Malfunctions - Causes And Elimination - SCALESON S240 Instrucciones De Uso

9. Malfunctions - causes and elimination

Display / malfunction Possible causes
Switch on
failed.
The measured value
is too low.
The measured value
is too high.
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The battery level is too low.
The polarities of the batteries are
reversed.
The thermometer is damaged.
The lens on the measuring head
is dirty.
The distance of the item and
target is too far.
You have just come from a cold
environment.
You have just come from a hot
environment.
The ambient temperature is not
in the range.
Memory error
In ear or forehead mode,
T > 42,5°C (108,6°F)
In ear or forehead mode,
T < 32°C (89,6°F)
2,5V ± 3% ≤ Power voltage ≤ 2,6V
± 3%
The power voltage is lower than
2,5V ± 3%.
Description / solution
Replace the battery with a new one.
Make sure that the batteries are
inserted correctly.
Contact manufacturer service.
Clean the lens with a cotton swab.
Hold the thermometer directly against
your forehead or insert the measuring
head slightly further into the ear canal.
Stay in a warmer room for at least 30
minutes before taking a measure-
ment.
Stay in a sufficiently cool room for
at least 30 minutes before taking a
measurement.
3 short beeps and red backlight for 3
seconds. Take a measurement at an
ambient temperature between 10°C
(50.0°F) and 40°C (104°F).
3 short beeps and red backlight for 3
seconds.
3 short beeps and red backlight for 3
seconds.
3 short beeps and red backlight for 3
seconds.
The battery level is low and it is
recommended to replace the battery.
However, you can still use it.
The thermometer switches off auto-
matically after 30 seconds. Please
replace the battery with a new one.