Emerson Network Router User Manual

Instruction Manual

P/N 20001909, Rev. DA
August 2009

ProLink® II Software
for Micro Motion®
Transmitters

Installation and Use Manual

© 2009 Micro Motion, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Micro
ProLink, MVD Direct Connect, and PlantWeb are marks of one of the Emerson Process Management family of companies. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Motion and Emerson logos are trademarks and service marks of Emerson Electric Co. Micro Motion, ELITE, MVD,

Contents

Chapter 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 About ProLink II software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2.1 Supported transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2.2 Uses of ProLink II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 ProLink II requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3.1 PC requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3.2 Installation kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4 Determining your transmitter type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.5 Micro Motion customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2 Required privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.3 Install the ProLink II software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.4 Generate a temporary license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.5 Connect the PC to the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.5.1 Connection diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.6 Configure ProLink II connection parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.7 Obtain and configure a site key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.8 Troubleshooting the ProLink II installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.8.1 Insufficient privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.8.2 Missing or corrupt Registry entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.9 Troubleshooting the ProLink II connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.9.1 OPC server or OPC client issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.9.2 Other issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 3 Using ProLink II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.2 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.2.1 Connecting to a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.2.2 Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.3 Using the Commissioning Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.3.1 Disabling write-protect mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.3.2 Saving transmitter configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.3.3 Starting the Commissioning Wizard automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.4 ProLink II help system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.5 Viewing installed options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.6 Viewing process data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.7 Viewing and resetting totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.8 Viewing meter status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.9 Viewing and acknowledging alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.9.1 Viewing alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.9.2 Acknowledging alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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3.10 Managing the ProLink II license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.10.1 Transferring to same PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.10.2 Transferring to different PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 4 Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.2 Loop tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.3 Trimming the milliamp (mA) output(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.4 Zeroing the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 5 Transmitter Configuration, Characterization,

and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.2 Using configuration files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.2.1 Saving a configuration file to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.2.2 Loading a configuration file to a transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.3 Configuring a transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.3.1 Using the Gas Unit Configurator tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.4 Characterizing the meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.4.1 When to characterize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.4.2 Characterization parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.4.3 How to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.5 Calibrating the meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.5.1 When to calibrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.5.2 Density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.5.3 Temperature calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.6 Compensating for pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.6.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.6.2 Pressure correction factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.6.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.7 Compensating for temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5.8 Configuring polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chapter 6 Meter Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 7 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7.2 Using Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7.2.1 Defining the log file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7.2.2 Specifying log contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.2.3 Starting and stopping the logging function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.2.4 Data Logger tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Appendix A Transmitter Terminal Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A.2 Transmitter terminal diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Appendix B Configuring the Discrete Batch Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

B.1 About this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

B.2 About discrete batching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

B.3 Discrete batch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

B.3.1 Flow source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

B.3.2 Control options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

B.3.3 Configure presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

B.3.4 Batch control methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

B.4 Running a batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

B.5 Performing Batch AOC calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Chapter 1

Before You Begin

1.1 About this manual

This manual explains how to install the Micro Motion
on your personal computer (PC).

This manual also provides an overview of using ProLink II with Micro Motion transmitters. Before
using this instruction manual, the reader should be familiar with the Microsoft Windows operating
system.

There are a number of transmitter and application features that may appear in your ProLink II
installation: for example, the enhanced density application, the petroleum measurement application,
the custody transfer application, event configuration, or display configuration. This manual contains
information on configuring and using the discrete batch application (see Appendix B). For detailed
information on configuring and using other transmitter-specific or application-specific features, see
the appropriate transmitter or application manual. If you still have questions, contact the Micro
Motion Customer Service Department. Telephone numbers are listed in Section 1.5.

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ProLink®II software program, v2.9 and later,

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1.2 About ProLink II software

This section provides an overview of ProLink II software.

