Introduction
The SureTemp 690 combines fast response
time with uncompromising accuracy, the same precision designed into every
SureTemp electronic thermometer. It's a perfect solution for your electronic
thermometry needs, offering speed and accuracy, with the convenience and
flexibility you expect from Welch Allyn.
Product
Overview and Description
Designed to give fast accurate temperature readings, the Welch Allyn SureTemp
690 sets a new standard in flexible, convenient electronic thermometry.
The SureTemp provides 4 second oral and 10-second pediatric axillary temperature
measurements (for children under 17 years old), and 15 second adult axillary
temperature. With an interchangeable probe you can also take rectal temperatures
in15 seconds. The unit can be integrated with an optional rolling stand
or wall mount.
Product
Use and Procedure
Set
Up:
| 1. |
Install the supplied
Oral/Axillary probe or optional rectal probe inserting the latching
plug on the end of the coiled cord into the plug receptacle on the
unit. The plug snaps into place and cannot be removed without depressing
the latch.
(Note: The oral probe is also used to take the Axillary measurement).
|
| 2. |
Verify that the
oral mode icon is selected by observing the flashing head icon on
the instrument's display. If this icon is not flashing, press the
Mode Selection button until the head icon appears. |
| 3. |
Insert probe shaft
completely into probe storage channel. |
| 4. |
Remove the
probe from the storage channel. |
| 5. |
With the oral mode
indicator flashing, quickly place the probe tip under the patients
tongue on either side of the mouth to reach the rear sublingual pocket.
Click here to view the desired
sublingual pocket placement. Have the patient close his/her lips around
the probe. |
Changing
Probes
| 1. |
Depress the latch
and unplug the probe connector from the thermometer.
|
| 2. |
Remove the probe
from the storage channel. |
| 3. |
Repeat steps 1
through 5 in the SETUP section. |
Features
Normal Mode: The thermometer takes oral temperatures in about 4 seconds
and rectal temperature in about 15 seconds. Axillary temperatures taken
using the Normal-operating mode will display temperatures in about 10 seconds
for patients 17 years and under, 15 seconds for those patients over the
age of 18. The unit will always operate in Normal mode unless the Mode Selection
button is set for monitor mode. Replacing the probe in the storage channel
automatically resets the unit to Normal mode.
Monitor Mode:
Monitor mode is generally used for the long-term (continuous) temperature
monitoring, taking adult axillary temperatures, or when difficult situations
prevent accurate temperatures from being taken in the Normal mode.
Automatic backlight,
for easier reading of temperature display in darkened rooms.
Oral/Axillary Probe with
4' coiled cord and latching plug to prevent unintentional plug removal.
Mode Selection:
Used to change the current measurement site to oral, adult axillary or
pediatric axillary. The selected measurement site is displayed by a flashing
body site icon. Note that no other measurement sites are available when
using the red probe in the rectal mode.
Recall: Press
and release the Recall button when the display is blank to recall the
last completed predicted temperature. The LCD will display the recalled
temperature for five seconds.
C/F: Press and
release the C/F (Celsius/Fahrenheit) button to toggle between temperature
scales anytime a temperature is displayed on the LCD.
Operation:
Withdraw the probe from the storage channel and observe a thermometer
display test followed by an audible tone and select the mode you would
like -Oral, Adult Axillary, or pediatric axillary. Load a probe cover
onto the probe. Hold probe handle collar with thumb and forefinger, being
careful not to hold or press the ejection button. Press the collar down
firmly to secure the cover.
Taking
an Oral Temperature
The
ability of the 690 SureTemp to take an accurate oral temperature in about
4 seconds requires correct user technique.
| 1. |
With the flashing
head icon showing on the display, insert the probe tip gently into
the patients slightly opened mouth. Quickly slide the probe under
the tongue on either side of the mouth to reach the sublingual pocket.
Have the patient close his/her lips around the probe. Click
here to view the desired sublingual pocket placement.
|
| 2. |
Hold
the probe in place, keeping the tip in contact with tissue during
the entire temperature measurement. Holding the probe still will ensure
a fast and accurate measurement. |
| 3. |
When the final
temperature measurement has been reached, a tone will sound and the
patient's temperature will be displayed. |
| 4. |
After the
temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient,
and then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button
on the probe. |
| 5. |
Insert the probe
into the storage channel to clear the display, in preparation for
another temperature. |
Using
the Monitor Mode
Remove
the probe from the storage channel and take a temperature using Oral,
Rectal, or Axillary Mode. After the temperature is displayed, depress
the Mode selection button to select monitor mode. The "Monitor"
icon will appear on the LCD indicating the unit is in Monitor mode. The
unit is ready to continuously display temperatures in Monitor mode. After
the monitor mode temperature has been taken, replacing the probe in the
storage channel clears the display and resets the thermometer to Normal
mode. The unit will automatically enter the Monitor mode by removing the
probe form the probe storage channel and waiting 60 seconds.
Note: When using the Monitor Mode, allow the temperature readout to
stabilize for 3 minutes for oral and rectal temperatures and 5 minutes
for axillary temperatures.
Taking
Axillary temperatures-Blue Capped Probe
Axillary
temperatures in children ages' birth through 17 years can be taken with
the SureTemp 690 in Pediatric Axillary mode, with an oral probe.
| 1. |
Withdraw
the oral probe from its storage channel and observe a quick thermometer
self-test on the display.
|
| 2. |
Depress and hold the Mode Section button to reach pediatric axillary.
An infant icon will now appear in the display, indicating that the
thermometer is ready to take an axillary temperature. Unless the thermometer
is in the axillary mode, inaccurate axillary temperature readings
will result.
