Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interface module coupled to a Modbus process control network and a Fieldbus process control network. SOLUTION: The interface module stores a register map database in which Fieldbus process control parameters of function blocks in the field devices of the Fieldbus process control network are mapped to register numbers of the Modbus process control network. Once the Fieldbus process control parameters are mapped to the Modbus registers, the interface module is adapted to transmit request messages on the Fieldbus process control network to the Fieldbus field devices for the current values of the process control parameters, and to store the current values of the process control parameters in the register map database. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
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A process control system includes a process sensor, an inclination sensor and transmitter circuitry. The process sensor senses the process variable of a process fluid and the inclination sensor senses the orientation of the transmitter. The transmitter circuitry produces an output based on the sensed process variable and the sensed orientation.
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A thermoelectric generator assembly (200). The thermoelectric generator assembly (200) comprises a thermoelectric generator (210). The thermoelectric generator (210) has a hot junction flange (212), a cold junction flange (214) and a thermoelectric power output (216). The thermoelectric generator assembly (200) generates electrical power from heat differentials for use in powering field devices in industrial process monitoring and control systems.
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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.
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A location awareness system (100) including a communication network (102), and a network operating element (111) coupled to the communication network (102). At least one anchor network gateway (104) is coupled to the communication network (102), the at least one anchor network gateway (104) configured to generate a wireless anchor network (105). A plurality of anchors (106) are configured to couple to one of the at least one anchor network gateway (104) via its respective wireless anchor network (105). A plurality of tags (108, 110) is each configured to communicate with at least one anchor (106) to provide ranging information for determination of a position of the tag (108, 110) within an area covered by the system (100).
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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:
An industrial field device (10, 30, 40) provides information indicative of a process variable. The field device (10, 30, 40), includes a controller (24), communication circuitry (20, 34), a process variable sensor (28) and measurement circuitry (26). The communication circuitry (20, 34) is coupled to the controller (24). The process variable sensor (28) has an electrical characteristic that changes based on a variable of a process fluid. The measurement circuitry (26) is coupled to the process variable sensor (28) an d coupled to the controller (24). The controller (24) is configured to generat e communication via the communication circuitry (20, 34) relative to the proce ss variable, and to provide an indication of sand flow or other solids in the fluid.
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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.