Emerson Process Management’s new Smart Wireless Field Starter Kit includes the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter and Wireless Position Monitors. These WirelessHART devices convert wired HART instruments and valves into wireless, for delivery of once stranded data improving plant performance and safety. The new THUM adapter and wireless position monitor enable plants to wirelessly access digital information from HART instrumentation points and valves that were previously limited to single-variable analogue communications. The THUM Adapter retrofits on any existing two- or four-wire HART device to enable transmission of measurement and diagnostics information not available using analogue-only communications. Users now have the opportunity to make any HART device wireless, enabling new measurement variables. Users can then gain access to advanced instrument diagnostics, remotely manage devices, monitor device health, efficiently gather data from multivariable devices and enable enhanced valve capabilities. Emerson’s Wireless Position Monitors use non-contact technology to detect linear and rotary movement on many types of equipment, including valves, sliding stem regulators, displacement and float level sensors, and relief valves. They provide percent-of-span feedback, similar to a position transmitter, and on/off or open/closed feedback using two limit switches. The wireless position monitors can also monitor device temperature.