公开(公告)号：US20070161371A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11652398

申请日：2007-01-11

Applicant: Patrick Dobrowski ,  Eric Lovegren ,  Kelly Orth ,  Kyle Stotz

Inventor： Patrick Dobrowski ,  Eric Lovegren ,  Kelly Orth ,  Kyle Stotz

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W40/10 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/24 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/14 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04L47/34 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W16/22 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W40/00 ,  H04W40/08 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W52/0225 ,  H04W52/0229 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W76/20 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04W92/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/324 ,  Y02D70/326 ,  Y02D70/39

Abstract: A control system uses a wireless mesh network to provide communication between a host computer and field devices. Performance of the wireless mesh network is monitored by collecting network performance data from each node, such as the nodes with which it is communicating, received signal strengths over links to different nodes, the number of errors occurring on each link, and how frequently communication is occurring with each of the other nodes. A visual network map is generated using performance statistics based on the data gathered from the nodes of the wireless mesh network. The visual network map allows a user to determine the routes that messages take through the wireless mesh network, diagnose potential problems, and make adjustments to improve network performance.

Abstract translation: 控制系统使用无线网状网络来提供主机与现场设备之间的通信。 无线网状网络的性能通过从每个节点收集网络性能数据，例如其正在通信的节点，通过链路到不同节点的接收信号强度，每个链路上发生的错误数以及通信频率如何 与每个其他节点一起发生。 使用基于从无线网状网络的节点收集的数据的性能统计来生成可视网络图。 视觉网络图允许用户确定消息通过无线网状网络的路由，诊断潜在问题，并进行调整以提高网络性能。

公开(公告)号：US20070160000A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11652400

申请日：2007-01-11

Applicant: Patrick Dobrowski ,  Eric Lovegren ,  Kelly Orth ,  Kyle Stotz

Inventor： Patrick Dobrowski ,  Eric Lovegren ,  Kelly Orth ,  Kyle Stotz

IPC: H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: H04W40/10 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/24 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/14 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04L47/34 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W16/22 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W40/00 ,  H04W40/08 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W52/0225 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W76/20 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04W92/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/324 ,  Y02D70/326 ,  Y02D70/39

Abstract: A host computer communicates with field devices over a wireless network that includes a gateway and a plurality of wireless nodes. At least one of the field devices is associated with each wireless node, and each field device has a unique field device address. The host computer sends control messages to field devices using their field device addresses. The gateway translates the field device address of a control message to a wireless address of the wireless node with which the field device is associated. The gateway sends a wireless message over the network to the wireless node at the wireless address. The message contains the field device address so that, when the wireless message is received and opened, the control message from the host computer can be routed to the intended field device based upon the field device address.

Abstract translation: 主机通过包括网关和多个无线节点的无线网络与现场设备进行通信。 至少一个现场设备与每个无线节点相关联，并且每个现场设备具有唯一的现场设备地址。 主机使用其现场设备地址向现场设备发送控制消息。 网关将控制消息的现场设备地址转换为与现场设备相关联的无线节点的无线地址。 网关通过无线地址通过网络向无线节点发送无线消息。 消息包含现场设备地址，使得当无线消息被接收和打开时，来自主计算机的控制消息可以基于现场设备地址被路由到期望的现场设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070152645A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11322662

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: Kelly Orth

Inventor： Kelly Orth

IPC: G05F1/565

CPC classification number: G08C19/02

Abstract: An industrial process transmitter for transmitting a process variable on a two-wire process control loop include, a loop current control to control a loop current level on the two-wire process control loop that is related to the process variable. Power is provided to primary circuitry of the process transmitter. A secondary current control circuit limits current delivered to secondary circuitry.

Abstract translation: 用于在二线过程控制回路上传送过程变量的工业过程变送器包括：环路电流控制，用于控制与过程变量相关的二线过程控制回路上的回路电流水平。 电源被提供给过程变送器的主电路。 次级电流控制电路限制传送到次级电路的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20070019560A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11184730

申请日：2005-07-19

Applicant: John Brewer ,  Eric Rotvold ,  Kelly Orth ,  Robert Karschnia ,  Philip Ostby ,  Donald Lattimer

Inventor： John Brewer ,  Eric Rotvold ,  Kelly Orth ,  Robert Karschnia ,  Philip Ostby ,  Donald Lattimer

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  H04J1/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/10

Abstract: An interface module for use in a process monitoring and control system has an Ethernet port, a controller, and at least one segment I/O module. The Ethernet port is adapted to send and receive signals in an Ethernet protocol over a cable comprising a plurality of wires and to receive a voltage potential from at least one pair of the plurality of wires. The controller is coupled to the Ethernet port and powered from the received voltage potential. The at least one segment I/O module is coupled to the controller and is adapted to couple to an associated field device segment with at least one attached field device. The at least one segment I/O module is adapted to interact with the at least one attached field device on the associated field device segment.

