The invention relates, inter alia, to a method (100) for providing service life data which is indicative of the service life of an exchangeable and/or rechargeable energy supply unit (20) in a field device (10) which has a communication assembly (14) for wirelessly communicating with a data processing system (30). The method (100) has the steps of: - providing energy consumption data which is indicative of the energy consumption of the field device (10), the energy consumption data having been determined by the field device (10) and the step of providing the energy consumption data (20) involving the transmission of the energy consumption data by means of the field device (10) and/or the process of obtaining the energy consumption data at the data processing system (30); and - providing the service life data on the basis of the provided energy consumption data.
G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
2.
Method for Producing a Filling for a Horn Antenna, Horn Antenna for a Radar Measuring Device and Radar Measuring Device
A method for producing a filling for a horn antenna for a radar measuring device, in which the filling has at least one first material composition and a second material composition, which differs from the first material composition. At least the first material composition is provided for the formation of a first section of a raw filling. At least the second material composition is provided for the formation of at least one second section of the raw filling. The second section differs from the first section. The sections of the raw filling are pressed or sintered. A radar measuring device using a horn antenna with such a filling is also disclosed.
A radio frequency chip arrangement is provided, including: a radio frequency chip configured to emit and to receive radio frequency waves; a first housing having a cavity, including a housing cover and a carrier substrate, the first housing surrounding the radio frequency chip when the housing cover is attached to the carrier substrate, the radio frequency chip being arranged on a top surface of the carrier substrate so as to radiate the radio frequency waves away from the carrier substrate, and the carrier substrate, the radio frequency chip, and the first housing form a module; and a second housing, which surrounds at least the module, an intermediate space between the module and the second housing being filled with a potting compound, so that the module is completely surrounded by the potting compound and the radio frequency waves pass through the first housing, the potting compound, and the second housing.
H01Q 19/06 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens
H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
H01Q 15/08 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism formed of solid dielectric material
H01Q 19/09 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens wherein the primary active element is coated with or embedded in a dielectric or magnetic material
4.
LENS ARRANGEMENT FOR A RADAR ANTENNA, ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT AND RADAR SENSOR
The present invention relates to a lens arrangement (10) for a radar antenna (28), an antenna arrangement (22) for a radar sensor (23) having a lens arrangement (10), and a radar sensor (23). The lens arrangement (10) has a flange (14) with a gap, in which a lens (12) that is permeable to a radar signal is arranged, which lens is coupled by means of a glass solder (16) in an elastomer-free manner to a mounting section (15) of the flange (14) that surrounds the gap.
G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
H01Q 1/00 - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
H01Q 15/08 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism formed of solid dielectric material
H01Q 19/06 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens
5.
METHOD FOR DETECTING A DEPOSIT IN A FLOW CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH A MEDIUM FLOWS
The invention relates to a method (100) for detecting a deposit (9) in a flow channel (40) through which a medium (1) flows, the method (100) comprising: - measuring a distance from the medium (1) and a flow velocity (v) of the medium (1), - determining an actual ratio (I) between the measured distance and the measured flow velocity (v), and - detecting the deposit (9) on the basis of a comparison of the actual ratio (I) with a target ratio (S) between the distance and the flow velocity (v).
G01F 1/663 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters by measuring Doppler frequency shift
G01F 1/002 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow wherein the flow is in an open channel
A radar measuring device for process automation in an industrial or private environment, with control circuitry for calculating an average transmission power of a radar measuring signal to be emitted during a measuring interval and for dividing the measuring interval into several successive partial measuring intervals when the calculated average transmission power is greater than the preset threshold power.
The present invention relates to a contactless radar sensor arrangement (10) having limit level electronics (22). The radar sensor arrangement (10) also has a radar antenna (21), which is coupled to the limit level electronics (22), and a housing (18). At least the limit level electronics (22) are arranged in the housing (18). The housing (18) has at least one first switching signal output (26), which is coupled to the limit level electronics (22). The radar antenna (21) is designed to emit a radar signal in the direction of a media surface (16) and to detect a reflected measurement signal. The limit level electronics (22) are at least designed to determine, on the basis of the radar signal and the measurement signal, whether a first fill level threshold value (38A) has been fallen below or exceeded and subsequently to output a first switching signal (36) for an external component on the basis of the first switching signal output (26).
A radar level measuring device is provided, the device being configured to perform a measurement for determining a level of a filling material by a frequency modulated continuous wave measurement method, the radar level measuring device including: a transmitting device configured to transmit a radar signal in a direction of a filling material surface to perform the measurement; a receiving device configured to receive the radar signal reflected from the filling material surface and to evaluate the measurement; a control device configured to control the transmitting device and the receiving device; and a selection device configured to select a parameter set for controlling the transmitting device and the receiving device, the parameter set including at least a measurement duration of the measurement, a minimum measurement frequency and a maximum measurement frequency of the measurement, and a number of consecutive measurements.
