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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2000
Michael J. Zolock, Longmont, CO (US);
Allan L. Samson, Ft. Lupton, CO (US);
Micro Motion, Inc., Boulder, CO (US);
Abstract
A terminal block for connecting intrinsically safe rated circuits and increased safety rated circuits. The terminal block includes a housing that forms an enclosed area. A first surface at a first end of the housing has openings through the surface. A first set of conductors for connecting intrinsically safe rated circuits has terminals in the enclosed area and extend through the openings. A second set of conductors for connecting increased safety rated circuits has terminals in the enclosed area and extend through the openings. A wall on the first surface separates said terminals of the first set of conductors from the terminals of the second set of conductors. Finally, a cover over the second set of conductors extends from a top side of the wall substantially to a side of the housing to enclose the second set of conductors inside the enclosed area to allow the housing to be opened.