Wireless Protocol Adapter
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1. A wireless protocol adapter for use in a process system, comprising:
- a wireless interface that communicates with a multi-node wireless communication network using a wireless communication protocol;
a wired interface that connects to a first field device over a wired link; and
a processing unit that transfers process data between the wireless communication network and the first field device to enable operation of the first field device and of the wireless protocol adapter in the wireless communication network as distinct network nodes.
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Abstract
A wireless protocol adapter for use in a process system includes a wireless interface that communicates with a multi-node wireless communication network using a wireless communication protocol, a wired interface that connects to a first field device over a wired link, and a processing unit that transfers process data between the wireless communication network and the first field device to enable operation of the first field device and of the wireless protocol adapter in the wireless communication network as distinct network nodes.
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1. A wireless protocol adapter for use in a process system, comprising:
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a wireless interface that communicates with a multi-node wireless communication network using a wireless communication protocol; a wired interface that connects to a first field device over a wired link; and a processing unit that transfers process data between the wireless communication network and the first field device to enable operation of the first field device and of the wireless protocol adapter in the wireless communication network as distinct network nodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of providing a wireless capability to a first field device supporting a communication standard and operating in a process control loop, comprising:
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communicating with the first field device via a wired interface in accordance with the communication standard while the process control loop is operational; communicating with a wireless communication network via a wireless interface; and transferring data between the wired interface and the wireless interface to enable the first field device to operate in the wireless communication network. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A multi-element electrical circuit operating a process control environment, comprising:
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a first field device that performs at least one of a process control function or a measurement function; a control system that exchanges data related to the at least one of a process control function or a measurement function with the first field device; an electrical connector communicatively coupling the first field device with the control system; and a wireless protocol adapter coupled to the first field device to provide wireless communications between the first field device and a wireless communication network. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of extending a capability of a wired field device operating in a process control environment with a wireless protocol adapter, comprising:
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connecting the wired field device to a wired interface of the wireless protocol adapter; communicating between the wireless protocol adapter and the wired field device in accordance with a wired communication standard supported by the wired field device to perform an extension function associated with a wireless communication protocol, wherein the extension function is not associated with the wired communication standard; and communicating between wireless protocol adapter and a wireless communication network via a wireless interface supporting the wireless communication protocol. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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