Abstract:
A process device (240) for use on an industrial process control system includes a quiescent current sensor (278) configured to sense quiescent current draw of the process device (240). Diagnostic circuitry (246) determines a diagnostic condition of the process device (240) as a function of the sensed quiescent current.
Abstract:
A transmitter (10) comprises a housing (26), an electronics assembly (22), an inner cover (42), and an outer cover (38). The electronics assembly includes an actuatable switch (36) and fits within an open-ended cavity (24) in the housing (26). The inner cover (42) is positionable over the open end (24) to cover the electronics assembly (22) and has a deflectable button (52) portion which is alignable with the actuatable switch (36) and accessible from the open end while the electronics assembly (22) is energized. The inner cover (42) is electrically conductive and has a sleeve (48) which frictionally mates with electrically conductive walls of the housing (26) to shield the electronics assembly (22) from electromagnetic interference (EMI). The inner cover (42) is preferably an insulating molded plastic part with a thin metallic coating.
Abstract:
A process device (12) is configured for coupling to a two wire process control loop (18) . Loop current output circuitry (60) is configured to apply an output current to the two wire process control loop (18) . Loop current verification circuitry (64) is coupled to the two wire process control loop (18) and configured to detect errors in the applied output current. At least a portion of the loop current verification circuitry (64) is independent from the loop current output circuitry (60) .
Abstract:
A process device (12) for use in a process control system includes output circuitry (60) configured to couple to a process control loop (18). The output circuitry controls electrical current through the loop (18). Loop override circuitry (62) is configured to override operation of the output circuitry (60) and set the electrical current in the loop (18) to a desired level.
Abstract:
A diagnostic field device (50) for coupling to a two-wire process control loop (18) of an industrial process control or monitoring system (10) includes digital communication monitoring circuitry (52) which is configured to couple to the two-wire process control loop (18). The digital communication monitoring circuitry (52) is configured to receive a digital communication signal from the two-wire process control loop (18). Timing circuitry (56) in the diagnostic field device (50) provides a timing output (58). Diagnostic circuitry (54) provides a diagnostic output based upon the digital communication signal and the timing output (58).
Abstract:
A diagnostic device (50) for coupling to a process control loop (18) includes digital communication circuitry (52) configured to receive a digital communication signal from the process control loop (18). The digital communication signal is a digitally modulated analog signal on the process control loop (18) which is modulated to a plurality of discrete analog signal levels representative of digital values. Diagnostic circuitry (54) diagnoses operation of the process control loop (18) which may include field devices of the process control loop based upon the digitally modulated analog signal.
Abstract:
A Safety Instrumented System (200) for use with a process control system receives pressure of process fluid in the process piping (206). A valve positioner (204) positions a valve (212) which controls flow of process fluid through the process piping (206). The valve positioner (204) is caused to perform a partial stroke of the valve (212) or otherwise introduce a perturbation into the process. A resulting change (214) in sensed pressure due to the perturbation is used to diagnose operation of the process.
Abstract:
A transmitter (10) comprises a housing (26), an electronics assembly (22), an inner cover (42), and an outer cover (38). The electronics assembly includes an actuatable switch (36) and fits within an open-ended cavity (24) in the housing (26). The inner cover (42) is positionable over the open end (24) to cover the electronics assembly (22) and has a deflectable button (52) portion which is alignable with the actuatable switch (36) and accessible from the open end while the electronics assembly (22) is energized. The inner cover (42) is electrically conductive and has a sleeve (48) which frictionally mates with electrically conductive walls of the housing (26) to shield the electronics assembly (22) from electromagnetic interference (EMI). The inner cover (42) is preferably an insulating molded plastic part with a thin metallic coating.
Abstract:
A diagnostic device (50) for coupling to a process control loop (18) includes digital communication circuitry (52) configured to receive a digital communication signal from the process control loop (18). The digital communication signal is a digitally modulated analog signal on the process control loop (18) which is modulated to a plurality of discrete analog signal levels representative of digital values. Diagnostic circuitry (54) diagnoses operation of the process control loop (18) which may include field devices of the process control loop based upon the digitally modulated analog signal.
Abstract:
A process device (12) is configured for coupling to a two wire process control loop (18) . Loop current output circuitry (60) is configured to apply an output current to the two wire process control loop (18) . Loop current verification circuitry (64) is coupled to the two wire process control loop (18) and configured to detect errors in the applied output current. At least a portion of the loop current verification circuitry (64) is independent from the loop current output circuitry (60) .