Overview
RC-61/GSP-6 is temperature and humidity data logger with two external probes that allow various probe combination methods. It features
with a large LCD Screen, audible-visual alarm, auto shortened interval for alarms and other functions; its built-in magnets are also easy for
mounting during usages.
It can be used to record the temperature/humidity of medicines, chemicals, and other goods during storage, transportation and in each
phase of the cold chain including cooler bags, cooling cabinets, medicine cabinets, refrigerators and laboratories.
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Specifications
Model
Temperature Measurement Range
Temperature Accuracy
Humidity Measurement Range
Humidity Accuracy
Resolution
Memory
Logging Interval
Data Interface
Start Mode
Stop Mode
Software
Report Format
Power
Shelf Life
Certification
External Probe
Dimensions
Weight
*TXT for Windows ONLY.
Operation
1. Activate Logger
(1) Open the battery cover, gently press
the battery to hold it in position.
(2) Pull out the battery insulator strip.
(3) Then re-install the battery cover.
2. Install Probe
Please install the probes to the corresponding jacks of T and H, details are shown below:
3. 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.
4. Configure Parameters
First, connect the data logger to the computer via USB cable, wait until the
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 configure your local time into the logger.
Note: The parameter of Interval Shortened is disabled by default. If you set it to Enable, it will auto shorted the logging interval to once per
minute if it exceeds temperature/humidity limit(s).
5. Start Logging
Press Button: Press and hold the
Note: If the
icon keeps flashing, it means the logger configured with start delay; it will start logging after the set delay time elapses.
6. Stop Logging
Press Button*: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds until the
Auto Stop: When the logging points reach the maximum memory, the logger will stop automatically.
Use Software: Connect the logger to your computer; 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, and wait until the
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 repeat above operation.
8. 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, 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.
Status Indication
1. LCD Screen
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②③ ④
⑤
⑥
⑧
⑨
⑩
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2. LCD Interface
Temperature
(Humidity);
Logging Points
Low Alarm Limit
3. Buttons-LCD-LED Indication
LCD Display
Operation
/
and
Hold for 5 seconds
flashes
Short press
Interfaces switching...
* To enable buzzer function, please open ElitechLog software and go to Parameter menu -> Buzzer -> Enable.
Battery Replacement
1 . Open the battery cover, Remove the old battery.
2. Install a new ER14505 battery into the battery
compartment. Please note the negative cathode
installs to the spring end.
3. Close the battery cover.
What's Included
Data Logger
Temperature-Humidity-Combined Probe
ER14505 battery
Warning
Please store your logger at room temperature.
Please pull out the battery insulator strip in the battery compartment before using.
If you use the logger for the first time, please use ElitechLog software to synchronize system time and configure parameters.
Do not remove the battery if the logger is recording.
The LCD screen will be auto o 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.
To ensure the humidity accuracy, 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, isopropanol, toluene etc.
Do not use the logger for long-distance transport if the battery icon is less than half as
The glycol filled bottle probe can be considered as a thermal bu er that can simulate the actual temperature variations inside, which is
suitable for vaccine, medical or similar scenarios.
Appendix
Default Parameters
Model
Logging Interval
Start Mode
Start Delay
Stop Mode
Repeat Start/Circular Logging
Time Zone
Temperature Unit
Low/High Temperature Limit
Calibration Temperature
Low/High Humidity Limit
Calibration Humidity
Tap Sound/Audible Alarm
Display Time
Sensor Type
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②
⑤ TH
⑥ T
⑦
RC-61/GSP-6
-40°C~+85°C (-40°F~185°F)
TH Probe: ±0.3°C/±0.6°F (-20°C~+40°C), ±0.5°C/±0.9°F (others)
T Probe: ±0.5°C/±0.9°F (-20°C~+40°C), ±1°C/±1.8°F (others)
0%RH~100%RH
±3%RH (25°C, 20%RH ~ 80%RH), ±5%RH (others)
0.1°C/°F; 0.1%RH
Maximum 16,000 points
10 seconds to 24 hours
USB
Press button; Use software
Press button; Auto-stop; Use software
ElitechLog, for macOS & Windows system
PDF/EXCEL/TXT* via ElitechLog software
ER14505 battery/USB
2 years
EN12830, CE, RoHS
Temperature-humidity combined probe, temperature probe; glycol bottle probe (optional)**
118 x 61.5 x 19 mm
100g
** The glycol bottle contains 8ml propylene glycol.
button for 5 seconds until the icon shows on the LCD, indicating the logger starts logging.
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⑪
Maximum,
Current Time
Average
LED Indicator flashes
always on
once every 15 seconds
not displayed
once
twice
3 times
4 times
x 1
x 1
x 1
RC-61
15 minutes
Press Button
0
Use Software
Disable
°C
-30°C/60°C
0°C
10%RH/90%RH
0%RH
Disable
15 seconds
Temp (Probe T) + Humi (Probe H)
icon shows on the LCD, then configure via:
icon shows on the LCD, indicating the logger stops logging.
icon shows on the LCD, then download data via:
① Battery Level
② Stopped
③ Logging
④ Circular Logging
⑤ Over Limit Alarm
⑥ Connected to PC
Minimum,
Current Date
Probe Not
Connected
Buzzer Alerts...*
; Beeps 3 times/10 times
; Beeps once
; Beeps twice
; Beeps 3 times
; Beeps 4 times
Temperature Probe
USB Cable
GSP-6
15 minutes
Press Button
0
Use Software
Disable
°C
-30°C/60°C
0°C
10%RH/90%RH
0%RH
Disable
15 seconds
Temp (Probe T) + Humi (Probe H)
1
① LED Indicator
② LCD Screen
③ Button
④ USB Port
⑤ Temperature-Humidity-Combined Probe (TH)
⑥ Temperature Probe (T)
⑦ Glycol Bottle Probe (optional)
TH Probe
T Probe
⑦ Max./Min./MKT/Average Values
⑧ High/Low Temperature Limit
⑨ High/Low Temperature/Humidity Limit
⑩ Current Time
⑪ Month-Day
⑫ Logging Points
High Alarm Limit
Meaning...
Connected to PC
High/Low temperature/humidity limit exceeded
Not started
Started
Stopped
Start delay
Check/switch interfaces
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User Manual
x 1
Certificate of Verification
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x 1
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