Microlife NC 200 Non-Contact Thermometer

Overview

The Microlife NC 200 measures forehead temperature without touching the skin. Hold it towards the forehead: a blue tracking light marks the measurement area, a self-indicator light on the back shows when the distance is right, and once the device detects it is within 5 cm it takes the reading by itself, with a countdown on the display, in about 3 seconds. The mode button switches between forehead, object and ambient temperature and between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

The large illuminated display shows the date and time, and the last 30 readings are stored with their date and time. Sound can be switched off for silent readings at night, and the display lights red (Silent Glow technology) when a reading is above 37.4 °C. It runs on two AAA alkaline batteries, which are included, and Lir’s page states a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. The NC 200 received the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018.

Key features

• Automatic measurement with distance control: reads when within 5 cm of the forehead
• Guidance light on the back shows when the distance is right; blue tracking light marks the measurement area
• Three modes: forehead, object and ambient temperature
• Reading in about 3 seconds, with an on-screen countdown
• Display lights red when a reading is above 37.4 °C (Silent Glow); sound can be switched off
• Large illuminated display with date and time; 30-reading memory
• Celsius or Fahrenheit, switched with the mode button

Specifications

What’s in the box

• 1 × Microlife NC 200 thermometer
• 2 × AAA alkaline batteries

Good for

• Taking a temperature without touching the person, for example a sleeping child
• Night-time readings, with the sound switched off and the display lit
• Checking the temperature of objects or a room with the same device
• Keeping a record of readings over several days (30-reading memory)
• Anyone who wants to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit

Things to consider

• Follow the instructions for distance and positioning; the device reads automatically only when it detects it is within 5 cm of the forehead.
• The maker’s tolerance figure applies between 35.0 and 42.0 °C; the overall measuring range is 0–100 °C.
• A storage case or bag is optional and not included.
• A thermometer reading is not a diagnosis; if you are worried about a temperature, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

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