Emerson Process Management 2400S manual Chapter, 4.1Overview, 4.2Requirements

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4.1Overview

Chapter 4

Connecting with ProLink II or Pocket ProLink Software

4.1Overview

ProLink II is a Windows-based configuration and management tool for Micro Motion transmitters. It provides access to most transmitter functions and data. Pocket ProLink is a version of ProLink II that runs on a Pocket PC.

This chapter provides basic information for connecting ProLink II or Pocket ProLink to your transmitter. The following topics and procedures are discussed:

Requirements – see Section 4.2

Configuration upload/download – see Section 4.3

Connecting to a Model 2400S DN transmitter – see Section 4.4

The instructions in this manual assume that users are already familiar with ProLink II or

Pocket ProLink software. For more information on using ProLink II, see the ProLink II manual. For more information on using Pocket ProLink, see the Pocket ProLink manual. Instructions in this manual will refer only to ProLink II.

4.2Requirements

To use ProLink II with the Model 2400S DN transmitter, ProLink II v2.5 or later is required. In addition, you must have either the ProLink II installation kit appropriate to your PC and connection type, or the equivalent equipment. See the ProLink II manual or quick reference guide for details.

To use Pocket ProLink, v1.3 or later is required. In addition:

If you will connect to the transmitter via the service port clips, you must have either the Pocket ProLink installation kit or the equivalent equipment. See the Pocket ProLink manual or quick reference guide for details.

If you will connect via the IrDA port, no additional equipment is required.

4.3Configuration upload/download

ProLink II and Pocket ProLink provide a configuration upload/download function which allows you to save configuration sets to a file on the PC or Pocket PC. This allows:

Easy backup and restore of transmitter configuration

Easy replication of configuration sets

Micro Motion recommends that all transmitter configurations be saved to a file as soon as the configuration is complete. See the ProLink II or Pocket ProLink manual for details.

Before You Begin

Startup

Transmitter User Interface

Using ProLink II

Configuration and Use Manual

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Emerson Process Management 2400S manual Chapter, 4.1Overview, 4.2Requirements, 4.3Configuration upload/download