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Ralston Instruments LC20 Operation Manual

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LC20 Operation Manual
For all models of Ralston LC20 Digital Pressure or
Temperature Gauges

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  • Page 1 EN LC20 Operation Manual For all models of Ralston LC20 Digital Pressure or Temperature Gauges...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Notices ............1 LC20 Features Overview .............2 Use Your LC20 with a PC ............4 Update the LC20 and FieldLab Desktop ......4 Use Your Mobile Device with Your LC20 ......5 Operation Instructions ............7 Button Functions ..............9 Menu Functions ..............10 Battery Installation ............14 Calibration ................15...
  • Page 3 Accessories can be found at ralstoninst.com/LC20-accessories 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.
  • Page 4 12. Warning label 4. Up Arrow / Menu 13. Bluetooth antenna* 5. Accept / Zero 14. External temperature probe (LC20 models that 6. Right Arrow / Backlight contain the letters “TX” in the model number.) 7. Bluetooth antenna port* 15. Temperature sensor option (LC20 models that 8.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Updating your LC20 1. Open FieldLab Desktop on the computer you use to manage your LC20. 2. Connect the LC20 to your computer with a micro USB cable. 3. Select the LC20 from the Devices screen in FieldLab Desktop. Any...
  • Page 7 Establish Bluetooth Connection to LC20 1. Connect Bluetooth antenna to the LC20. 2. With the LC20 powered on, open the FieldLab Mobile app on your mobile device. If prompted, allow Bluetooth and Location services. 3. Tap the [Scan] button to find your LC20.
  • Page 8 Stop Logging Select [Stop Logging] in the FieldLab Mobile app. Once you stop logging, the FieldLab Mobile app will automatically import the data set from the LC20 and save it to the Data Sets section of FieldLab Mobile. View Data Sets Select the [Data Sets] button in the FieldLab Mobile app.
  • Page 9 • 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 10 Connect to External Thermal Probe Note: Only for models with detachable thermal probes with the letters “TX” in the model number • Connect thermal probe cable to gauge using male end of thermal probe cable. • Connect thermal probe to cable using female end of thermal probe cable.
  • Page 11 Power • Press and hold to turn on. • When LC20 is on, press and hold to turn off. Note: The LC20 will power off automatically after 10 minutes of no use unless it is logging data. If it is logging data, it will never power off automatically.
  • Page 12 Menu Functions Menu Menu Push and hold the Menu/up-arrow button until menu units RAdio firmware Last cal next cal MENU appears. Menu Touch and Touch the Right and Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the hold the Up menu items. Arrow/Menu PROBE SN PROBE SN...
  • Page 13 Touch and Scroll to Touch the Scroll Accept to Note: Bluetooth radio is always on by default when you power on the LC20. view Zero button to connect when link ault. Ideal for minimizing battery drain.
  • Page 14 0.00 channel. main RADIO. Accept / CHANNEL. enter the CHAN 26 CHAN 12 CHAN 14 screen. Zero button Channel to enter the submenu. View Firmware Version View Firmware Version Radio submenu. Checkmark Scroll to the Accept to Touch Menu 1.008 indicates channel you set new...
  • Page 15 60.27 SENSOR B Sensor A Sensor b DIFF B-A DIFF A-B shown on the LC20 screen. Press the Menu/up-arrow Press the Press the Menu/up-arrow button to scroll to your desired sensor button to Menu/up-arrow reading. Each time you press the Menu/up-arrow button you will...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 Calibration • Download the FieldLab Desktop software at RalstonFieldLab.com • Follow instructions in software on how to calibrate pressure or temperature Specifications Antenna (for LC20 model numbers D-000041 antenna ending in “B1”) Batteries 2 x AA (LR6) Battery Life 1,500 hours typical...
  • Page 18 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 19 KCC Notice of EMC Compliance (Republic of Korea Only) • It is verified that this equipment has been registered under the Radio Waves Act (Article 58-2, Clause 3) • Registration Number R-R-1Ra-LC20-XX-YY-ZZ Standards and Agency Approvals This product complies with the following standards. Refer to EC Declaration of Conformity for specific details •...
  • Page 20 Accuracy of Pressure and Temperature is not Accuracy specified for RF fields > 3V/m Support Online Support For step-by-step instructions about how to use LC20, install accessories, and troubleshooting, go to: support.ralstoninst.com Customer Service Contact Customer service directly Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am-5:00pm EST Phone: +1 440-564-1430 | +1 800-347-6575 (US and Canada) Email: support@ralstoninst.com...
  • Page 21 Notes...
  • Page 22 Notes...
  • Page 24 LC20 Operation Manual For all models of Ralston LC20 Digital Pressure or Temperature Gauges ralstoninst.com Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST Phone: 1 440-564-1430 Toll Free: 1 800-347-6575 (US and Canada) Support, Parts, and Service: support.ralstoninst.com Email: support@ralstoninst.com MT-0036-PA-EN REV 0...