公开(公告)号：CA2726613C

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：CA2726613

申请日：2009-06-17

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： VANDERAA JOEL D ,  GRUNIG CHRISTINA A ,  HURD RONALD F ,  WESTFIELD BRIAN L ,  MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  PAULLUS STEVEN B

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G01D5/48 ,  G08C19/02

Abstract: A process device wireless adapter (300, 600, 700, 800) includes a wireless communications module (310, 602, 702), a metallic housing (302, 606), and an antenna (320, 604, 826). The wireless communications module (310, 602, 702) is configured to communicatively couple to a field device (350) and to a wireless receiver (502). The metallic housing (302, 606) surrounds the wireless communication module (310, 602, 702) and has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to attach to the field device (350). In one embodiment, a metallic shield (608, 708) contacts the housing (302, 606) second end such that the metallic shield (608, 708) and the housing (302, 606) form a substantially continuous conductive surface. The antenna (320, 604, 826) is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module (310, 602, 702) and separated from the wireless communication module (310, 602, 702) by the metallic shield (608, 708). Preferably, the wireless communications module (310, 602, 702) illustratively includes a printed circuit board that has a length that is greater than its width.

公开(公告)号：CA2726608A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：CA2726608

申请日：2009-06-17

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： VANDERAA JOEL D ,  GRUNIG CHRISTINA A ,  HURD RONALD F

IPC: G01D21/00 ,  G01D11/24 ,  G05B19/418

Abstract: A wireless process communication adapter (14, 30) is provided. The adapter (14, 30) includes a housing (120) having a plurality of openings (150, 152). An end cap (124) is coupled to a first opening (150) of the plurality of openings (150, 152). A field device coupling (122) is disposed at the second (152) of the plurality of openings (150, 152). The housing (120), end cap (124) and field device coupling (122) define a chamber (130) therein. At least one circuit board is disposed within the chamber (130), the circuit board (132, 134) has wireless communication circuitry disposed thereon and is coupleable to a field device (12) through the field device coupling (122). In one aspect, substantially all remaining volume in the chamber is filled with a solid material (136). In another aspect, an explosion-proof barrier (164) is provided in the field device coupling (122). Combinations of the aspects are also provided.

公开(公告)号：CA2783950C

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：CA2783950

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  VANDERAA JOEL D

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/08

Abstract: A field device including a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface surrounding a main cavity. The housing further includes an aperture extending from the main cavity to the outer surface. An electrical component is located within the main cavity of the housing. An antenna is in electrical communication with the electrical component. The field device further includes a rotatable mount attached to the housing. The mount has a channel extending from a first end to a second end of the mount. A cable is electrically connected to the electrical component and the antenna and the cable extends through at least a portion of the channel.

公开(公告)号：CA2643175A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：CA2643175

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： VANDERAA JOEL D ,  MCGUIRE CHAD M

IPC: H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: A field device including a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface surrounding a main cavity. The housing further includes an aperture extending from the main cavity to the outer surface. An electrical component is located within the main cavity of the housing. An antenna is in electrical communication with the electrical component. The field device further includes a rotatable mount attached to the housing. The mount has a channel extending from a first end to a second end of the mount. A cable is electrically connected to the electrical component and the antenna and the cable extends through at least a portion of the channel.

公开(公告)号：CA2726608C

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：CA2726608

申请日：2009-06-17

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： VANDERAA JOEL D ,  GRUNIG CHRISTINA A ,  HURD RONALD F

IPC: G01D21/00 ,  G01D11/24 ,  G05B19/418

Abstract: A wireless process communication adapter (14, 30) is provided. The adapter (14, 30) includes a housing (120) having a plurality of openings (150, 152). An end cap (124) is coupled to a first opening (150) of the plurality of openings (150, 152). A field device coupling (122) is disposed at the second (152) of the plurality of openings (150, 152). The housing (120), end cap (124) and field device coupling (122) define a chamber (130) therein. At least one circuit board is disposed within the chamber (130), the circuit board (132, 134) has wireless communication circuitry disposed thereon and is coupleable to a field device (12) through the field device coupling (122). In one aspect, substantially all remaining volume in the chamber is filled with a solid material (136). In another aspect, an explosion-proof barrier (164) is provided in the field device coupling (122). Combinations of the aspects are also provided.

