Your Guide to Elitech RC Data Loggers

Elitech is a producer of a range of accurate data loggers, renowned in food, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and scientific sectors for ease of use, accuracy and reliability. In this article, our scientists detail the Elitech Data Logger range and compare the differences between the available units.

About Elitech

Elitech is a leading manufacturer of cold chain temperature monitoring and data logging devices.

Elitech Data Logger Applications

The functional range of Elitech data loggers are designed to serve the following industries and applications:

1. Food production
2. Food safety
3. Food cold chain
4. Pharmaceutical storage and transport
5. Life sciences and laboratories; and
6. The monitoring of temperature-sensitive commodities during processing, manufacturing, storage, and transportation.

Elitech Data Logger Models

Elitech’s RC series of loggers can be divided up into three main groups.

1. Single-use loggers
2. Mini Loggers; and
3. Multi-Use USB Loggers.

See an introduction and examples of products below or scroll down for a complete product specification comparison.

Single-Use

Elitech’s single-use USB data loggers are suitable for the following applications:

• Food cold chain, including; production, storage, refrigerated freight and in supermarkets
• Pharmaceutical cold chain, including; medicine production and development, transportation and storage; or
• Anywhere, one-way logging or easy PDF report offload is required.

Single-Use Logger Product code: IC-RC-19   RC-19 Single-Use Temperature Data Logger is ideal for cold chain monitoring. Powered by a CR2450 wide-temperature lithium battery, the RC-19 single-use logger can be stored for up to 2 years. Further, data is offloaded automatically as a PDF  report – so there’s no software required.

Mini Loggers

Elitech’s series of mini data loggers feature a multifunction LCD, alarm indicator, replaceable battery and a buzzer alarm. The series of mini logger enables users to export data as a PDF or Excel via Elitech data management software.

Elitech designs these temperature data loggers with both internal and optional exterior temperature sensors, making them suitable for a range of industries and applications, including:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Food storage
• Medical cabinets
• Laboratories
• Cold storage; and
• The breeding industry.

Mini USB Temperature Data Logger Product code: IC-RC-4	Mini Temperature and Humidity Data Logger Product code: IC-RC-4HC
Main features: Internal humidity sensor Internal temperature sensor	Main features: Internal humidity sensor Internal temperature sensor External temperature sensor

Multi-Use USB

The RC-5 series of loggers are a popular choice for users requiring a compact, multi-use device with a straightforward plug-and-play interface. Elitech USB temperature data loggers feature a replaceable battery, mounting bracket, double button operation, and are IP67 rated water and dustproof. Multi-use USB loggers are ideal for use in the following applications and industries:

• Pharmaceuticals
• Food production and storage
• Life science
• Medical cabinets
• Fresh food cabinets
• Freezers; and
• Around laboratories.

You can export data in PDF/Excel via data intuitive management software to achieve faster data analysis. Alternatively, you can use the multifunction LCD for a glance at measured values.

Multi-use USB Temperature Data Logger Product code: IC-RC-5	Multi-use USB Temperature Data Logger with External Sensor Product code: IC-RC-5-Plus
Main features: Internal temperature sensor	Main features: Internal temperature sensor External temperature sensor

Elitech Data Logger Comparison

	IC-RC-19	IC-RC-4	IC-RC-4HC	IC-RC-5	IC-RC-5+
Measures	Temperature	Temperature	Temperature Humidity	Temperature	Temperature
Range	-30℃ to 70℃	Temp Internal sensor: -30℃ to 60℃ Temp: External sensor: -40 to 85 C	Temp Internal sensor: -30℃ to 60℃ Temp: External sensor: -40 to 85 C Humidity: 10%-99%	-30℃ to 70℃	Internal sensor: -30℃ to 70℃ External sensor: -40 to 85 C
Accuracy	±0.5 C (-20 to 40 C); ±1 C (other)	±0.5 C (-20 to 40 C); ±1 C (other)	Temperature: ±0.5 C (-20 to 40 C); ±1 C (other) Humidity: ±3%RH (25℃,20% RH to 90% RH), ±5%RH (other range)	±0.5 C (-20 to 40 C); ±1 C (other)	±0.5 C (-20 to 40 C); ±1 C (other)
Display	None	LCD	LCD	LCD	LCD
Interface	USB	Mini USB	Mini USB	USB	USB
Software	PDF /ElitechLog Win or Mac (latest version)	ElitechLog Win or Mac	ElitechLog Win or Mac	ElitechLog Win or Mac  (latest version)	ElitechLog Win or Mac  (latest version)
Memory	16,000 points	16,000 points	16,000 points	32000 points (MAX)	32000 points (MAX)
Recording Interval	12 minute logging cycle	15 minutes (standard)	15 minutes (standard)	10 min-24 hr adjustable	10 min-24 hr adjustable
Alarm Configuration	Optional, up to 5 points	Optional, only 2 points	Optional, only 2 points	Optional, up to 5 points	Optional, up to 5 points
Protection	IP67	Not provided	Not provided	IP67	IP67
Size(LxWxH)	80mm x 49mm x 5.8mm		84mmx44mmx20mm	79 x 33.5 x 14 mm	79 x 33.5 x 14mm

Conclusion

Elitech’s series of RC temperature data loggers offer professionals in the food, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and scientific industries devices that are easy to use, that collect and offload data seamlessly, accurately and reliably.

For more information on temperature data loggers by Elitech, speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].