Ralston FieldLab

Field Gauge LC10 Overview

General overview of the the interface and basic operation of the Ralston Field Gauge LC10 line of digital pressure and temperature gauges.

Download the Field Gauge LC10 Quick-Start Guide (PDF Format).
Register your Field Gauge

Register your Field Gauge to access calibration certificates and install firmware updates.
Log pressure or temperature data from a Field Gauge to your computer
Use your computer and a connected Field Gauge to:
- Set the logging interval on a Field Gauge from your computer.
- Start & Stop logging on a Field Gauge from your computer.
- Save pressure and/or temperature data from a Field Gauge directly to your computer and view live graphing of pressure and/or temperature over time.
Update Firmware on a Field Gauge

Ralston Instruments will periodically release updated firmware for the Field Gauge containing improvements and new features. This article will demonstrate the steps you can take to keep your Field Gauge firmware up to date.
Replace batteries in a Field Gauge

Instructions for installing fresh AA batteries in a Field Gauge.
Put Field Gauge into Update Mode to update firmware

Update Mode is a troubleshooting shortcut that allows you to manually update the Field Gauge firmware at any time.
Adjust Power Settings on a Field Gauge
This article will show you how to adjust settings for:
- Backlight Brightness
- Backlight Auto Off
- Auto Power Off
Backlight
The backlight on a Field Gauge makes it easier to read the information on the display when it is on. Because the backlight draws more power from the AA batteries when it is lit, we’ve given you the ability to adjust settings to get the ideal balance between visibility & battery power management, depending on your preferences and work environment.

Auto Power Off
This feature allows you to pre-determine when, and if, you want the Field Gauge to power off on its own to conserve battery life.
Change Engineering Units on a Field Gauge
This article will show you how to:
- Quickly switch standard pressure and temperature engineering units applied to the displayed pressure.
- Add or remove standard pressure engineering units.
- Add a custom pressure engineering units to a Field Gauge.
Link Field Gauge to FieldLab Desktop

Manage setting and update firmware on a Field Gauge by linking it to FieldLab Desktop on your computer.
Calibrate the pressure sensor on a Field Gauge

Do-it-yourself instructions for calibrating a Field Gauge with free FieldLab Desktop software. At the end of this process, FieldLab Desktop will compare the readings from your Reference device and Field Gauge (Zero, Mid Point, and Full Span) and if it is out of spec; automatically make any necessary adjustments to bring your Field Gauge to acceptable tolerances.
Download Calibration Certificate for a Field Gauge

If you had your FieldLab or Field Gauge calibrated by Ralston Instruments using one of their NIST traceable standards, you can access a digital copy of the certificate and download it in PDF format from this website.
Run a Calibration Test on another device from your computer with a Field Gauge

Use a Ralston Field Gauge as a reference to calibrate other devices. All Ralston Field Gauges ship with a tested +/-0.25% full scale accuracy (ASME Grade 3A / ISO Class 0.25).

Calibration Tests can be run right from your computer with Benchtop Calibration.
View real-time pressure and/or temperature from one or more Field Gauges on your computer
You can view live readings on your computer from one, or many, Field Gauges with its free companion software.

Including:
- Live pressure and temperature readings.
- Historic Max and Min pressures.
- Live graphs showing change over time.
- Battery level.
Create Custom Pressure Units for a Field Gauge

Learn how to create custom pressure units to use on a Field Gauge.
Power your Field Gauge with AC Power

Power a Field Gauge for indefinite periods of time with an AC power source.
Calibrate the temperature sensor on a Field Gauge

Do-it-yourself instructions for calibrating a Field Gauge with free FieldLab Desktop software. At the end of this process, FieldLab Desktop will compare the readings from your Reference device and Field Gauge (Zero, Mid Point, and Full Span), and if it is out of spec; automatically make any necessary adjustments to bring your Field Gauge to acceptable tolerances.

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