prompt does not appear click the Log on button.

You must be logged on to access the conﬁguration

dialog.

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Click the Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000

Ear thermometer from the Device list

(Device list) to highlight, then click the

select button.



The device tab opens.



Click the Conﬁgure tab to the right of the

device information tab.



Click the Change button in the current

settings box. The conﬁguration settings

dialog box opens.

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Select the setting you wish to enable or

disable by clicking the check box next

to the setting. A check mark indicates

the setting will be enabled, an empty

check box indicates the setting will be

disabled. To select the Security function

click the drop down menu and click the

desired time or Off to disable. To restore

the factory default settings click Restore

Defaults. Once the desired settings are

selected click the Save button to send

the settings to the Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer and close

the box.

To close the box without changing the settings click the Cancel button.

11.4 Service tools

For more information on the Service Tool and Service Tool installation guide

go to www.welchallyn.com and download the service tool found under the

Services & Support Tab/Service Centers/Download service tool.

11.5 Charging station for storage, charging and

security function (optional)

A charging station is available for the Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer. The charging station automatically

recharges the thermometer when using the rechargeable battery

which is included. Use of alkaline batteries in the thermometer

while using the charging station is permitted but the alkaline

batteries will not be charged.

The charging station has an electronic, individually adjustable

security function which requires the thermometer to be returned

to the station within an individually pre-selected time or the

thermometer will be locked. The charging station serves as a

convenient storage base which can also be wall mounted.

Contact Welch Allyn for details.

Welch Allyn Technical Support:

www.welchallyn.com/support

visit locations:

www.welchallyn.com/about/company/locations.htm

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12. Errors and notiﬁcations

Error message Situation Solution

RECHARGABLE: Battery icon is empty

and ashing, and lock icon displays to

prompt user to return to charge dock

ALKALINE: Battery icon

is empty and ashing

No probe cover is attached

(animates ON).

Attach new, clean probe cover.

RECHARGABLE: Battery icon is empty

and ashing, and lock icon displays to

prompt user to return to charge dock

ALKALINE: Battery icon

is empty and ashing

Used probe cover is attached

(animates OFF).

Discard probe cover that is

on and attach new, clean

probe cover if taking another

temperature measurement.

(POS = position error)

The infrared monitor cannot

ﬁnd a temperature equilibrium

and allows no measurement.

Change the probe cover to reset.

Restrict patient movement and

ensure that the positioning

of the probe is correct and

remains stable while taking new

temperature.

Ambient temperature is not

within the allowed operating

range (10–40 °C or 50–104 °F)

or changing too rapidly.

Wait 20 sec. until thermometer

turns off automatically,

then turn on again. Ensure

thermometer and patient are in

an environment for 30 minutes

where the temperature is

between 10 ºC and 40 ºC or 50 ºF

and 104 ºF prior to measurement.

Temperature taken is not

within typical human

temperature range.

HI will be displayed when

temperature is higher than

42.2 °C (108 °F).

LO will be displayed when

temperature is lower than

20 °C (68 °F).

Change probe cover to reset.

Then, make sure thermometer is

properly inserted and take a new

temperature.

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Error message Situation Solution

RECHARGABLE: Battery icon is empty

and ashing, and lock icon displays to

prompt user to return to charge dock

ALKALINE: Battery icon

is empty and ashing

RECHARGABLE: Battery icon is empty

and ashing, and lock icon displays to

prompt user to return to charge dock

ALKALINE: Battery icon

is empty and ashing

System error

(All icons display or display

is blank)

Wait 20 seconds until the

thermometer turns off

automatically, then turn on again.

If error persists, … reset the thermometer by

removing the batteries and

putting them back in.

If error still persists, … batteries are dead. Insert new

batteries.

If error still persists, … contact local Welch

Allyn Service Center or

representative.

Battery is low,

but thermometer will still

operate correctly.

Insert new batteries.

Battery is too low to allow

temperature measurement.

Insert new batteries.

Do you have any further

questions?

… contact local Welch

Allyn Service Center or

representative.

13. PerfecTemp™ status

Error message Situation Solution

PerfecTemp™ sensor system

is not functioning or disabled.

… contact local Welch

Allyn Service Center or

representative.