The invention relates to a method for potting an electronic component on a printed circuit board (1). In the method, a potting container (6) and a potting compound (8) are introduced to the printed circuit board (1) as part of a fitting process, wherein, after being introduced, the potting container (6) rests on the printed circuit board (1), the potting compound (8) is located in and/or on the potting container (6), and the potting container (6) surrounds the electronic component. The method according to the invention also includes fixing the potting container (6) on the printed circuit board (1). The potting compound (8) is also liquefied such that the potting compound (8) encloses the electronic component.
The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for identifying a field device by means of a terminal, said method comprising the following steps: transmitting, by the field device, an individual identification packet for at least partially identifying the field device to the terminal (S10); receiving, by the terminal, the individual identification packet (S20); receiving, by the terminal, further identification data from at least one source on the basis of the individual identification packet, wherein the source is different from the field device (S30); identifying, by the terminal, the field device on the basis of the individual identification packet and the further identification data (S40).
The invention relates to a radiometric measuring device comprising a scintillation counter, having at least one semiconductor photomultiplier (10) which can be optically coupled to a scintillator (3) for generating electrical signals on the basis of the light signals, a signal evaluation unit electrically coupled to the semiconductor photomultiplier (10) for generating a measurement signal on the basis of the electrical signals, and measuring device electronics for controlling the measuring device, wherein the measuring device electronics have an activation device (17) and a time measuring device, wherein the semiconductor photomultiplier (10) can be activated and deactivated by means of the activation device (17) and a time interval is provided between an activation of the semiconductor photomultiplier (10) and a first event by means of the time measuring device, wherein the measuring device electronics are designed in such a way that the semiconductor photomultiplier (10) is deactivated for a predefined time period immediately after detection of the event and a measurement result is determined from the time interval.
The invention relates to a measuring device (100) for process automation in an industrial or private environment, comprising a housing (102) and a housing cover (101) for screwing onto the housing. The housing cover has a circumferential plastic lip (103) which is pressed against the inner side of the housing in order to achieve a sealing effect when the housing cover is screwed onto the housing.
The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for commissioning a device (24) via a data connection, comprising the steps of: receiving a first request (25) from a remote station (23) via an unencrypted data transmission protocol, communicating with the remote station (23) via the unencrypted data transmission protocol in order to establish whether the remote station (23) would like to operatively use the device (24) via an encrypted data transmission protocol, and, if the remote station (23) communicates that it would like to operatively use the device (24) via the encrypted data transmission protocol: transmitting a certificate associated with the encrypted data transmission protocol, and, after the certificate has been transmitted, taking a security-relevant action via the encrypted data transmission protocol on the basis of the transmitted certificate. The invention further relates to a corresponding device (24) and to a corresponding computer program product.
H04L 67/02 - Protocols based on web technology, e.g. hypertext transfer protocol [HTTP]
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
The invention relates to a radar antenna with flushing function, comprising an antenna body, which forms an antenna horn, and a flushing fluid channel, which is designed to hold a flushing fluid. The flushing fluid channel opens at its end into an annular gap for discharging the flushing fluid into the interior of the antenna body.
G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
H01Q 1/02 - Arrangements for de-icingArrangements for drying-out
H01Q 13/00 - Waveguide horns or mouths Slot antennas Leaky-waveguide antennas Equivalent structures causing radiation along the transmission path of a guided wave
H01Q 19/08 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens for modifying the radiation pattern of a radiating horn in which it is located
The invention relates to a pressure measuring assembly for measuring a diffusive fluid or gas, comprising a ceramic pressure measuring cell (16). The pressure measuring cell (16) has a ceramic main part (20) and a ceramic measuring membrane (22), wherein the pressure measuring cell (20) is directly mounted, by means of a ceramic adapter (30), on a process connection (12) made of metal in such a way that the process pressure is applied directly to the measuring membrane (22), and the main body (20), the measuring membrane (22), the ceramic adapter (30) and the process connection (12) are connected to one another in an integrally bonded and diffusion-tight manner in each case.
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
The invention relates to a pressure measurement cell (100) for determining a pressure of a medium (510). The pressure measurement cell comprises: a main body (110) having a diaphragm seal chamber (112) which is formed therein and which is at least partially filled with a diaphragm seal medium (113); and a diaphragm (120) which is arranged on the main body (110) on an outer side of the main body, wherein a first side (122) of the diaphragm (120) is designed to be in contact with the medium (510), and wherein a second side (124), which is located opposite the first side (122), faces the diaphragm seal chamber (112), with the result that a pressure exerted by the medium (510) on the diaphragm (120) is at least partially transmitted to the diaphragm seal medium (113) in the diaphragm seal chamber (112). The pressure measurement cell also comprises a sensor element (130), which is arranged at least partially in the diaphragm seal chamber, for determining the pressure of the medium (510) based on a determination of the pressure of the diaphragm seal medium (113) in the diaphragm seal chamber (112), wherein at least part of the main body (110) and/or at least part of the diaphragm (120) is made of amorphous metal.
