Braun Thermometer Calibration and Specifications for IRT 3020 Model

To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collec- tion sites according to national or local regulations.

Calibration

The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If this thermometer is used according to the use instructions, periodic re- adjustment is not required. If at any time you question the accuracy of temperature measure- ments, please contact Kaz Customer Service at 1-800-327-7226.

Manufacturing date is given by the LOT number located in the battery compartment. The first number after LOT represents the last digit of the year of manufacture.

The last two digits give the week of manufacture. An example: LOT 503 – this product has been manufactured in week 03 of the year 2005.

Product specifications

Displayed temperature range: 93.2 °F – 108 °F (34 °C – 42.2 °C)

Operating ambient

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

Display resolution:	0.1 °F or °C
Accuracy for patient	Maximum Laboratory
temperature range	Error
96.8 °F – 102.2 °F
(36 °C – 39 °C):	± 0.4 °F	(± 0.2 °C)
outside this range:	± 0.5 °F	(± 0.3 °C)
Long term storage ranges
Temperature:	–4 °F to 122 °F
	(–20 °C to 50 °C)
Humidity:	≤ 95 % non-
	condensing
Battery life:	2 years / 1000
	measurements

If device is not used within specified temperature and humidity ranges the technical accuracy can not be ensured.

This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E 1965-98 (for the thermometer system [thermometer with lens filter]). Full responsibility for the conformance of the product to the standard is assumed by

Kaz, Inc., Hudson, NY 12534 USA.

ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements for the thermometer only (not including a lens filter) in the display range of 96.8 °F to 102.2 °F (36 °C to 39 °C) for infrared thermometers is ± 0.4 °F (± 0.2 °C), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is

± 0.2 °F (± 0.1 °C).

This appliance conforms to the following standards:

DIN EN 60601-1: 3/96 «Medical electrical

equipment» – Part 1: General requirements for safety

DIN EN 60601-1-2/2001 «Medical electrical equipment» – Part 1-2: General requirements for safety

– collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility – requirements and tests

DIN EN 12470-5: 2003 «Clinical thermometers» –

Part 5: Performance of infrared ear thermometers (with maximum device)

7