U is “Unadjusted Operating

Mode”. Mode used for raw

temperature measurement.

Requires service tool access

to enable.

See 11.3 Advanced function

settings and adjust settings via

Service Tool or contact local

Welch Allyn Service Center or

representative.

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14. Maintenance and service

14.1 Cleaning the probe lens window, probe and contacts

WARNING Only use Hillrom Thermometer disposable probe covers.

WARNING Do not use damaged, perforated, soiled or poor ﬁtting probe covers. Do not reuse

probe covers.

WARNING Dirty probe lens window = lower readings. Fingerprints, cerumen, dust and

other soiling components reduce transparency of the tip and result in lower temperature

measurements.

If thermometer is placed in ear without a probe cover, clean immediately.

WARNING Do not damage probe lens window. Avoid touching probe lens window except

when cleaning. If probe lens window is damaged return to Welch Allyn for service.

CAUTION Do not modify, change or adjust probe lens window. These changes will affect

calibration and accuracy of the thermometer. If probe lens window is damaged return to

Welch Allyn for service.

CAUTION Do not use cleaning solution other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to clean probe

lens window and probe. Bleach and other cleaning agents will cause permanent damage to

the probe and probe lens window.

CAUTION Cleaning the probe lens window and probe

The thermometer probe and probe lens window should be cleaned when there are

ﬁngerprints, cerumen, dust or other soiling components present, following the directions

below:



Remove probe cover and discard.



Moisten cotton swab or cloth slightly with isopropyl or ethyl

alcohol. Do not saturate.

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Gently wipe surface of probe lens window with cotton

swab or cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl or ethyl

alcohol only.

Note: Use gentle pressure when cleaning the sensor to

prevent damaging the unit by accidently changing the

position of the sensor.

3.000SCALE



With probe facing down, wipe the probe with a damp cloth

or cleaning wipe moistened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.

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C / F



Gently wipe with dry, clean cotton swab or cloth immediately.



Allow at least 5 minutes drying time before taking

temperature. Make sure probe lens window is clean and dry

prior to use.

Cleaning the contacts

Caution: Do not use bleach solutions of any kind when cleaning metal electrical contacts.

It will damage the device.



Slightly dampen a cotton swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol.

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

Remove the thermometer from the dock and clean the metal

electrical contacts on the thermometer.



Place the thermometer aside for 1 minute, allowing the

contacts to air dry.

1 MINUTE

Note: If any cleaning agent, other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, comes into contact with

the probe, probe lens window or contacts immediately wipe dry. Then clean the probe, probe

lens window and contacts with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.

14.2 Cleaning the thermometer body and cradle

CAUTION Do not submerge the thermometer. Excess liquid may cause damage to the

thermometer.

Wipes should be moist, not saturated.

CAUTION Do not use any chemical other than those listed in the Approved Cleaning Solution

Table to clean the thermometer body and cradle. Other cleaning agents could cause damage

to the thermometer.

When cleaning the probe lens window or probe ONLY use isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.

CAUTION Do not use abrasives pads or cleaners.

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Approved cleaning solutions

Family

Solution or

brand

Probe

lens

window

Probe Contacts

Thermometer

body & cradle

Tether

Chlorine

and

chlorine

compounds

10 %

Chlorine

bleach

solution

No No No Yes Yes

Quaternary

ammonium

compounds

CaviWipes™

Clinell

Universal

Wipes

SaniCloth

Metrex

No No No Yes Yes

Hydrogen

peroxide

Virox

Oxivir

No No No Yes Yes

Alcohol 70 %

isopropyl or

ethyl alcohol

Yes Ye s Yes Yes Yes

Additional cleaning agents may be periodically evaluated for compatibility. If your cleaning

agent is not listed, contact Welch Allyn to determine if additional cleaning agents are

approved for use.

As needed, clean the thermometer body and cradle following the below directions.

Note: If any cleaning agent, other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, comes into contact with

the probe, probe lens window or contacts immediately wipe dry. Then clean the probe, probe

lens window and contacts with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.



For additional protection, we recommend placing a new

probe cover on the thermometer probe to protect this area

when cleaning the body of the thermometer.