G01L 9/08 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of piezoelectric devices
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
21.
SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A PROCESS MEASUREMENT VARIABLE
Proposed is a sensor device (100) for determining a process measurement variable of a medium (500). The sensor device has a measurement part (110) which is designed to generate a measurement signal correlating with the process measurement variable on the basis of a measurement of the process measurement variable, and sensor electronics (120) which are coupled to the measurement part (110) and are designed to generate and/or output a sensor signal on the basis of the measurement signal of the measurement part. The measurement part (110) is made at least partially of amorphous metal (130).
G01F 23/72 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/74 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
G01F 23/76 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats characterised by the construction of the float
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01K 1/00 - Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
The invention describes a limit-level sensor (100) which is intended for determining a limit level of a medium (510) and has a sensor head (110), which is designed to generate an electric field, and sensor electronics (120), which are coupled to the sensor head (110) and are designed to detect on the basis of a determination of a change in the electric field and/or a capacitance of the sensor head when the limit level of the medium (510) is reached and/or the medium comes into contact with at least part of the sensor head. At least part of the sensor head (110) is made of amorphous metal.
G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
23.
FIELD DEVICE WITH RADAR SENSOR AND VIBRATION LIMIT LEVEL SENSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FIELD DEVICE
The invention relates to a field device (10) with a radar sensor for measuring a filling level and with a vibration limit level sensor, wherein the radar sensor has a transmitting and receiving unit and an antenna (14), wherein the vibration limit switch has a drive unit (34) and a mechanical oscillator (24) connected thereto, wherein the antenna (14) serves at the same time as a mechanical oscillator (24). The invention also relates to a method for operating a field device (10).
The invention relates to an adhesive antenna for attachment to a removable display module, operating module or radio module of a measuring device for process automation in industrial and private environments, the antenna having a contact surface arrangement for connection to electronics of the display module, operating module or radio module, wherein the adhesive antenna is designed to transmit data of the display module, operating module or radio module and to be adhered to an upper side of the display module, operating module or radio module.
The disclosure relates to a field device (10) for recording a process measurement variable, which device is, in particular, in the form of a fill level measuring device for recording a fill level of a medium, wherein the field device (10) has: - a sensor arrangement (11) configured to record a measurement signal correlating to the process measurement variable, and - a communication arrangement (12) configured for data communication (1) with an access device (20), wherein the field device (10) is configured to receive authentication data (2) based on at least two security factors, and wherein, in order to authenticate the data communication (1) between the field device (10) and the access device (20), the field device (10) is configured to evaluate at least one portion of the authentication data (2) that is based on at least one of the at least two security factors.
The invention relates to a transceiver unit (100) for fill level measurement, comprising a generator and a receiver, wherein the generator (120) is designed and configured to emit microwave radiation (102) for fill level measurement; and wherein the microwave radiation (102) is generated by the generator (120) on the basis of a physical quantum effect; and the receiver (130) is designed and configured to detect microwave radiation; wherein the receiver (130) is designed and configured to detect microwave radiation (102) emitted by the generator (120) and microwave radiation (102) reflected by a filling product (101) in order to provide a signal for determining a fill level.
The invention relates to a method for operating a vibration sensor (10), wherein the vibration sensor (10) has a mechanical oscillator (18) and a drive unit (16), and the drive unit (16) causes the mechanical oscillator (18) to oscillate, wherein the vibration sensor (10) has a control and evaluation unit (14), and the control and evaluation unit (14) controls the drive unit (16) such that the mechanical oscillator (18) is driven to resonate, wherein a main signal path (I) is formed which extends from the control and drive unit (14) via a transmission chain (24) to the drive unit (16) and from the drive unit (16) via a receiving chain (26) to the control and evaluation unit (14), wherein the transmission chain (24) and/or the receiving chain (26) is tested. The invention also relates to a vibration sensor (10).
G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
A radar sensor is provided, including: a waveguide including a waveguide inner wall, a first portion, and a second portion separate from the first portion; and a waveguide separator configured to separate the first section from the second section, the waveguide separator being an element including a first component and a second component of different material than the first component.
The invention relates to a sensor having a sensor housing (110), a first fastening element (104) which defines a centre of rotation of the sensor (100), and a first annular fastening device (107) which has a ferromagnetic material, the first fastening element (104) being located on the rotational axis of the first annular fastening device. The sensor is configured to be pivotably fastened to a closed wall of a plastic container.
G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
The invention relates to a field device (100) for wireless data transfer, comprising: an antenna system (300) which is signal-coupled to a transceiver module (400) of the field device (100), wherein the antenna system (300) is designed: to emit and/or receive electromagnetic signals for wireless data transfer; and to selectively modify, in relation to the field device (100), an antenna radiation pattern (120, 140) for transmitting and/or receiving the electromagnetic signals.
