USER MANUAL

Humidity / Temperature Datalogger

Model RHT10
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Relative Humidity and Temperature Datalogger. This
datalogger measures and stores up to 16,000 relative humidity and 16,000 temperature readings
over 0 to 100%RH and -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) measurement ranges. The user can easily
configure the logging rate, high/low alarm and start-mode, and download the stored data by plugging
the module into a PC's USB port and running the supplied PC software. Relative Humidity,
Temperature and Dew Point data can then be graphed, printed and exported to other applications.
GPP (grains per pound) data can be viewed using the software. The data logger is supplied with a
long-life lithium battery, which can typically allow logging for one year. This meter is shipped fully
tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. Please visit our
website (www.extech.com) to check for the latest version of this User Guide, Product Updates, and
Customer Support.

Features
 Memory for 32,000 readings (16,000 temperature and 16,000 humidity readings)
 Dew point indication via supplied Software
 Grains per pound indication via Software
 Selectable data sampling rate: 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m, 30m, 1hr, 2hr, 3hr, 6hr, 12hr,
24hr
 Status Indication via Red/Yellow LED and Green LED
 USB Interface for Set-up and Data Download
 User-Programmable Alarm Thresholds for Relative Humidity and Temperature
 Long battery life

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Description
1. Protective cover

2. USB connector to PC port

3. Start button

4. RH and Temperature sensors

5. Alarm LED (red/yellow)

6. Record LED (green)

7. Mounting clip

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Operation
System Software Required:
Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

Minimum Hardware Required:

PC or Notebook with Pentium 90MHz or higher 32 MB RAM;
At least 7 MB of hard disk space available to install Datalogger USB software.
Recommended display resolution 1024X768 with High Color (16 bit).

INSTALLING THE GRAPHING SOFTWARE and USB driver

Install the supplied Windows PC Datalogger Software by placing the supplied program disk in the
PC’s CD-ROM drive or by downloading the program from the http://www.extech.com
web page.

If the installation program does not automatically open and provide on-screen prompts, open and
browse the CD-ROM drive, then find and double-click on the SETUP.EXE file included on the program
disk. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Software Install
Run ExtechInstaller and follow the defaults to install the RTH10 software and the USBXPress driver.

Note: When the RHT10 is connected to the USB port, the battery inside the device is discharged at
a higher rate than normal. To conserve battery life, do not leave the RHT10 connected to the USB
port for a prolonged period of time

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RUNNING THE GRAPHING SOFTWARE
With the RHT10 inserted in the PC’s USB port, double-click the Datalogger Graph icon on your
desktop to launch the program. The opening screen will appear as shown below.

Click on “Connect” to open the main screen,

Click on “About” to view the version number,

Click on “View File” to open an existing file,

Click on “Quit” to close the program.

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MENU BAR DESCRIPTION
The main menu for the software appears as follows:

From left to right the MENU BAR icons represent DATA DOWNLOAD, LOGGER SETUP, FILE OPEN,
FILE SAVE-AS, FILE PRINT, VIEW ALL, and ZOOM. In addition, the FILE, VIEW, LINK, and HELP pull-
down menus are available here. All of these functions are described in the following paragraphs.

LOGGER SETUP
Click on the computer icon on the menu bar (2nd from left) or select LOGGER SET from the LINK
pull-down menu. The Setup window will appear as shown below; descriptions for each field in
the Setup window are listed directly below the illustration:

 The CURRENT TIME field will automatically synchronize with the PC date and time setting.
 The MANUAL and INSTANT select buttons allow the user to start data logging immediately
when the Setup window is exited (INSTANT), or at a later time (MANUAL).
 The LOGGER NAME field allows the user to select a unique name for the RHT10.
 The SAMPLE POINTS field instructs the RHT10 to take a fixed number of readings.
 The SAMPLE RATE pull-down menu instructs the RHT10 to log readings at a specific rate.

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  The LED Flash Cycle can be set by the user: longer cycle times help to extend the battery life.
 The ALARM SETTINGS area of the SETUP window allows the user to set high and low
temperature and humidity limits and to disable the flashing of the RHT10’s LEDs, thereby
conserving battery energy.

