Activate Your FieldLab Your FieldLab will need to be activated before you can put it to work. Follow these steps to get started. Print Article Install FieldLab Desktop on your computer Download and install (free of charge) FieldLab Desktop so you can: Log data directly to your computer from Ralston Instruments devices (linked via USB or wirelessly).Import, manage, and share data saved on Ralston Instruments devices.Create custom tests to run on your computer and/or Ralston Devices.Administer settings on your Ralston devices. Connect to FieldLab Desktop with a USB Cable Connect FieldLab device to a computer running FieldLab Desktop to: View live readings on your computer from your FieldLab device.Import data saved on your FieldLab.Update the firmware on your FieldLab device.Calibrate your FieldLab device.Adjust settings on your FieldLab device. Power On your FieldLab device Turning on a FieldLab device for use. Add a FieldLab device to FieldLab Desktop Add a FieldLab device to FieldLab Desktop so that you can: View live readings on your computer from your FieldLab device.Import data saved on your FieldLab.Update the firmware on your FieldLab device.Calibrate your FieldLab device.Adjust settings on your FieldLab device. Create a FieldLab Account Step-by-step instructions for creating a FieldLab account. Power Off the FieldLab Pressure Turn off the FieldLab Pressure when not in use to conserve battery life. Update FieldLab Desktop Firewall and Network Security Configuration Services and addresses accessed by Ralston software.