Transmitter with fill fluid loss detection

Details Transmitter with fill fluid loss detection Transmitter with fill fluid loss detection

1996-12-20

1998-06-02

Chilcot, Richard

Measuring and testing

Fluid pressure gauge

With protective separator

73 40, G01L 900

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057603103

ABSTRACT:
A pressure transmitter has a pressure sensor coupled to an isolator diaphragm by a fill fluid such as oil. According to the invention, means are provided for measuring the position of the isolator diaphragm and comparing the measured position with an expected position to give an indication of fill fluid leakage. Non-contact arrangements such as capacitive and ultrasonic techniques are disclosed for measuring isolator diaphragm position, as well as contacting arrangements such as switches. The fill fluid loss arrangement can be incorporated into a two-wire transmitter, which transmitter can be made to send a warning signal to a control unit when fill fluid loss is detected.

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