摘要 |
A continuously powered field device for use in a process control system includes a field device housing, a primary power port disposed within or connected to the field device housing, and a power source switching module comprising a first power terminal, a second power terminal, and a third power terminal. The first power terminal is coupled to the primary power port, and the third power terminal is configured to deliver power applied to the third power terminal to at least a portion of the field device. The power source switching module is operable in a first state of operation to couple the first power terminal to the third power terminal, and the power source switching module is operable in a second state of operation to couple the second power terminal to the third power terminal.
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