Emerson Network Router Network Router User Manual


 
2 ProLink
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II Software for Micro Motion
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Transmitters
Before You Begin
1.2.2 Uses of ProLink II
Using ProLink II, you can:
Perform initial transmitter startup procedures
Read process variables
Manage totalizers and inventories
Configure the transmitter
Perform verification and calibration procedures
Read meter status information and alarm conditions
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:
200 MHz Pentium processor
One of the following:
- Windows 98 (initial release or second edition) with 32 megabytes (MB) RAM
- Windows ME with 64 MB RAM
- Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a and 64 MB RAM
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 and 128 MB RAM
- Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM
24 MB of available hard disk space
Video with support for 256 or more colors
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.