1.2.1 Supported transmitters

The ProLink II program supports the following Micro Motion transmitters and devices:

• Model 1700/2700

• Model 1500/2500

• Model 2400S

• Model 2200S

• Model 7826 and Model 7828 (advanced electronics)

• Core processor and enhanced core processor

•MVD

• Series 3000 with 4-wire sensor interface (MVD™)

• RFT9739

• RFT9712

• IFT9701/9703

Note: MVD Direct Connect is a direct host meter that does not include a transmitter. However,
ProLink II can be used to communicate with the core processor component in MVD Direct Connect
installations.

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Direct Connect

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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 2000 with Service Pack 3 and 128 MB RAM

- Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM

• 80 MB of available hard disk space

• Video with support for 256 or more colors

•CD-ROM drive

• An available serial port or USB port

1.3.2 Installation kits

Micro Motion provides ProLink II installation kits for RS-485 connections and for Bell 202
connections. There are four different kit options:

• RS-232 to Bell 202 HART converter with tester and cables

• RS-232 to RS-485 Modbus/HART converter with tester and cables

• USB to Bell 202 HART converter with tester and cables

• USB to Bell 202 HART converter with tester and cables

Note: A Windows driver is required for correct operation of USB converters and adapters. Drivers are
provided with the installation kit. Install the driver before connecting the converter or adapter. Failure
to install the driver first will result in Windows not recognizing the device when it is plugged in.

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1.4 Determining your transmitter type

To configure, use, and troubleshoot the transmitter, you must know your transmitter type,
installation/mounting type, and outputs option board type (Series 1000/2000 transmitters only). The
transmitter’s model number, which is provided on a tag attached to the transmitter, provides this
information. See Figure 1-1 for assistance in interpreting the model number.

If you are using MVD Direct Connect, refer to the model number on the sensor.

1.5 Micro Motion customer service

For customer service, phone the support center nearest you:

• In the U.S.A., phone

800-522-MASS (800-522-6277) (toll-free)

• In Canada and Latin America, phone [phone]

•In Asia:

- In Japan, phone [phone]

- In other locations, phone [phone] (Singapore)

•In Europe:

- In the U.K., phone [phone] (toll-free)

- In other locations, phone [phone] (The Netherlands)

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Customers outside the U.S.A. can also email Micro Motion customer service at
[e-mail].

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R F T 9 7 3 9 x x x x x x x

Mounting:

• R = rack-mount or panel-mount

• D, E = field-mount
Transmitter model

x 7 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x

Outputs option board:

• A = analog outputs option board

• B, C = configurable input/outputs option board

• D = intrinsically safe outputs option board

•E = F

OUNDATION fieldbus outputs option board

• G = PROFIBUS PA outputs option board
Mounting/installation type:

• R = remote (4-wire remote installation)

• I = integral (transmitter mounted on sensor)

• C = transmitter/core processor assembly (9-wire remote installation)

• B = remote core processor with remote transmitter
Transmitter model

3 x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Sensor interface:

• 0 = none (MVD)

• 5, 6 = 4-wire (MVD)
Mounting:

• R = rack-mount

• P = panel-mount

• A = field-mount
Transmitter model

I F T 9 7 0 x x x x x x x x

Mounting:

•I, M = integral

• R, L, J, S, A = remote
Transmitter model

x 5 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x

Software option 1:

• B = Filling and Dosing application

(1)

Outputs option board:

• A = analog outputs option board

• B, C = configurable input/outputs option board
Mounting/installation type:

• D = 4-wire to sensor with integral core processor

• B = remote core processor with remote transmitter
Transmitter model

IFT9701/9703

RFT9739

Model 1700/2700

Model 1500/2500

Series 3000

R F T 9 7 1 2 x x x x x x x

Transmitter model

RFT9712

(1) Model 1500 transmitter with filling and dosing application only.

Requires Outputs option board C.

