PRM-470 Computer Connection | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 04/24/2025 1:35 AM

The following table lists all the components that make up the document.

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Rapiscan PRM-470 CG	Device	Published	10/28/2024 3:40 PM
Rapiscan PRM-470 CGN	Device	Published	10/28/2024 3:33 PM
534 - 508 - Verify PRMCOM software is installed; Remark:517	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 11:58 AM
516 - Note : PRM-470 Communications Software is referred to as “PRMCOM”	Annotation	Published	07/26/2021 8:59 AM
508 - Verify PRMCOM software is installed	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:09 AM
517 - PRMCOM software is included with the PRM-470. Run setup file (“prm-470c_com...	Remark	Published	07/16/2021 11:16 AM
533 - 509 - Verify USB-serial adapter drivers are installed; Remark:518	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 11:59 AM
509 - Verify USB-serial adapter drivers are installed	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:10 AM
518 - Drivers are generally included on with a USB/Serial adapter or installed auto...	Remark	Published	07/16/2021 11:17 AM
532 - 510 - Connect PRM-470 to computer; Remark:519	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 11:59 AM
510 - Connect PRM-470 to computer	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:11 AM
519 - Use USB/Serial adapter and serial cable to connect PRM-470 to a computer....	Remark	Published	07/16/2021 11:17 AM
531 - 511 - Determine USB Serial Port COM number; Remark:520	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 12:00 PM
511 - Determine USB Serial Port COM number	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:11 AM
520 - The COM port number may be found by expanding Ports in the computer’s Devic...	Remark	Published	07/26/2021 9:02 AM
530 - 512 - Start PRMCOM software; Remark:521	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 12:00 PM
512 - Start PRMCOM software	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:12 AM
521 - Double-clicking on the program icon on the desktop.	Remark	Published	07/16/2021 11:19 AM
529 - 513 - Select the Comm Port; Remark:522	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 12:01 PM
513 - Select the Comm Port	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:13 AM
522 - Use Comm port number listed in Device Manager previously.	Remark	Published	07/16/2021 11:19 AM
528 - 514 - Click Connect; Remark:523	Procedure Step	Published	07/29/2021 11:36 AM
514 - Click Connect	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 11:34 AM
523 - IO PRMCOM Connect Button for COM Port	Remark	Published	11/06/2024 7:47 PM
525 - 515 - Verify successful communication; Remark:524	Procedure Step	Published	07/20/2021 12:02 PM
515 - Verify successful communication	Instruction	Published	07/16/2021 11:15 AM
524 - If Comm Port is correct, PRM-470 screen will briefly flash message "Sent Para...	Remark	Published	07/29/2021 3:56 PM
526 - PRMCOM Parameters will be filled with values obtained from PRM-470.	Remark	Published	07/06/2021 1:13 PM
253 - 242 - Document and report any unresolved problems; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	06/22/2021 10:23 AM
242 - Document and report any unresolved problems	Instruction	Published	04/21/2025 11:45 AM
Routine Maintenance Procedure	Document Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:31 PM
10 minutes	Duration	Published	04/01/2020 11:35 AM
Note	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
Technician 2	Skill Level	Published	04/09/2020 1:17 AM
Computer with Rapiscan PRMCOM software and USB [universal serial bus]/Serial adapter drivers	Tools	Published	07/06/2021 11:38 AM
USB/Serial adapter	Tools	Published	05/09/2020 4:02 PM
Serial cable	Tools	Published	05/10/2020 9:04 PM
PRMCOM_Logo_Desktop.png	Image	Published	07/07/2021 2:50 AM
PRM-470_Full_Laptop_Connected	Image	Published	02/19/2023 11:28 AM
Computer Device Manager Select COM Port	Image	Published	05/13/2020 11:40 AM
PRMCOM Comm Port Selection on Config Tab	Image	Published	05/11/2020 3:55 PM
PRMCOM Connect Button after Comm Port Selection on Config Tab	Image	Published	07/29/2021 12:10 PM
PRM-470 Display Sent Parameters Message	Image	Published	05/11/2020 4:11 PM
PRM-470_Parameters_Values.png	Image	Published	07/07/2021 2:50 AM

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Connect PRM-470 to computer.

Equipment Hierarchy

Rapiscan PRM-470 CG

Rapiscan PRM-470 CGN

Technician Level

Technician 2

x 1

Duration

Time increment

10 minutes

Tools Required

Computer with Rapiscan PRMCOM software and USB [universal serial bus]/Serial adapter drivers

USB/Serial adapter

Serial cable

Materials Required

None

Originators

Tucker, Brian

Josue, Michael

Deffenbaugh, John

Kilgannon, Erica

Originating Organization

PNNL

Additional Retest Requirements Information

None

Departmental Coordination

Prior to arrival, notify operators concerning expected work and duration.

Version

1.00

Version #

Revision #

1.00

Revision Description

Entire document: Revised text, updated pictures

Revision Date

2020-05-13

Revision Author

Tucker, Brian

Step 1

Main Step

534 - 508 - Verify PRMCOM software is installed; Remark:517

516 - Note : PRM-470 Communications Software is referred to as “PRMCOM”

Type

Note

PRM-470 Communications Software is referred to as “PRMCOM”

Step 00

508 - Verify PRMCOM software is installed

Verify PRMCOM software is installed

517 - PRMCOM software is included with the PRM-470. Run setup file (“prm-470c_com...

PRMCOM software is included with the PRM-470. Run setup file (“prm-470c_com_setup.exe”) to install PRMCOM. A shortcut will appear on the desktop.

Step 2

Main Step

533 - 509 - Verify USB-serial adapter drivers are installed; Remark:518

Step 00

509 - Verify USB-serial adapter drivers are installed

Verify USB-serial adapter drivers are installed

518 - Drivers are generally included on with a USB/Serial adapter or installed auto...

Drivers are generally included on with a USB/Serial adapter or installed automatically through Windows. An internet connection is recommended when connecting the USB/Serial adapter for the first time.

Step 3

Main Step