A field instrument and system for obtaining pressure, flow and temperature data
from a facility. The field instrument includes an enclosure having an opening therein.
An integrated analog sensor is sealingly contained within the opening. The field
instrument further contains an external analog sensor. An analog to digital converter
converts the analog signals to digital readings. An external digital sensor is
also provided, with the digital output being communicated through a second opening
within the enclosure. A control member that receives, stores and processes the
digital readings is positioned within the enclosure. A communication module is
included to transmit the digital readings to a remote computer. The communication
module allows for two way communication between the field instrument and remote
computer. The remote computer may be a server that allows for access by many users.
The communication module also allows for locally accessing the digital readings
via a serial port to a local terminal.