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Configuration and Use Manual 5
Using ProLink II Required ConfigurationFlowmeter StartupBefore You Begin
Chapter 2
Connecting with ProLink II Software
2.1 Overview
ProLink II is a Windows-based configuration and management tool for Micro Motion transmitters. It
provides complete access to transmitter functions and data.
This chapter provides basic information for connecting ProLink II to your transmitter. The following
topics and procedures are discussed:
• Requirements (see Section 2.2)
• Configuration upload/download (see Section 2.3)
• Connecting to a Model 1500 transmitter (see Section 2.4)
The instructions in this manual assume that users are already familiar with ProLink II software. For
more information on using ProLink II, or for detailed instructions on installing ProLink II, see the
ProLink II software manual, which is automatically installed with ProLink II, and is also available on
the Micro Motion web site (www.micromotion.com).
2.2 Requirements
To use ProLink II with a Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application, the following
are required:
• ProLink II v2.3 or later, for access to the filling and dosing application
• ProLink II v2.5 or later, for access to meter verification
• The appropriate signal converter and cables: RS-485 to RS-232 or USB to RS-232
- For RS-485 to RS-232, the Black Box
®
Async RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485 Interface
Converter (Code IC521A-F) signal converter is available from Micro Motion.
- For USB to RS-232, the Black Box USB Solo (USB–>Serial) (Code IC138A-R2)
converter can be used.
• 25-pin to 9-pin adapter (if required by your PC)
2.3 ProLink II configuration upload/download
ProLink II provides a configuration upload/download function which allows you to save configuration
sets to your PC. This allows:
• Easy backup and restore of transmitter configuration
• Easy replication of configuration sets
Micro Motion recommends that all transmitter configurations be downloaded to a PC as soon as the
configuration is complete.
Parameters specific to the filling and dosing application are not included in the upload or download.