H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
A dielectric waveguide for propagating high-frequency waves is provided, the dielectric waveguide including a first section having a substantially uniform cross-section; and a second section having a larger cross-section than the first section. A method of manufacturing a dielectric waveguide is also provided. A dielectric waveguide assembly is also provided. A radar device is also provided, including the dielectric waveguide or a dielectric waveguide arrangement including the dielectric waveguide and a holder that at least partially surrounds the dielectric waveguide.
The invention relates to a device for reducing reflection of radar waves at an interference point (29) in a waveguide tube (20), in particular to a protective tube (10). The protective tube (10) has a protective tube outer wall (14) which substantially corresponds to the dimensions of an inner wall (24) of the waveguide tube (20). The protective tube (10) furthermore has a first end (11) and a second end (12) which each have an acute angle (w2). The protective tube (10) also has a protective tube inner wall (16) which is convexly curved inwards.
The invention relates to a radiometric level, density, mass flow and/or limit level measuring device, having a housing which accommodates a scintillator for generating radiation-induced light pulses, a photosensitive element for generating electrical signals based on the light pulses, and an evaluation unit for evaluating the electrical signals and for determining a measured value, wherein the scintillator is pressed within the housing against an abutment with a contact force (FP) by means of at least one return element, wherein the measuring device comprises a compensation device having a counterweight and a force transmission device, wherein by means of the force transmission device, the weight force (g2) of the counterweight can be transferred to the scintillator in such a way that said force acts on the scintillator against the weight force (g1) of the scintillator.
A radar meter which is designed for process automation in an industrial or private environment comprises a first radar chip and a second radar chip, which are mutually interspaced, and a lens located in the beam path of the two radar chips.
G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
42.
FIELD DEVICE HAVING A MAGNETIC LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A COVER OF A HOUSING
The invention relates to a field device (1) having a housing that can be folded open, wherein: the housing has a main body (2) and a cover (3), and the cover (3) is foldably connected to the main body (2) by means of at least one hinge (4); the field device (1) has a locking apparatus for holding the cover (3) in a folded-open position; in the folded-open position, the cover (3) leaves an interior (6) of the housing uncovered. The invention is characterized in that the locking apparatus comprises at least one magnet (8) and the locking apparatus is designed such that the at least one magnet (8) provides a magnetic force for holding the cover (3) in the folded-open position.
A vibronic measuring device, e.g. limit level sensor, for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable, includes a mechanically oscillatory unit, which is excited to vibrate by at least one drive unit based on an electrical signal SA. A receiving unit receives and converts mechanical vibrations into an electrical signal SE. A control and evaluation unit applies closed- and/or open-loop control of the vibrational excitation, and evaluates the signal SE with respect to the process variable. A vibration sensor pick up a sensor signal SS at the vibration sensor, and an analysis unit is supplied with signals SE and SS, and applies self-learning analysis of the input signals and transmits reliability information for the signal SE to the control and evaluation unit.
G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic indicator panels; electronic displays; digital
indicators; electric control and operating panels; including
all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless
operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to
entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer
games or video games.
45.
MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A FILL LEVEL, A LIMIT LEVEL AND/OR A PRESSURE WITH OPERATING-AUTHORIZATION CONTROL
The invention relates to a measuring device (10) for measuring a fill level, a limit level and/or a pressure, the measuring device comprising: a measuring sensor (100) which has an operating mode; and a control assembly (200) which has an evaluation unit (210) and is designed to control the measuring sensor (100). The evaluation unit (210) of the control assembly (200) is designed to monitor operating-authorization data for an operating mode of the measuring sensor (100) and to enable or at least partly restrict the operating mode of the measuring sensor (100) on the basis of the operating-authorization data. The invention also relates to a control assembly (200) for a measuring device (10), to the use of a control assembly and of a measuring device, to a method by means of a measuring device for measuring a fill level, a limit level and/or a pressure, and to a computer-readable medium.
The invention relates to field devices, in particular a sensor unit and a display and operating module, furthermore to a method for setting up data exchange between the display and operating module and the sensor unit. The method comprises the following steps: providing the sensor unit (200); connecting the sensor unit (200) to the display and operating module (100) via a communication interface (300); transmitting basic information about properties of the display and operating module (100) to the sensor unit (200), wherein transmission is triggered by connecting; determining, on the basis of the basic information, a specialised driver which supports the data exchange between the display and operating module (100) and the sensor unit (200); and loading and installing the specialised driver on the display and operating module (100) such that the data exchange is set up by means of the driver.
