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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2016
Fisher-rosemount Systems, Inc., Round Rock, TX (US);
Christian R. Butikofer, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Anthony Ferguson, Minnestrista, MN (US);
Christopher P. Kantzes, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jon Westbrock, Rosemount, MN (US);
Thinh D. Le, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Alden C. Russell, III, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Alan R. Dewey, Plymouth, MN (US);
Mehul Rajeshbhai Dalal, Pune, IN;
Todd M. Toepke, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
Multi-functional field maintenance (FM) tools that connect to process control devices, such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Highway Addressable Remote Transducer devices, can automatically detect and simultaneously identify communications, troubleshoot connections, and supply power in a process control plant. Simplifying the troubleshooting process, by guiding a user of a multi-functional FM tool through recommended troubleshooting steps, while simultaneously detecting and correcting issues reduces the number of tools required to maintain process control devices, reduces the risk of damage, and improves efficiency by minimizing production downtime.