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.