Once the changes have been made, click on the SETUP button to save them. Press the DEFAULT
button to set the RHT10 back to factory default conditions. Press the CANCEL button to abort the
setup.

Note: Any stored data will be permanently erased when the user clicks on Setup. To save the
data before creating a new setup, click Cancel and then download the data.

Note: The battery may run out before the RHT10 has finished collecting a specified number of
sample points. Always ensure that the remaining charge in the battery is sufficient to last
the complete duration of your logging exercise. When in doubt, we recommend that you
always install a fresh battery before logging critical data.

If INSTANT was selected in the SETUP window, the RHT10 begins logging at the instant the SETUP
button is pressed. If MANUAL was selected, the RHT10 must be manually started by pressing and
holding the device’s yellow button for approx. 3 seconds, or until the two LEDs on the RHT10 flash
at the same time.

Logging will continue at the programmed sample rate until the number of readings (sample points)
specified in the Setup window is reached.

The green LED flashes once per sample point and the red or yellow LED flashes when user
programmed alarm limits are exceeded. For details, see LED status guide.

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DATA DOWNLOAD
To transfer the readings stored in the RHT10 to the PC:
1. Connect the RHT10 to the same USB port used when the RHT10 was initialized.
2. Open the graphing software program if it is not still running.
3. Click the Download icon (1st on the left) or select Data Download from the LINK pull-
down menu
4. The Window shown below will appear. Press DOWNLOAD to begin transferring
readings

If the readings are successfully transferred, the VIEW screen and the SAVE screen (both shown below)
will appear. In the SAVE screen, name the file and save it to a convenient location. The data is saved
as an .rec file for use in this program only. At a later time, the user can select SAVE-AS and save the
data as an Excel, Text, or Bitmap file (explained in next section).

In the screen below press VIEW to see the data graphically. If there are no readings currently stored
in the RHT10, the program will let the user know via a warning screen.

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When VIEW is pressed, the Data Graph window appears,

The Data Graph window presents the transferred data in an x-y graph format with Date/Time
represented on the horizontal axis and Temperature / Relative Humidity / Dew Point / Grains per
pound GPP / Alarm Limits represented on the vertical axis:

To zoom in and out of data regions, there are several approaches:

1. Use the mouse to click and drag a box around any data area to magnify the selected
area.
2. Click on the zoom magnifier icon tool on the menu bar
3. Select VIEW ALL or ZOOM OUT from the VIEW pull-down menu.

In the example graph above, the Temperature is represented by the solid red line (the lines are
known as ‘traces’); the RH and Dew Point are represented by the solid yellow and green lines,
respectively. The low and high alarm values for temperature are represented by the dashed red
traces; the corresponding alarms for humidity are represented by the dashed yellow traces.

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To customize the graph window, select SHOW TRACES, BACKGROUND, GRID LINES, and MASK
POINTS from the VIEW pull-down menu. These options provide the following features:

SHOW TRACES: Allows the user to select which data to view as a trace (Temperature &
Alarms).
BACKGROUND: Select background color scheme.
GRID LINES: Add or remove grid lines from x and y axes.
MASK POINTS: Places dots on the traces for the actual data points, breaking up the
continuous nature of the trace.

FILE OPEN, FILE SAVE-AS

To save the transferred data in a format other than the proprietary .rec format, click the SAVE AS
icon from the menu bar (4th from right) or select SAVE AS from the FILE pull-down menu. The data
can be saved in the following formats:

TEXT FILE (.txt)

EXCEL FILE (.xls)
BITMAP FILE (.bmp)

To open an existing data file for viewing on the data graph window, click on the FILE OPEN icon on
the menu bar (3rd from left), or select FILE OPEN from the FILE pull-down menu. When prompted,
select a .rec file saved earlier.

FILE PRINT
To print a data graph window to a line or network printer, click on the printer icon or select PRINT
from the FILE pull-down menu. Note that color graph windows can be accurately printed on color
printers.

Note: The RHT10 retains data in its internal memory until the user begins a new logging session.
Starting a new logging session clears all of the RHT10’s stored readings; be sure to save
previous data before starting a new logging session.

