Self-configuring communication networks for use with process control systems

MJ Nixon, T Aneweer, K Burr, R Eddie - US Patent 7,933,594, 2011 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND Process control systems are widely used in factories and/or plants in which
products are manufactured or processes are controlled (eg, chemical manufacturing, power …

Fail-safe apparatus for use with fluid valves

EJ Burgett, BJ Tutt - US Patent 9,151,401, 2015 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND Process control systems use a variety of field devices to control and/or
monitor process parameters. Field devices, Such as air-operated on/off valves, employ a …

Triggered field device data collection in a process control system

KW Junk, AL Latwesen - US Patent 7,516,043, 2009 - Google Patents
A diagnostic system and method for a field device in a process control apparatus is
provided. At least one sensor is associated with the process control apparatus, and a …

Self-configuring communication networks for use with process control systems

M Nixon, T Aneweer, K Burr, R Eddie - US Patent 7,460,865, 2008 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND Process control systems are widely used in factories and/or plants in which
products are manufactured or processes are controlled (eg, chemical manufacturing, power …

Accessing and updating a configuration database from distributed physical locations within a process control system

M Nixon, T Chatkoff, S Gilbert - US Patent 7,127,460, 2006 - Google Patents
(60) Provisional application No. 60/160,104, filed on Oct. tributed at a plurality of physical
locations within a process 18, 1999. control system. Each of the databases may store a …

Shared-use data processing for process control systems

MA Keyes, R Deshmukh, GG Cacciatore… - US Patent …, 2009 - Google Patents
Process control systems, like those used in chemical, petro leum or other process plants,
typically include one or more centralized or decentralized process controllers communica …

Method and apparatus for managing process control configuration

LO Jundt, JM Lucas, MJ Lewis - US Patent 9,501,208, 2016 - Google Patents
(60) Provisional retail R 61/711,105 f filed on Ali Flexible configuration of process control
systems or plants 8, 2012, provisional application No. 61/711,110, file allows draft changes …

Apparatus and method for defining and controlling graphical faceplates in a process control system

C Hams - US Patent 8,001,480, 2011 - Google Patents
process control systems One of the most important functions of process control systems is
the ability to provide effective tools for operators to monitor and control processes. These …

Apparatus and method for allowing a fail-back to a prior software release in a process control system

SS Bale, A Sharma, NR Swanson… - US Patent …, 2012 - Google Patents
A method includes receiving a request to install a software release, where the software
release is to be installed on a first device and/or a second device. The method also includes …

Field transmitter for storing information

BJ Bischoff, GA Lenz - US Patent 5,754,596, 1998 - Google Patents
Process control loops are used to control operation of a process, as for example, in an oil
refinery. A transmitter located in the field monitors a process variable, such as fluid flow, and …