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Summary of Contents for Ralston Instruments LC20
- Page 1 LC20 Quick-start Guide For all models of Ralston LC20 Digital Pressure or Temperature Gauges 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Included Items ..............3 Important Safety Notices ............5 LC20 Features Overview ...........12 Activate Your LC20 ............20 Updating LC20 and FieldLab Desktop ......25 Operation Instructions ............28 Button Functions ...............44 Menu Functions ..............52 Battery Installation ............62 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... - Page 3 Calibration ................64 Specifications ..............65 Radio Information ..70 (For models with W1 radio option installed) Standards and Agency Approvals ........74 Support ................80 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 4: Included Items
Included Items Items included in the package. If any items are missing, please contact your Ralston Instruments distributor. • LC20 Pressure or Temperature gauge • 2 x AA batteries • 2 meter USB Micro-B cord • For gauges with W1 option - DGAU-0050 USB Dongle and D-001576 antenna 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 5: Important Safety Notices
Important Safety Notices WARNING: Do not operate in hazardous locations. WARNING: Do not use LC20 until you have read and fully understand the instructions and hazards of the product. WARNING: Contents may be under high pressure or temperature. WARNING: Any modifications to this product with custom parts can result in hazardous operation of the product. -
Page 6: Lc20 Features Overview
LC20 Features Overview Front Back 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... - Page 7 1. Power 2. LCD display 3. Left arrow / High/Low/Reset 4. Up Arrow / Menu 5. Accept / Zero 6. Right Arrow / Backlight 7. Micro USB port 8. Pressure sensor option 9. Battery access door 10. Pressure equalizing vent 11.
- Page 8 LCD display 9201.8 1. Battery indicator 2. Graphical pressure/temperature meter 3. Connection symbol (USB or wireless) 4. Check mark to indicate success 5. High and low arrows 6. Main pressure/temperature display 7. Secondary display 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 9 4 standard temperature units on the fly. Manage frequently used units or remove unused units with FieldLab Desktop. Custom Engineering Units Create custom engineering units using FieldLab Desktop and add them to any LC20 gauge. View Live Readings on Your PC View real-time pressure and/or temperature readings on your PC from your LC20 gauge using FieldLab Desktop via USB or wireless.
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Page 10: Activate Your Lc20
Activate Your LC20 Before using your LC20 for the first time, you should activate it and link it to your PC. Note that this is optional and only required if you want to change any settings on the LC20 or calibrate it. -
Page 11: Updating Lc20 And Fieldlab Desktop
Open FieldLab Desktop on your computer, and select FieldLab > Check for Updates. Updating your LC20 1. Open FieldLab Desktop on the computer you use to manage your LC20. 2. Connect the LC20 using the USB cable. 3. Select the LC20 from the FieldLab’s menu. Any available updates will be displayed. -
Page 12: Operation Instructions
• LC gauge requires (2) AA Batteries, power from a PC via USB or power from AC power adapter D-000410 via USB to operate. • RF Exposure Statement: The LC20 device when used with approved antenna complies with the FCC and IC portable RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in the user manual. - Page 13 always easily accessible. • If pressure sensor option is installed, then seal pressure connection with thread sealant prior to assembling it in any pressure system. • If temperature sensor option is installed, then connect thermal probe using a rated thermal well or other approved device. •...
- Page 14 Instructions for Cleaning or Decontamination • Clean enclosure with mild water-based cleaner. Do not use aggressive solvent. • Flush pressure sensor or thermal probe with alcohol based cleaner (or other cleaner compatible with 316 Stainless steel) if toxic or other hazardous substance is used.
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Page 15: Button Functions
Button Functions • Press and hold to turn on. Power • When LC20 is on, press and hold to turn off. Note: LC20 will turn off automatically based on setting in FieldLab Desktop. Default time is 10 minutes, but can be changed using FieldLab Desktop software. -
Page 16: Menu Functions
Menu Functions Menu Menu Push and hold the Up Arrow/Menu button until “MENU” appears. menu units RAdio firmware Last cal next cal Touch and Touch the Right and Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the hold the Up menu items. Arrow/Menu button until “MENU”... - Page 17 Menu menu units RAdio firmware Last cal next cal Touch and Touch the Right and Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the hold the Up menu items. Arrow/Menu button until Change Units “MENU” appears. Menu Change Units Push and hold the Up Arrow/Menu button until units units units...
- Page 18 units RAdio firmware Last cal next cal Menu Touch the Right and Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the menu items. menu units RAdio firmware Last cal next cal nits Touch and Touch the Right and Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the Accept to change to the displayed engineering unit.
- Page 19 units units units menu units menu units RAdio firmware Last cal next cal Touch and Scroll to Touch the Scroll Accept to Touch and Touch the Right and Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the hold the Up UNITS Accept / through the change to hold the Up...