Figure 1-1 Transmitter model numbers and codes

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2 4 0 0 S x x x x x x x x x

User interface option:

• 1 = display/LCD with glass lens

• 2 = no display/LCD

• 3 = display/LCD with non-glass lens
Outputs option board:

• A = analog outputs option board

• C = DeviceNet I/O option board

• D = PROFIBUS DP I/O option board
Transmitter model

Model 2400S

2 2 0 0 S x x x x x x x x x

User interface option:

• 1 = display/LCD with glass lens

• 4 = display/LCD with non-glass lens
Transmitter model

Model 2200S

L F T x x x x x x x x

Display

• 1,2 = display

• 3 = no display
Mounting and output option:

• 1,3,4 = analog outputs, field mount transmitter

• 2,5,8 = analog outputs, RS-485, DIN rail transmitter

•6 = F

OUNDATION fieldbus outputs, field mount transmitter

Transmitter model

LF-Series

7 8 2 x x x x x x x x x x x

Amplifier system

• C, D, W, K, L = Advanced electronics
Transmitter model

7826/7828

Figure 1-1 Transmitter model numbers and codes continued

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Chapter 2

Installation and Setup

2.1 Overview

This chapter provides information on installing ProLink II software, connecting to the transmitter, and
troubleshooting the installation or connection.

To install and set up ProLink II, the following steps are required:

1. Ensure required privileges (see Section 2.2)

2. Install the ProLink II software onto your PC (see Section 2.3)

3. Generate the temporary license (see Section 2.4)

4. Connect the wires between the PC and the transmitter (see Section 2.5)

5. Configure the connection and connect to the transmitter (see Section 2.6)

6. Obtain and configure a site key (see Section 2.7)

For troubleshooting information, see Sections 2.8 and 2.9.

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2.2 Required privileges

Installation of ProLink II requires Administrator privileges. After ProLink II is installed, it can be run
by non-Administrator users.

2.3 Install the ProLink II software

To install ProLink II software:

1. Insert the ProLink II CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2. If the setup program does not start automatically, locate and run the SETUP.EXE file. The file
is located in the root directory on the CD-ROM (e.g., D:\setup.exe, where “D” is your
CD-ROM drive letter).

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If you have a previous version
of ProLink II installed on your PC, you may be prompted to remove it before installing the
new version.

Notes:

(1) The ProLink II site key is associated with a disk drive and specific folder on your PC. If you

decide to move ProLink II after installation, you will have to transfer the license and reinstall
ProLink II. To avoid this step, be sure to install ProLink II into a location that you can use
permanently.

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WARNING

(2) If the user who installs ProLink II does not have Administrator rights, the installation wizard may

display a message warning that the installation may not be successful. If this occurs, the
installation wizard will run to completion but the Windows Registry may not be updated correctly.
If you are subsequently unable to connect to a transmitter, reinstall the software with
Administrator privileges.

(3) If you have a Model 2700 transmitter with transmitter software earlier than v3.4, and you have

the concentration measurement application installed, you cannot access the concentration
measurement functions with ProLink II v2.1 or later. Contact Micro Motion for alternative
solutions.

2.4 Generate a temporary license

The first time you run ProLink II, you will be prompted to generate a temporary license. This license
will allow you to run ProLink II with full functionality for seven days, starting from the current date
and time. Follow the on-screen instructions to generate the temporary license.

Note: If you attempt to use ProLink II after the temporary license has expired, ProLink II will no
longer allow you to connect to a transmitter.

2.5 Connect the PC to the transmitter

To connect the PC to the transmitter:

1. Connect the appropriate signal converter to your PC’s serial or USB port, using adapters as
required. (See Section 1.3.2 for a list of the available installation kits and signal converters.)

• For connections using the Bell 202 physical layer, use the Bell 202–RS-232 signal

converter.

• For connections using the RS-485 physical layer, use the RS-485–RS-232 signal

converter.

