Elitech RCW-800W Wi-Fi IoT Temperature and Humidity Data Logger
Product Overview
The RCW-800W series is a Wi-Fi enabled IoT data logger designed for real-time monitoring, recording, alarming, and data transmission of ambient temperature and humidity. It comprises temperature and humidity sensors and a main unit, transmitting readings directly via Wi-Fi to the Elitech Cold Cloud platform. Users can view data in real-time and configure the device via a mobile app. Alerts for threshold breaches are sent via SMS, email, voice messages, and WeChat. In conjunction with the "Elitech Cold Cloud" platform and the "Elitech IoT" app, users can remotely view data, query historical records, and receive alarms. The product is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, catering, and international warehousing logistics.
Product Features
- Suitable for warehouses, cold rooms, refrigerated trucks, medicine cabinets, and laboratory refrigerators.
- Compact and elegant design with a magnetic mounting system for easy installation.
- Large TFT color display with extensive information.
- Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, which uploads data even during power outages.
- Built-in acoustic and visual alarms ? for local alerting.
- Various sensor types available (see selection catalog).
- Wi-Fi ? communication without additional costs.
- Supports Bluetooth ? quick connection.
- Stores up to 20,000 data sets and supports continuous data storage.
- Multiple alarming options: local acoustic and visual alarms, SMS ✉️, WeChat ?, voice messages ?️, and email ?.
Product Interface
Display Area
- Error Code ⚠️
- Time ⏰
- Date ?
- Sensor 1 ID
- Current Temperature ?️
- Buzzer Status ?
- WIFI Status ?
- Battery Status ?
- Charge Status ⚡
- Sensor 2 ID
- Current Humidity ?
- Machine Status
- Number of Offline Data
*When temperature and humidity exceed upper limits, values display in red. If they fall below lower limits, values display in blue.
Physical Buttons and Ports
- Power LED Indicator ?
- Alarm LED Indicator ?
- Left Button ◀️ (Switch between Celsius/Fahrenheit)
- LCD Display
- Home Button ?
- Right Button ▶️
- Monitoring Start/Stop ▶️/⏹️
- Buzzer On/Off ?
- Micro-USB Port ?
- Rear Case Mounting Screws
- Bracket Slide
- Battery Compartment Rear Cover
- Reset Button ? (Short press for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth pairing mode, long press to restart device)
- Sensor Port (Dual-channel/temperature and humidity sensor)
- Power Switch ?
Sensor Types
Sensor Type | Channels | Measurement Range | Sensor Type | Measurement Accuracy |
---|---|---|---|---|
External Temperature & Humidity | 1 Temperature, 1 Humidity | Temp: -40°C~80°C Humidity: 0%RH~100%RH |
Digital Temperature & Humidity Sensor or NTC Sensor | Temp: -20°C~+40°C ±0.5°C, otherwise ±1°C Humidity: ±5%RH |
Dual Temperature | 2 Temperatures | Temp: -40°C~80°C | Digital Temperature & Humidity Sensor or NTC Sensor | Temp: -20°C~+40°C ±0.5°C, otherwise ±1°C (Humidity accuracy not specified for this type) |
Technical Specifications
1. Power Input | 5V/1A |
2. Temperature Display Resolution | 0.1°C |
3. Humidity Display Resolution | 0.1%RH |
4. Offline Storage Capacity | 20,000 data sets |
5. Storage Method | Cyclic storage |
6. Recording and Upload Intervals |
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7. Battery Life | Minimum 7 days (@25°C, upload interval 5 minutes). |
8. Indicator Lights | Alarm indicator ?, Charge indicator ⚡. |
9. Screen | TFT color display. |
10. Communication Method | Wi-Fi ?. |
11. Alerting Method | Local alarms and Cloud alarms (SMS ✉️, App notifications, Email ?, WeChat ?). |
12. Buttons | Power switch ?, Reset ? (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setup), Left ◀️, Home ?, Right ▶️, Temperature switch (°C/°F), Monitoring Start/Stop ▶️/⏹️, Buzzer On/Off ?. |
13. Protection Class | IP50 |
14. Product Dimensions | 110mm × 78mm × 27mm. |
Operation Instructions
Charging
Connect the USB cable to the power adapter for charging. During charging, the charge indicator LED ⚡ stays on, and the status bar shows the charging icon.
