Multi-protocol field device interface with automatic bus detection
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    发明授权
    Multi-protocol field device interface with automatic bus detection 有权
    具有自动总线检测功能的多协议现场设备接口

    公开(公告)号:US08112565B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-07

    申请号:US11448164

    申请日:2006-06-06

    Abstract: A multi-protocol interface for coupling a field device to a general purpose computer is disclosed. The interface includes measurement circuitry to perform a plurality of measurements on a connected process communication loop to determine a process communication loop type. Then, if the interface includes a protocol interface module that matches the detected loop type, the protocol interface module can be engaged. A method for coupling a field device to a general purpose computer is also provided. In one aspect, power from the general purpose computer is used to power the process communication loop, if the interface determines that the loop is not powered.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将现场设备耦合到通用计算机的多协议接口。 接口包括测量电路,用于在连接的过程通信环路上执行多个测量以确定过程通信环路类型。 然后,如果接口包括与检测到的循环类型匹配的协议接口模块,则可以接合协议接口模块。 还提供了一种用于将现场设备耦合到通用计算机的方法。 在一个方面,如果接口确定环路未被供电,则来自通用计算机的电力被用于为过程通信环路供电。

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