Abstract: A sensor device includes a sensor module housing, a sensor module, a communication module, and a universal interface. The sensor module housing is configured to contain the sensor module. The sensor module disposed in the sensor module housing. A communication module is operably coupled to the sensor module. The universal interface configured to couple to an option module to provide an additional function. An extended sensor system is also provided.

Abstract: An industrial transmitter includes a lower housing having a recess configured to receive an electronics module, the lower housing also having at least one mounting feature formed integrally therein. An electronics module is disposed within the recess. A cover is coupled to the lower housing to hermetically seal the electronics module within the lower housing and the cover. An transmitter includes an inline housing having a first end and a second end, the inline housing having an integral mounting feature configured to receive a captured nut and position the captured nut in alignment with a mounting aperture of the mounting feature. An electronics module is disposed within the inline housing.

Abstract: A thermocouple assembly includes a first thermocouple wire and a second thermocouple wire. A body is configured to electrically isolate the first and second thermocouple wires from each other. A metallized cap is provided having a conductive inner surface. The body is engaged within the metallized cap to urge the first and second thermocouple wires into contact with the conductive inner surface of the metallized cap. The first thermocouple wire, second thermocouple wire and conductive inner surface of the metallized cap form a thermocouple.

Abstract: An intrinsically-safe battery assembly for field devices, the intrinsically-safe battery assembly includes an intrinsically-safe battery and polymeric chassis. In an example, the polymeric chassis is removably coupled to the intrinsically-safe battery and has at least one retention mechanism configured to engage the intrinsically-safe battery. In another example, the polymeric structure has at least one battery ejection mechanism configured to eject the intrinsically-safe battery. A field device is also provided.

Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly includes a temperature sensor body having a bore defined therein. The bore has a first internal surface feature and a second internal surface feature. A cap is disposed within the bore of the temperature sensor body proximate an end of the temperature sensor body. A temperature sensitive element is disposed within the cap. A first elastomeric ring is disposed about the cap and configured to interact with the first internal surface feature of the temperature sensor body. A second elastomeric ring is disposed about the cap and spaced from the first elastomeric ring. The second elastomeric ring is configured to interact with the second internal surface feature of the temperature sensor body. A wireless field device including the temperature sensor assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An intrinsically-safe battery assembly for wireless field devices is provided. The intrinsically-safe battery assembly includes a battery and a circuit board mounted relative to the battery. The circuit board is electrically coupled to the battery and has a plurality of electrical contacts for connection to the wireless field device. The circuit board may include current limiting circuitry electrically interposed between the battery and the plurality of electrical contacts to limit maximum current drawn from the battery below a threshold. A polymeric structure is operably engaged with the battery and is configured to protect the circuit board and plurality of electrical contacts from mechanical impact.

Abstract: A detachable filter assembly includes a filter, a filter assembly housing defining a body of the filter assembly, an attachment mechanism configured to couple to a sensor installation, a securing mechanism configured to mate with a mating feature on the sensor installation, and a calibration port configured to provide a direct fluid pathway to the sensor installation.

Abstract: An industrial communication module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The industrial communication module includes protocol/output circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to provide an output to a remote device. A sensor module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of industrial communication modules. The sensor module includes measurement processing circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to measure an analog electrical characteristic of a sensor and provide a digital indication of the measured analog electrical characteristic to the controller.

Abstract: A modular industrial transmitter includes a communication module and a sensor module. The communication module is configured to communicate with a remote device and has a common interface configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The sensor module is coupled to the common interface of the communication module. Physical coupling of the communication module to the sensor module is performed tool-lessly.

Abstract: A modular industrial transmitter includes a communication module and a sensor module. The communication module is configured to communicate with a remote device and has a common interface configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The sensor module is coupled to the common interface of the communication module. Physical coupling of the communication module to the sensor module is performed tool-lessly.

Abstract: An industrial communication module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The industrial communication module includes protocol/output circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to provide an output to a remote device. A sensor module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of industrial communication modules. The sensor module includes measurement processing circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to measure an analog electrical characteristic of a sensor and provide a digital indication of the measured analog electrical characteristic to the controller.

Abstract: A reusable power module for a field device is provided. The reusable power module includes a main body defining a chamber configured to house a battery. A cover is operably coupled to the main body and has a first configuration relative to the main body wherein the main body is open and allows access to the battery. The cover also has a second configuration wherein access to the battery is closed. When the cover is in the second configuration, the reusable power module complies with an intrinsic safety specification.

Abstract: A sensor module assembly includes a sensor housing that houses a sensing element configured to sense a characteristic of a process and generate a sensor signal indicative of the characteristic. The sensor module assembly includes a wireless device housing that houses communication circuitry configured to receive the sensor signal and a wireless transmitter configured to send the sensor signal wirelessly to a remote device. The sensor module assembly also includes a communication cable that communicatively couples the sensing element in the sensor housing to the communication circuitry in the wireless device housing.

Abstract: A detachable filter assembly includes a filter, a filter assembly housing defining a body of the filter assembly, an attachment mechanism configured to couple to a sensor installation, a securing mechanism configured to mate with a mating feature on the sensor installation, and a calibration port configured to provide a direct fluid pathway to the sensor installation.

Abstract: A sensor module assembly includes a sensor housing that houses a sensing element configured to sense a characteristic of a process and generate a sensor signal indicative of the characteristic. The sensor module assembly includes a wireless device housing that houses communication circuitry configured to receive the sensor signal and a wireless transmitter configured to send the sensor signal wirelessly to a remote device. The sensor module assembly also includes a communication cable that communicatively couples the sensing element in the sensor housing to the communication circuitry in the wireless device housing.

Abstract: A gas detection device includes a gas sensor module, configured to detect a gas, and a filter assembly. The gas sensor module includes a gas sensor disposed within a gas sensor housing and circuitry coupled to the gas sensor housing. The circuitry is configured to provide an indication of the gas. The filter assembly is configured to couple to the gas sensor housing and protect the gas sensor from particulates.

Abstract: A gas detection device includes a gas sensor module, configured to detect a gas, and a filter assembly. The gas sensor module includes a gas sensor disposed within a gas sensor housing and circuitry coupled to the gas sensor housing. The circuitry is configured to provide an indication of the gas. The filter assembly is configured to couple to the gas sensor housing and protect the gas sensor from particulates.

Abstract: A gas sensor module includes a gas sensor configured to provide an electrical indication related to a gas. The gas sensor module also includes an alignment mechanism and a latching feature configured to couple the gas sensor module to a housing device. The gas sensor module also includes a pin guide configured to establish an electrical connection between a header of the housing device and the gas sensor. In addition, the gas sensor module is configured to be tool-lessly inserted into the housing device.

Abstract: A laminating roller assembly comprises a frame, a movable support supported by the frame, a laminating roller and a lift mechanism. The laminating roller is attached to the movable support. The lift mechanism is attached to the frame and is configured to move the movable support and the attached laminating roller relative to the frame. Additional embodiments of the invention are directed to a credential substrate laminator and a method of laminating a credential substrate using a credential substrate laminator.

Abstract: One embodiment of a substrate laminator comprises a housing that includes a cartridge receiver, a substrate transport, a cartridge and a cartridge position adjustment mechanism. The substrate transport mechanism is configured to feed substrates along the processing path in a lengthwise direction. The cartridge is received in the cartridge receiver and includes a ribbon supply. The cartridge position adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the position of the cartridge in a widthwise direction relative to the substrate processing path.