DR-230W Product manual
Safety Instructions and Precautions
1. Safety Instructions
Battery
⚠️ Please use original or technically compatible batteries. Do not use batteries that do not meet product specifications to prevent damage to equipment or other malfunctions. Do not disassemble, squeeze, hit, or heat batteries privately, and do not place batteries in fire, as this may cause battery explosions and fires.
External power supply:
⚠️ When external power supply is required, please use the power adapter configured for this device. Do not use other power adapters that do not meet the external connection technical specifications, otherwise it may damage the instrument and equipment, and even cause a fire power supply.
Equipment
⚠️ In flammable and explosive gas environments, please use this equipment in accordance with compliance requirements, otherwise it may cause explosions and fires.
During the use of the device, if the device emits a burnt or other odor, the power supply should be immediately cut off and the manufacturer or supplier should be contacted in a timely manner.
2. Attention
- If the equipment is not used for a long time, it should be removed and stored in the packaging box in a dry and cool environment.
- Users are not allowed to make any unauthorized changes to this device. Any unauthorized changes may affect the accuracy of the device and even damage it.
- Do not use the device in harsh environments to avoid instrument short circuits, burns, and other malfunctions caused by adverse weather conditions such as rain and lightning.
- When the recorder is offline (no data upload), please confirm the networking status of the device.
- Please use within the measurement range of the recorder.
- Please mistakenly place the external probe directly in a liquid environment to avoid equipment damage.
- Please do not forcefully impact this recorder.
The measured values of the recorder may be affected by the following factors:
Temperature error:
- Placed in the measurement environment for too short a stable time.
- Close to heat sources, cold sources, or directly in a water soaked state.
Humidity error:
- Placed in the measurement environment for too short a stable time.
- Long term exposure to steam, water mist, water curtains, or condensation environments.
Pollution:
- Being in a dusty or other polluted environment.
Product Overview
The DR-230W is a real-time temperature and humidity recorder product based on wireless communication technology. It is widely used in the industrial warehousing industry. Through WIFI data transmission, combined with the Elitech iCold platform, users can remotely view and manage real-time monitoring data online through a browser or smartphone terminal. This product also features remote platform alarm and local buzzer alarm prompt functions. The DR-230W is a long-term power supply device that requires a 5V/2A power adapter for use. It supports both single channel and dual channel temperature and humidity probe types.
Model List and Specification
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measuring Range | Temperature: -40°C~ +80°C Humidity: 0%RH~95%RH |
| Accuracy | Temperature: ±0.5°C (-20°C~40°C) ; ±1°C (Other) Humidity: ±5%RH(25°C) |
| Resolution | Temperature: 0.1°C Humidity: 0.1%RH |
| Sensor | Single channel digital temperature and humidity sensor/dual channel digital temperature and humidity sensor |
| Capacity | 30000 data storage records, cyclic storage |
| Alarm | Local alarm (flashing screen display, sound and light alarm), cloud alarm (SMS, email, etc. alarm methods) |
| Data recording interval | Normal recording interval: 0~1440 minutes can be set, default is 5 minutes Alarm recording interval: 0~1440 minutes can be set, default is 2 minutes |
| Data upload interval | Normal upload interval: 0-1440 minutes can be set, default is 5 minutes Alarm upload interval: 0~1440 minutes can be set, default is 2 minutes |
| Power | 5V/2A dedicated power adapter |
| Dimensions | Device: 215x165x19mm (L * W * H)/470g |
| Protection grade | Prevent exposure to sunlight and rain |
| Ambient Temperature | -10°C~ 45°C |
Product Appearance
The device features a clear display on the front and various interfaces on the back.
Front Display:
The display shows:
- Measurement Channel: CH: 2
- Current Temperature: 23.6°C
- Current Humidity: 36.9%RH
- Device Time: 10-30 15:30
- Elitech logo
- Wi-Fi status indicator (implied by presence of Wi-Fi symbol)
Back Panel Interfaces and Features:
The back panel includes:
- ① Display: The main screen showing measurements.
- ② Hanging rope holes: For mounting or securing the device.
- ③ Power interfaces: For connecting the 5V/2A power adapter.
- ④ Alarm interfaces: For external alarm connections.
- ⑤ Sensor interfaces: Connectors for external temperature and humidity probes.
- ⑥ Equipment labels: Contains model information (e.g., Model: DR-230), serial number, and compliance marks (CE, FC, ROHS). Also includes QR codes for downloading the Elitech iCold app for Android and iOS.
- ⑦ Wall mounted holes/support holes: For mounting the device on a wall or surface.
- ⑧ Reset buttons: Used for resetting the device or initiating network configuration.
Display Description
Detailed description of the elements shown on the device's display:
- ① WIFI Status: Indicates the network connection status.
- ② Temperature Data: Displays the current temperature reading.
- ③ Humidity Data: Displays the current humidity reading.
- ④ Device Time: Shows the current time on the device.
- ⑤ Measurement Channel: Indicates which sensor channel is being displayed (e.g., CH: 2).
- ⑥ Temperature Unit: The unit for temperature (°C or °F).
- ⑦ Humidity Unit: The unit for humidity (%RH).
Tips:
Measurement Channel:
- 1. External first channel temperature and humidity sensor data.
- 2. External second channel temperature and humidity sensor data.
WIFI Status:
- Light off: The device did not successfully connect to the network.
- Light on: The device successfully connects to the network.
- Flicker: The device is waiting for WIFI distribution network.
