Abstract:
An electromagnetic flowmeter (6, 7, 8) for measuring the flow of an electrically eliminate space conductive fluid through a flow system comprises a flow tube (3) adapted to be connected in the flow system for allowing the fluid to flow therethrough. Coils (5a, 5b) supported by the flow tube (3) are energized to provide magnetomotive force to produce a magnetic field, a portion of which interacts with the fluid to produce an electric field within the fluid. Electrodes (9a, 9b) supported by the flow tube (3) receive signals from the electric field representative of flow. The electrodes (9a, 9b) are coupled to a signal processing circuit which processes the signals and transmits an output signal representative of flow to suitable readout equipment. At least one magnetomotive force adjusting means (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d), such as a plurality of coil taps or connections that permit changing the number of energized turns in the coils (5a, 5b) allow selection of a desired magnitude of magnetomotive force to set the magnitude of the magnetic field such that signal variations resulting from manufacturing tolerances of the flow tube (3), coils (5a, 5b) and electrodes (9a, 9b) are substantially compensated for and the signals received by the electrodes (9a, 9b) are compatible with a calibration range of the signal processing circuit (8).
Abstract:
Improved apparatus (16, 17) for conveying fluid pressures to a differential pressure transducer (14). The apparatus (16, 17) comprises a single flange (16) connected to and fluidly coupled to the differential pressure transducer for conveying the fluid pressures thereto. A further improvement comprises incorporating a three valve manifold (17) integral to the single flange for controlling the fluid pressures to the differential pressure transducer (14).
Abstract:
A process control instrument (10) adapted to provide an output indicative of a parameter of a process fluid is disclosed. The process control instrument is designed to be attachable to a flange (13) having a first passageway (24) filled with process fluid. A body (14) of the process control instrument has an opening (28) adjacent to the first passageway (24) adapted to receive process fluid from the first passageway. A seal (48) positioned in the opening (28) and attached to the body (14) at a seal outer diameter is adapted to prevent process fluid from leaking from the first passageway (24) and the opening (28) past the flange (13).
Abstract:
An explosion proof electrical feedthrough assembly is provided in a process variable transmitter (10) which has a sensor (32) sensing a process variable and providing a sensor output signal indicative of the process variable. The transmitter (10) also includes a processing circuit (18) coupled to the sensor (32) to receive the sensor output signal and provide a transmitter output signal based on the sensor output signal. The feedthrough assembly includes a terminal block (20) which is coupled to the processing circuit (18) and includes power supply terminal connectors (54, 56) and communication signal connectors (40, 42). The communication signal connectors (40, 42) are arranged generally radially about the power supply terminal connectors (54, 56).
Abstract:
A transmitter (12) in a process control system (10) includes isolation circuitry (58) which isolates transmitter electronics (26) from a sensor bridge circuit (32). The isolation circuitry (58) includes high impedance isolators (114, 116) in series with high impedance buffers (106, 108) to electronically isolate the transmitter electronics (26) from the bridge (32). A power supply is isolated using a series of capacitors (174a-c; 178a-c) connected to a periodic signal.
Abstract:
A temperature transmitter (10) includes a temperature probe (14), such as an RTD or thermocouple, and a transmitter housing (12). The temperature housing (12) has a first side (16) for coupling to the temperature probe (14) and a second side (18) which carries a plurality of electrical connections (26A, 26B, 26C, 26D). An elongated recess (22) on the first side (16) of the transmitter housing (14) conducts electrical wiring (20A, 20B, 20C, 20D) which connects to the temperature probe (14) in a direction away from the temperature probe (14) and toward the electrical connections (26A, 26B, 26C, 26D) carried on the second side (18) of the transmitter housing (12).
Abstract:
A transmitter (10) in a process control loop (12) measures temperature. A calibrator (60) includes a known calibration element (64) which is connected to the transmitter (10). Software in the transmitter (10) compares a measured value of the calibration element (64) with the actual value of the calibration element (64) and responsively calibrates the transmitter (10). The calibrator (60) includes a temperature calibration sensor (70) for coupling to a terminal block (14) of the transmitter (10). The temperature calibration sensor (70) provides an actual temperature input to the transmitter (10). The transmitter (10) measures actual temperature of the terminal block (14) and compares actual temperature with a temperature measured by an internal terminal block temperature sensor (34), and responsively calibrates the internal temperature sensor (34).
Abstract:
A transmitter (100) transmitting a sensed process variable over a conductor (134A, 134B) includes a cylindrical housing (102) having a terminal compartment (110) and an electronics compartment (108) separated by a bulkhead (106). The terminal compartment (110) used for conductor connection is subject to moisture accumulation. An access channel (136) fully intersects an internal surface of terminal compartment (110) such that the access channel (136) drains moisture from the terminal compartment (110) across a range of mounting orientations. The transmitter (100) includes a circuit (104) in the electronics compartment (108) for compensating a process variable and providing the compensated process variable via a feedthrough circuit assembly (142) in the bulkhead (106), which in one embodiment, includes an encapsulated radio frequency interference filter (144), to terminals (132A, 132B) in the terminal compartment (110) for coupling to a conductor (134A, 134B) that is connected to an external controller.
Abstract:
A transmitter (22) in a process control loop (34) includes a sensor (40) for sensing a process variable. An analog-to-digital converter (42, 44) coupled to the sensor (40) provides a digitized process variable at various sample times. An interface (54) couples the transmitter to the control loop (34) and is used for communicating information and receiving power over the control loop (34). The transmitter (22) includes a clock (52) and a memory (50). A microprocessor (48) coupled to the clock (52) and the memory (50) stores digitized process variables and clock information in the memory (50). The storage is such that the sample time of a stored digitized process variable can be determined.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor (40) includes a diaphragm assembly (54A) with a pair of diaphragms (58A, 60A) joined together along a rim and having spaced apart centers to form a cavity (62A) between them. A pressure input (50A) applies a pressurized fluid to external surfaces of the diaphragms. The diaphragm assembly (54A) is connected to a mounting block along a tab (82A) leaving the remainder of the diaphragm (54A) free from solid mounting. Deflection of the diaphragm assembly (54A) is sensed and is related to applied pressure.