Link a Ralston device to FieldLab Desktop
Manage settings and update firmware on a Field Gauge, FieldLab, or Process Meter by linking it to FieldLab Desktop software on your computer.
1. Download and install the latest version of FieldLab Desktop.
You will need FieldLab Desktop version 1.24 or later. Download the latest version here.
2. Open FieldLab Desktop software on your computer.
3. Connect the Ralston device to your computer with the provided USB Cable.
4. Power on the Ralston Device.
5. FieldLab Desktop app will present a “Found a new gauge” screen.
Select the “Get Started!” button.
Note: If you don't see this message, go to the Devices screen in FieldLab Desktop and select the button titled "Link a Device".
6. FieldLab Desktop will ask you if you’d like to link this Field Gauge. Select the button “Link to this PC”.
7. Confirm that you want to link by selecting the button “Link to this PC”.
8. Once the linking process is complete, select the button “Done”.
You can now manage your Field Gauge settings, log data to your computer, and update firmware with FieldLab Desktop.
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