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

Use a damp cloth or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution

from the Approved Cleaning Solutions Table. To clean

the body, ensure that the wipe is moist, not saturated.

Wipe the body with the display facing up.

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

Remove probe cover box carrier from the cradle by rotating

the probe cover box carrier forward. See 14.5 Removing and

installing probe cover box carrier.



Wipe the cradle and probe cover carrier with a damp cloth

or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution from the Approved

Cleaning Solutions Table.



Allow at least 5 minutes drying time before taking

temperature. Make sure probe, body and cradle are clean

and dry prior to use.

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14.3 Cleaning the tether (sold separately)



To clean the tether, ensure that the wipe is moist,

not saturated. Wipe the tether with a damp cloth or cleaning

wipe with cleaning solution from the Approved Cleaning

Solutions Table.

14.4 Installing new probe cover box

Keep out of reach of children.



Remove empty probe cover box from probe cover box carrier

by pulling up.



Open the new probe cover box. Pull down on the perforated

strip. Discard perforated strips.



Insert new probe cover box into probe cover carrier by

placing inside brackets and pushing down.

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14.5 Removing and installing probe cover box carrier



Remove thermometer from cradle by gripping thermometer

at base and pivoting up.



Remove probe cover box carrier from the cradle by rotating

the probe cover box carrier forward.



Place probe cover box carrier back in cradle by lining up the

brackets and pushing down.

14.6 Storage environment

Store thermometer and probe covers in a dry location (the thermometer is not protected

against ingress of water), free from dust and contamination and away from direct sunlight.

Storage temperature:

−20 to 50 °C (−4 to122 °F)

Storage humidity:

0 % to 85 % non condensing

Replacing the batteries

The thermometer is supplied with two 1.5 V batteries type AA (LR 6).

For best performance, Duracell

alkaline batteries are recommended.

Note: The battery life performance testing was based on the Duracell

alkaline batteries.

Batteries other than these are not guaranteed to provide the same life performance results.

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

Insert new batteries when the

battery symbol begins to ﬂash on

the display (See 12. Errors and

notiﬁcations).



Open battery door by sliding

spring latch to the right using your

ﬁnger or a pointed object such

as a pen. While holding the latch

in the open position, grasp the

battery door and remove it.



Remove the batteries and replace with new batteries, making

sure the poles are in the right direction.

ThermoScan



Snap battery door back into place and ensure the latch

returns to original latch position.

This product contains batteries and recyclable electronic

waste. To protect the environment, do not dispose of it in

the trash, but take it to appropriate local collection points

according to national or local regulations.

14.7 Calibration testing

The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If the thermometer is used

according to the directions for use, periodic readjustment is not required. However, Welch

Allyn recommends checking calibration on an annual basis or whenever clinical accuracy

of the thermometer is in question. Procedures for checking calibration are outlined in the

9600 Plus Calibration Tester (REF 01802-110) directions for use manual.

The above recommendations do not supersede the legal requirements. The user must

always comply with legal requirements for the control of the measurement, functionality,

and accuracy of the device which are required by the scope of relevant laws, directives or

ordinances where the device is used.

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15. Speciﬁcations

Displayed temperature range: 20–42.2 °C (68–108 °F)

Operating ambient temperature range: 10–40 °C (50–104 °F)

Display resolution 0.1 °C or 0.1 °F

Accuracy for displayed temperature

range:

± 0.2 °C ± (0.4 °F) (35.0 °C–42 °C) (95 °F–107.6 °F)

± 0.3 °C ± (0.5 °F) (outside this temperature range)

Clinical bias: 0.09 °C (0.16 °F)

Limits of agreement: 0.58 °C (1.0 °F)

Clinical repeatability: 0.19 °C (0.34 °F) (Calculated per ASTM E:1965)

(less than the standard < 0.3 °C (0.57 °F)

per EN 12470-5)

Reference body site: Oral measuring

Site: Ear

Long term storage ranges

Storage temperature: −20 to 50 °C (−4 to122 °F)

Storage humidity: 0 % to 85 % non condensing

Shock: Withstands drop of 3 feet (91.44 cm)

Warm up time: Initial start-up time: 3–4 seconds

Measurement time: 2–3 seconds

Automatic power down: 10 seconds

Battery life: 6 months / 1000 measurements

Battery type: 2 × MN 1500 or 1.5 V AA (LR6)

Thermometer dimension: 6" × 1.7" × 1.3" (152 mm × 44 mm × 33 mm)

Thermometer weight: 3.6 oz (100 g) without batteries

Pressure: 700–1060 hPA (0.7–1.06 atm)

The thermometer is speciﬁed to operate at 0.7–

1.06 Atmospheric Pressure.

CAUTION: Do not use this device in the presence of electromagnetic or other

interference outside the normal range speciﬁed in IEC 60601-1-2.

