We’ve just released a major firmware update (version 1.0.602) for the RTCt temperature calibrator — designed to make your calibration work more efficient, more flexible, and even safer.
The highlight of this update is the new QR code connection feature. Simply scan the QR code displayed on your RTCt screen with your smartphone, and you’ll have instant FULL remote control of your calibrator. No typing in numbers, no navigating to web pages, no additional software or apps — just scan and go.
This is a game-changer in the field: imagine working in a temperature-controlled office while your RTCt is in a nearby lab or controlling it from a safe distance when calibrating in high-heat or cold environments. It’s also ideal when the calibrator is mounted in a tight or hazardous location — no more bending, crawling, or interrupting other work to do adjustments or calibrations.
Other key improvements include:
- Manual calibration input — Perfect for calibrating systems with digital readouts. For example, if you’re calibrating a control panel display in a manufacturing plant, you can type the exact number you see into the RTCt, ensuring the calibration is based on the true operating reading rather than an intermediary measurement. This eliminates transcription errors and helps maintain precision in highly regulated processes.
- Save & recall configurations — Whether you run the same calibration sequence across multiple units or revisit the same setup months later, you can now save your preferred configuration and recall it instantly. This means less setup time, consistent procedures across technicians, and fewer opportunities for mistakes — especially in facilities where multiple team members share the same equipment.
- Remote connection indicator — Safety and clarity go hand in hand. With the new on-screen indicator, you’ll always know if someone else is remotely controlling your calibrator. This is particularly valuable in large facilities where instruments are networked, ensuring that you’re never surprised by an adjustment while working hands-on with the unit.
- Switch type manual calibration — A new option for troubleshooting and fine-tuning temperature switches. For example, during HVAC system checks, you can now manually adjust and monitor how switches respond in real time, helping you pinpoint issues faster.
Additional enhancements include smoother auto step and auto calibration sequences (reducing overshoot and improving stability), extended switch test graphs up to 12 hours for long-term monitoring, improved calibration result export options for better recordkeeping, and general performance improvements for a more reliable experience.
You can download the new firmware (v 1.0.602) and full installation instructions from our [website’s support section] link this to https://www.ametekcalibration.com/support/product-return-rma/firmwareupgrade.
Update your JOFRA RTCt today and start working smarter, faster, and safer.