This is the Exergen TAT-2000C, a temporal artery thermometer that takes a reading by scanning across the forehead. It comes in the SmartGlow version with a lit display, which many parents like for checking a sleeping child without turning on a lamp.
- What it is: Exergen TAT-2000C temporal artery thermometer that reads body temperature with a light forehead scan.
- How it works: slide the sensor from the center of the forehead to the hairline and the reading appears on the display.
- Display: soft glow screen that's easier to read in a dark room, plus memory for the last 8 readings.
- Settings: one button lets you switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius and turns the beeper on or off.
- What's included: thermometer, protective cap, 9-volt battery, and user manual.
- Format: handheld unit packaged in retail blister packaging, sold as a single thermometer.
Ways to enjoy: Handy for checking the temperature of a sleeping infant, a napping child, or any family member without disturbing them. Keep the protective cap on when not in use to keep the sensor clean.