C Using ProLink III with the transmitter
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 customer service.
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
Micro Motion 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 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
• 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 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.
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