Abstract:
A process transmitter (12) for sensing a process variable of a process fluid includes a process sensor (30), transmitter circuitry (40), a transmitter housing (38) and a transmitter mounting component (33, 44A, 44B). The process sensor (30) senses the process variable of the process fluid and the transmitter circuitry (40) processes a signal from the process sensor (30). The transmitter housing (38) receives the process sensor (30) and transmitter circuitry (40), and the transmitter mounting component (33, 44A, 44B) isolates the sensor (30) or the transmitter circuitry (40) from the process fluid or external environment. The mechanical integrity sensor (46A, 46B, 52A, 52B) validates assembly of the transmitter housing (38) and transmitter mounting component (33, 44A, 44B).
Abstract:
A pressure sensor (56) includes a sensor (98) which is arranged to couple to a process pressure. A quartz crystal is coupled to the sensor (98) and is configured to measure pressure of fluid in a sensor body (93). An output from the quartz crystal is related to pressure applied to the sensor body (93) by the process pressure.
Abstract:
A process device (202) includes a fluid disruption generation element (210) to generate a fluid disruption within process fluid flowing through a pipe associated with an industrial process and a process variable sensor coupled to the disruption generation element (210) to measure a process parameter. The process device (202) further includes a power generation element (212) adapted to generate an electrical output signal in response to the fluid disruption and a power storage component (226) coupled to the power generation element (212). The power storage component (226) is adapted to accumulate a charge based on the electrical output signal.
Abstract:
A method (200) of controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD) (110) integrated within a sensing device for operation in cold temperature is provided. The method (200) includes providing electrical power to the LCD (110), providing an electrical signal to the LCD (110) to update displayed information, measuring (206) the ambient temperature proximate the LCD (110) and making adjustments to the power and update information supplied to the LCD (110) based on the ambient temperature. Another aspect of the invention includes a field device (10) including an LCD (110), an electronic control module (120) configured to provide power and communication signals to the LCD (110), and a temperature sensor (112) coupled to the electronic control module (120). The electronic control module (120) is configured to measure the temperature proximate the LCD (110) and control power and communication supplied to the LCD (110) based on the temperature at the LCD (110).
Abstract:
A process device (10, 100) providing total fluid flow control is provided. The device (10, 100) includes a closure mechanism (12, 106) disposed in a flow conduit (16, 104) . The closure mechanism (12, 106), which is preferably an iris-type diaphragm, provides a variable internal diameter. The device (10, 100) includes a differential pressure sensor (20, 22; 120, 122) for sensing the differential pressure on opposite sides of the diaphragm. A controller (112) receives an indication of differential pressure and generates a control signal to an actuator that actuates the closure mechanism (12, 106). The closure mechanism (12, 106), differential pressure sensor (20, 22; 120, 122) and controller (112) create a closed-loop flow controller in a single process device (10, 100).
Abstract:
A sensor system (100) for sensing a process variable of fluid at a first location including a variable resonator (200, 220) disposed at the first location (106) having a resonant frequency (110) which varies in response to the process variable of the fluid and responsively provides a resonant acoustic signal at the resonant frequency indicative of the process variable. An acoustic sensor (118) disposed at a second location which is spaced apart from the variable resonator is configured to receive the resonant acoustic signal transmitted from the variable resonator (110). Measurement circuitry (102) coupled to the acoustic sensor (118) configured to provide a process variable output related to the process variable of the fluid in response to the received resonant acoustic signal.
Abstract:
A process variable transmitter (36) for measuring a pressure of a process fluid includes a process coupling having a first port (90) configured to couple to a first process pressure and a second port (90) configured to couple to a second process pressure. A differential pressure sensor (56) is coupled to the first and second ports and provides an output related to a differential pressure between the first pressure and the second pressure. First and second pressure sensors (97, 98) couple to the respective first and second ports and provide outputs related to the first and second pressures. Transmitter circuitry (72) is configured to provide a transmitter output based upon the output from the differential pressure sensor and/or the first and/or second pressure sensors.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor (56) includes a fill tube (93) which is arranged to couple to a process pressure. A sensor (98) is coupled to the fill tube (93) and is configured to measure pressure of fluid in the fill tube (93) as a function of a change of a physical property of the fill tube (93). Circuitry (74) is provided to measure pressure based upon the change of the physical property of the fill tube (93).
Abstract:
A process transmitter for measuring a process variable in an industrial process comprises a gauge pressure sensor, an excitation source and transmitter circuitry. The gauge pressure sensor measures a pressure difference between a process fluid and a reference volume, and generates a pressure sensor signal representing the pressure difference. The excitation source generates a pressure pulse within the reference volume to influence generation of the pressure sensor signal. The transmitter circuitry is connected to the gauge pressure sensor to provide an output related to a change in the pressure sensor signal due to the pressure pulse.
Abstract:
A process variable transmitter (12) for use in an industrial process control or monitoring system includes a transmitter housing and a process variable sensor (72) having a sensor output related to a process variable. An accelerometer (80) is coupled to the transmitter and provides an accelerometer output related to acceleration. Diagnostic circuitry (82) provides a diagnostic output as a function of the sensor output and the accelerometer output.