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Standards and compliance

This device conforms to the following Safety and Performance Standards:

This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E 1965–

98 (for the thermometer system [thermometer with probe cover]). Full responsibility for the

conformance of the product to the standard is assumed by Welch Allyn, Inc.

4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY, USA 13153.

ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37 °C to 39 °C (98 °F to 102 °F)

for infrared thermometers is ± 0.2 °C (± 0.4 °F), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic

thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ± 0.1 °C

(± 0.2 °F).

This product conforms to the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device

Directive).

A clinical summary is available upon request.

ANSI/AAMI STD ES60601-1, UL STD 60601-1, CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No. 60601.1, IEC 60601-1

and EN 60601-1; 2nd and 3.1 Editions.

Medical electrical equipment— Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential

performance

Meets CB Scheme

BS EN 60601-1-2:2015, IEC 60601-1-2:2014

Medical electrical equipment—Part 1–2: General requirements for basic safety and essential

performance—Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility—Requirements and test

IEC/EN 62304:2006 +A1: 2015 Medical device software—Software life cycle processes

IEC/EN 62366-1:2015 (IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1: 2013) Medical devices—Application of usability

engineering to medical devices

ISO 14971:2012 Medical devices—Application of risk management to medical devices

ISO 80601-2-56:2009 (EN 80601-2-56: 2012) Medical electrical equipment—Part 2–56: Particular

requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body

temperature measurement

ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing

(includes US FDA Blue book memo G95-1-100 Title)

GBT 21417.1:2008

MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC. For detailed

description of EMC requirements please contact an authorized local Service Centre.

Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT

Internally powered ME equipment.

Continuous operation.

Not protected against ingress of water.

IPX0

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Symbol deﬁnitions:

Type BF Applied Part Measure icon

Caution

The caution statements in this

manual identify conditions or

practices that could result in

damage to the equipment or

other property, or loss of data.

Timer icon

Warning

The warning statements

in this manual identify

conditions or practices that

could lead to illness, injury,

or death. Warning symbols

will appear with a grey

background in a black and

white document.

Calibration date

Separate collection of

Electrical and Electronic

Equipment. Do not dispose as

unsorted municipal waste.

Consult directions for use

(DFU). A copy of the DFU is

available on this website. A

printed copy of the DFU can

be ordered from Welch Allyn

for delivery within 7 calendar

days.

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Storage temperature

Storage humidity

50°C

122°F

–20°C

–4°F

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16. Warranty

For Model Braun Thermoscan

PRO 6000 Ear thermometer

Welch Allyn (an afﬁliate of Hill-Rom®) warrants the product to be free of defects in material

and workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer’s speciﬁcations for the

period of three years from the date of purchase from Welch Allyn or its authorized distributors

or agents.

The date of purchase is: 1) the invoiced ship date if the device was purchased directly from

Welch Allyn, 2) the date speciﬁed during product registration, or 3) the date of purchase of

the product from a Welch Allyn authorized distributor as documented from a receipt from said

distributor, whichever date is earlier.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by 1) handling during shipping, 2) use or

maintenance contrary to labeled instructions, 3) alteration or repair by anyone not authorized

by Welch Allyn, or 4) accidents. This warranty does not cover batteries, damage to the probe

window, or damage to the instrument caused by misuse, negligence or accident, and extends

to only to the ﬁrst purchaser of the product. Replaced units under warranty will have the

remainder of the replaced unit’s warranty length. Additionally, this warranty becomes void if

the thermometer is operated with anything other than genuine Hillrom™ probe covers.

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – RF wireless communication equipment immunity

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – RF wireless communication equipment immunity