Turn Bluetooth radio on or off on a Field Gauge LC20 or Process Meter LC30
This article applies to all Field Gauge LC20 and Process Meter LC30 models equipped with a Bluetooth radio.
To determine if your gauge is Bluetooth enabled: Check the last two characters in the model number printed on the gauge. If they are "B1", the gauge can communicate wirelessly with Bluetooth.
Each time you power on a Bluetooth-enabled gauge, the Bluetooth radio will be ON by default.
You may choose to reduce battery power consumption on your gauge by turning off the Bluetooth radio.
Turn Bluetooth Radio Off and On on a Field Gauge or Process Meter
1. With the gauge powered on, press-and-hold the Menu/Up Arrow button to access the menu.
2. Press the Backlight/Right Arrow button until you see the RADIO menu option appear on the screen.
3. Press the Zero/Checkmark button to access the Radio sub-menu.
4. Press the Zero/Checkmark button to turn the radio Off or On.
You will be automatically returned to the main pressure screen.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
The link icon in the upper right corner of the screen will help indicate the status of the Bluetooth radio.
Blinking
If the link icon is visible and blinking on and off, then the Bluetooth radio is powered on and advertising its availability for connection to the FieldLab Mobile or FieldLab Desktop app.
Solid
If the link icon is visible and solid, then the gauge is connected to the FieldLab Mobile or FieldLab Desktop app either via Bluetooth or with a USB cord.
Not visible
If the link icon is not visible, then the Bluetooth Radio is off.
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