Exergen TAT-5000S TemporalScanner™ Thermometer
Professional model for heavy-duty hospital applications

Protect your patients with clinically proven fever detection trusted by medical professionals worldwide. The TAT-5000S delivers near-instant, non-invasive temperature readings in approximately 0.04 seconds, fast, safe, and comfortable for patients, and easy for clinical staff to use consistently. Built for intensive care units, emergency departments, and all inpatient settings, it combines industrial-duty construction with the accuracy healthcare demands.

Key features

• Very accurate temperature measurement - ±0.1°C (±0.2°F), certified to ASTM E1112
• Non-invasive, so fast, safe, and comfortable for patients
• Fast, easy, and convenient for doctors and nurses
• Low cost: independent studies show up to 90% hospital cost reduction vs. other thermometers, with payback in under one year
• Probe cover use is optional — a future with no waste
• Industrial-duty, impact-resistant construction
• Chemically resistant materials that stand up to harsh disinfectants
• Lifetime warranty — unique in thermometry
• More accurate than non-contact infrared thermometers
• Supported by over 100 peer-reviewed and published clinical studies

Specifications

• Clinical accuracy: ±0.1°C (±0.2°F) per ASTM E1112
• Temperature range: 16°C – 43°C (60.8°F – 110°F)
• Response time: ~0.04 seconds
• Battery life: ~15,000 readings
• Size: 5 × 20 × 3 cm / 2.0 × 8.0 × 1.25 in
• Weight: 213 g (7.5 oz)
• Display: Large bright LED, 30-second hold
• Construction: Impact-resistant casing, hermetically sealed sensing system
• Warranty: Lifetime

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the TAT-5000S?
It achieves ±0.1°C (±0.2°F) clinical accuracy, certified to ASTM E1112 and backed by more than 100 peer-reviewed published studies.

Does it require disposable probe covers?
No — cover use is optional, eliminating ongoing consumable costs and reducing clinical waste.

How is it disinfected?
The TAT-5000S is made from chemically resistant materials designed to withstand the harsh disinfectants used in clinical environments.

How does it compare to non-contact infrared thermometers?
Temporal artery scanning with the TAT-5000S has been shown to be more accurate than standard non-contact infrared thermometers, which are widely considered unreliable screening tools in clinical settings.

What is the warranty?
The TAT-5000S carries a lifetime warranty — a distinction unique within the thermometry category.