Diatek Model 600 Repair

The Diatek Model 600 is a thermometer made by Diatek Instruments, a Welch Allyn company. Thermometers are most often used to measure temperature; in this case the thermometer is a medical instrument used to check for symptoms of illness. Thermometers were first invented in the sixteenth century and were much simpler devices, sealed tubes shaped to have a bulb and stem, then partially filled with alcohol (NLM).

The Diatek Model 600 is digital and portable, it is most commonly used for measuring temperatures between 84F and 108F. The thermometer features a large backlit liquid crystal display, along with a switch to select either Fahrenheit or Celsius. It uses disposable batteries, has automatic power on and off, and can self-diagnose with any visual errors (Kroslak Enterprises).

The Diatek Model 600 Thermometer consists of two parts, the main device and an attached probe. The main device is white with a backlit display toward the top, the probe is attached with a spiral black wire. The main device has the Welch Allyn printed in green just under the display and a larger square of green further down contains some other information and warnings about the device. The main device is 6.25 inches in length, 3.7 inches wide, and 2.4 inches tall. It weighs 10.5 ounces.

• Range: Normal and Monitor Modes, 28.9° C - 42.2° C, 84.0° F - 108.0° F
• Accuracy: ±0.1 °C, ±0.2 °F (when tested in a calibrated water bath)
• Battery Capacity: Disposable batteries, three type AA cells, up to 1000 hours of continuous use
• Dimensions: length 6.25 inches (159mm); width 3.7 inches (94mm); height 2.4 inches (61mm)
• Visual and Audible Indicators: Digital temperature display, 30 second pulse and respiration timer, instrument malfunction, broken probe, probe position, low battery, out of range temperature

Sourced from the Diatek Model 600 Thermometer Technical Manual.

DIATEK 600 Clinical Thermometer System

Model 600 Technical Manual

Diatek 600 on Kroslak Enterprises