A method for determining a filling level of a filling material (104) in a container (102) by means of a filling level sensor (100) is described, wherein the filling level sensor (100) is coupled using signalling to a state sensor (120) for the filling material, having the steps of: determining an environmental condition of the filling material (104) by means of the state sensor (120); comparing the environmental condition of the filling material (104) with a first reference state (310) and a second reference state (320) in order to determine the environmental condition; determining the filling level by means of the filling level sensor (100) on the basis of a particular operating mode of the filling level sensor (100) that is assigned to the particular reference state (310, 320).
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01F 23/24 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
The invention relates to an operating and display module for mounting on a measurement device for the purpose of process automation in industrial or private domains, said module comprising a contact finger having a current-switching function.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic indicator panels for liquid level sensors and pressure sensors; electronic displays for liquid level sensors and pressure sensors; electric control and operating panels for liquid level sensors, pressure sensors, and for controlling the filling level of tanks and containers; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic indicator panels; electronic displays; digital indicators; electric control and operating panels; including all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.
The invention relates to a pressure measurement cell having a main body (18) and a membrane (14), wherein the membrane (14) is designed to curve depending on an applied pressure, and having measurement electronics (38), wherein the pressure measurement cell (10) has an activation device (36) which converts the pressure-induced movement of the membrane (14) into an electric pulse for activating the measurement electronics (36). The invention also relates to a method for operating a pressure measurement cell (10).
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
G01L 19/08 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication
56.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FILL LEVEL VALUE OF CONTENTS IN A CONTAINER
The invention relates to a method for determining the fill level value of contents (120) in a container (100), having the steps of: providing at least one characteristic feature of the contents (120); and providing a content quantity distance curve (202, 204, 206, 208) for the container (100) and the at least one characteristic feature of the contents (120); determining the fill distance between a contents detector (130) and the surface of the contents (122, 124); and determining the fill level value of the contents (120) in the container (100) on the basis of the content quantity distance curve (202, 204, 206, 208) and the fill distance.
G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Level measurement apparatus in the nature of level measuring machines, gauges, level indicators, level bypass chambers, level sensors and parts therefor; magnetic flap indicators in the nature of magnetic level transmitters, magnetic level measurement devices, magnetic level sensors, magnetic level switches, magnetic level gauges, magnetic level indicators, magneto strictive level transducers, magneto restrictive level sensors, magneto restrictive level transmitters, view glass displays, sight glasses, and gauge glasses; electronic displays in the nature of visual display units, touch displays, and liquid crystal displays; digital indicators in the nature of visual display units, touch displays, liquid crystal displays, and black-white displays; mechanical displays in the nature of magnetic level indicators, magnetic roller displays, magnetic flapper displays, view glass displays, magnetic split-flap displays, magnetic physical displays, magnetic kinetic displays, magnetic flip displays, and magnetic analog displays; commutators; switches in the nature of reed switches, bristable magnetic switches, magnetic latching switches, magnetic toggle switches, magnetic changeover switches, magnetic holding switches, latching reed switches, bristable reed switches, magnetic flip switches, flip-flop switches, and permanent magnet switches
A front sheet is designed to characterize an electronic device. The front sheet has a ferromagnetic or magnetic insert embedded in the front sheet so as to removably attach the front sheet to a housing.
G09F 7/04 - Signs, plates, panels, or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by magnetic means
60.
VIBRATION SENSOR WITH PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VIBRATION SENSOR
The invention relates to a vibration sensor (10) having a piezo drive (14), wherein: the vibration sensor (10) has a vibration sensor housing (12); a membrane (16) having at least one mechanical oscillator (18) is arranged at a process-side end of the vibration sensor housing (12); the membrane (16) is connected to the piezo drive (14) such that by means of the piezo drive (14) the membrane (16) is caused to oscillate; the piezo drive (14) has at least one piezo element (20); the at least one piezo element (20) is provided with a protective layer (38). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a vibration sensor (10).
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
The invention relates to a radar filling level measuring device having a housing (12) and at least one attachment (18) that is in the form of an antenna (20) and/or a process connector (34) and arranged on the housing (12), the attachment (18) and the housing (12) having corresponding means (30) for the automatic identification of the attachment (18). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for automatically identifying an attachment (18) in the form of an antenna (20) and/or a process connector (34) on a housing (12) of a radar filling level measuring device (10).
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systemsAnalogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
62.
MEASURING DEVICE WITH CYLINDRICAL MONOPOLE ANTENNA
The invention relates to a measuring device, designed as a level measuring device, pressure measuring device, temperature measuring device or flow measuring device for process automation in an industrial or private setting, comprising a sensor unit for detecting level measurement data, pressure measurement data, temperature measurement data or flow measurement data, and a cylindrical monopole antenna for transmitting the measurement data to an external receiver. Batteries and one or more circuit boards are arranged inside the monopole antenna.
A field device for industrial automation having a user interface which communicates with a user, computer network interface circuitry which connects the field device to a computer network service, and control circuitry. The control circuitry receives user data for local user access via the user interface, to send the user data to the computer network service, to receive first authorization data from the computer network service via the computer network interface, and to grant access to the field device as a function of the first authorization data.