公开(公告)号：CA2726613A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：CA2726613

申请日：2009-06-17

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： VANDERAA JOEL D ,  GRUNIG CHRISTINA A ,  HURD RONALD F ,  WESTFIELD BRIAN L ,  MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  PAULLUS STEVEN B

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G01D5/48 ,  G08C19/02

Abstract: A process device wireless adapter (300, 600, 700, 800) includes a wireless communications module (310, 602, 702), a metallic housing (302, 606), and an antenna (320, 604, 826). The wireless communications module (310, 602, 702) is configured to communicatively couple to a process device (350) and to a wireless receiver (502). The metallic housing (302, 606) surrounds the wireless communication module (310, 602, 702) and has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to attach to the process device (350). In one embodiment, a metallic shield (608, 708) contacts the housing (302, 606) second end such that the metallic shield (608, 708) and the housing (302, 606) form a substantially continuous conductive surface. The antenna (320, 604, 826) is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module (310, 602, 702) and separated from the wireless communication module (310, 602, 702) by the metallic shield (608, 708). Preferably, the wireless communications module (310, 602, 702) illustratively includes a printed circuit board that has a length that is greater than its width.

公开(公告)号：WO2007098151A2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：PCT/US2007004353

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC ,  MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  VANDERAA JOEL D

Inventor： MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  VANDERAA JOEL D

IPC: H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q1/084 ,  H01Q1/1214 ,  H01Q1/241

Abstract: A field device (100) including a housing (102) having an outer surface (103) and an inner surface (105) surrounding a main cavity (117). The housing (102) further includes an aperture (114) extending from the main cavity (117) to the outer surface (103). An electrical component (28) is located within the main cavity (117) of the housing. An antenna (18) is in electrical communication with the electrical component (28). The field device (100) further includes a rotatable mount (110) attached to the housing (102). The mount (110) has a channel (120) extending from a first end (118) to a second end (122) of the mount. A cable (182) is electrically connected to the electrical component (28) and the antenna (18) and the cable (182) extends through at least a portion of the channel (120).

Abstract translation: 一种现场设备（100），包括具有围绕主腔（117）的外表面（103）和内表面（105）的壳体（102）。 壳体（102）还包括从主腔（117）延伸到外表面（103）的孔（114）。 电气部件（28）位于壳体的主腔（117）内。 天线（18）与电气部件（28）电连通。 现场设备（100）还包括附接到壳体（102）的可旋转底座（110）。 安装件（110）具有从安装件的第一端（118）延伸到第二端（122）的通道（120）。 电缆（182）电连接到电气部件（28）和天线（18），并且电缆（182）延伸穿过通道（120）的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：CA2643175C

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：CA2643175

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  VANDERAA JOEL D

IPC: H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: A field device (100) including a housing (102) having an outer surface (103) and an inner surface (105) surrounding a main cavity (117). The housing (102) further includes an aperture (114) extending from the main cavity (117) to the outer surface (103). An electrical component (28) is located within the main cavity (117) of the housing. An antenna (18) is in electrical communication with the electrical component (28). The field device (100) further includes a rotatable mount (110) attached to the housing (102). The mount (110) has a channel (120) extending from a first end (118) to a second end (122) of the mount. A cable (182) is electrically connected to the electrical component (28) and the antenna (18) and the cable (182) extends through at least a portion of the channel (120).

公开(公告)号：CA2783950A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：CA2783950

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC

Inventor： MCGUIRE CHAD M ,  VANDERAA JOEL D

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/08

Abstract: A field device including a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface surrounding a main cavity. The housing further includes an aperture extending from the main cavity to the outer surface. An electrical component is located within the main cavity of the housing. An antenna is in electrical communication with the electrical component. The field device further includes a rotatable mount attached to the housing. The mount has a channel extending from a first end to a second end of the mount. A cable is electrically connected to the electrical component and the antenna and the cable extends through at least a portion of the channel.