2. Connect the two leads of the signal converter to the appropriate terminals on your transmitter
using the terminal reference in Table 2-1 and the connection diagrams in Section 2.5.1.

On Model 1700/2700 and LF-Series field-mount transmitters, opening the
power supply compartment in explosive atmospheres while the power is on
can cause an explosion.

Before using the service port to communicate with the transmitter in a hazardous
area, make sure the atmosphere is free of explosive gases.

On Model 1700/2700 and LF-Series field-mount transmitters, opening the
power supply compartment can expose the operator to electric shock.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the power supply wires or terminals
while using the service port.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

On Model 3350/3700 transmitters, opening the wiring compartment in
explosive atmospheres can cause an explosion.

Do not remove the compartment covers in an explosive atmosphere within three
minutes after power is disconnected.

On Model 2400S and Model 2200S transmitters, removing the transmitter
housing cover in a hazardous area can cause an explosion.

Because the housing cover must be removed to connect to this transmitter using
the service port clips or HART clips, these connections should be used only for
temporary connections, for example, for configuration or troubleshooting purposes.

When the transmitter is in an explosive atmosphere, use a different method to
connect to your transmitter.

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Removing the core processor lid can expose the operator to electric shock.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the power supply wires or terminals
while removing or replacing the core processor lid, or while using the RS-485
terminals.

Connecting a HART device to the transmitter’s primary mA output could
cause transmitter output error. If the primary mA output is being used for
flow control, connecting the HART Interface to the output loop, via either the
mA terminals or the HART clips, could cause the transmitter’s 4–20 mA
output to change, which would affect flow control devices.

Set control devices for manual operation before connecting the HART Interface to
the transmitter’s primary mA output loop.

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Table 2-1 Transmitter terminals for ProLink II connections

Terminals for connection type

HART/Bell 202 HART/RS-485 Modbus/RS-485 Service port

Transm itter

PV+ PV– A B A B A B

IFT9701/9703 4–20+ 4–20–

RFR9712 17 16 21 22

RFT9739

• Rack-mount Z30 D30 Z22 D22 Z22 D22

• Field-mount 17 18 27 26 27 26

Model 1700/2700 with

12565687

analog outputs

LF-Series field-mount

12565687

with output code 1 or 3

Model 1700/2700 with
I.S. outputs

(1)

Model 2700 with

12 87

12 87

configurable I/O

LF-Series field-mount

12 87

with output code 4

Model 2700 with
F

OUNDATION

™

fieldbus

LF-Series field-mount

87

87

with output code 6

Model 2700 with

87

PROFIBUS-PA

Model 2200S HART clips

Model 2400S with
analog outputs

1 2 Service port clips

or

HART clips

Model 2400S with

Service port clips

DeviceNet

Model 2400S with

Service port clips

PROFIBUS-DP

Series 3000

• Panel-mount with

c2 a2 c32 a32 c32 a32 c32 a32
solder-tail or screw
connectors

• Panel-mount with

14 15 24 25 24 25 24 25
I/O cables

• Rack-mount c2 a2 c32 a32 c32 a32 c32 a32

• Field-mount 2 1 11 12 11 12 11 12

Model 1500/2500 21 22 33 34 33 34

LF-Series DIN rail with

21 22 33 34 33 34

output code 2, 5, or 8

Model 7826/7828

Model 7829

Model 7835, 7845,
7846, or 7847

(2)

(2)

(2)

34

34

11 12

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VIATOR

VIATOR

or

DCS or

PLC

R1

R3

R2

Primary mA output terminals

Tr an s m it t er

USB plug

Bell 202 signal

converter

Notes:

• Connect the HART interface leads to the primary mA output of the transmitter, or to any point on the network.

• If necessary, use any combination of R1, R2, and R3 to bring the total resistance within 250–600 Ω.
(250–1000 Ω for RFT9712 and RFT9739).

• If no other device is connected to the primary mA output, add R1.