A power supply for a photomultiplier is provided, the power supply including: a charge pump configured to generate a first high voltage for the photomultiplier; a DC/DC converter configured to generate a second high voltage for the charge pump; a first control loop configured to control the charge pump and/or the DC/DC converter, the first control loop being controlled by the first high voltage; and a second control circuit configured to control the DC/DC converter, the second control circuit being controlled by the second high voltage. A radiometric measuring device for measuring a filling level and/or a limit level of a product in a container is also provided. A method of supplying power to the photomultiplier is also provided.
H02M 3/07 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
65.
METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A PRIVATE MOBILE RADIO LINK FOR A MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method (100) for establishing a private mobile radio link for wireless data transmission from a measurement system to a data receiver. The method comprises the following steps: detecting (S1) multiple mobile radio links provided in the surroundings of the measurement system; characterizing (S2) at least some of the multiple mobile radio links provided by ascertaining technical operating criteria (110) of the mobile radio link in question and/or querying economical operating criteria (120) of the mobile radio link in question; determining (S3) the private mobile radio link on the basis of the characterization of at least some of the multiple mobile radio links provided; and establishing (S4) the private mobile radio link between the measurement system and the data receiver by means of a carrier profile (130, 140) of the private mobile radio link.
A dielectric waveguide arrangement for radar equipment, comprising a dielectric waveguide and a mount that at least partially encloses the dielectric waveguide, the front end of the mount having at least one recess or protuberance.
The present invention relates to a vibration sensor (1) having a membrane (3) which can be induced to oscillate, and having a piezo element (5) which is operatively connected to the membrane (3) and is designed and arranged such that oscillations of the piezo element (5) are transferred to the membrane (3) and oscillations of the membrane (3) are transferred to the piezo element (5), wherein the piezo element (5) is glued to the membrane (3), or to an adaptation ceramic (7) glued to the membrane (3), characterised in that the piezo element (5) consists of a lead-free piezoceramic.
A fill-level gauge for process automation in an industrial or private setting, comprising a control circuit configured to carry out measurement operation of the fill-level gauge alternatively in a first operating mode or a second operating mode, a spurious echo suppression of the second operating mode being different from that of the first operating mode.
The invention relates to a radar fill-level measuring device for detecting fill levels in containers, comprising: a primary emitter for transmitting and receiving radar beams; a dielectric lens for transmitting and receiving the radar beams; a waveguide unit for guiding the radar beams between the primary emitter and the dielectric lens, wherein the dielectric lens and the waveguide unit are spaced apart from one another.
The invention relates to a connection device (1), for use in explosion-prone areas, with the aid of which a first electric conductor (L1) having an electric insulation (2) can be electrically connected to a second electric conductor (L2), in particular designed as a conductor track (11) of a circuit board (9), wherein the connection device (1) comprises a plurality of, in particular three, contact elements (3, 3´, 3´´), wherein the contact elements (3, 3´, 3´´) each comprise a first contact point (K1) and a second contact point (K2), wherein the first contact point (K1) has a insulation piercing connector (5, 5´, 5´´) by means of which the first contact point (K1) can be or is electrically connected to the first electric conductor (L1) and wherein the second contact point (K2) is or can be electrically connected to the second electric conductor (L2) such that, with the aid of the connection device (1), a plurality of, in particular three, parallel electrical connections (V1, V2, V3) of the first electric conductor (L1) to the second electric conductor (L2) can be produced.
H01R 4/2429 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
H01R 4/2456 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation-penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives the additional means having two or more slotted flat portions in parallel configuration
H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
H01R 12/53 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
A fill-level, water-level or pressure sensor is designed to detect the water level of an open body of water or a pressure in the vicinity of an open body of water and comprises a sensor housing to which a wind gauge is attached.
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01L 7/00 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements
G01P 5/00 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft
F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
G01F 23/14 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of pressure
G01C 13/00 - Surveying specially adapted to open water, e.g. sea, lake, river or canal
G01F 23/18 - Indicating, recording, or alarm devices actuated electrically
G01P 13/04 - Indicating positive or negative direction of a linear movement or clockwise or anti-clockwise direction of a rotational movement
G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systemsAnalogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
G01S 17/95 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
G01W 1/02 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
G08B 21/10 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to calamitous events, e.g. tornados or earthquakes
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
72.
RADIATION PROTECTION CONTAINER HAVING A SAFETY DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A RADIATION PROTECTION CONTAINER
The invention relates to a radiation protection container having a housing (14) and having a loading apparatus (16) for arrangement of a radioactive radiation source (18), with the radiation protection container (10) comprising a safety device (12) and the safety device (12) comprising the following: - a monitoring module (22) for monitoring at least one state of the radiation protection container (10), - a communications device (32). The invention also relates to a method for monitoring a radiation protection container (10).
