Wireless field device and method to configure same

摘要

A field device connected to a distributed industrial control system (50) arranged with a wireless network (27) for communication of process data or control information is disclosed. The field device comprises at least one a sensor (10) and/or an actuator, a wireless radio transmitter, a memory storage device (3) and a first part (1) or base for mounting said field device on an equipment (M) or a structure. The field device is arranged in two parts, such that the sensor and memory storage device (3) are arranged in a said first part (1) forming a base and that the wireless radio transmitter is arranged in a second part (2) of the field device which is arranged detachable from said first part.