- Page 20 Change Wireless Radio Channel (W1 option) Change Wireless Radio Channel Push and hold the Up Arrow/Menu button until “MENU” appears. menu RADIO RF ON CHANNEL CHAN 26 Touch and Scroll to Touch the Scroll to Accept to hold the Up RADIO.
- Page 21 Change Wireless Radio Channel Scroll to CHANNEL. menu RADIO RF ON CHANNEL CHAN 26 Touch and Scroll to Touch the Scroll to Accept to hold the Up RADIO. Accept / CHANNEL. enter the Arrow/Menu Zero button Channel Wireless Radio Channel Change Wireless Radio Channel button until to enter the...
- Page 22 Adjust settings for Radio Auto-on/Auto-off (W1 option) Auto-on = Radio always on when gauge is powered on. View Last and Next Calibration Dates 10-02 Auto-off = Radio is off by default. Ideal for minimizing battery drain. menu LAST CAL 2020 Touch and Scroll to Accept to...
- Page 23 menu LAST CAL 2020 Touch and Scroll to Accept to hold the Up LAST CAL view View Last and Next Calibration Dates Arrow/Menu or NEXT calibration button until date. “MENU” 10-02 appears. menu LAST CAL 2020 Adjust settings for Radio Auto-On/Auto-Off Auto-On = Radio always on when gauge is powered on.
- Page 24 Touch and Scroll to Touch the Scroll to Accept to hold the Up RADIO. Accept / CHANNEL. enter the Arrow/Menu Zero button Channel button until to enter the submenu. “MENU” Radio appears. submenu. 0.00 CHAN 26 CHAN 12 CHAN 14 Change Wireless Radio Channel Checkmark Scroll to the...
- Page 25 View Last and Next Calibration Dates View Last and Next Calibration Dates Push and hold the Up Arrow/Menu button until 10-02 “MENU” appears. menu LAST CAL 2020 Touch and Scroll to Accept to hold the Up LAST CAL view Arrow/Menu or NEXT calibration button until...
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Page 26: Battery Installation
Battery Installation 4 x Phillips No. 1 4 x Phillips No. 1 Recommended Alkaline AA Batteries (2X) (ANSI 15A, IEC LR6) • Duracell MN1500 • Energizer EN91 • Energizer E91 • Rayovac Max Plus 815 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... -
Page 27: Calibration
Calibration • Download PC software at • Follow instructions in software on how to calibrate pressure or temperature 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Antenna D-001576 antenna (included with W1 models) Batteries 2 x AA (LR6) Battery Life 1,500 hours typical Digital Interface USB Micro-B (on back) Dimensions (not including temp. probe) 3.5 x 4.1 x 2.2 in (8.9 x 10.4 x 5.6 cm) Display 5 x 0.5 in (12.7 mm) upper digits 8 x 0.2 in (5 mm) lower digits... - Page 29 Environment Indoor use Temporary outdoor use Ingress Protection IP67 (1 meter submersion for 30 minutes) Materials of Construction Polycarbonate, Aluminum, 316L Stainless Steel Media Compatibility Gases and liquids compatible with 316L S.S. Operating Altitude (max) 10,000 ft (3050 m) Operating Temperature Range -4 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) (Enclosure) Power...
- Page 30 Protection Class Pollution Degree 2 Relative Humidity 90% RH 14 to 95°F (-10 to 35°C) 75% RH 95 to 104°F (35 to 40°C) 45% RH 104 to 122°F (40 to 50°C) Storage Temperature Range -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C) USB Cable USB Micro, 2 meter, shielded Weight...
- Page 31 Pressure Connection ¼" Male NPT Temperature Specifications (for all models with thermal probe, if included) External Temperature Probe M12 female, A Code, Silicone seal, IP67 External Thermal Probe -22 to 302°F (-30 to 150°C) Temperature Range Internal Temperature Probe Permanently mounted - dimensions vary with model, IP67 Temperature Accuracy +/-(0.27 + 0.004*|t|) °F...
- Page 32 W1 - Wireless Radio Specifications (if included) • Contains FCC ID VW4A091732 • Contains IC Module ID 11019A-091732 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 33: Radio Information (For Models With W1 Radio Option Installed)
Radio Information (For models with W1 radio option installed) FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 34: Standards And Agency Approvals
Standards and Agency Approvals This product complies with the following standards. Refer to EC Declaration of Conformity for specific details • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-12: 3rd Edition • UL 61010-1: 3rd Edition • EN/IEC 61010-1:2010 • AS 61010-1, 3rd Edition • IEC 61326-1:2012 2nd Edition •...