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Chapter 3
Connecting with ProLink II or Pocket ProLink
Software
3.1
Overview
ProLink II is a Windows-based configuration and management tool for Micro Motion transmitters. It
provides complete access to transmitter functions and data. Pocket ProLink is a version of ProLink II
that runs on a Pocket PC.
This chapter provides basic information for connecting ProLink II or Pocket ProLink to your
transmitter. The following topics and procedures are discussed:
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Requirements – see Section 3.2
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Configuration upload/download – see Section 3.3
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Connecting to a Model 2400S AN transmitter – see Section 3.4
The instructions in this manual assume that users are already familiar with ProLink II or
Pocket ProLink software. For more information on using ProLink II, see the ProLink II manual. For
more information on using Pocket ProLink, see the Pocket ProLink manual. Both manuals are
available on the Micro Motion web site (www.micromotion.com).
3.2
Requirements
To use ProLink II, v2.4 or later is required. In addition, you must have either the ProLink II
installation kit appropriate to your PC and connection type, or the equivalent equipment. See the
ProLink II manual or quick reference guide for details.
To use Pocket ProLink, v1.2 or later is required. In addition:
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If you will connect to the service port clips, you must have either the Pocket ProLink
installation kit or the equivalent equipment. See the Pocket ProLink manual or quick reference
guide for details.
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If you will connect using the infrared port, no additional equipment is required.
3.3
Configuration upload/download
ProLink II and Pocket ProLink provide a configuration upload/download function which allows you
to save configuration sets to your PC. This allows:
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Easy backup and restore of transmitter configuration
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Easy replication of configuration sets
Micro Motion recommends that all transmitter configurations be downloaded to a PC as soon as the
configuration is complete. See the ProLink II or Pocket ProLink manual for details.
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