Emerson Network Router Manuel D’Utilisation
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ProLink
®
II Software for Micro Motion
®
Transmitters
Before You Begin
1.2.2
Uses of ProLink II
Using ProLink II, you can:
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Perform initial transmitter startup procedures
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Read process variables
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Manage totalizers and inventories
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Configure the transmitter
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Perform verification and calibration procedures
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Read meter status information and alarm conditions
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Troubleshoot the meter
1.3
ProLink II requirements
Before starting the ProLink II installation, review the requirements in this section.
1.3.1
PC requirements
To install and run ProLink II, your PC must meet or exceed the following requirements:
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200 MHz Pentium processor
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One of the following:
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Windows 98 (initial release or second edition) with 32 megabytes (MB) RAM
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Windows ME with 64 MB RAM
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Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a and 64 MB RAM
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Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 and 128 MB RAM
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Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM
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24 MB of available hard disk space
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Video with support for 256 or more colors
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An available serial port or USB port
Note: Windows NT does not support the USB port.
1.3.2
Installation kits
Micro Motion provides ProLink II installation kits for RS-485 connections (serial port or USB) and
for Bell 202 connections (serial port or USB). Kit contents are listed in Table 1-1. If you need a
ProLink II installation kit, contact Micro Motion.
for Bell 202 connections (serial port or USB). Kit contents are listed in Table 1-1. If you need a
ProLink II installation kit, contact Micro Motion.