Note: The thermometer may be placed in the Axillary mode as the
default mode using the Biotech mode, see the Technical Service manual
for further assistance. When the default mode is set to Axillary,
you will not need to press the mode selection button. |
| 3. |
Attach
a probe cover as described in step 2 of the OPERATION Section. |
| 4. |
Lift
the patient's arm so that the entire axilla is easily visualized. |
| 5. |
Place
the probe as high as possible in the axilla. Do not allow the probe
tip to come into contact with the patient until it is deliberately
placed in the measurement site. Any tissue contact before this time
will activate the probe position icon and may cause inaccurate temperature
readings. |
| 6. |
Be sure
that the probe tip will be completely surrounded by axillary tissue.
Clothing or any other material touching the probe tip may cause inaccurate
reading. |
| 7. |
Place
the arm snugly at the patient's side. Hold the arm in this position
without movement of the arm or probe during the measurement cycle.
Movement of the arm or probe during this time will activate the probe
position icon and may cause inaccurate readings. |
| 8. |
An audible
tone and display of a temperature reading indicates the final temperature
has been reached. |
| 9. |
After
the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the
patient's axilla, and then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing
the ejection button on the probe. |
| 10. |
Insert
the probe into the storage channel to clear the display, in preparation
for taking another temperature. |
Taking
Axillary Temperatures-Blue Capped Probe
(Patients 18 Years and up)
Axillary temperatures
for patients 18 years and older should only be taken when the SureTemp
is in the Adult Axillary mode using an oral probe.
| 1. |
Withdraw
the oral probe from its storage channel and observe a quick thermometer
self-test on the display.
|
| 2. |
Depress and hold the Mode Section button to reach Adult axillary.
A body icon will now appear in the display, indicating that the thermometer
is ready to take an adult axillary temperature. Unless the thermometer
is in the axillary mode, inaccurate axillary temperature readings
will result.
Note: The thermometer may be placed in the Axillary mode as the
default mode using the Biotech mode, see the Technical Service manual
for further assistance. When the default mode is set to Axillary,
you will not need to press the mode selection button. |
| 3. |
Attach
a probe cover as described in step 2 of the OPERATION Section. |
| 4. |
Lift the patient's arm so that the entire axilla is easily visualized. |
| 5. |
Place
the probe as high as possible in the axilla. Do not allow the probe
tip to come into contact with the patient until it is deliberately
placed in the measurement site. Any tissue contact before this time
will activate the probe position icon and may cause inaccurate temperature
readings. |
| 6. |
Be sure
that the probe tip will be completely surrounded by axillary tissue.
Clothing or any other material touching the probe tip may cause inaccurate
reading. |
| 7. |
Place
the arm snugly at the patient's side. Hold the arm in this position
without movement of the arm or probe during the measurement cycle.
Movement of the arm or probe during this time will activate the probe
position icon and may cause inaccurate readings. |
| 8. |
An audible
tone and display of a temperature reading indicates the final temperature
has been reached. |
| 9. |
After
the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the
patient's axilla, and then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing
the ejection button on the probe. |
| 10. |
Insert
the probe into the storage channel to clear the display, in preparation
for taking another temperature.
|
Features
and Benefits
Features
 |
Convenient storage
for 25 probe covers |
|
Convenient wall-mounted
holder |
|
Color-coded, interchangeable
and removable probe well to minimize the risk of cross contamination |
|
Rubberized grips
for ease of handling |
|
Battery life indicator |
|
Durable ABS plastic
molded case for a comfortable lightweight portable unit |
|
Takes approximately
5,000 temperatures on 3 AA batteries. |
|
Interchangeable
probe with automatic probe cover |
|
The easy to read
LCD displays temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius, along with
probe position icons |
|
Mode Selection button
selects between axillary and oral modes |
|
Versatile and affordable
|
|
Probe covers may
be ejected automatically |
|
Waterproof, stainless
steel probe shaft |
Frequently
Asked Questions
Technical
Specifications
| Accuracy
: |
Plus
minus 0.2F (plus/minus 0.1 C) |
| Response
Time: |
| Oral:
|
Approximately
4 seconds. |
| Pediatric
Axillary: |
Approximately
10 seconds. |
| Adult
Axillary: |
Approximately
15 seconds. |
| Rectal:
|
Approximately
15 seconds. |
| Monitor
Mode: |
Continuous. |
| Temperature
Reading Measurement Range: |
80.0
F to 110.0 F (26.7 C to 43.3 C) |
| Unit
Dimensions : |
8.46
in x 3.18in x 2.43 in (215mm x 81mm x 62mm) |
| Weight:
|
12.6
ounces (357 grams) |
| Operating
Environment : |
50
F to 104 F (1o to 40 C) @ 15 to 95 % RH |
| Noncondensive
per ASTM : |
E112-86 |
| Power
Source: |
3
AA alkaline |
| Battery
Life: |
Approximately
5000 readings. |
| Case
Materials: |
ABS
Plastic |
| Warranty:
|
2
yr limited instrument and, 1 year limited probe. |
Articles / Sales Brochures
/ Manuals
Attached are the sales sheet, operating manual and technical manual on
the SureTemp 690 Thermometer. Click any title to view this information
as provided by Welch Allyn:
Warranty
Instruments purchased
from Welch Allyn are warranted to be free from original defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years
from the date of first shipment from Welch Allyn. There is a 1-year limited
warranty on the probe and probe covers.
Product
Ordering Information
| SH
Catalog # |
Product
Name |
| 13071 |
SureTemp
690 Plus |
|
