Connecting With Prolink Ii Or Pocket Prolink Software; Overview; Requirements; Configuration Upload/Download - Emerson Micro Motion 2400S Configuration And Use Manual

Chapter 4
Connecting with ProLink II or Pocket ProLink
Software
4.1

Overview

ProLink II is a Windows-based configuration and management tool for Micro Motion transmitters. It
provides access to most 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:
• Requirements – see Section 4.2
• Configuration upload/download – see Section 4.3
• Connecting to a Model 2400S DN transmitter – see Section 4.4
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. Instructions in this
manual will refer only to ProLink II.
4.2

Requirements

To use ProLink II with the Model 2400S DN transmitter, ProLink II v2.5 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, v1.3 or later is required. In addition:
• If you will connect to the transmitter via 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.
• If you will connect via the IrDA port, no additional equipment is required.
4.3

Configuration upload/download

ProLink II and Pocket ProLink provide a configuration upload/download function which allows you
to save configuration sets to a file on the PC or Pocket PC. This allows:
• Easy backup and restore of transmitter configuration
• Easy replication of configuration sets
Micro Motion recommends that all transmitter configurations be saved to a file as soon as the
configuration is complete. See the ProLink II or Pocket ProLink manual for details.
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