Connecting with ProLink II Software

To access the configuration upload/download function:

1.Connect ProLink II to your transmitter as described in this chapter.

2.Open the File menu.

•To save a configuration file to a PC, use the Load from Xmtr to File option.

•To restore or load a configuration file to a transmitter, use the Send to Xmtr from File option.

2.4Connecting from a PC to a Model 1500 transmitter

ProLink II software can communicate with a Model 1500 transmitter using Modbus protocol on the RS-485 physical layer. There are two connection types:

•RS-485 configurable connection

•SP (service port) non-configurable (standard) connection

Both connection types use the RS-485 terminals (terminals 33 and 34). These terminals are available in service port mode for 10 seconds after transmitter power-up. After this interval, the terminals revert to RS-485 mode.

•To make a service port connection, you must configure ProLink II appropriately and connect during the 10-second interval after transmitter power-up. Once a service port connection is made, the terminals will remain in service port mode. You may disconnect and reconnect as often as required, as long as you continue to use service port mode.

•To make an RS-485 connection, you must configure ProLink II appropriately, wait for the

10-second interval to expire, then connect. The terminals will now remain in RS-485 mode, and you may disconnect and reconnect as often as required, as long as you continue to use RS-485 mode.

•To change from service port mode to RS-485 mode, or vice versa, you must cycle power to the transmitter and reconnect using the desired connection type.

To connect a PC to the RS-485 terminals or an RS-485 network:

1.Attach the signal converter to the serial port of your PC, using a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if required.

2.To connect to the RS-485 terminals, connect the signal converter leads to terminals 33 and 34. See Figure 2-1.

3.To connect to an RS-485 network, connect the signal converter leads to any point in the network. See Figure 2-2.

4.For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the signal, install 120-ohm, 1/2-watt resistors in parallel with the output at both ends of the communication segment.

5.Ensure that the transmitter is disconnected from a host PLC.

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1500 specifications

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