Abstract: An apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium provide for configuring a flow algorithm automatically by using a primary element data sheet in multivariable smart line transmitters. The apparatus includes a memory and at least one processor operably connected to the memory. The at least one processor receives a datasheet and an algorithm related to a device in an industrial process and control system, extracts parameters from the datasheet, maps parameters to algorithm items related to the algorithm, generates a template based on the algorithm items and the mapped parameters, and downloads the template to the device.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium provide for configuring a flow algorithm automatically by using a primary element data sheet in multivariable smart line transmitters. The apparatus includes a memory and at least one processor operably connected to the memory. The at least one processor receives a datasheet and an algorithm related to a device in an industrial process and control system, extracts parameters from the datasheet, maps parameters to algorithm items related to the algorithm, generates a template based on the algorithm items and the mapped parameters, and downloads the template to the device.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a transceiver coupled to an antenna configured to send wireless signals to and receive wireless signals from a fluid meter that is battery powered that has stored security information. The mobile device includes a processor coupled to the transceiver, a mobile display and a memory device. The memory device stores a fluid meter configuration and data collection (FMCDC) program that is implemented by the processor. The mobile device wirelessly transmits a connection request to the fluid meter. The fluid meter determines whether the connection request satisfies the stored security information. Provided the connection request satisfies the stored security information, the fluid meter transmits a wireless validation signal. Responsive to receiving the wireless validation signal at the mobile device, the mobile device wirelessly writes at least one parameter on the fluid meter or wirelessly reads stored meter data from the fluid meter.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining information defining a diagram that contains a diagram element graphically representing a component of an industrial process control and automation system. The method also includes generating a graph representing the diagram element by identifying reference points in the diagram element, identifying at least one direction of each of multiple lines in the diagram element, and forming the graph using the at least one direction of each line and the reference points. The method further includes comparing the graph of the diagram element to one or more graphs of one or more application engineering elements. In addition, the method includes generating a meta file identifying a position of the diagram element in the diagram and the application engineering element that most closely matches the diagram element.

Abstract: A method of automatic network topology determination for at least one Control & Instrumentation (C&I) system in an industrial facility. A network type, and all nodes and interconnecting networking devices including switches in the C&I system(s) are discovered. Additional connectivity information including a connection of the nodes to a specific port is collected. The network relationships of the nodes and interconnecting networking devices in the C&I system are determined. A network topology diagram of the C&I system is automatically generated from the nodes and interconnecting networking devices, additional connectivity information, and network relationships.

Abstract: A monitor can be installed in the terminal block having a monitor access opening. The installed monitor allows for current measurement without having to disconnect a wire from the terminal block. Similar monitors can measure voltage, detect ground loops, and provide continuous readings of circuit parameters. Embodiments can positively hold probe tips, transmit data over wires, or transmit data wirelessly. Make-before-break monitors allow parameters to be measured without ever breaking the monitored circuit. Break-before-make monitors allow the monitored circuit to be interrupted and then reconnected with a monitor in place.

Abstract: A method of automatic network topology determination for at least one Control & Instrumentation (C&I) system in an industrial facility. A network type, and all nodes and interconnecting networking devices including switches in the C&I system(s) are discovered. Additional connectivity information including a connection of the nodes to a specific port is collected. The network relationships of the nodes and interconnecting networking devices in the C&I system are determined. A network topology diagram of the C&I system is automatically generated from the nodes and interconnecting networking devices, additional connectivity information, and network relationships.

Abstract: A monitor can be installed in the terminal block having a monitor access opening. The installed monitor allows for current measurement without having to disconnect a wire from the terminal block. Similar monitors can measure voltage, detect ground loops, and provide continuous readings of circuit parameters. Embodiments can positively hold probe tips, transmit data over wires, or transmit data wirelessly. Make-before-break monitors allow parameters to be measured without ever breaking the monitored circuit. Break-before-make monitors allow the monitored circuit to be interrupted and then reconnected with a monitor in place.

