Abstract:
An electrically variable optical attenuator and associated methods are disclosed. In one aspect, the attenuator includes at least one sensor that provides a sensor output with respect to a variable that affects attenuation. Methods of characterizing the attenuator include obtaining a set of attenuation/sensed variable data, and generating a relationship (such as a look-up table or mathematical function) relating the sensed variable to the attenuation. Aspects of the invention also include characterizing the control input/attenuation output to be related by a selected mathematical function.
Abstract:
A temperature control system for controlling plastic extruders wherein a tachometer generator signal dependent upon motor speed is utilized to compensate for temperature changes in an extruder caused by changes in the speed of the extruder screw.
Abstract:
A temperature measurement and control device for rotating heated rolls, such as those used in the fiber processing industry. The temperature sensor is stationarily mounted and positioned in a slot at one end of a rotating roll, and the sensor is used for controlling power to a heater utilized with the roll. The sensor thus is used to control the temperature of the roll surface. At high roll speeds the thermal coupling between the sensor and the roll is adequate, but at lower speeds that are encountered during the slowing down and stopping of the rolls, the thermal coupling between the roll surfaces and the sensor reduces in efficiency and the sensor conducts a large proportion of heat to its mounting structure. The present device utilizes passing a current through the sensor to self-heat the sensor to compensate for this decrease in thermal coupling and resultant stem conduction error.
Abstract:
A system for measuring temperature sensed by a resistance thermometer attached to a moving structure. Impedance of the resistance thermometer is coupled into an AC bridge and a variable resistor is also coupled into the bridge to balance the bridge when the thermometer changes in impedance due to temperature change. The resistance of the variable resistor is sensed by DC circuitry and a resultant DC signal proportional to temperature is thus provided.
Abstract:
A pressure transmitter includes a process connector configured to mount to a process vessel that carries a process fluid, a process pressure sensor and an isolator plug coupled to the process connector and configured to house the process pressure sensor. The isolator plug includes at least one internal fluid filled cavity that is in fluidic contact with the process pressure sensor. At least one transfer mount made of a metallic material is coupled to the isolator plug. The transfer mount includes an internal fluid filled cavity that is in fluid communication with the internal fluid filled cavity of the isolator plug. At least one isolation diaphragm exposed to the process fluid in the process connector is coupled to the transfer mount and configured to transfer process pressure to the internal fluid filled cavities of the transfer mount and the isolator plug and to the process pressure sensor.
Abstract:
A process variable transmitter includes a process variable sensor, and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection circuit coupled to the process variable sensor. The process variable transmitter also includes a hermetic module enclosing the EMI protection circuit, and electrical connectors coupled to the EMI protection circuit within the hermetic module. The electrical connectors are configurable from outside the hermetic module to connect electronic components of the EMI protection circuit in a configuration that provides transient protection.
Abstract:
A detachable filter assembly includes a filter, a filter assembly housing defining a body of the filter assembly, an attachment mechanism configured to couple to a sensor installation, a securing mechanism configured to mate with a mating feature on the sensor installation, and a calibration port configured to provide a direct fluid pathway to the sensor installation.
Abstract:
A field device for use in an industrial process includes a transducer configured to couple to the industrial process and control or monitor a process variable of the industrial process. Primary communication circuitry communicates information with a remote location related to the process variable. A wireless communication module includes an energy storage device and power monitoring electronics coupled to the energy storage device having a power output and a power status output. Wireless communication circuitry of the wireless communication module is configured to communicate wirelessly and perform a plurality of high priority tasks and a plurality of low priority tasks. The high priority tasks are performed asynchronously and the plurality of low priority tasks are only performed if the power status output indicates that there is sufficient power.
Abstract:
A gel for use in a pH or an ORP sensor, components of the gel comprising water, a reference electrolyte salt, a buffering system for adjusting pH of the gel, and a polymeric gelling agent, and the gel does not degrade under gamma irradiation.
Abstract:
A current limiting circuit for limiting a current through a pair of terminals powered from a 2-wire Advanced Physical Layer (APL) spur includes a current source, a first current limiter and a second current limiter. The current source is connected to one of the terminals and is configured to source a current that is conducted through the terminals and has an amplitude that is at a current source threshold. The first current limiter is connected to the current source and is configured to limit the amplitude below a first threshold. The second current limiter is connected to the first current limiter and is configured to limit the amplitude below a second threshold.