• If the primary mA is connected to a DCS or PLC with R2:

• Where R2 is insufficient, add R1 to bring R1+R2 into range.

• Where R2 is absent, add R3.

Table 2-1 Transmitter terminals for ProLink II connections continued

Terminals for connection type

HART/Bell 202 HART/RS-485 Modbus/RS-485 Service port

Transm itter

Model 7835 EXD

MVD™ Direct Connect™
with no barrier

(2)

(3)

PV+ PV– A B A B A B

34

34

MVD Direct Connect with
I.S. barrier

• To barrier

• To core processor

(4)

(3)

13 14

34

Core processor 3 4

(1) If connecting to terminals 1 and 2, terminals must be externally powered, with a minimum of 250

Ω

not apply to service port.
(2) Transmitter version with advanced electronics option only.
(3) Connection is not intrinsically safe.
(4) Intrinsically safe connection.

2.5.1 Connection diagrams

Use the following diagrams to make the connection between your PC and the transmitter.

Figure 2-1 Typical HART/Bell 202 connection to transmitter or multidrop network

and 17.5 volts. Requirement does

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VIATOR

VIATOR

R1

Prongs

Transmitter

or

USB plug

Notes:

• Add R1 if necessary to bring the total resistance within 250–1000 Ω.

Bell 202 signal

converter

VIA

VIA

TOR

TOR

R1

HART jack

Bell 202 cable (not included)

or

USB plug

Bell 202 signal

converter

Notes:

• Add R1 if necessary to bring the total resistance within 250–1000 Ω.

Figure 2-2 HART/Bell 202 temporary connection to RFT9739 field-mount and RFT9712 transmitters

Figure 2-3 HART/Bell 202 temporary connection to RFT9739 rack-mount transmitters

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–

+

VIATOR

VIATOR

or

+
–

DCS or

PLC

R2

R3

R1

Primary mA output terminals

Transmitter

External power supply

USB plug

Notes:

• Connect the HART interface leads to the primary mA output of the transmitter, or to any point on the network.

• If necessary, use any combination of R1, R2, and R3 to bring the total resistance within 250–600 Ω.

• If no other device is connected to the primary mA output, add R1.

• If the primary mA is connected to a DCS or PLC with R2:

• Where R2 is insufficient, add R1 to bring R1+R2 into range.

• Where R2 is absent, add R3.

Bell 202 signal

converter

Figure 2-4 HART/Bell 202 connection to Model 1700/2700 I.S. transmitters

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R

max

= (V

supply

– 12)/0.023

A minimum of 250 ohms and 17.5 volts is required

Supply voltage VDC (Volts)

External resistance (Ohms)

Operating range

12 3014 16 18 20 22 24 26 28

0

1000

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

DCS or

PLC

R1

Attach serial port or USB
adapter if necessary (not
shown)

RS-485 terminals

Transmitter

RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485
interface converter

Notes:

• Connect the interface leads to the RS-485 terminals on the transmitter, or to any point on the network.

• Ensure that your transmitter’s RS-485 terminals are configured for HART protocol.

• For RFT9712 transmitters, set the jumper for RS-485 communications.

• For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the signal, add two 120-Ω
terminating resistors (R1) at each end of the RS-485 network.

Figure 2-5 Model 1700/2700 I.S. transmitters: Resistance and voltage requirements for

HART/Bell 202 connections

Figure 2-6 HART/RS-485 connection to transmitter or multidrop network

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DCS or

PLC

R1

Attach serial port or USB
adapter if necessary (not
shown)

RS-485 terminals

Transmitter

RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485
interface converter

Notes:

• Connect the interface leads to the RS-485 terminals on the transmitter, or to any point on the network.

• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.

• For RFT9712 transmitters, set the jumper for RS-485 communications.

• For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the signal, add two 120-Ω
terminating resistors (R1) at each end of the RS-485 network.

