Getting a PDF report from the datalogger required manual work and the manufacturer's software
When working with a USB datalogger, the operator needed to get a PDF report from measured values and upload it into an internal system. The usual process required opening ElitechLog, generating the PDF, saving the file and passing it on manually.
The manufacturer's software is available for Windows and macOS. In a Linux environment, that workflow did not provide direct device reading. With repeated measurements across multiple branches, a simple task became a slow process repeated many times per day.
Manual export and file transfer took about 2 minutes per measurement. Each extra step increased the risk that a person would choose the wrong file, forget to send it or make a mistake in follow-up processing.
A tool that reads measured data after the device is connected
I built a tool compatible with the Elitech RC-5 datalogger. It watches for a connected USB device, communicates over HID and reads measured data without the need to launch the manufacturer's software.
2 minutes of manual work became about 5 seconds of automatic reading
Automatic reading takes about 5 seconds instead of 2 minutes. With 5 measurements per workday across 30 branches, that means 150 measurements per day and 115 seconds saved on each measurement.
| Period | Time saved | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | 4 h 47 min 30 s | CZK 1,390 |
| Weekly | 23 h 57 min 30 s | CZK 6,950 |
| Monthly | 103 h 49 min 10 s | CZK 30,117 |
| Yearly | 1,245 h 50 min 0 s | CZK 361,402 |
Calculation note: CZSO: Average wages - Q1 2026 reports an average gross monthly wage of CZK 50,282. Using an indicative conversion for a 40-hour workweek, the hourly rate is about CZK 290. Weekly, monthly and yearly values use 5 workdays per week and 260 workdays per year.
This conversion uses gross wage as a simple comparison of time value. It is not an accounting calculation of total employer costs. The main benefit is faster operation, less manual work and lower risk of human error.
