Abstract:
A direct mount for coupling a pressure transmitter (108) to a process fluid of an industrial process includes a transmitter coupling (124) configured to couple to the pressure transmitter (108). A process coupling (120) is configured to couple an industrial process fluid (104). A capillary tube (122) extends between the transmitter coupling (124) and the process coupling (120). A thermally conductive path (152) having relatively high thermal conductivity extends between the process coupling (120) and the transmitter (108). Preferably, a thermal switch (150) selectively thermally connects the thermally conductive path (152) between the process coupling (120) and the transmitter (108).
Abstract:
A pressure transmitter (20, 21, 60, 150, 190, 200, 201) with a transmitter housing (22, 62, 152) having an outer wall (64, 154) providing thermal resistance (66). The outer wall (64, 154) extends from an isothermal island (68, 156) at a first end (70) to a heat sink island (72, 159) at a second end (74). The isothermal island (68, 156) includes a fluid inlet (38, 76, 158, 202), and pressure and temperature sensors (34, 78, 164; 42, 80, 166). The heat sink island (72, 159) includes a primary heat load device (40, 41, 110, 174) that is heat sunk to an outer shell (104, 170) of an electrical connector. The connector (102, 168) contacts (24, 26, 108, 172) carry a current controlled by the transmitter, and a portion of the current is conducted by a primary heat load device (40, 41, 110, 174). A circuit board (120, 176) controls the current to represent the pressure. A high accuracy, temperature compensated current output represents pressure.
Abstract:
A scalable process transmitter architecture includes a unitized sensor module (130) and an optional scalable transmitter (132). The sensor module (130) has a sensor output that is configurable which can connect locally to a scalable transmitter module (132) to form a transmitter, or can be wired directly to a remote receiver (18). The scalable transmitter (132) can mount on the unitized sensor module (130) and generates a scalable output for a remote receiver (18). The transmitter module (132) can provide more advanced features for specific applications.
Abstract:
A scalable process transmitter architecture includes a unitized sensor module (130) and an optional scalable transmitter (132). The sensor module (130) has a sensor output that is configurable which can connect locally to a scalable transmitter module (132) to form a transmitter, or can be wired directly to a remote receiver (18). The scalable transmitter (132) can mount on the unitized sensor module (130) and generates a scalable output for a remote receiver (18). The transmitter module (132) can provide more advanced features for specific applications.
Abstract:
A pressure transmitter (20, 21, 60, 150, 190, 200, 201) with a transmitter housing (22, 62, 152) having an outer wall (64, 154) providing thermal resistance (66). The outer wall (64, 154) extends from an isothermal island (68, 156) at a first end (70) to a heat sink island (72, 159) at a second end (74). The isothermal island (68, 156) includes a fluid inlet (38, 76, 158, 202), and pressure and temperature sensors (34, 78, 164; 42, 80, 166). The heat sink island (72, 159) includes a primary heat load device (40, 41, 110, 174) that is heat sunk to an outer shell (104, 170) of an electrical connector. The connector (102, 168) contacts (24, 26, 108, 172) carry a current controlled by the transmitter, and a portion of the current is conducted by a primary heat load device (40, 41, 110, 174). A circuit board (120, 176) controls the current to represent the pressure. A high accuracy, temperature compensated current output represents pressure.
Abstract:
A direct mount for coupling a pressure transmitter to a process fluid of an industrial process includes a transmitter coupling configured to couple to a pressure transmitter. A process coupling is configured to couple an industrial process. A capillary tube extends between the transmitter coupling and the process coupling. A thermally conductive path having relatively high thermal conductivity extends between the process coupling and the transmitter coupling. Preferably, a thermal switch selectively thermally connects the thermally conductive path between the process coupling and the transmitter coupling.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor module (50) and method for preinstallation without a converter module. The pressure sensor module (50) is hermetically sealed and can remain undamaged in an installation environment without a converter module. The pressure sensor module (50) can be assembled later with a converter module in the installation environment. The pressure sensor module (50) includes an isolator (54), a pressure sensor (58) and a circuit (60) that provides a bus (64) for energization, control and a digital pressure output. The bus (64) is connected to contacts (68) in an insulating feedthrough. An integrally formed hermetic external support structure surrounds the pressure sensor (58) and circuit (60). The hermetic external support structure has a threaded process fluid inlet (74) around the isolator (54), and a threaded support sleeve (76) supporting the feedthrough.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor module (50) and method for preinstallation without a converter module. The pressure sensor module (50) is hermetically sealed and can remain undamaged in an installation environment without a converter module. The pressure sensor module (50) can be assembled later with a converter module in the installation environment. The pressure sensor module (50) includes an isolator (54), a pressure sensor (58) and a circuit (60) that provides a bus (64) for energization, control and a digital pressure output. The bus (64) is connected to contacts (68) in an insulating feedthrough. An integrally formed hermetic external support structure surrounds the pressure sensor (58) and circuit (60). The hermetic external support structure has a threaded process fluid inlet (74) around the isolator (54), and a threaded support sleeve (76) supporting the feedthrough.