Create Custom Pressure Units for a Ralston Gauge

Create Custom Pressure Units for a Ralston Gauge

This article applies to:
Field Gauge. All models equipped with a pressure sensor.

FieldLab. All models.

What you will need: 

  • A PC running Windows. 
  • FieldLab Desktop software version 1.24 or later installed on your PC. Download the latest version for free.
  • A Ralston Instruments Field Gauge or FieldLab equipped with a pressure sensor.
  • USB Cord, provided with your purchase.
1

From the "FieldLab Desktop" menu, select "Preferences"

2

On the "General" screen, select the "Custom Units" button.

3

In the Custom Units dialog box, choose "New" for a new unit, "Edit" to edit and existing unit from the list.

4

In the Add/Edit Custom Unit screen, you have can edit the settings of your Custom Unit.

  1. Custom Unit Name: Enter the name of your Custom Unit here.
  2. Units the custom is based on: Select a standard engineering unit you would like your Custom Unit to be relative to.
  3. Base Units: Enter the low and high for the standard engineering unit your custom units will be based on.
  4. Custom Units: Enter the Low and High for your Custom Units, relative to the Base Units.
  5. Plot Button: Optional button that shows a visual representation of your Base Units and Relative Units.
  6. Save: After completing your Custom Units, Save the data and you'll be returned to the Custom Units preferences window.

Add Custom Unit to the Gauge

1

Power on the Gauge and connect it to the computer running FieldLab Desktop with the provided USB cord.

2

On the Devices screen in FieldLab Desktop, select the Gauge you wish to add custom units to.

3

Select the Settings tab.

4

In the Engineering Units module, select the Change button.

5

Select the custom unit you wish to add from the Custom Units Slot menu.

6

Select the Save Changes button.


That's it! You can now measure pressure in the custom unit you created.


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