Activate a Test Mode on your FieldLab Pressure Calibrator

You can save up to 16 different Test Modes to your FieldLab Pressure. Learn how to locate and activate the Test Mode you need.

Note: You can create and add new Test Modes to your FieldLab Pressure with FieldLab Desktop. Instructions for doing so are here: 

Create a new Calibration Test

Create a new Data Logging Test

Add Test Modes to a FieldLab.

1

Press the Menu Button

2

Select Test Modes

3

Scroll to highlight the name of the Test Mode you'd like to Activate.

4

Press the Zoom Button to Activate the Test Mode.

You will be returned to the main pressure screen with the Test Mode activated. Once you're ready, you can press the Log Button to start the logging or calibration process.

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