Update Process Meter Firmware

Update Process Meter Firmware

Ralston Instruments will periodically release updated firmware containing improvements and new features. This article will demonstrate the steps you can take to keep your firmware up to date.

What you will need: 
  1. A PC running Windows. 
  2. FieldLab Desktop software version 1.24 or later installed on your PC. Download the latest version for free.
  3. A Ralston Instruments Process Meter
  4. USB Cord, provided with your Process Meter.

1. Download and install the latest version of FieldLab Desktop.

Requires FieldLab Desktop software version 1.24 or later installed on your PC.  Download the latest version for free.

2. Open the FieldLab Desktop app on your PC.


3. Connect the Process Meter to your PC with the provided USB Cable.


4. Power on the Process Meter.


5. Select the device you wish to update from the Devices screen in FieldLab Desktop.


6. Select the Overview Tab.


7. Confirm that a new firmware update is available.



8. Sign in to your FieldLab Account.

You can create a new account from this screen if you don’t have one already.

9. Register your Process Meter if you haven't already.



10. In the "Firmware Update Available" module, select the "Update" button and follow the on-screen instructions in FieldLab Desktop.







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