Patent ID: 9040181
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: H01M,H01R,H02B,H05K

Abstract:
1. A wireless field device for use in an industrial process, comprising: a field device housing configured to contain a process variable sensor and mount proximate a process installation and including an electronics compartment having a conduit entry formed therein; a rigid conduit adapter having a first end configured to mount to the conduit entry of the field device; a module housing operably coupled to a second end of the rigid conduit adapter and physically supported by the rigid conduit adapter, the module housing having an interior; at least one non-rechargeable battery disposed within the module housing; and intrinsic safety circuitry coupled to the at least one non-rechargeable battery, the intrinsic safety circuitry being coupled to a connector that mates within the rigid conduit adapter with a cooperative connector disposed in the rigid conduit adapter and thereby power the wireless field device with power from the at least one non-rechargeable battery.