At the heart of the RC-17 is a precise internal NTC sensor that measures across a wide range of -30 C to +70 C with 0.1 C resolution and an accuracy of +/-0.5 C between -20 C and +40 C (1 C elsewhere), making it suitable for frozen, chilled and controlled-room-temperature products alike. The logger stores up to 16,000 readings and supports flexible, pre-configured recording periods of 6, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 days, so it can be matched to short domestic deliveries or long international voyages. A clear two-colour LED indicator gives an immediate visual pass/fail status, allowing warehouse and receiving staff to identify an excursion at a glance without any additional equipment.

• What makes the RC-17 especially convenient is its built-in USB connector.
• There is no need for cradles, cables, readers or installed software: simply plug the logger into any Windows PC or Mac and it automatically generates an encrypted PDF report.
• That report contains the full temperature profile, statistical summary, alarm events, start and stop times, and device information, providing instant documentary proof of cold-chain compliance that can be archived, emailed or attached to quality records.
• The encryption and single-use design also help ensure data authenticity, which is critical for regulated industries and dispute resolution.

The RC-17 is widely used across pharmaceuticals, biologics and vaccines, clinical trial logistics, fresh and frozen food, dairy, seafood, floral and other perishable supply chains. It is an ideal tool for organisations that need to demonstrate Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and HACCP compliance, validate new lanes or carriers, and reduce spoilage and rejected loads. Because it is a disposable, ready-to-use device, it removes the operational burden of retrieving, cleaning, recalibrating and redeploying reusable loggers, which is particularly valuable for one-way shipments and high-volume distribution where return logistics are impractical.

• In day-to-day use, the workflow is simple and error-resistant.
• The logger arrives pre-programmed; the user starts it with a button press, packs it with the goods, and ships.
• On arrival, the recipient reads the LED, plugs in the unit, and saves the PDF.
• This eliminates training overhead and minimises the chance of human error, while the long shelf life of its CR2450 lithium battery (around two years) means devices can be stocked in advance and used when needed.
• The robust construction and waterproof rating ensure dependable performance even in humid reefer environments, ice-pack shipments and outdoor handling.

Key advantages include true plug-and-read operation with automatic PDF generation, no dependency on apps or proprietary software, dependable accuracy for regulated cold chains, a clear LED status for fast screening, generous 16,000-point memory, and a waterproof, pocket-friendly form factor. Together these features make the RC-17 a cost-effective, audit-ready solution for any business that must prove its products stayed within a safe temperature window from origin to destination.

For buyers, the RC-17 represents a low-cost, low-effort way to add professional temperature monitoring to every shipment, reduce the financial and reputational impact of cold-chain failures, and give customers confidence in product safety. Whether you are shipping a single high-value pharmaceutical parcel or thousands of food cartons, the RC-17 delivers reliable, documented temperature evidence in a disposable package. (Price available on request - contact us for volume pricing, recording-period configuration and bulk programming options to suit your distribution network.)