Elitech Multi Use Temperature Data Logger User Manual

Elitech Multi Use Temperature
Data Logger User Manual

Overview

The RC -4 series are multi – use data loggers with external temperature probe, where RC-4 is a temperature logger, RC-4HC is a temperature and humidity logger.

They can be used to record 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.

Specifications

Operation

Battery Activation

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

Install Probe

By default, RC-4/4HC uses the internal sensor to measure temperatures.
If you need to use the external temperature probe, simply install it as shown below:

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.

Configure Parameters

First, connect the data logger to your computer via USB cable, wait until the 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! Far first time user or after battery replacement:
To avoid time or time zone errors , please make sure you click Quick Reset or Save Parameter before usage to sync and configure your local time into the logger.

Start Logging

Press Button: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds until the ► icon shows on the LCD, indicating the logger starts logging.

Note: If the ► icon keeps flashing, it means the logger configured the start delay; it will start logging ofter the set delay time elapses.

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 of 16 ,000 points, the logger will stop automatically.

Use Software: Open ElitechLog software , click Summary menu, and Stop Logging button.

Note: *Default stop is via Press Button , if set os disabled, the button stop function will be invalid;
Please open the ElitechLog software and click Stop Logging button to stop it .

Download Data

Connect the data logger to your computer via USB cable, wait until the icon shows on the LCD; then download via :
ElitechLog Software: The logger will auto-upload data to ElitechLog, then 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.

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 4. Configure Parameters *.
After finished, follow 5. Start Logging to restart the logger for new logging.

Warning’ • To make space for new loggings, oil previous logging doto inside the logger will be deleted after re-configuration.

Status Indication

Buttons

LCD Screen

LCD Interface

LCD-Buzzer Indication

Battery Replacement

1. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to open it.
2. Install the new and wide-temperature CR24S0 battery into the battery compartment with its+ facing upward.
3. Turn the battery cover clockwise and tighten it .

What’s Included

• Data Logger x l
• CR24S0 battery x l
• External Temperature Probe x 1 (1.lrn)
• USB Cable x 1
• User Manual x 1
• Certificate of Calibration x 1

Warning

• Please stare your logger at roam temperature.
• Please pull out the battery insulator strip in the battery compartment before using.
• If you use the logger far the first time, please use ElitechLag software ta synchronize system time and configure parameters.
•  Do not remove the battery if the logger is recording.
• The LCD screen will be auto off after 75 seconds of inactivity /by default). Press the button again to turn on the screen.
• Any parameter configuration an ElitechLag software will delete all lagged data inside the logger. Please save data before you apply any new configurations.
• To ensure the humidity accuracy of RC-4HC. please avoid contact with unstable chemical solvents or compounds, especially avoid long-term storage or exposure to the environments with high concentrations of ketene, acetone, ethanol, isaprapanal, toluene, etc.
•  Do not use the logger far long-distance transport if the battery icon is less than half as .

Appendix

Default Parameter Configurations