Exergen TAT-5000 Temporal Artery Thermometer vs Omron MC-246 Digital Clinical Thermometer
Specifications
| Spec | Exergen TAT-5000 Temporal Artery Thermometer | Omron MC-246 Digital Clinical Thermometer |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical accuracy | ASTM E1112 ± 0.1°C (0.2°F) | — |
| Temperature range | 16–43°C (61–110°F) | — |
| Arterial heat balance range | 34.5–43°C (94–110°F) | — |
| Operating environment | 16–40°C (60–104°F) | — |
| Resolution | 0.1°C or °F | — |
| Response time | ~0.04 seconds | — |
| Battery life | 15,000 readings | — |
| Time displayed | 30 seconds | — |
| Size | 5 × 20 × 3 cm | — |
| Weight | 213 g (7.5 oz) | — |
| Display | Large bright LEDs | — |
| Construction | Impact-resistant casing; hermetically sealed sensing system; stainless steel probe | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
| Range | — | 32.0–42.9 °C |
| Accuracy | — | ±0.1 °C |
| Measurement time | — | ~10 s (oral) |
| Memory | — | Last reading |
| Water-resistant | — | IP22 |