Abstract:
A wireless mesh network (10) uses communication frames (2OA - 20D) that can include timeslots (30, 32 34) of different sizes depending on communication speed capabilities of the devices assigned to the timeslots. The communication frame (2OA - 20D) is divided into timeslot increments of equal length (tj). The timeslots (30, 32 34) are made up of one or more timeslot increments.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention generally provide a field-mountable process device (16, 116) that receives digital information from one or more process devices (D1, D2, D3, D4), and provides an associated analog output. Embodiments of the present invention include providing a wireless interface (120) to the field-mounted process device (116) such that configuration and/or diagnostic information can be communicated between the field-mounted process device (116) and one or more additional devices. In some embodiments, the field-mounted process device (16, 116) can be completely powered by the digital process communication loop (14) to which it is. coupled. Finally, embodiments of the present invention also include generating and storing within the field-mounted process device (16, 116) a mapping (300) between one or more field devices communicating in accordance with a digital process communication protocol and an analog output of the field-mounted process device (16, 116).
Abstract:
A diagnostic device (100) for use in a industrial process includes monitoring electronics or diagnostic circuitry configured to diagnose or identify a condition or other occurrence in the industrial process. The system can be implemented in a process device such as a flowmeter, and in one example an acoustic flowmeter. A transducer can also be used and a frequency response, such as resonant frequency, can be observed.
Abstract:
A wireless field device (14) for use in an industrial process control or monitoring system includes a controller (34) configured to control operation of the wireless field device (14). Wireless communication circuitry (32) is configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote location. An internal power source (36) powers the wireless field device (14). An image capture device (74) is coupled to the controller (34) and configured to capture an image of an environment (75) of the wireless field device (14). The controller (34) is adapted to receive image information from the image capture device (74) and transmit compressed image information to the remote location.
Abstract:
A steam trap monitor (230) includes a process variable sensor (232) configured to sense a process variable related to operation of a steam trap (100). A memory (238) contains information related to a baseline parameter of the process variable. Diagnostic circuitry (236) calculates a current parameter of the process variable sensed by the process variable sensor (232) and compares the current parameter of the process variable with the baseline parameter. Based on the comparison, the diagnostic circuitry (236) responsively provides a diagnostic output based upon the comparison. The baseline and current parameter are based on a time period during which the steam trap (100) is open or closed.
Abstract:
A wireless field device (14) for use in an industrial process control or monitoring system includes a controller (34) configured to control operation of the wireless field device (14). Wireless communication circuitry (32) is configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote location. An internal power source (36) powers the wireless field device (14). An image capture device (74) is coupled to the controller (34) and configured to capture an image of an environment (75) of the wireless field device (14). The controller (34) is adapted to receive image information from the image capture device (74) and transmit compressed image information to the remote location.
Abstract:
A wireless field device (34, 50, 70, 80, 91, 100) is disclosed. The field device (34, 50, 70, 80, 91, 100) includes a wireless communications module (32) and an energy conversion module (38) . The wireless communications module (32) is configured to wirelessly communicate process-related information with another device. The energy conversion module (38) is coupled to the wireless communications module (32) . The energy conversion module (38) is configured to couple to a thermal source, and to generate electricity from thermal potential energy in the thermal source.
Abstract:
A field device (14) for use in an industrial process control or monitoring system (10) connects to a two-wire process control loop (16). The loop (16) carries data and provides power to the field device (14). RF circuitry (22) in the field device (14) is provided for radio frequency communication. A power supply (18) powers the RF circuitry (22) using power received from the two-wire process control loop (16).
Abstract:
Un dispositivo (14) de campo que se utiliza en un sistema (10) de verificacion o control de proceso industrial se conecta a un circuito (16) de control de proceso de doble alambre. El circuito (16) transporta datos y proporciona energia al dispositivo (14) de campo. Se proporciona una circuiteria (22) de RF en el dispositivo (14) de campo para la comunicacion de radiofrecuencia. Un suministro (18) de energia alimenta la circuiteria (22) de radiofrecuencia utilizando energia recibida del circuito (16) de control de proceso de doble alambre.