Emerson Micro Motion 1600 - B Using ProLink III with the transmitter; B.1 Basic information about ProLink III

B Using ProLinkIII with the transmitter
B.1 Basic information about ProLinkIII
ProLinkIII is a configuration and service tool available from MicroMotion. ProLinkIII runs on a Windows
platform and provides complete access to transmitter functions and data.
Version requirements
Use the latest version of ProLink III and the device firmware to support all features. ProLink version 5.0 or later
is needed to recognize 1600 transmitters. For details about ProLink III device support, refer to the ProLink
III ChangeLog.txt file.
ProLinkIII requirements
To install ProLinkIII, you must have:
• The ProLinkIII installation media
• The ProLinkIII installation kit for your connection type:
— Cables and connectors: USB-C to USB-A cable or USB-C to USB-A adapter
To obtain ProLinkIII and the appropriate installation kit, contact customer support.
ProLinkIII documentation
Most of the instructions in this manual assume that you are already familiar with ProLinkIII or that you have a
general familiarity with Windows programs. If you need more information than this manual provides, see the
ProLink III with ProcessViz Software User Manual.
In most ProLinkIII installations, the manual is installed with the ProLinkIII program. Additionally, the
ProLinkIII manual is available on the documentation CD or at Emerson.com.
ProLinkIII features and functions
ProLinkIII offers complete transmitter configuration and operation functions. ProLinkIII also offers a number
of additional features and functions, including:
• A Professional version with expanded features not available on the Basic version
• The ability to save the transmitter configuration set to a file on the PC, and reload it or propagate it to
other transmitters
• The ability to log specific types of data to a file on the PC
• The ability to view performance trends for various types of data on the PC
• The ability to connect to and view information for more than one device
• A guided connection wizard
These features are documented in the ProLink III with ProcessViz Software User Manual. ProLink III features
are not documented in this manual.
ProLinkIII messages
As you use ProLinkIII with a MicroMotion transmitter, you will see a number of messages and notes. This
manual does not document all of these messages and notes.
Important
The user is responsible for responding to messages and notes and complying with all safety messages.
Configuration and Use Manual Using ProLinkIII with the transmitter
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