Connecting To The Model 3711 Through The Loi; Connecting To The Model 3711 Through Comm 2; Using Roclink 800 - Emerson Micro Motion 3711 Configuration And Use Manual

Setting Up Communications
Both functions can be used to connect through either the LOI or COMM 2. If the ROCLINK 800
platform is wired directly to the Model 3711, either the Direct Connect or the Connect function can be
used. On a multidrop network, the Connect function must be used to specifically identify the
Model 3711.
A host program will typically emulate the Connect function.
4.3

Connecting to the Model 3711 through the LOI

Before attempting to connect through the LOI port on the Model 3711, ensure that the LOI cable from
the Model 3711 is correctly installed with your PC or host device. See the Model 3711 installation
manual.
The LOI always responds to both of the following:
• All connection requests made to Device Address
• All connection requests made to the device address and device group configured for the
Model 3711 in the Device Information dialog box (see Section 3.4)
To connect through the LOI using the Direct Connect function in ROCLINK 800, you can use any of
the following methods:
• Clicking the
• Clicking
• Right-clicking
4.4

Connecting to the Model 3711 through COMM 2

Before attempting to connect through COMM 2 on the Model 3711, ensure that:
• The communications wiring from the Model 3711 is correctly installed with your PC or host
device. See the Model 3711 installation manual.
• The serial or dial-up modem card is correctly configured. See Section 4.5.1.
COMM 2 always responds to both of the following:
• All connection requests made to Device Address
• All connection requests made to the device address and device group configured for the
Model 3711 in the Device Information dialog box (see Section 3.4)
4.4.1

Using ROCLINK 800

To connect through COMM 2 using the Connect function in ROCLINK 800, you must configure the
ROCLINK 800 communication parameters appropriately for the specific Model 3711 unit (see
Section 4.5.2).
• If you are making a point-to-point connection, you can use the configured device address and
device group or the default values.
• If you are connecting over a multidrop network, you must use the configured device address
and device group.
Then use one of the following methods:
• Clicking the
• Clicking
• Right-clicking the Model 3711 device in the Device Directoy window, then clicking
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Direct Connect
Device > Direct Connect
Direct Connect
icon in the toolbar
Connect
Device > Connect
, Device Group
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, Device Group
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