G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
G21F 5/015 - Transportable or portable shielded containers for storing radioactive sources, e.g. source carriers for irradiation unitsRadioisotope containers
A network node for a field device data network, which receives first field device data, store, the first field device data in data blocks, receives a data block request including a public key and digital monetary data, checks the digital monetary data, and if the check is successful, answers the data block request by encrypting the requested data block using the public key and transmitting the data block encrypted using the public key.
A cable feedthrough, designed for pressure-tight feedthrough of a cable through a housing wall, in particular of a sensor housing of a measuring probe, comprising a serrated ring that is pressed against a spring element in order to preload the spring element.
A fill-level radar device designed for process automation in an industrial environment, comprising a flexible wave guide that can be wound up and a first end of which is connected to an electronic circuit of the fill-level radar device via a first interface.
A measuring device designed for process automation in an industrial or private setting and for carrying out measurements at preset measuring times, and for repeated modification of the preset measuring times in order to acquire measurement values at otherwise measurement-free times.
G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
77.
METHOD FOR OPERATING A FIELD DEVICE HAVING AN ENERGY-HARVESTING UNIT AND FIELD DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for operating a field device (10) having at least one module (13) and at least one first energy-harvesting unit (16), wherein a body part (20) is brought into the vicinity of the first energy-harvesting unit (16), and by means of the first energy-harvesting unit (16) thermal energy of the body part (20) is converted into electrical energy and thus the at least one module (13) can be brought from a deactivated state into an activated state. The invention also relates to a field device (10).
A field device for detecting a process parameter and being configured as a level measuring device for detecting a level of a medium is provided, the field device including: a sensor arrangement configured to detect a measurement signal correlating with a process parameter; and a computing arrangement configured to determine a measured value of the process parameter based on the measurement signal, the computing arrangement having a deterministic computer and an artificial intelligence (AI) computer based on AI, the field device being further configured to train the AI computer during operation of the AI computer. A method for training an AI computing module based on AI on a field device for detecting a process parameter is also provided. A method for operating a field device for detecting a process parameter is also provided.
The present invention relates to a vibronic sensor (1) having a membrane (5) which can be made to vibrate, a piezoelectric drive (3) for making the membrane (5) vibrate and for detecting vibrations of the membrane (5), a mechanical vibration unit (11), which is arranged on the membrane (5), for transmitting vibrations of the membrane (5) to a medium surrounding a mechanical vibration unit (11), wherein a resonant frequency of the mechanical vibration unit (11) is dependent on the medium surrounding it, wherein the piezoelectric drive has at least one piezo element (37) and electrodes for electrically contacting the at least one piezo element (37), wherein the drive (3) is encapsulated with a casing (9), which surrounds the drive (3) at a distance, and an insulating gaseous or liquid filling (7), wherein the filling (7) has an electrical breakdown field strength of greater than 3 kV/mm.
The present invention relates to a vibronic sensor (1) having a membrane (5) that is able to be set into vibration, a piezoelectric drive (3) for setting the membrane (5) into vibration and for sensing vibrations of the membrane (5), a mechanical vibration unit (11), arranged on the membrane (5), for transmitting vibrations of the membrane (5) to a medium surrounding the mechanical vibration unit (11), wherein a resonant frequency of the mechanical vibration unit (11) is dependent on the medium surrounding it, wherein the piezoelectric drive (3) has at least one piezo element (4) and electrodes (7) for making electrical contact with the at least one piezo element (4), wherein the drive (3) is embodied in an encapsulated manner with a casing (2) that surrounds the drive (3) at a distance therefrom and is filled with a liquid filling (9), wherein the filling (9) has an electrical disruptive strength of more than 3 kV/mm, wherein the casing (2) is designed to be flexible at least in some portions.
The invention relates to a measuring assembly comprising a field device (18) which is disposed on a container (10) having at least one strut (12), wherein: the field device (18) is fastened to the at least one strut (12) of the container (10) by means of a fastening structure (28); the fastening structure (28) is wedge-shaped and comprises a rest surface (30) and a wedge surface (32) running obliquely to the rest surface; the fastening structure (28) rests on the container (10) by means of the rest surface (30) and is seated against the strut (12) by means of the wedge surface (32); and the fastening structure (28) is fastened to the strut (12) by means of at least one fastening element (38) such that the wedge surface (32) is pulled toward the strut (12) and is seated against the strut. The invention also relates to a field device (18), to an adapter, and to a method for producing a measuring assembly.
A field device for process automation in the industrial and private environment comprises a dial on the housing cover of the field device housing, the dial being rotatably mounted thereon and having an incremental angle detector.
G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
G01F 3/00 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow
83.