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RHT10 LED STATUS GUIDE

LEDs Meaning Action

No LEDs flashing
Record Alarm -No logging in process Fit battery in place
Or
-No battery found Replace the battery and
Or download the data
-Battery completely discharged
Green single flash every 10 sec. *
Record Alarm -Logging, no alarm** To start, Hold the start button
until Green and Yellow LED flash
Green double flash every 10 sec. *
-Delayed start
Red single flash every 10 sec. *
Record Alarm -Logging, low alarm for RH
Logging, if enabled, will stop
Red double flash every 10 sec. ‡ automatically. No data will be
-Logging, high alarm for RH lost. Replace battery
Red single flash every 60 sec.
- Low Battery †
Yellow single flash every 10 sec. *
Record Alarm -Logging, low alarm for TEMP
Download data
Yellow double flash every 10 sec. ‡
-Logging, high alarm for TEMP

Yellow single flash every 60 sec.

- RHT10 memory full

* To save power, the RHT10’s LED flashing cycle can be changed to 20s or 30s via the supplied software.
** To save power, alarm LEDs for temperature can be disabled via the supplied software.
† When the battery is low, all operations will be disabled automatically. NOTE: Logging
automatically stops when the battery weakens (logged data will be retained). The supplied
software is required to restart logging and to download logged data.
‡ When both temperature and relative humidity readings exceed alarm level simultaneously, LED
status indication alternates every other cycle.

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Specifications

Relative Humidity Overall Range 0 to 100%

Accuracy (0 to 20 and 80 to 100%) ±5.0%

Accuracy (20 to 40 and 60 to 80%) ±3.5%

Accuracy (40 to 60%) ±3.0%

Temperature Overall Range -40 to 158oF (-40 to 70oC)

Accuracy (-40 to -10 and +40 to ±2oC

+70oC)

Accuracy (-10 to +40oC) ±1oC

Accuracy (-40 to +14 and 104 to ±3.6oF

158oF)

Accuracy (+14 to 104oF) ±1.8oF

Dew Point Temperature Overall Range -40 to 158oF (-40 to 70oC)

Accuracy (25oC, 40 to 100%RH) ±4.0oF (±2oC)

Grains per pound 1120 gpp (160g/kg) max.;

Logging rate Selectable sampling interval: From 2 seconds up to 24 hours

Operating temperature -35 to 80oC (-31 to 176oF)

Battery type 3.6V Lithium (1/2 AA) (SAFT LS14250, Tadiran TL-5101 or equivalent)

Battery life 1 year (typ.) depending on logging rate, ambient temperature, & use of
Alarm LEDs

Dimensions/Weight 101x25x23mm (4x1x.9”) / 172g (6oz)

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Battery Replacement

It is highly recommended that the battery be replaced every 12 months, or prior to

logging critical data.

The RHT10 does not lose its stored readings when the battery weakens or when the battery is
replaced; the data logging process will however be stopped and cannot be re-started until the
battery has been replaced and the logged data has been downloaded to PC.

Use only 3.6V lithium batteries. Before replacing the battery, remove the datalogger from the PC.
Follow diagrammatic steps 1 through 4 below.

NOTE: Leaving the RHT10 plugged into the PC USB port longer than necessary will cause some of
the battery capacity to be lost.

WARNING: Handle lithium batteries carefully, observe warnings on battery casing. Dispose of in
accordance with local regulations.

Safety: Please dispose of batteries responsibly; never dispose of batteries in a fire, batteries may
explode or leak. If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more, remove the battery and store
separately.

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Two-year Warranty
FLIR Systems, Inc. warrants this Extech brand instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for
two years from date of shipment (a six-month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). To view the full
warranty text please visit: https://www.extech.com/warranty.

Calibration and Repair Services

FLIR Systems, Inc. offers calibration and repair services for the Extech brand products we sell. We
offer NIST traceable calibration for most of our products. Contact us for information on calibration
and repair availability, refer to the contact information below. Annual calibrations should be
performed to verify meter performance and accuracy. Product specifications are subject to change
without notice. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date product information:
www.extech.com.

Contact Customer Support

Customer Support Telephone: U.S. (866) 477-3687; International +1 (603) 324-7800
Calibration, Repair, and Returns email: [email protected]
Technical Support: https://support.flir.com

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