Appendix C
Using ProLink III with the transmitter
Topics covered in this appendix:
•
Basic information about ProLink III
•
Connect with ProLink III
C.1 Basic information about ProLink III
ProLink III is a configuration and service tool available from Micro Motion. It runs on a
Windows platform and provides complete access to transmitter functions and data.
Version requirements
The following version of ProLink III is required: v3.2 or later.
ProLink III requirements
To install ProLink III, you must have:
• The ProLink III installation media
• The ProLink III installation kit for your connection type:
- Converter: RS-232 to RS-485, or RS-232 to Bell 202
- Cables and connectors: Serial port or USB port
To obtain ProLink III and the appropriate installation kit, contact Micro Motion.
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 manual (ProLink
®
III Configuration
and Service Tool for Micro Motion
®
Transmitters: 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 the web site at
www.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:
• 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
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