User's Manual
SureTemp® Plus Service Manual 9
2.3.5 Monitor Mode
The Monitor mode provides continuous temperature monitoring capability. The recommended
wait time for a Monitor mode oral temperature and a Monitor mode rectal temperature is 3
minutes. The recommended wait time for a Monitor mode axillary temperature is 5 minutes.
The thermometer will automatically switch to Monitor mode under the following conditions:
1. If 60 seconds have passed since the thermometer was removed from the probe well.
2. If the instrument determines that room temperature is above 34.2C (93.5F).
3. If the thermometer is unable to predict an oral or axillary temperature after 20 seconds due
to improper technique or excessive probe movement.
In the normal Predict mode, with correct use, the patient’s oral temperature is displayed in
approximately 4 seconds. The instrument will beep to signal completion of the Predict mode
temperature cycle.
If the probe is left out of the storage well after completion of a Predict mode temperature, the
unit will shut down after 30 seconds and enter Low Power mode to conserve power. Replace
the probe in the storage well to prepare for the next temperature.
WARNING: Continuous monitoring for more than 3-5 minutes is not recommended
in any mode.
Place the instrument in Monitor mode by pressing and releasing the Mode button
after a predictive temperature is taken. This mode is indicated by an icon in the
upper section of the screen.
When the unit enters Monitor mode, by pressing the Mode button after a predictive
temperature is taken, it will emit two quick beeps. If the device enters Monitor mode for any of
the three reasons listed earlier in this section, one long beep will sound to indicate that the unit
has entered Monitor mode. The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final Monitor mode
temperature and Monitor mode temperatures will not be stored in memory.
Monitor mode is also useful in testing the accuracy of the combined probe/instrument system
when the probe is warmed to a known temperature, as with a Welch Allyn
®
Model 9600 or
9600 Plus Calibration Tester or in a circulating water bath.
Note: The instrument will shut off automatically if the probe temperature remains below
26.7C (80.0F) or above 43.3 C (110.0 F) for more than 5 minutes.