Product Data Sheet

PS-00412, Rev. G
September 2009

ProLink® II
Transmitter Configuration Software Tool

Micro Motion® ProLink® II is a Microsoft® Windows-based application for

configuring, troubleshooting, and operating Micro Motion meters.

Features and benefits

• Easy-to-access diagnostics simplify troubleshooting

• Full configuration enables set-up of advanced functionality, including
concentration curves and batch settings
• Data logging feature provides valuable diagnostic information
• Configuration file management facilitates saving and restoring
transmitter configuration records
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Transmitter configuration and data analysis Making the connection

ProLink II delivers all the power and flexibility you Making the initial transmitter connection is a simple
need to configure and manage Micro Motion® matter of selecting the appropriate communication
transmitters and analyze process data. ProLink II protocol, baud rate, parity, and port number. You
provides an easy-to-use interface that allows you to can connect over a network or directly to the
have your Micro Motion meter up and running transmitter, using HART®, Modbus®, or (with
quickly no matter how complex your configuration Micro Motion MVD™ transmitters) the Service Port.
needs are. ProLink II also offers a guided setup ProLink II automatically recognizes your transmitter
feature for commissioning and startup that steps type and configuration, as well as any installed
you through the typical configuration parameters for applications such as petroleum measurement.
meter startup. For times when you need a more
complete understanding of your meter’s flow A full list of supported Micro Motion transmitters is
characteristics, ProLink II provides a window into provided on page 6.
your process so you can easily see all process
variables, meter diagnostics, and alarm conditions.

ProLink II provides an easy-to-use interface.

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A window into your process Easy configuration
ProLink II provides a process variable window that With ProLink II, you can quickly navigate to the
shows you your key process information at a glance. settings you need, because all configuration
It can be more convenient to view process variables information is collected into easy-to-use tabs.
in ProLink II as you investigate process issues
rather than walking the line to view information from Configuration changes are immediately
transmitters in the field. Regardless of how you have communicated to the transmitter, which allows you
configured your transmitter’s outputs, ProLink II will to evaluate the effect of your changes and pick the
always display all the process variable information right settings for your process.
that the transmitter has available, including totalizer ProLink II can help configure multiple transmitters
and inventory data. easily. Using ProLink II, you can save a transmitter
configuration to a file and conveniently send that
same configuration to additional transmitters directly
ProLink II shows important process from the file. This same feature provides a
information at a glance. convenient backup method for all your transmitters.

Alarm handling
Alarm conditions are displayed by ProLink II on a
single 3-tab screen to make alarm troubleshooting a
fast and efficient process. Alarm information is
separated by severity into critical, informational, and
operational categories so that you can quickly
locate the source of the problem and understand its
priority instantly.

Alarms are organized into

three convenient tabs.

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Data Logger Transmitter troubleshooting
The data logging feature in ProLink II helps you to ProLink II can show you detailed information about
chart and graph selected process, diagnostic, and the raw signals being processed by a transmitter,
output variables.This look into time can help you such as drive gain and pickoff values. This kind of
understand what is really going on in the process so information can be extremely helpful when
you can determine techniques for improving the troubleshooting transmitter behavior, which
productivity and quality of the process. Data logged minimizes expensive downtime.
with the data logging tool can be exported and
viewed in an external program (such as a
spreadsheet application) so that you can chart the
data for further analysis.

The Data Logger helps improve overall productivity.

Note: Model 7826 and Model 7828 densitometers require the use of AdView for data logging.

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Commissioning and startup Support for advanced transmitter applications
The guided setup for commissioning and startup is If the transmitter has advanced functionality such as
ideal for new users to systematically step through Meter Verification, Enhanced Density, Petroleum
the parameters that may need to be adjusted for Measurement, Discrete Batching, or Filling &
startup*. This guided setup provides a quick Dosing software installed, ProLink II will allow you to
checklist and makes it easy to track progress. Any view and configure these software options. The
parameters that are already set up as required for appropriate tabs will automatically appear on the
the application can easily be skipped without ProLink II main screen if these options are
changing the original settings. Startup is a breeze supported by the transmitter.
with this easy-to-use tool.
ProLink II supports the discrete batching application
on the Series 3000 transmitter and the filling and
Proving dosing application on the Model 1500 transmitter:

The guided setup for proving helps provide quick • Define batches and fill targets
configuration of common settings that simplify • Configure outputs for valve and pump control
proving. This easy-to-use feature optimizes • Start, stop, pause, and resume the batches and
transmitter damping settings, flow cutoffs, and other fills
parameters to help insure successful proving
results. • Built-in overshoot compensation algorithms

The guided setup for commissioning makes meter start-up quick and easy.

* Transmitters can also be preconfigured from the factory if the information is specified at the time of order.

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Series 3000 NOC Supported transmitters
ProLink II also supports the Net Oil Computer The Micro Motion transmitters supported by
(NOC) functionality on the Series 3000 transmitter: ProLink II are:
• Input oil and water density values
Supported transmitters
• Configure input information for external gas leg
metering Model 2200S
Model 2400S
• Set up input from optional water cut probe
Model 1700/2700
• View individual well test results Model 1500/2500
MVD Direct Connect™
Accessories Series 3000 (MVD)
Model 7826/7828 (1)
ProLink II communicates serial data from your Model 7829 (1)
computer to the transmitter’s RS-485 or 4–20 mA Model 7835/7845/7846/7847 (1)
terminals. Several types of signal converters and Model 7835 EXD (1)
adapters are available to help you make this RFT9739
connection (e.g., convert from an RS-232 to an LF-Series
RS-485 signal, or convert from a USB to an IFT9701
RS-232 signal). IFT9703
RFT9712
Micro Motion recommends certain converters and
adapters, which can be ordered with ProLink II. (1) Transmitter with advanced electronics option only.
Refer to the Ordering Information on page 7.

Communication protocols
ProLink II system requirements
ProLink II can be used with the communication
The minimum system requirements for ProLink II protocols listed in the table below.
are listed in the table below.
Protocol Physical layer
Operating system requirements
HART Bell 202
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3) RS-485
Windows XP (Service Pack 1) Modbus RS-485

Hardware requirements

Processor Pentium®-class 200 MHz or faster

RAM 128 MB
Disk space 80 MB
Video 1024 × 768 with 256 colors
CD-ROM drive 4× or faster
Serial or USB port 1 open port

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Ordering information

Model Product description

PLK ProLink II software
Code ProLink II upgrade
0 ProLink II software (See system requirements on page 6)
1 (1) Upgrade from ProLink to ProLink II
Code License
U Single user license (1 copy of ProLink II on a single computer)
Code Language
E English
F French
G German
M Chinese
S Spanish
R Russian
Code Accessories
A None
V (2) RS-232 to Bell 202 HART Converter with tester and cables
(2)
M RS-232 to RS-485 Modbus/HART Converter with tester and cables
D Both RS-232 to Bell 202 and RS-232 to RS-485 Converters (options V & M)
E (3) USB to Bell 202 HART Converter with tester and cables
F (3) USB to RS-485 Modbus or HART Converter with tester and cables
(3)
G Both USB to Bell 202 and USB to RS-485 Converters (options E & F)
Typical model number: PLK 0 U E A

(1) Requires completed Declaration of Ownership for prior version of ProLink™; available as software upgrade only.
(2) Bell 202 and RS-485 signal converters sold by Micro Motion prior to April 01, 2001 are not compatible with the current version of
ProLink II. The signal converter must be capable of 2-wire half duplex asynchronous communication.
(3) Only available with ProLink II upgrade option 0.

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