Elitech USB Temperature Data Logger User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Elitech

Elitech USB Temperature Data Logger User Manual

Overview

The RC-5 series are used to record the temperature/humidity of foods, medicines and other goods during storage, transportation and in each stage of the cold chain including cooler bags, cooling cabinets, medicine cabinets, refrigerators, laboratories, reefer containers and trucks. RC-5 is a classic USB temperature data logger used in a wide range of applications around the world. RC-5+ is an upgraded version that adds the functions, including automatic PDF reports
generation, repeat start without configuration, etc.
diagram

CD USB Port
LCD Screen
Left Button
Right Button
Battery Cover

Specifications

Model

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RC-5

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RC-5+/TE

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Temperature
Measurement
Range| -30°[~+70°[ (-22°F~158°F)*
Temperature
Accuracy| ±O.S 0 [/±0.9°F (-20°[-+40°[}; ±1°[/±1.8°F (others)
Resolution| 0.1°[/°F
Memory| Maximum 32.000 points
Logging Interval| 10 seconds to 24 hours I| 10 seconds to 12 hours
Data Interface| USB
Start Mode| Press button; Use software| Press button; Auto start; Use software
Stop Mode| Press button; Auto stop; Use software
Software| Elitechlog, for macOS & Windows system
Report Format| PDF/EXCEL/TXT by
ElitechLog software| Auto PDF report; PDF/EXCEL/TXT
by ElitechLog software
Shelf Life| 1 year
Certification| EN12830, CE, RoHS
Protection Level| IP67
Dimensions| 80×33.Sx14mm
Weight| 20g

At ultra/ow temperature, the LCD is slow but does not affect normal logging. It will be bock to normal ofter the temperature rises.
•• TXT for Windows ONLY

Operation

1. Battery Activation

Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to open it.
Gently press the battery to hold it in position, then pull out the battery insulator strip.
Turn the battery cover clockwise and tighten it.

2. Install Software

Please download and install the free Elitechlog software (macOS and Windows) from Elitech US: www.elitechustore.com/pages/download or Elitech UK: www.elitechonline.co.uk/software or Elitech BR: www.elitechbrasil.com.br.
Elitech USB Temperature Data Logger User Manual

3. Configure Parameters

First, connect the data logger to the computer via USB cable, wait until g icon shows on the LCD; then configure via: ElitechLog Software: If you do not need to change the default parameters (in Appendix); please click Quick Reset under Summary menu to synchronize local time before usage; If you need to change the parameters, please click the Parameter menu, enter your preferred values, and click the Save Parameter button to complete the configuration.

Warning! For frrst time user or a~er battery replacement: To ovoid time or time zone errors, please make sure you click Quick Reset or Save Parameter before usage ta sync and configure your local time into the logger.

5. Marl< Events (RC-5+/TE only)

Double click the right button to mark current temperature and time, up to 10 groups of data. After marked, it will be indicated by Log X on the LCD screen (X means the marked group).

6. Stop Logging

Press Button*: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds until the icon ■ shows on the LCD, indicating the logger stops logging. Auto Stop: When the logging points reach the maximum memory points, the logger will stop automatically. Use Software: Open Elitech Log software, click Summary menu, and Stop Logging button.

*Note: _Default stop is via Press Button, if set as disabled, the button stop function will be invalid; please open the ElitechLog software and click Stop Logging button to stop it.
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a close up of a clock

7. Download Data

Connect the data logger to your computer via USB cable, wait until the icon !;l shows on the LCD; then download via: ElitechLog Software: The logger will
auto-upload data to ElitechLog, then please click Export to select your desired file format to export. If data failed for

auto-upload, please manually click Download and then follow the export operation.

Without ElitechLog Software (RC-5+/TE only): Simply find and open the removable storage device ElitechLog, save the auto generated PDF report to your computer for viewing.

e. Reuse the Logger

To reuse a logger, please stopped it first; then connect it to your computer and use ElitechLog software to save or export the data. Next, reconfigure the logger by repeating the operations in 3. Configure Parameters•. After finished, follow 4. Start Logging to restart the logger for new logging.
Without ElitechLog Software (RC-5+/TE only): Simply find and open the removable storage device ElitechLog, save the auto generated PDF report to your computer for viewing.

Warning!
To make space for new loggings, oil previous logging data inside the logger will be deleted ofter re-configuration. If you forgot to save/export data, please try to locate the logger in the History menu of ElitechLog software.

9. Repeat Start (RC-5+/TE only)

To restart the stopped logger, you may press and hold the left button to start logging quickly without reconfiguration. Please backup data before restart by repeating 7. Download Data – Download via ElitechLog Software

Status Indication

Buttons

Operations

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Function

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Press and hold the left button for S seconds| Start logging
Press and hold the right button for 5 seconds| Stop logging
Press and release the left button| Checl</Switch interfaces
Press and release the right button| Back to the main menu
Double click the right button| Mark events (RC-5+/TE only)

2. LCD Screen

diagram

Battery Level
Stopped
Logging
® Not started
Connected to PC
High Temperature Alarm
Low Temperature Alarm
Logging Points
No Alarm/Mark Success
Alarmed/Mark Failure
Month
Day
Maximum Value
Minimum Value

3. LCD Interface

Elitech USB Temperature Data Logger User Manual

Battery Replacement

Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to open it.
Install a new and wide-temperature CR2 □ 32 button battery into the battery compartment, with its+ side facing upward.
Turn the battery cover clockwise and tighten it.

What’s Included

Data Logger x 1
User Manual x 1
Calibration Certificate x1
Button Battery x1

Warning

Please store your logger at room temperature.
Please pull out the battery insulator strip in the battery comportment before using.
For first time user: please use ElitechLog software to synchronize and configure the system time.
Do not remove the battery from the logger while it’s recording.
The LCD will be auto off ofter 15 seconds of inactivity (by default). Press the button again to tum on the screen.
Any parameter configuration on ElitechLog so~ware will delete all logged data inside the logger. Please save data before you apply any new configurations.
Do not use the logger for long-distance transport if the battery icon is less than half as