Emerson DCMlink Quick Start Guide

DCMlink Software

Quick Start Guide

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Section 1: Installing DCMlink

1.1 Installation Overview .................................................................................... 1

1.2 New Installation ............................................................................................ 1

1.3 DCMlink Auto Update ................................................................................... 6

Section 2: License Activation Wizard

2.1 License Features ............................................................................................ 8

2.2 Obtaining Your License .................................................................................. 9

2.3 Activating License Key File ........................................................................... 13

2.4 Activating Temporary License ..................................................................... 16

2.5 Activate License Key for Other PC ................................................................ 20

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Section 3: Setting Up DCMlink Networks

3.1 Setup Modbus Network .............................................................................. 23

3.2 Modbus TCP/IP Settings .............................................................................. 29

3.3 RDM Connection Settings ........................................................................... 30

3.4 Setup Bluetooth Network ............................................................................ 30

3.5 Setup HART Network .................................................................................. 32

3.6 Multiplexer Networks for DCMlink SNAP-ON ............................................... 48

3.7 AMS SNAP-ON Setup ................................................................................... 54

3.8 Troubleshooting Communication Issues ..................................................... 57

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1.1 Installation Overview

DCMlink Software should be installed on a computer that meets the system requirements.
The following steps detail how to uninstall and reinstall. Reinstall if the software is to be
removed, updated or repaired only.

1.2 New Installation

1.2.1 If the user has a previous version already installed, please uninstall it rst from the

Control Panel >Add Remove Programs. Next, please delete the DCMlink shortcut from
the Desktop.

1.2.2 Locate and then open the DCMlink.exe located in the installation folder found in the
DCMlink installer (sent to customer via web link, CD or USB media).

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Installation of DCMlink requires administrator privileges.

Figure 1 DCMlink Installer

Double Click on DCMlink Software v2.4 Installation.exe

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1.2.3 Click Next button.

Figure 2 DCMlink Installation Initialization

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Click on “Next” Button

1.2.4 There are 2 options for installation. Click on one option and then click Next.

• DCMlink SOLO

• DCMlink SNAP-ON

NOTE:

Both SOLO and SNAP-ON can be installed in one installation by selecting both options.

1.2.4.1 DCMlink SOLO

NOTE:

Install DCMlink software for stand-alone operation.

Figure 3 DCMlink SOLO Option

Click on “Next” Button

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1.2.4.2 DCMlink SNAP-ON

NOTE:

Install DCMlink software enabled for operation as a SNAP-ON to AMS Device Manager.
AMS Device Manager must be licensed for the DCMlink SNAP-ON.

Figure 4 DCMlink SNAP-ON Option

Click on “Next” Button

1.2.5 Read Terms and Conditions and select accept and click Next.

Figure 5 Terms of Use

Read Terms and Conditions and select the options

I agree

Click Next

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1.2.6 Next, click Install.

Figure 6 Install DCMlink

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Click on “Install” Button

1.2.7 Installation will begin.

Figure 7 Installation Progress Bar

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1.2.8 Click Finish to complete installation.

Figure 8 Completing the Installation

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Click on “Finish” Button to complete

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1.2.9 Start DCMlink application from desktop shortcut or from the list of All Programs.

Figure 9 DCMlink Start Menu Shortcut

Start DCMlink from dekstop shortcut or

from list of All Programs

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1.3 DCMlink Auto Update

1.3.1 If any new version of DCMlink is available, all users will get a notication about it. User is notied

about update on launching DCMlink application or using menu option Help->Check for Updates.

NOTE:

User with Administrative rights will only be able to launch DCMlink Updater.

1.3.2 To install DCMlink updates, click on ‘Yes’.

Figure 10 Update Notication

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1.3.3 On Launching DCMlink Updater below screen is shown, that specify the size of download,
available version, Release Note and other information. To proceed with Update user, need to
agree to “Emerson Data Privacy Policy” and Click on “Install”.

Figure 11 DCMlink Updater

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1.3.4 Once Update operation is completed. DCMlink Application gets Closed. After update if user
“Check For Update” again, below screen will be shown.

Figure 12 Latest Version Notication

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2.1 License Features

Table 1. DCMlink License Features

Product Name

Feature

SOLO Standard Unlimited

Modbus Master

Modbus Slave

Modbus TCP-IP

Bluetooth

HART Modem Not Supporting

HART Multiplexer
Standard Diagnostics

(Torque Prole, Step

Response)
Standard Diagnostics

(Partial Stoke Test)
Status Monitor
Configuration
Calibration
Database with Number

of Tag s

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  
  
  

Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

SOLO SNAP-ON

SOLO Advanced

(Under

Development)

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SNAP-ON

Unlimited

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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2.2 Obtaining Your License

2.2.1 Double click DCMlink icon. The user will be prompted to run the License Wizard and
click Yes.

Figure 13 Running License Wizard

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2.2.2 Next click on "Purchase SNAP-ON" button.

Figure 14 Request New License

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2.2.3 Enter the contact details. All elds are required. If the user does not have a fax number,

please enter telephone number. This information will be used to request a license key.

Figure 15 Input License Information

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2.2.4 Select delivery method, and click Next.

Figure 16 Review License Information

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2.2.5 Provide the serial number and REP order number (e.g. DEMO).

Figure 17 Input Serial Number / REP Order Number

2.2.6 After the registration form is completed, the information can be saved and/or printed.
Click Save to generate a license key request le. Once complete, click Next.

Figure 18 Input Received License Key

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2.2.7 The license request has now been sent to the DCMlink Registration Center. Click Finish.

Figure 19 Finishing the License Key Request

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2.2.8 To obtain license, send license registration le to the email address mentioned in the

above screen. User can also send a scanned copy of the printed registration form or call
the number shown above to obtain the license key (please have the registration code/

le ready).

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2.3 Activating License Key File

2.3.1 After the user receives the license key le, please re-run the License Wizard by
double-clicking on DCMlink icon and, click Enter License Key.

Figure 20 Entering the License Key File

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2.3.2 Click Import from File and select the license key le with the .lic extension.
This is the license key le the user received via the DCMlink registration.

Once loaded, click Next.

Figure 21 Import Existing License Key File

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2.3.3 Once the license key has been imported, the installed DCMlink features will be shown
on this window. Click Next.

Figure 22 Available Features Review

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2.3.4 DCMlink is now successfully licensed. Click Finish.

Figure 23 Complete License

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