Product Data Sheet

PS-00412
January 2002

ProLink® II
Transmitter Configuration Software Tool

www.micromotion.com
ProLink® II Transmitter Configuration Software Tool
Transmitter Configuration and Analysis Easy configuration
ProLink II delivers all the power and flexibility you Once ProLink II has established a connection with
need to conveniently configure and analyze Micro the transmitter, you can readily move through the
Motion transmitters using the HART or Modbus configuration tabs to enter the required information.
communication protocols. ProLink II provides easy to
use menus that allow you to quickly have your Micro
Motion meter up and running no matter how complex
your configuration needs. For times where you need
to more fully understand the characteristics of the
flow through your meter, ProLink II provides a
window into your process through the analysis of all
flow parameters, charting and graphing, and easy
evaluation of transmitter alarm conditions.

ProLink II operates under Microsoft Windows

95/98/ME, Windows NT, or Windows 2000.

Part of the AMS family

ProLink II is part of the AMS family Information is immediately communicated to the
of products from Emerson Process transmitter allowing you to observe the results. This
Management. Whether you’re configuring a Micro makes it easy to evaluate the various configuration
Motion transmitter in ProLink II or AMS, you’ll see the options to determine what best meets your particular
needs. ProLink II also disables menu options that are
same menus and have the same information
not appropriate for your particular transmitter or that
available. You can easily take your ProLink II have values tied to other configuration options. This
knowledge and apply it in the AMS environment eases the installation by giving you all the flexibility
where you will also have the added benefits of without the need to understand configuration details.
integrated device configuration, calibration, status, an
A window into your process
audit trail of device events, and an alert monitor to
The Process Variables
detect and report status conditions.
window gives you all the
Making the connection basic information about key
Making the initial transmitter connection is a simple process information at a
matter of selecting the appropriate communication glance. If the transmitter is
protocol, baud rate, parity, and port number. ProLink in a tight location, it is often
II is also designed to work with the Universal Service much more convenient to
Port (USP) available with Micro Motion’s latest view the process variables
transmitters based on MVD technology. in ProLink II as you
investigate process issues
rather than moving to read
the information on the
transmitter’s display.
Regardless of how you’ve configured your
transmitter’s outputs, ProLink II will always display all
the process variable information that the transmitter
has available.

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The Data Logger allows you to readily chart and Accessories
graph selected process and configuration variables. ProLink II communicates serial data from your
This look into time can help you understand what is computer to the transmitter’s RS-485 or 4-20mA
really going on in the process so you can determine terminals. Several different types of converters are
techniques for improving process yield and the available depending upon protocol and connection
overall productivity and quality of the process. Data requirements.
collected can be saved on disk for further analysis
should this be desired. Personal Computer Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Processor Recommended 300 MHz or faster
Memory/RAM Recommended 64 MB or more
Hard Disk Space Recommended 50 MB
Video Generator Recommended 1024 x 768,
256 color SVGA
CD ROM Drive Required 1 CD ROM Drive
Serial comm port Recommended 2 open ports

Minimum System Requirements

Processor Minimum 133 MHz or faster
Memory/RAM Minimum 24 MB or more
Hard Disk Space Minimum 25 MB
Video Generator Minimum 640 x 480,
16 color VGA
CD ROM Drive Required 1 CD ROM Drive
Alarm conditions are displayed by ProLink II on a Serial comm port Minimum 1 open port
single screen to aid in understanding this higher level
Software Platforms
information. Alarm information is separated into Operating System Microsoft Windows 95
alarms that are hardware failures in the transmitter or Microsoft Windows 98
sensor and into alarms that are likely the result of Microsoft Windows ME
process conditions such as slug flow. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000

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Ordering Information
Model Product Description
PLK ProLink® software
Code ProLink Upgrade
0* ProLink® II software (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000)
1 Upgrade from ProLink® to ProLink® II software
2** ProLink® software (Windows 3.1, 95, and 98)
Code License Option
U Single user license
Code Language
E English
F French (future)
G German (future)
Code Accessories
V Viator RS-232 to Bell 202 with tester and cables
M*** RS-232 to RS-485 with tester and cables
D Both converters (Codes V and M, above)
Typical Model Number: PLK 2 U E M

* ProLink II is currently compatible with RFT9739, RFT9709, and Series 1000 and Series 2000 transmitters, communicating Modbus only.
Users will receive a free update when the full version becomes available.
** Not compatible with Series 1000 and Series 2000 transmitters.
*** Versions of the RS-232 to RS-485 adapter supplied by Micro Motion prior to June 4, 2001, are not compatible with ProLink II. If this
accessory is not ordered, the user must supply an RS-232 to 2-wire, half-duplex RS-485 asynchronous adapter with automatic drive
direction control based on the data signal (not controlled by the RTS line), such as the Black Box® Model IC520A-F or IC521A-F.

For the latest Micro Motion product specifications, view the

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