Elitech RC-17 Disposable Single-Use Temperature Recorder

A) Product overview

Elitech RC-17 is a single-use USB temperature data logger built for cold-chain monitoring during one shipment or trip. It records temperature across the full journey and provides quick proof of compliance through an automatic PDF report generated when the logger is plugged into a computer. With IP67 waterproof protection, 32,000-point memory, and an internal NTC sensor, it is suited for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, food, life sciences, and other temperature-sensitive goods in transit or temporary cold storage.

Key highlights

• Temperature range: -30°C to +70°C

• Accuracy: ±0.5°C (-20°C to +40°C), resolution 0.1°C

• Memory: 32,000 readings

• USB plug-and-read with auto PDF report

• Shadow data support (backup record even if not manually started)

• IP67 waterproof housing for harsh cold-chain environments

B) Working principle

1. Temperature sensing: An internal NTC sensor continuously measures ambient temperature inside the package/cooler/truck environment.

2. Data logging: The device samples temperature at a configured interval (default 12 minutes; configurable) and stores each reading with a timestamp in internal memory (up to 32,000 points).

3. Alarm evaluation: User-defined thresholds (single or cumulative alarms) are checked during logging. Dual LEDs indicate status/alarms.

4. Shadow data (backup): If the logger wasn’t manually started, shadow data can still preserve recorded information so a shipment record can be retrieved.

5. Report generation: When plugged into a PC via USB 2.0, the logger automatically generates a PDF report (and data file) for easy verification and documentation.

C) Why it is used

RC-17 is used to make cold-chain shipments auditable and compliant by creating a simple, tamper-resistant temperature record from dispatch to delivery. It reduces manual paperwork and avoids complicated software steps by providing a ready PDF report that can be shared with customers, QA teams, and auditors.

Typical reasons buyers choose RC-17

• Shipment validation for temperature-sensitive goods

• Compliance documentation and traceability (pharma/food/life sciences)

• Quick pass/fail checks using alarm thresholds

• Reliable performance in wet/refrigerated conditions (IP67)

• Cost-effective one-time logger for single trip monitoring

D) Suitable buyers

Pharma and healthcare supply chain

• Vaccine distributors, pharma manufacturers, CFA/3PL cold-chain providers, hospitals, diagnostic labs, blood banks, clinical trial logistics

Food and perishable logistics

• Frozen foods, dairy, seafood, meat exporters, fresh produce distributors, cold storage operators, refrigerated transporters

Life sciences and industrial

• Biological samples, reagents, incubator/cold room validation teams, laboratory procurement, QA/QC and compliance teams

Channel partners

• Cold-chain packaging suppliers, logistics aggregators, export houses, distributors handling temperature-controlled shipments

FAQ 

1) What is Elitech RC-17 used for?
It is used to record and validate temperature during a single cold-chain shipment or trip, helping prove compliance for pharma, vaccines, food, and life-science products.

2) Is the RC-17 reusable or disposable?
RC-17 is single-use. It is intended for one shipment; after the trip and report download, it is typically discarded.

3) How do I download the temperature report?
Plug the device into a PC USB port. It auto-generates a PDF report and data file without extra hardware.

4) What is the temperature range and accuracy?
It measures from -30°C to +70°C with typical accuracy of ±0.5°C in the -20°C to +40°C band and 0.1°C resolution.

5) What does “shadow data” mean in RC-17?
Shadow data enables retrieval of recorded data even if the logger was not manually started, providing a backup shipment record.

6) Can logging interval and alarm limits be changed?
Yes. Logging interval (default 12 minutes) and alarm thresholds (single or cumulative alarms) are configurable before use via Elitech software.

7) Is the RC-17 waterproof for cooler boxes and reefer transport?
Yes. It has IP67 protection and is suitable for cold, wet, and refrigerated environments.

8) How many readings can the RC-17 store?
It stores up to 32,000 temperature points, depending on the logging interval and trip duration.