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Modular terminal assembly for wireless transmitters

  • US 8,892,034 B2
  • Filed: 06/26/2012
  • Issued: 11/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless process field device assembly comprising:

  • a process sensor which senses a process parameter;

    a processor configured to produce a process signal representing the sensed process parameter;

    a wireless transceiver configured to transmit the process signal;

    a housing which surrounds and protects the processor, and which has a housing receptacle configured to receive an internal power source;

    a terminal block located inside the housing and configured to route DC power from the internal power source to the processor and the wireless transceiver; and

    a terminal module with power conditioning electronics, the terminal module configured to fit into the housing receptacle and interface with the terminal block in the place of the internal power source, and to provide conditioned power to the terminal block from a wired connection to an external power source.

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