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1 - Overview
Intended Use
The non-contact infrared body thermometer is designed to be used for intermittent measurement and
monitoring of human body temperature by consumers in the home setting and primary care setting as a
screening tool.
Description of Non-Contact Infrared Body Thermometer
Introduction and Operating Principle
This non-contact thermometer is a hand-held, reusable, battery-operated device which measures
human body temperature via the patient’s forehead.
The operating principle is based on infrared sensor technology. The infrared sensor can output
dierent signals when measuring dierent object temperatures or in dierent ambient temperatures.
An application-specific integrated circuit then turns the signal from the infrared sensor into a digital
value for display on the LCD screen.
Description of Controls, Indicators and Symbols
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
2. Battery Cover
3. On/Scan Button
4. Set Button
5. Memo Button
6. Mode Button
7. Infrared Sensor
1. Surface Mode
2. Body Mode
3. Digital Display
4. Fever Indicator
5. Battery Indicator
6. Buzzer On/O
7. Memory Index
8. Fahrenheit
9. Celsius
10. Memory Mode
Figure 1: Overview
Figure 2: Display
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