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Universal process transmitter connector

US7847703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2008
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6691
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector apparatus for use with a field device includes a housing having a first end and a second end, an electrical feedthrough subassembly, and a visual indicator viewable from outside the housing. The first end of the housing is configured to mechanically connect to the field device. The electrical feedthrough subassembly extends through at least a portion of the housing and includes a plurality of electrical conductors configured to provide a removable electrical connection at the second end of the housing and a flameproof barrier disposed between the first and second ends of the housing. The visual indicator has a plurality of illumination modes indicative of a power state of the electrical feedthrough subassembly.

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