Button Functions
- Home Button ?: Short press to return to the home screen.
- Left Button ◀️: Short press to scroll forward through menus/pages.
- Right Button ▶️: Short press to scroll backward through menus/pages.
- Celsius/Fahrenheit Switch (°C/°F): Press and hold for 3 seconds to change the temperature unit.
- Monitoring Start/Stop ▶️/⏹️: Press and hold for 3 seconds to start or stop monitoring. Data recording begins or stops, and the status indicator in the bottom-left corner shows "Monitoring" or "Not Monitored".
- Buzzer On/Off ?: Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable or disable the buzzer function. The status bar on the LCD screen displays the buzzer ON/OFF icon. A short press can silence the current buzzer alarm when in an alarm state.
Settings Interface
Dual Sensor Configuration Parameters
- Sensor 1 Alarm Limit
- Sensor 2 Alarm Limit
- Upper Temperature Alarm Value
- Lower Temperature Alarm Value
- Upper Temperature Alarm Value (for Sensor 2)
- Lower Temperature Alarm Value (for Sensor 2)
Temperature and Humidity Configuration Parameters
- Temperature Alarm Configuration for Sensor 1
- Humidity Alarm Configuration for Sensor 2
- Upper Humidity Alarm Value
- Lower Humidity Alarm Value
- Upper Humidity Alarm Value (for Sensor 2)
- Lower Humidity Alarm Value (for Sensor 2)
System Information Configuration Parameters
- Interval between two data records
- Data recording interval in case of alarm
- Interval for uploading data to the cloud platform ☁️
- Interval for uploading data to the cloud platform ☁️ in case of alarm
- Current data collection duration
- Total number of collected data
- Automatic sleep time after inactivity
- Device Wi-Fi IP Address ?
- Device Wi-Fi MAC Address
- Device ID (20-digit)
- Current Device Software Version
- Wi-Fi Configured: (Configured/Not Configured)
APP Operation Instructions
- Download and Install APP ⬇️: Scan the QR code (reference) to download the "Jingchuang IoT" or "Elitech iCold" APP.
- Registration and Login: Open the APP, enter required information on the login screen (Figure 1 reference), and click "Login". For new accounts, click "Register Now" and follow instructions on the registration screen (Figure 2 reference).
- Wi-Fi Configuration ?:
- Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network and open the APP.
- Short press the Reset Button ? on the device to enter Wi-Fi configuration mode. Check the LCD status indicator.
- In the APP, click the "Add Device" icon.
- Scan the QR code on the back of the device or manually enter the Device GUID.
- Edit the device name, select the time zone, and click "Add".
- Click "Confirm" to start Wi-Fi configuration.
- Enter the Wi-Fi password in the APP.
- Click "Confirm" to complete Wi-Fi configuration successfully ✔️.
- If configuration fails ❌, repeat steps. To reconfigure Wi-Fi, enter "Device Information" in the APP and click the "Reset WiFi" icon (Figure 3 reference).
- Bluetooth Configuration ?:
- Connect your phone to Wi-Fi, open the APP, and enable Bluetooth.
- Short press the Reset Button ? to enter Bluetooth configuration mode. Check the LCD status indicator.
- Configuration steps are similar to Wi-Fi. Bluetooth configuration supports static IP address settings.
- Activate Bluetooth configuration.
- Obtain IP address automatically or enter manually (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, DNS Server Address).
- Enter Wi-Fi password in the APP.
Cloud Platform
For more functions, visit the Elitech Cloud Platform at www.e-elitech.cn.
Recharging
After initial device addition, free SMS, data, and premium service trials are provided. After the trial expires, recharge the device. Refer to the "Jingchuang Cold Cloud Value-Added Service Charging Guide" in the APP for details.