Figure 2-7 Modbus/RS-485 connection to transmitter or multidrop network

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Attach serial port or USB adapter
if necessary (not shown)

Service port terminals

Transmitter

RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485
Interface Converter

Notes:

• For Model 1700/2700, Model 2400S, and LF-Series field-mount transmitters, the service port is available at any
time.

• For Model 1500/2500, Series 3000, and LF-Series DIN rail transmitters, the service port is available during a
10-second interval after power-up. If a service port connection is made during this time, the ports will remain in
service port mode.

• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.

• All service ports are accessed using the default address of 111. If you are connecting over a multidrop network
with multiple service ports, it is not possible to specify which device to connect to.

VIATOR

HART clips

Bell 202 signal

converter

Notes:

• If necessary, add resistance across the HART clips to bring the total resistance within 250–600 Ω.

Figure 2-8 Modbus/RS-485 temporary connection to the service port

Figure 2-9 HART/Bell 202 temporary connection to HART clips

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Core processor

RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter

Attach serial port or USB
adapter if necessary

RS-485/B

RS-485/A

Notes:

• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.

• Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor, disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC.

Core processor

RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter

Attach serial port or USB
adapter if necessary

RS-485/B

RS-485/A

Notes:

• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.

• Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor, disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC.

Figure 2-10 Modbus/RS-485 connection to RS-485 terminals on standard core processor

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Figure 2-11 Modbus/RS-485 connection to RS-485 terminals on enhanced core processor

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RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter

Attach serial port or USB
adapter if necessary

RS-485/B

RS-485/A

I.S. barrier

Non-I.S. terminals

Notes:

• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.

• Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor, disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC.

Figure 2-12 Modbus/RS-485 connection to RS-485 terminals on MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier

2.6 Configure ProLink II connection parameters

To connect to the transmitter, ProLink II must use connection parameters appropriate to the
transmitter.

• If you are connecting to an MVD Direct Connect system, ProLink II can use any of the
supported communication settings listed in Table 2-2. The core processor auto-detects
incoming communications parameters and switches to match.

• If you are connecting to a Model 2400S transmitter using the service port:

- For point-to-point connections, you can use a service port connection type.

- For multidrop network connections, you can use any Modbus/RS-485 connection type and

specify the transmitter’s Modbus address. The transmitter auto-detects incoming
communications parameters and switches to match. The service port auto-detection limits
are described in Table 2-3.

• If you use a service port or HART/Bell 202 connection type, the connection parameters are
standard: when one of these connection types is specified, ProLink II automatically uses the
appropriate parameters.

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• If you use any other connection type, you must configure ProLink II connection parameters to
match the transmitter’s configuration. If you do not know the transmitter’s configuration, you
can use a Communicator or the transmitter’s display to view or change its configuration.

- For all transmitters, if you are using HART protocol, you can specify the transmitter’s

HART tag (software tag) instead of the HART address, if a HART tag has been configured
in the transmitter.

- For all Series 1000/2000/3000 transmitters, see Table 2-4 for default values for each

connection type.

- For LF-Series transmitters, see Table 2-5 for default values for each connection type.

- For IFT97xx transmitters, communication parameters are not configurable. Settings are

listed in Table 2-6. Configure ProLink II connection parameters to match these settings.

- For RFT97xx transmitters, communication is configured using switches and jumpers on

the transmitter. Check your transmitter and refer to the transmitter manual to determine
your transmitter’s configuration, then configure ProLink II connection parameters to
match these settings. Factory default settings for these transmitters are listed in Table 2-6.