Abstract: A system and method access field device information in an industrial process control and automation system. The system includes a memory element configured to store a plurality of device data associated with a plurality of field devices operating at a pipeline. The system also includes at least one processor configured to communicate with one or more transmitters coupled to the plurality of field devices. The at least one processor is also configured to retrieve, from each of the one or more transmitters, the plurality of device data related to each of the plurality of field devices. The at least one processor is also configured to send a command to a field device of the plurality of field devices based on the plurality of device data.

Abstract: A process interface device for a process facility running a physical process includes a multi-loop current junction box including an analog front end (AFE) having a signal path including an input node, an output node, and an internal current sensor for each current loop. Respective input nodes receive analog current sensing signals (sensing signals) originating from each field devices within the process facility. An analog to digital converter (ADC) has inputs coupled across an output of the internal current sensor device. A wireless single hop device (WSH device) includes a processor and a wireless transmitter, wherein an input of the WSH device is coupled by a communications bus to receive respective outputs generated by the ADC being digitized versions of sensed ones of the sensing signals (sensed sensing signals). The WSH device is for wirelessly multiplex transmitting the sensed sensing signals for remote monitoring of the current loops.

Abstract: A process interface device for a process facility running a physical process includes a multi-loop current junction box including an analog front end (AFE) having a signal path including an input node, an output node, and an internal current sensor for each current loop. Respective input nodes receive analog current sensing signals (sensing signals) originating from each field devices within the process facility. An analog to digital converter (ADC) has inputs coupled across an output of the internal current sensor device. A wireless single hop device (WSH device) includes a processor and a wireless transmitter, wherein an input of the WSH device is coupled by a communications bus to receive respective outputs generated by the ADC being digitized versions of sensed ones of the sensing signals (sensed sensing signals). The WSH device is for wirelessly multiplex transmitting the sensed sensing signals for remote monitoring of the current loops.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining information defining a diagram that contains a diagram element graphically representing a component of an industrial process control and automation system. The method also includes generating a graph representing the diagram element by identifying reference points in the diagram element, identifying at least one direction of each of multiple lines in the diagram element, and forming the graph using the at least one direction of each line and the reference points. The method further includes comparing the graph of the diagram element to one or more graphs of one or more application engineering elements. In addition, the method includes generating a meta file identifying a position of the diagram element in the diagram and the application engineering element that most closely matches the diagram element.

Abstract: A method and mobile device for emulating a field device display of a field device within an industrial process facility. A processor executes a display emulation program that implements a method of wirelessly sending a request for current information describing current display features displayed on a field device display (FDD). The current display features include at least one display window having graphical unit interface (GUI) process data therein associated with the field device, at least one user control for controlling the field device and placement information defining locations on the FDD for the display window, the GUI process data and the user control. The method further includes wirelessly receiving the current display features from the field device. The method further includes displaying the display window including the GUI process data and the user control in respective locations on the mobile display based on the placement information.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a transceiver coupled to an antenna configured to send wireless signals to and receive wireless signals from a fluid meter that is battery powered that has stored security information. The mobile device includes a processor coupled to the transceiver, a mobile display and a memory device. The memory device stores a fluid meter configuration and data collection (FMCDC) program that is implemented by the processor. The mobile device wirelessly transmits a connection request to the fluid meter. The fluid meter determines whether the connection request satisfies the stored security information. Provided the connection request satisfies the stored security information, the fluid meter transmits a wireless validation signal. Responsive to receiving the wireless validation signal at the mobile device, the mobile device wirelessly writes at least one parameter on the fluid meter or wirelessly reads stored meter data from the fluid meter.

Abstract: Gas meter data validation for a Meter Data Management (MDM) system including a communications network connecting gas data downloading device(s) receiving gas meter data including corrected gas volume data (CGVD) and state variable(s) data from primary gas meter(s) to the system, and a server implementing gas data validation (GDV) software. The GDV software performs data validation checks on the gas meter data including the CGVD to identify erroneous CGVD, and if a data validation check fails, performs a root cause analysis to diagnose a root cause involved in the erroneous CGVD using the data validation check and additional information regarding the communications network and primary gas meter, and error resolution depending on the root cause during the time interval including (i) calculating a revised CGVD after refetching uncorrected GVD and the state variable data or (ii) estimating the state variable data and calculating the revised CGVD therefrom.