Overview
This article will show you how to create a Hydrostatic Test in FieldLab Desktop.
Once you create it, you can use a FieldLab and one or more Field Gauges/Process Meters to perform a Hydrostatic Test.
- The FieldLab will read pressure.
- The Field Gauge(s)/Process Meter(s) will read temperature(s).
- The Field Gauge(s)/Process Meter(s) will transmit the temperature readings wirelessly to the FieldLab.
- The FieldLab will save all temperature and pressure readings to one data set, which can be downloaded to a PC.
Things you will need to create the test.
- A PC running Windows.
- FieldLab Desktop software version 1.32 or later installed on your PC. Download the latest version for free.
Things you will need to perform the test.
- FieldLab with wireless module running firmware 1.127 or later.
- Provide USB cord for syncing the test to your FieldLab.
- Field Gauge LC20 or Process Meter LC30 with wireless radio and temperature sensor.
In FieldLab Desktop, select Test Modes.
Select New > Hydrostatic
On the Test Modes screen, select the New button, and then select Hydrostatic from the drop down menu.
Name the test
The name you enter will help you identify the test in your list of test modes in FieldLab Desktop and on the FieldLab once you sync the test.
Set the desired logging interval
Example: Record pressure and temperature once every second, once a minute, once an hour, etc.
Set the session duration
You can choose to manually stop the test yourself (Until Manual Stop), or set the test to automatically stop recording data after a certain amount of time, or after a specified number of points are logged.
Specify the pressure and temperature units you want the test to use.
Specify the number of temperatures inputs (one or two).
These settings will tell the FieldLab how many temperature inputs to include in the test. One temperature input is included by default, but you can add a second one if desired.
Field Gauges/Process Meters with temperature sensor and wireless radio will read temperature(s) and transmit the data to the FieldLab, where it will be saved, along with pressure data read by the FieldLab.
Optional: Select custom data fields to include in the saved test data.
You can create custom data fields to include with your tests. In FieldLab Desktop to to: Preferences > Test Modes > Custom Data Fields.
Step-by-step instructions here: Learn how to include custom data fields in your tests.
Save your changes.
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