Abstract:
An I/O device in the form of an internal dongle (79) includes a body (96) having connective structure being arranged to removably attach the body (96) to a housing of an electronic device. The dongle (79) also includes a circuit assembly that has an exterior connector (102) on the body (96) for electrically connecting to a second electronic device, a dongle circuit (104) being electrically coupled to the external connector (102) through the body, an electronic cable (106) having a first end electrically coupled to the dongle circuit (104), and a second end (108) being structured and arranged to connect to an electronic component of the first mentioned electronic device within the housing.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a Personal Computer Memory Common Interface Architecture ("PCMCIA") printed circuit board ("PCB") includes providing a PCB having a PCMCIA area and an auxiliary area. The PCMCIA area has multiple locations adapted to receive electronic components. The auxiliary area has multiple test points disposed thereon. The method also includes populating the PCMCIA area with electronic components. Testing of the PCMCIA area is next performed by electrically contacting at least some of the multiple test points within said auxiliary area. If the testing produces unsatisfactory results, diagnostics and repair are performed. After the testing produces satisfactory results, the auxiliary area is separated from the PCMCIA area to produce a populated, tested, PCMCIA PCB.
Abstract:
An industrial computing device that is expandable by the use of expansion modules. The industrial computing device includes a field mountable housing having a primary housing (70) and first and second side covers (68, 66). The processor (22) is internal to the housing and the first side cover (68) allows access to the processor (22). At least one peripheral connector (94(1), 94(2)) adapted to receive at least one PCMCIA card (95) is internal to the housing. The peripheral connector (94(1), 94(2)), the primary housing (70), and the side covers (66, 68) being oriented orthogonal to a mounting plane of the industrial computing device.
Abstract:
A selectively pressured housing apparatus comprising a body, a wall member, an aperture, and a mounting seat. The body has a chamber therein extending along a first axis, is open at a first axial end and a second axial end, and has a port extending along a second axis transverse to the first axis. The port communicates with the chamber. The wall member is inside of the body and extends transverse to the first axis and parallel to the second axis and divides the chamber into first and second compartments, axially spaced along the first axis. The port communicating with the chamber is in the second compartment. The aperture extends through the wall member and connects the first and second compartments. The mounting seat is on the wall member and extends circumferentially about the aperture for removably and replaceably seating an element with a selected pressure seal to the wall member. According to one preferred embodiment, the first and second compartments are employed for housing process electronics associated with a differential pressure transmitter.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a Personal Computer Memory Common Interface Architecture ('PCMCIA') printed circuit board ('PCB') includes providing a PCB having a PCMCIA area and an auxiliary area. The PCMCIA area has multiple locations adapted to receive electronic components. The auxiliary area has multiple test points disposed thereon. The method also includes populating the PCMCIA area with electronic components. Testing of the PCMCIA area is next performed by electrically contacting at least some of the multiple test points within said auxiliary area. If the testing produces unsatisfactory results, diagnostics and repair are performed. After the testing produces satisfactory results, the auxiliary area is separated from the PCMCIA area to produce a populated, tested, PCMCIA PCB.
Abstract:
A selectively pressured housing apparatus comprising a body, a wall member, an aperture, and a mounting seat. The body has a chamber therein extending along a first axis, is open at a first axial end and a second axial end, and has a port extending along a second axis transverse to the first axis. The port communicates with the chamber. The wall member is inside of the body and extends transverse to the first axis and parallel to the second axis and divides the chamber into first and second compartments, axially spaced along the first axis. The port communicating with the chamber is in the second compartment. The aperture extends through the wall member and connects the first and second compartments. The mounting seat is on the wall member and extends circumferentially about the aperture for removably and replaceably seating an element with a selected pressure seal to the wall member. According to one preferred embodiment, the first and second compartments are employed for housing process electronics associated with a differential pressure transmitter.
Abstract:
A selectively pressured housing apparatus comprising a body, a wall member, an aperture, and a mounting seat. The body has a chamber therein extending along a first axis, is open at a first axial end and a second axial end, and has a port extending along a second axis transverse to the first axis. The port communicates with the chamber. The wall member is inside of the body and extends transverse to the first axis and parallel to the second axis and divides the chamber into first and second compartments, axially spaced along the first axis. The port communicating with the chamber is in the second compartment. The aperture extends through the wall member and connects the first and second compartments. The mounting seat is on the wall member and extends circumferentially about the aperture for removably and replaceably seating an element with a selected pressure seal to the wall member. According to one preferred embodiment, the first and second compartments are employed for housing process electronics associated with a differential pressure transmitter.
Abstract:
An I/O device in the form of an internal dongle (79) includes a body (96) having connective structure being arranged to removably attach the body (96) to a housing of an electronic device. The dongle (79) also includes a circuit assembly that has an exterior connector (102) on the body (96) for electrically connecting to a second electronic device, a dongle circuit (104) being electrically coupled to the external connector (102) through the body, an electronic cable (106) having a first end electrically coupled to the dongle circuit (104), and a second end (108) being structured and arranged to connect to an electronic component of the first mentioned electronic device within the housing.
Abstract:
An industrial computing device that is expandable by the use of expansion modules. The industrial computing device includes a field mountable housing having a primary housing (70) and first and second side covers (68, 66). The processor (22) is internal to the housing and the first side cover (68) allows access to the processor (22). At least one peripheral connector (94(1), 94(2)) adapted to receive at least one PCMCIA card (95) is internal to the housing. The peripheral connector (94(1), 94(2)), the primary housing (70), and the side covers (66, 68) being oriented orthogonal to a mounting plane of the industrial computing device.