Elitech RC-5/5+ Series: Multilingual Specification

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.

Specifications

* At ultralow temperature, the LCD is slow but does not affect normal logging. It will be back to normal after the temperature rises. ** TXT for Windows ONLY

Operation Instructions

1. 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.
2. Install Software

   Please download and install the free ElitechLog software (macOS and Windows) from Elitech US: www.elitechus.com/pages/download or Elitech UK: www.elitecheu.com/pages/software or Elitech BR: www.elitechbrasil.com.br

3. Configure Parameters

   First, connect the data logger to the computer via USB cable, wait until [USB Port] 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 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.

4. Start Logging

   Press Button: Press and hold the [Left Button] for 5 seconds until the [Logging] icon shows on the LCD, indicating the logger starts logging.

   Auto Start (RC-5+/TE only):

   • Immediate Start: The logger starts logging after removed from the computer.
   • Timed Start: The logger starts counting after being removed from the computer; it will start logging automatically after the set date/time.

   Note: If the [Logging] icon keeps flashing, it means the logger configured with start delay; it will start logging after the set delay time elapses.

5. Mark 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 [Right Button] for 5 seconds until the [Stopped] 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 ElitechLog 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.

7. Download Data

   Connect the data logger to your computer via USB cable, wait until the [USB Port] icon 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.
8. Reuse the Logger

   To reuse a logger, please stop 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.

   Warning! * To make space for new loggings, all previous logging data inside the logger will be deleted after 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

1. Buttons

2. LCD Screen

LCD Icons:

• 1: [Battery Level Indicator]
• 2: Stopped
• 3: Logging
• Not started
• 4: Connected to PC
• 5: High Temperature Alarm
• 6: Low Temperature Alarm
• 7: Logging Points (current)
• 8: No Alarm/Mark Success
• 9: Alarm/Mark Failure
• 10: Month
• 11: Day
• 12: Maximum Value
• 13: Minimum Value

3. LCD Interface

Battery Replacement

1. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to open it.
2. Install a new and wide-temperature CR2032 button battery into the battery compartment, with its + side facing upward.
3. Turn the battery cover clockwise and tighten it.

What's Included

• Data Logger x 1
• User Manual x 1
• Certificate of Verification x 1
• CR2032 button battery x 1

Precautions

• Please store your logger at room temperature.
• Please pull out the battery insulator strip in the battery compartment 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 after 15 seconds of inactivity (by default). Press the button again to turn on the screen.
• Any parameter configuration on ElitechLog software 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 [Battery Level Indicator].

Appendix: Default Parameters