Abstract translation: 用于过程监视和控制系统的接口模块具有以太网端口，控制器和至少一个段I / O模块。 以太网端口适于通过包括多条电线的电缆在以太网协议中发送和接收信号，并且从至少一对多条电线接收电压电势。 控制器耦合到以太网端口，并从接收的电压电位供电。 所述至少一个段I / O模块耦合到所述控制器，并且适于使用至少一个附接的现场设备耦合到相关联的现场设备段。 所述至少一个段I / O模块适于与所述相关联的现场设备段上的所述至少一个连接的现场设备进行交互。

公开(公告)号：US20060055006A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10942340

申请日：2004-09-16

Applicant: Kelly Orth ,  Chad McGuire

Inventor： Kelly Orth ,  Chad McGuire

IPC: H01L23/552

CPC classification number: H05K9/0049 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/112 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K9/0052 ,  H05K2201/0723 ,  H05K2201/09536 ,  H05K2201/09627 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A field hardened industrial device is described with a housing of the device having electrically conductive walls surrounding a cavity with an open end. An electronics assembly is adapted to fit within the cavity. The device includes a circuit card assembly, which is a multi-layered printed wiring board with pass-through electrical connections and an embedded ground plane electrically coupled to the housing to shield the electronics assembly from electromagnetic interference and to provide environmental protection to the electronics assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20070165656A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11652392

申请日：2007-01-11

Applicant: Patrick Dobrowski ,  Eric Lovegren ,  Kelly Orth ,  Kyle Stotz

Inventor： Patrick Dobrowski ,  Eric Lovegren ,  Kelly Orth ,  Kyle Stotz

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04W40/10 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/24 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/14 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04L47/34 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W16/22 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W40/00 ,  H04W40/08 ,  H04W40/22 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W52/0225 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W76/20 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04W92/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/324 ,  Y02D70/326 ,  Y02D70/39

Abstract: A host computer communicates with field devices by sending control messages and receiving response messages over a wireless network. When the host computer sends a control message to the wireless network, the host computer is provided with a predictive response time within which the field device receiving the message will respond. The wireless network cycles between a sleep state and an active state based upon a wireless network power cycle. The predicted response time is based upon the current state of the wireless network, the power cycle, and the time required for the field device to turn on, take an action (such as measuring a parameter), and generating a response message.

Abstract translation: 主机通过发送控制消息并通过无线网络接收响应消息与现场设备进行通信。 当主计算机向无线网络发送控制消息时，向主机提供预测响应时间，接收消息的现场设备将在该预测响应时间响应。 基于无线网络功率循环，无线网络在睡眠状态和活动状态之间循环。 预测的响应时间基于无线网络的当前状态，功率周期和现场设备打开所需的时间，采取动作（例如测量参数）以及生成响应消息。

公开(公告)号：US20070138602A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11702971

申请日：2007-02-06

Applicant: Kelly Orth ,  Chad McGuire

Inventor： Kelly Orth ,  Chad McGuire

IPC: H01L23/552

CPC classification number: H05K9/0049 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/112 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K9/0052 ,  H05K2201/0723 ,  H05K2201/09536 ,  H05K2201/09627 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A field hardened industrial device is described with a housing of the device having electrically conductive walls surrounding a cavity with an open end. An electronics assembly is adapted to fit within the cavity. The device includes a circuit card assembly, which is a multi-layered printed wiring board with pass-through electrical connections and an embedded ground plane electrically coupled to the housing to shield the electronics assembly from electromagnetic interference and to provide environmental protection to the electronics assembly.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种场强淬火的工业装置，该装置的壳体具有围绕具有开口端的空腔的导电壁。 电子组件适于装配在腔内。 该装置包括电路卡组件，其是具有通过电连接的多层印刷布线板和电耦合到壳体的嵌入式接地平面，以屏蔽电子组件免受电磁干扰并向电子组件提供环境保护 。

公开(公告)号：US20070068922A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11238656

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Brian Westfield ,  Kelly Orth

Inventor： Brian Westfield ,  Kelly Orth

IPC: H05B3/68

CPC classification number: G05B19/0423 ,  G01L19/04 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31121 ,  G05D23/19

Abstract: A field device system for use in an industrial process includes a field device configured to couple to the industrial process and monitor or control the industrial process. The field device provides a temperature control signal output related to a temperature of the field device. A heater coupled to the field device heats the field device in response to the temperature control signal.

Abstract translation: 用于工业过程的现场设备系统包括被配置为耦合到工业过程并监视或控制工业过程的现场设备。 现场设备提供与现场设备的温度相关的温度控制信号输出。 耦合到现场设备的加热器响应于温度控制信号加热现场设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060290328A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11475726

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Kelly Orth

Inventor： Kelly Orth

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G05B2219/33192 ,  G05B2219/34313 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A field device for use in an industrial process control or monitoring system includes terminals configured to connect to a two-wire process control loop configured to carry data and to provide power. In one embodiment, RF circuitry in the field device is configured for radio frequency communication having variable power consumption. In another embodiment, the RF circuitry is coupled to the field device through a separate digital communication bus. A method of modulating the power of RF communication based upon a process communication signal is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20070191970A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11343058

申请日：2006-01-30

Applicant: Kelly Orth ,  Mark Schumacher ,  Christopher Wells

Inventor： Kelly Orth ,  Mark Schumacher ,  Christopher Wells

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G01D18/008

Abstract: A process variable transmitter for use with a removable operator interface has a non-volatile memory and a latching component. The non-volatile memory stores device settings. The latching component prohibits changes to transmitter settings if the removable operator interface is absent. Circuitry in the transmitter detects the presence of the removable operator interface. The removable operator interface can include zero and span settings.

Abstract translation: 与可拆卸操作者接口一起使用的过程变量发送器具有非易失性存储器和锁存部件。 非易失性存储器存储设备设置。 如果可拆卸操作员界面不存在，则锁定组件禁止更改发射机设置。 发射机中的电路检测到可拆卸操作员接口的存在。 可移动操作员界面可以包括零和范围设置。