
Setting COM Port
The MicroLink-HM software must be set to use the same COM
port that the modem is connected to. From the top menu select
Setup>Com Port. Choose the COM port number from the list
of available ports. After choosing, click Connect to attempt to
connect using the settings selected. The connection process will
fi rst try the last good baud rate and parity settings. If it fails to
connect the process will work
through other settings to try to
fi nd the correct MicroLink-HM
settings for communications. If it
still does not connect - verify that
you have chosen the correct COM
number, connections are correct,
and power is on before trying
again.
MicroLink-HM HART - Modbus Accumulator
In addition to being an RS-232 HART Protocol Modem, the MicroLink HM can be set to collect and store process
variable information from up to 16 HART devices. HART devices are continuously polled and variable information
is accumulated into a table of Modbus registers. Using the MicroLink-HM serial port, the registers can be read using
Modbus RTU command 3. Variable data can be read as 16 bit integers or 32 bit fl oating point. Up to 4 variables for each
polled HART device.
In the accumulate mode, MicroLink-HM will function as a HART master (primary or secondary) polling devices and
storing variable values into registers. No additional HART software is needed. The HART loop may contain a single
device or up to 16 devices. When more than one device is in the loop each HART device must have a unique HART
polling address. The address for each device is set before wiring the device into the multi-drop loop. The device polling
address for each device is stored in the MicroLink-HM using the MicroLink-HM confi guration software.
Modbus slave address, baud rate, parity, and other settings are set using the MicroLink-HM confi guration software.
Confi guration is done using the same RS-232 port that Modbus will use so no additional setup cable is required. After the
confi guration is completed, the RS-232 port is connected to the Modbus controller. At power on the MicroLink-HM will
begin polling and accumulating values. Modbus RTU command 3 is used to read the accumulated values.
MicroLink HM Installation - Windows
The MicroLink-HM confi guration software is included on a CD with the unit. Simply insert the CD and follow the on-
screen prompts to install the software. If AutoRun is not confi gured to run the CD fi le when the CD is inserted you will
need to navigate to the SetupHM.exe fi le on the CD and double-click the fi le name to run it.
After Installation the MicroLink-HM icon will be added to your system.
If you do not have a CD Rom device on your computer, contact sales@microfl x.com to inquire
about a digital download version of the software.
Home Screen
The home screen displays a summary of the MicroLink-HM
status, HART modem settings, and Modbus settings. Use the top
drop-down menus to confi gure the MicroLink-HM modem.
Figure 3. COM Port List.
Figure 4. MicroLink-HM Setup home screen.