Emerson Network Router - Manual (Page 31)

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Chapter 3
Using ProLink II Software
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the ProLink II user interface, including:
• Starting ProLink II and connecting to a transmitter (see Section 3.2)
• Using the Commissioning Wizard (Section 3.3)
• The ProLink II help system (see Section 3.4)
• Viewing installed options (see Section 3.5)
• Viewing process data (see Section 3.6)
• Viewing and resetting totalizers and inventories (see Section 3.7)
• Viewing status and alarms (see Section 3.8)
• Managing the ProLink II license (see Section 3.10)
3.2 Startup
When ProLink II first starts up, the ProLink II main screen and Connect dialog box are displayed
(see Figure 3-2). Until you connect to a transmitter, most of the menu options are disabled.
3.2.1 Connecting to a transmitter
Depending on your transmitter, you may have several different options for making the connection
from ProLink II to the transmitter. Review the following connection guidelines when selecting your
connection method. Instructions for making the connection are provided following the guidelines.
Connection guidelines
• You must have the appropriate signal converter for the connection type you choose. See
Section 2.5.
• Modbus connections are faster than HART connections.
• Using a HART connection from ProLink II, you cannot have more than one client window
open at a time.