公开(公告)号：US09250141B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13791999

申请日：2013-03-09

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Loren Michael Engelstad ,  Dirk Willy Bauschke ,  Jason Harold Rud

IPC: G01K7/00 ,  G01K15/00 ,  G01K1/14

CPC classification number: G01K15/005 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01K15/00

Abstract: A method for calibrating a transmitter with measurement circuitry electrically connected to first and second input terminals includes connecting a primary temperature sensor to the first input terminal and connecting a calibrated reference device to the second input terminal. The measurement circuitry is calibrated with respect to the first input terminal according to signals received from the second input terminal while measuring temperature according to signals received from the first input terminal.

公开(公告)号：US09228869B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14037983

申请日：2013-09-26

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Kirk Allan Hunter ,  Jordan Dennis Lucht ,  Jared James Dreier ,  Bruce David Rovner

IPC: G01F1/56 ,  G01F1/716 ,  G01P5/08 ,  G01F1/60 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01F1/58 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01F1/60 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01F1/588 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H04Q2209/88

Abstract: An industrial process variable transmitter includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the process variable sensor and provides a measured output as a function of the process variable. Output circuitry includes a loop connection configured to couple to a process control loop. An optical sensor receives the measured output from the measurement circuitry. A switching device applies pulses to the process control loop in response to an output from the optical sensor. Power supply circuitry powers the optical sensor, a comparator, and/or the switching device with power received from the process control loop and loop connection.

Abstract translation: 工业过程变量变送器包括被配置为感测过程变量的过程变量传感器。 测量电路耦合到过程变量传感器，并提供作为过程变量的函数的测量输出。 输出电路包括被配置为耦合到过程控制回路的回路连接。 光学传感器接收来自测量电路的测量输出。 开关装置响应于来自光学传感器的输出将脉冲施加到过程控制回路。 电源电路为光学传感器，比较器和/或具有从过程控制回路和回路连接接收的功率的开关器件供电。

公开(公告)号：US20150377730A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14483301

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Zhang Xiaoang ,  Vincent Cline

IPC: G01L9/00

Abstract: A process pressure transmitter system includes a process pressure transmitter housing, a process pressure sensor in the process pressure transmitter housing, a flange face in the process pressure transmitter housing and an isolation diaphragm on the flange face. A first capillary passageway carries a first fill fluid from the isolation diaphragm to the process pressure sensor. A process seal diaphragm couples to a process fluid of the industrial process. A second capillary passageway carries a second fill fluid from the process seal diaphragm to the isolation diaphragm. A diamond like carbon (DLC) coating coats the process seal diaphragm.

Abstract translation: 过程压力变送器系统包括过程压力变送器壳体，过程压力变送器壳体中的过程压力传感器，过程压力变送器壳体中的法兰面和法兰面上的隔离膜。 第一毛细通道将第一填充流体从隔离膜运送至过程压力传感器。 工艺密封隔膜耦合到工业过程的工艺流体。 第二毛细管通道将第二填充流体从过程密封隔膜传送到隔离隔膜。 钻石像碳（DLC）涂层涂覆工艺密封膜片。

公开(公告)号：US09222844B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13775848

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Jason H. Rud

IPC: G01K15/00 ,  G01K7/00 ,  G01K7/20 ,  G01K1/02

CPC classification number: G01K15/007 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K7/20

Abstract: A process temperature transmitter is operable with at least one temperature sensor having a plurality of leads. The temperature transmitter includes measurement circuitry operably coupleable to the at least one temperature sensor to provide an indication of an electrical parameter of the at least one temperature sensor. A controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry to obtain the indication and provide a process temperature output. A current source applies a test current to the plurality of leads simultaneously. Diagnostic circuitry measures a voltage response on each lead in order to provide a diagnostic indication of the temperature sensor.

Abstract translation: 过程温度变送器可操作与具有多个引线的至少一个温度传感器。 温度传感器包括可操作地耦合到至少一个温度传感器的测量电路，以提供至少一个温度传感器的电参数的指示。 控制器耦合到测量电路以获得指示并提供过程温度输出。 电流源同时对多个引线施加测试电流。 诊断电路测量每个引线上的电压响应，以便提供温度传感器的诊断指示。

公开(公告)号：US20150354998A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14501973

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： George Charles Hausler

IPC: G01D11/30

CPC classification number: G01D11/30 ,  G01D11/24 ,  H05K7/1462

Abstract: A field device includes a housing and a process variable transducer configured to measure or control a process variable in an industrial process. Field device circuitry in the housing is coupled to the process variable transducer. A meter body mount is carried in housing. A meter is affixed to the meter body mount by an attachment mechanism. The meter includes a display element. A cover seals the meter in the housing.

Abstract translation: 现场设备包括壳体和被配置为测量或控制工业过程中的过程变量的过程变量换能器。 外壳中的现场设备电路耦合到过程变量传感器。 仪表主体安装架装在外壳中。 仪表通过附接机构固定在仪表本体座上。 仪表包括显示元件。 盖子密封外壳中的仪表。

公开(公告)号：US20150346006A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14823102

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Gregory Robert Strom ,  Robert Carl Hedtke ,  David Eugene Wiklund

IPC: G01F1/46

CPC classification number: G01F1/46 ,  G01F1/3218 ,  G01F1/3254 ,  G01F1/50

Abstract: A process variable transmitter is configured as a flowmeter for measuring flow of a process fluid through a conduit. The transmitter includes a pitot tube extending into the conduit which creates a differential pressure in the process fluid due to flow of the process fluid. An upstream process variable sensor is mounted on the pitot tube and coupled to the flow of process fluid to sense an upstream process variable of the process fluid. A downstream process variable sensor is mounted on the pitot tube downstream of the upstream process variable sensor and coupled to the flow of process fluid to sense a downstream process variable of the process fluid. Measurement circuitry determines the flow of the process fluid based upon the upstream process variable and the downstream process variable.