How to use
Equipment operation
To operate the equipment:
- Insert the power supply, alarm (optional), and sensor in sequence according to the interface label on the back of the device.
- After connecting the power supply, the device will automatically turn on.
- Follow the instructions in the "APP Operation" section to configure the device network and settings.
Icons representing connections: [power interface], [alarm interface], [sensor interface].
APP Operation
1. Download and install the APP
Please scan the QR code below to download the "Elitech iCold" APP (hereinafter referred to as the APP).
QR code for downloading the Android app.
QR code for downloading the iOS app.
2. Account registration and login
Open the APP. On the login interface (as shown in Figure 1), follow the prompts and enter the verification information, then click "Login" to complete the account login. If you have not registered an account yet, please click on "New User Registration" in the login interface, complete the registration information in the pop-up interface (as shown in Figure 2), and follow the prompts to complete the registration.
Figure 1 Description: Shows the Elitech iCold login screen with fields for username, password, and options for "Remember Password", "Login", "Terms of Service & Privacy Policy", and "Forgot password?". It also includes options for "Quick Search GUID/Waybill Number" and "Bluetooth Data Logger".
Figure 2 Description: Shows the Elitech iCold registration screen with fields for E-mail Address, Username, Password, Confirm password, and Enter code. It includes a "Send Code" button and an agreement to "Terms of Service".
3. Equipment addition and distribution network
Connect the device power, open the interface compartment, press the embedded button to reset, and configure when the Wi-Fi icon flashes.
Reset buttons: Located on the back of the device.
After logging into the APP, click the plus sign "+" in the upper right corner of the main interface (as shown in Figure 3) to enter the device addition interface. Follow the prompts to scan the code to complete the device addition. When adding a device for the first time, the APP will prompt for Wi-Fi configuration (as shown in Figure 4). Click "OK" to enter the Wi-Fi configuration interface (as shown in Figure 5), enter the corresponding Wi-Fi password, and after the device is powered on, click "OK" to configure the network. Alternatively, select "Cancel" on the Wi-Fi configuration interface (as shown in Figure 4) and proceed with network configuration later.
Figure 3 Description: Shows the Elitech iCold APP main interface with a list of added devices and an option to "Add Device".
Figure 4 Description: Shows the "Add Device" screen in the Elitech iCold APP, prompting for Device GUID, Scenes, Device Name, Device Timezone, and Industry. An "OK" button is present.
Figure 5 Description: Shows a prompt indicating "Device is added successfully!" and asks "Would you like to set WiFi?". Options are "Cancel" and "OK".
After completing the device addition, return to the main interface to view the added devices (as shown in Figure 6). Click on the corresponding device to enter the device details interface (as shown in Figure 7). Click on the Wi-Fi icon on this interface to enter the Wi-Fi configuration interface and configure the device's Wi-Fi.
Tips:
- When the device is first used, it enters the distribution network mode as soon as it is powered on, waiting for the APP to perform the distribution network. After waiting for 5 minutes, if the distribution network fails or there is no distribution network operation, the distribution network mode will automatically exit. If you need to distribute the network again, please power on and off the equipment again.
- The device has already been configured with Wi-Fi information. If you need to replace the Wi-Fi network, please reconfigure it. When the device is powered on, click the reset button on the back of the device to restart and enter Wi-Fi distribution mode. Follow the instructions in step 3 above to enter the Wi-Fi configuration interface for configuration.
Figure 6 Description: Shows the device details screen in the Elitech iCold APP, displaying basic information like GUID, expiry date, last synced, location, creator, time zone, scenes, industry, and current Ch1/Ch2 Temperature and Humidity readings.
Settings (from Figure 7)
The device settings interface allows configuration of:
- Sensor parameters: Sensor Select (e.g., Dual-channel TH), C/F Change, Normal Record Interval, Alarm Record Interval, Normal Upload Interval, Alarm Upload Interval.
- Alarm settings: Buzzer Alarm (On/Off), Ch1T/Ch1H/Ch2T/Ch2H Upper/Lower Limit Alarm Delays (e.g., None Delay).
- User parameters and Manager parameters are also listed as tabs.
Delete device and other operations
In the device details interface, you can click "More" and perform device deletion and other operations in the pop-up drop-down interface. After the device is deleted, its cloud-based historical data will be deleted and cannot be recovered.
Figure 8 Description: Shows the "More" menu in the device details interface, offering options such as Share, Scrap, Disable, Transfer, and Delete.
Included Accessories
| No | Material name | Quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR-230W | 1 PCS | Including cover plate |
| 2 | Bracket | 1 PCS | |
| 3 | Power adapter | 1 PCS | |
| 4 | Power cable | 1 PCS | |
| 5 | Sensor | 1 PCS | Single or dual external temperature and humidity |
| 6 | Calibration Certificate | 1 PCS |
Warranty and After-Sales Service
Product warranty: 1 year
This product can be returned, replaced or repaired within 7 days from the date of purchase due to performance failure. The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase (based on valid purchase receipts). During the warranty period, any malfunctions caused by quality problems of the product under normal use will be repaired free of charge. The shipping cost for repairing the product shall be borne unilaterally by the sender.
Conditions not covered by after-sales guarantee:
- Damage caused by force majeure, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, typhoons, etc;
- Damage caused by human factors such as improper use, maintenance, and storage by consumers;
- Damage caused by maintenance, disassembly, etc. by non-precision service personnel or authorized service providers;
- Exceeding the warranty period and scope;
- Natural wear and tear, consumption, and aging of products (such as shells, cables, etc.).
V1.0