Table 2-2 MVD Direct Connect auto-detection limits

Parameter Option

Protocol Modbus RTU (8-bit)

Modbus ASCII (7-bit)

Baud rate Standard rates between 1200 and 38,400

Parity Even, odd, none

Stop bits 1, 2

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Table 2-3 Model 2400S service port auto-detection limits

Parameter Option

Protocol Modbus RTU (8-bit)

Address Responds to both:

Baud rate Standard rates from 1200 to 38,400

Stop bits 1, 2

Parity Even, odd, none

Modbus ASCII (7-bit)

• Service port address (111)

• Configured Modbus address (default=1)

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Table 2-4 Default communication parameters for Series 1000/2000/3000 transmitters

Default values

Stop

(1)

bits Parity Address

Transmitter Physical layer Protocol Baud

Model 1500/2500 Bell 202

RS-485

Model 1700/2700
Analog

Model 1700/2700 I.S.,

Bell 202

RS-485

Bell 202

(2)(3)

(5)

(2)

(5)(6)

(2)

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

Data
bits

Model 2700 Config. I/O

Model 2200S Bell 202

Model 2400S Analog Bell 202

RS-485 Modbus

Series 3000 Bell 202

RS-485

(2)

(2)

(2)

(5)

(4)

HART

(4)

HART

(RTU or ASCII)

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

1200 8 1 odd 0

Auto­detect

Auto­detect

Auto­detect

Auto­detect

1200 8 1 odd 0

Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1

1

(1) ProLink II automatically sets data bits appropriately for the configured protocol. Even though a data bits parameter may be

configured in the transmitter, you do not need to configure it in ProLink II. HART protocol is always 8 data bits. If your transmitter
is configured for Modbus with 7 data bits, specify Modbus ASCII; if your transmitter is configured for Modbus with 8 data bits, specify

Modbus RTU.
(2) Connection to primary mA output, or to HART clips (Model 2400S and Model 2200S transmitters only).
(3) Except Model 1500 transmitter with the Filling and Dosing application. The Model 1500 transmitter with the Filling and Dosing

application does not support Bell 202 / HART communication.
(4) HART/Bell 202 parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect.
(5) Connection to RS-485 terminals.
(6) Available only on Model 1700/2700 transmitters with analog outputs.

Table 2-5 Default communication parameters for LF-Series transmitters

Default values

Data

Transmitter Physical layer Protocol Baud

DIN rail Bell 202

RS-485

Field-mount with output
option 1 or 3

Field-mount with output

Bell 202

RS-485

Bell 202

(2)(3)

(5)

(2)

(5)

(2)

option 4

(1) ProLink II automatically sets data bits appropriately for the configured protocol. Even though a data bits parameter may be

configured in the transmitter, you do not need to configure it in ProLink II. HART protocol is always 8 data bits. If your transmitter

is configured for Modbus with 7 data bits, specify Modbus ASCII; if your transmitter is configured for Modbus with 8 data bits, specify

Modbus RTU.
(2) Connection to primary mA output.
(3) Except transmitters with the Filling and Dosing application. Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing application do not support

Bell 202 / HART communication.
(4) HART/Bell 202 parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect.
(5) Connection to RS-485 terminals.

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

(4)

HART

1200 8 1 odd 0

bits

Stop

(1)

bits Parity Address

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Table 2-6 Default communication parameters for RFT97xx and IFT97xx transmitters

Default values

(1)

Transmitter Physical layer Protocol Baud Data bits

IFT9701/9703

RFT9712 Bell 202

RFT9739 v2 Bell 202

RFT9739 v3 Bell 202

(1) ProLink II automatically sets data bits appropriately for the configured protocol. Even though a data bits parameter may be

configured in the transmitter, you do not need to configure it in ProLink II.
(2) IFT9701/9703 communication parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect.
(3) Connection to primary mA output.
(4) Connection to RS-485 terminals.
(5) Dip switch settings on the transmitter are used to select either Std. comm or User defined.