Abstract translation: 过程变量变送器被配置为用于测量通过管道的过程流体的流量的流量计。 变送器包括延伸到管道中的皮托管，其由于处理流体的流动而在过程流体中产生压差。 上游过程变量传感器安装在皮托管上并与过程流体流耦合以感测过程流体的上游过程变量。 下游过程变量传感器安装在上游过程变量传感器下游的皮托管上，并耦合到过程流体流以感测过程流体的下游过程变量。 测量电路基于上游过程变量和下游过程变量确定过程流体的流量。

公开(公告)号：US20150308866A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14742140

申请日：2015-06-17

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： David Eugene Wiklund

IPC: G01D11/24 ,  G01F1/20

CPC classification number: G01D11/245 ,  G01F1/20 ,  G01F1/46 ,  G01F1/6888 ,  G01F15/00 ,  G01K1/08

Abstract: A sensor probe comprises a tube, a sensor element and an absorber mass. The tube is for placement in a process fluid flow within a fluid conduit and comprises a first end for coupling to the fluid conduit and a second end for insertion into the process fluid flow. The sensor element is in communication with the tube. The absorber mass is coupled to the tube and is configured to dampen vibration of the tube when inserted in the process fluid flow.

Abstract translation: 传感器探头包括管，传感器元件和吸收体。 管用于放置在流体导管内的过程流体流中，并且包括用于联接到流体导管的第一端和用于插入过程流体流的第二端。 传感器元件与管连通。 吸收体质量与管连接并且被配置成当插入过程流体流时阻尼管的振动。

公开(公告)号：US20150276491A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14224814

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Jason Harold Rud

IPC: G01J5/10

CPC classification number: G01J5/10 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01N25/72

Abstract: A diagnostic field device for detecting a condition of a process conduit includes an infrared detector comprising a plurality of pixels configured to receive infrared radiation from the process conduit and responsively provide a plurality of pixel outputs. A first pixel of the plurality of pixels is configured to receive infrared radiation from a first location on the process conduit. A second pixel of the plurality of pixels is configured to receive infrared radiation from a second location on the process conduit. A memory contains thermal profile information which relates an output from the first pixel to a first temperature at the first location and relates an output from the second pixel to a second temperature at the second location. A microprocessor identifies a process anomaly based upon outputs from the first and second pixels. Output circuitry provides a diagnostic output indicative of the identified process anomaly.

Abstract translation: 用于检测过程管道的状况的诊断现场设备包括红外检测器，其包括多个像素，所述多个像素被配置为接收来自过程管道的红外辐射并且响应地提供多个像素输出。 多个像素中的第一像素被配置为从处理导管上的第一位置接收红外辐射。 多个像素中的第二像素被配置为从处理导管上的第二位置接收红外辐射。 存储器包含热分布信息，其将来自第一像素的输出与第一位置处的第一温度相关联，并将来自第二像素的输出与第二位置处的第二温度相关联。 微处理器基于来自第一和第二像素的输出识别过程异常。 输出电路提供指示识别过程异常的诊断输出。

公开(公告)号：US20150244002A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14709797

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Chad M. McGuire

IPC: H01M6/50

CPC classification number: H01M6/50 ,  H01M2/0443 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2200/00 ,  H01M2200/103 ,  H01R33/945 ,  H01R33/95 ,  H02B1/00 ,  H02B1/06 ,  H05K7/1462

Abstract: A modular, intrinsically-safe power module assembly is provided. The assembly includes a rigid conduit adapter configured to mount to a conduit of a field device. A housing, having an interior, is operably coupled to the rigid conduit adapter and is physically supported by the rigid conduit adapter. At least one non-rechargeable battery is disposed within the housing. Intrinsic safety circuitry is coupled to the at least one non-rechargeable battery, and is coupled to a connector that mates with a cooperative connector in the rigid conduit adapter.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种模块化的本质安全功率模块组件。 组件包括被配置成安装到现场设备的导管的刚性导管适配器。 具有内部的壳体可操作地联接到刚性导管适配器并且由刚性导管适配器物理支撑。 至少一个不可再充电电池设置在壳体内。 本质安全电路耦合到至少一个不可充电电池，并且耦合到与刚性导管适配器中的协作连接器配合的连接器。

公开(公告)号：US09083372B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13767407

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Jason H. Rud ,  Andrew J. Bronczyk

IPC: H03M1/12 ,  H03M1/20 ,  H03M1/18

CPC classification number: H03M1/20 ,  H03M1/1235 ,  H03M1/181

Abstract: A process variable transmitter is used to measure a process variable, and, in doing so, dynamically changes the resolution of the A/D converter based upon the measured value of the analog input signal. This can be done by automatically adjusting the configurable resolution gain adjustment based on the value of the analog signal being measured, by normalizing the input signal being measured so that it is centered in an optimal resolution window of the A/D converter, or by adjusting a voltage reference provided to the A/D converter.

Abstract translation: 过程变量发送器用于测量过程变量，并且在这样做时，基于模拟输入信号的测量值来动态地改变A / D转换器的分辨率。 这可以通过基于所测量的模拟信号的值自动调整可配置的分辨率增益调整，通过对所测量的输入信号进行归一化，使其在A / D转换器的最佳分辨率窗口中居中，或者通过调整 提供给A / D转换器的电压参​​考。