Source: https://patents.google.com/patent/US8694060B2/en
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 08:49:48+00:00

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FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an improved form factor wireless adapter 300 coupled to a process device 350, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view of adapter 300. Adapter 300 includes a mechanical attachment region 301 (e.g. a region having a threaded surface) that attaches to device 350 via a standard field device conduit 352. Examples of suitable conduit connections include ½-14 NPT, M20×1.5, G½, and ⅜-18 NPT. Adapter 300 is illustratively attached to or detached from device 350 by rotating adapter 300 about an axis of rotation 370. Attachment region 301 is preferably hollow in order to allow conductors 344 to couple adapter 300 to device 350.
an antenna communicatively coupled to the wireless communications module through an aperture in the metallic shield and separated from the wireless communications module by the metallic shield.
4. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the end cap further includes a plastic radome.
5. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic housing comprises aluminum.
6. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic housing comprises metalized plastic.
7. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic shield comprises stamped metal.
8. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic shield comprises plastic plated with a conductive material.
9. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic shield contacts the housing second end through spring fingers.
10. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic shield contacts the housing second end through a conductive elastomeric gasket.
wherein the metallic shield shields the circuit board from electromagnetic radiation.
12. The process device wireless adapter of claim 11, wherein the antenna is a “rubber duck” style whip antenna.
13. The process device wireless adapter of claim 11, wherein potting is included within the metallic housing.
14. The process device wireless adapter of claim 11, further comprising a mechanical attachment region configured to attach to a process device conduit.
15. The process device wireless adapter of claim 14, wherein the mechanical connection region includes a threaded surface.
16. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the standard industry protocol is 4-20 mA.
17. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the standard industry protocol is HART.
18. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the standard industry protocol is Modbus.
19. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the standard industry protocol is FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
20. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the standard industry protocol is CAN.
21. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the standard industry protocol is Profibus—PA.
22. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic housing is configured to meet intrinsic safety requirements.
23. The process device wireless adapter of claim 1, wherein the metallic shield is further part of a ground plane of the antenna.
24. The process device wireless adapter of claim 11, wherein the metallic housing is in accordance with intrinsic safety requirements.
25. The process device wireless adapter of claim 11, wherein the metallic shield is further part of a ground plane of the antenna.
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