(2)

Bell 202

RS-485

RS-485

RS-485

• Std. comm Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1

• User defined HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

(3)

(3)

(4)

(3)

(4)

(3)

(4)(5)

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

HART 1200 8 1 odd 0

Stop bits Parity Address

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2.7 Obtain and configure a site key

To obtain and configure a site key:

1. Open the License Request file as follows:

Start > Programs > MMI > ProLink II v2.9 > ProLink II License Request Form

2. Edit the file, supplying all requested information including the site code.

To find the site code, choose

3. Save the edited file.

4. Contact Micro Motion in one of the following ways:

• Send an email to:

[e-mail]

Attach the edited file to the email. The file is named LicenseRequest.txt, and in typical
installations is located in

Note: This is the default location. If the ProLink II installation program found an existing license file,
the program and License Request file were installed in the location of the license file.

• Telephone [phone] (toll-free in the U.S.), or 303-530-8250 (worldwide), and request
a site key. Have the edited registration text file available for reference.

Note: To minimize the possibility of error, Micro Motion recommends using the email method.

5. When the site key is provided:

a. Start ProLink II.

b. Choose

File > License. See Figure 2-13.

File > License (see Figure 2-13).

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Figure 2-13 License window

c. Enter the site key into the

Site Key textbox, then click Validate.

2.8 Troubleshooting the ProLink II installation

If you have problems with the ProLink II installation, review the information in this section and
follow the suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Micro Motion customer support.

2.8.1 Insufficient privileges

If you are unable to install ProLink II, verify that you have the required privileges (see Section 2.2).

2.8.2 Missing or corrupt Registry entries

During a successful ProLink II installation, information is written to the Windows Registry. If, for any
reason, ProLink II information in the Registry is corrupted or missing, you can replace or update the
required information as follows:

1. Choose

Start > Programs > MMI > ProLink II v2.9 > ProLink II Registrar.

2. A batch file that updates the Windows Registry will be executed. Click
pop-up messages.

3. Close the command window.

Note: You must have sufficient privileges to write to the Registry.

OK as required by the

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2.9 Troubleshooting the ProLink II connection

If you cannot connect to the transmitter, review the information in this section and follow the
suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Micro Motion customer support.

2.9.1 OPC server or OPC client issues

If the Context message displays either of the following:

The OPC server could not be started.

The OPC client database could not be opened.

reinstall ProLink II, ensuring that you have the required privileges (see Section 2.2).

2.9.2 Other issues

If the Context message displays either of the following:

The serial port could not be opened, or the device did not respond. Port availability and
connection wiring should be checked.

An unexpected error code was returned.

try the following:

1. Check all the wiring between the PC and the transmitter, and ensure that all components are
powered up. See the setup information for your connection type in Section 2.5, or refer to the
transmitter manual.

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2. Check all the connection parameters – baud rate, parity, stop bits, protocol, address, and COM
port – and ensure they are correct for both ProLink II and the transmitter.

3. Choose

Start > Programs > MMI > ProLink II v2.9 > ProLink II Registrar. This program

updates Registry entries.

4. Ensure that ProLink II is configured for the correct COM port. To do this, install the LED
indicator/tester. (If you purchased the ProLink II installation kit from Micro Motion, this
device was included.) Attempt a connection.

• The indicators for the TD, RD, DTR, and RTS lines should be ON. Usually they are red,

but if another program has used the COM port the RTS indicator may be green. If no
indicators are ON, you are not connected to the COM port, ProLink II is configured for the
wrong COM port, or there is a wiring problem.

• When you try to connect, verify that the RTS LED changes color or flashes. If no LED

change is detected, you are connected to the wrong COM port or the COM port isn’t
assigned correctly. Check the device manager on your PC for the proper COM port
configuration.

5. Make sure that you don’t have interference over the COM port. Other programs or devices
may be trying to use the COM port. If the TD light is flashing while you are not using
ProLink II, the COM port is in use by another program. Terminate the other program and try
again.

6. If you use the configured COM port for any other program, verify that the other program is not
currently running. Personal digital assistants (PDAs) often have automatic update programs
that use the COM ports continually.

7. For HART connections to Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the intrinsically safe outputs
option board, ensure that the terminals are externally powered.

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