RADIOMETRIC MEASURING DEVICE HAVING A CONNECTION ADAPTER
The invention relates to a radiometric measuring device (10), comprising a housing (12), wherein a light detector (16) is arranged in the housing (12) and wherein a connection adapter (30) is arranged in the housing (12), wherein the connection adapter (30) serves to establish an electrical connection between the light detector (16) and a sensor electronics system (20), wherein the connection adapter (30) is of at least two-part design and has a first detector housing part (36) and a second connection housing part (38), wherein the first detector housing part (36) and the second connection housing part (38) are displaceable relative to each other in the axial direction and/or are rotatable relative to each other. The invention also relates to a connection adapter (30) and to a method for assembling a radiometric measuring device (10).
The invention relates to a fill level measuring device, configured for process automation in an industrial or private setting, having a measurement signal generation and control circuit, configured to generate a first measurement signal for carrying out a signal propagation measurement and a second measurement signal for carrying out a measurement signal damping measurement, wherein the measurement signal generation and control circuit is configured to switch between the generation of the first measurement signal and the generation of the second measurement signal.
The invention relates to vibrating limit level switches for measuring the level to which a container is filled with a medium to be measured, wherein the vibrating limit level switch has a first sensor housing with an electronic unit, a second sensor housing with a piezoelectric element for generating and receiving a vibration and at least one cable, which has an electrical conductor for current-conducting connection of the electronic unit to the piezoelectric element, wherein the second sensor housing is configured to receive the cable along an end portion and the piezoelectric element has a plug connector for receiving the cable. The invention further relates to a cable for a vibrating limit level switch of this type, wherein the cable has an electrical conductor which is configured for current-conducting connection of the electronic unit with the piezoelectric element of the vibrating limit level switch. For the purpose of providing a vibrating limit level switch and a cable for such a vibrating limit level switch, which is configured to be explosion protection-compliant and thus satisfies relevant explosion protection guidelines, according to the invention the cable has a current-insulating sheath, which has an explosion protection-compliant sheath thickness along a portion between the first and second sensor housings and along a first sub-region of the end portion, and has a reduced sheath thickness along a second sub-region of the end portion, which enables a current-conducting plug-in connection between the cable and the plug connector of the piezoelectric element.
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors
The invention relates to a display device for a measuring device, in particular for a magnetic flap indicator, said display device comprising: at least one housing (11) in which a display element (12) is arranged; at least one viewing element (13), at least sections of which form a wall of the housing (11); and at least one spring element (14) which is operatively connected to the viewing element (13) and to the housing (11) and is designed to compensate for a difference in longitudinal extent between the viewing element (13) and the housing (11).
G01F 23/02 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by gauge glasses or other apparatus involving a window or transparent tube for directly observing the level to be measured or the level of a liquid column in free communication with the main body of the liquid
G01F 23/72 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 15/10 - Preventing damage by freezing or excess pressure or insufficient pressure
A method for determining a measurement result, comprising the steps of: measuring a measuring quantity by means of a first measuring device at a measuring point, wherein the first device detects a first measurement value, measuring a reference measuring quantity by means of a second measuring device and an assembly for determining a result is proposed, which comprises: a first measuring device for measuring a measuring quantity at a measuring point, wherein the first device is configured for detecting a first value during the measurement of the measuring quantity and for determining the result using the first value and a second value, and a second measuring device for measuring a reference measuring quantity, wherein the second device is configured for detecting the second value during the measurement of the reference measuring quantity and causing a data transmission of the second value from the second device to the first device.
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01F 23/14 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of pressure
A sensor of a sensor network, designed for process automation in an industrial or private environment, comprises a communication module and a processor, the processor being able to switch the communication mode of the communication module from a first communication mode to a second communication mode.
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
H04L 12/66 - Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Measuring devices; measuring devices for point level
determination; radiometric measuring devices for density
measurement; measuring devices for density measurement and
level measuring devices for measurement in industrial
applications; radiometric devices for determining the level
of liquids and solids.
The invention relates to a vibration sensor for detecting fill levels, limit levels or for monitoring process parameters, comprising: - a membrane (12) that can be caused to effect vibration, - a drive unit (14), wherein the drive unit (14) comprises a piezo actuator (16), which comprises a piezo element (18) and an electrode (20) that is connected to the piezo element (18) and has an electrode surface (21), - an adhesive connection (26) used to operatively connect the piezo actuator (16) to the membrane (12) so that vibrations of the piezo actuator (16) can be transferred to the membrane (12), - an electronics system (22), - an electrical connection (24) between the electronics system (22) and the electrode surface (21), wherein the piezo element (18) has a cutout (32) and the electrical connection (24) runs through the cutout (32), wherein an electrical conductor (110) that is electrically connected to the electrode surface (21) is arranged in the cutout (32) and the vibration sensor has a closure element (125) that closes the cutout (32).
A protective cover for an electronic device for instance a measuring cell including a ceramic pressure measuring cell, that includes at least one connecting element that provides a data connection, the protective cover having an electrical circuit for instance an application-specific integrated circuit.
G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
A vibration sensor for detecting fill levels, limit levels, or for monitoring process parameters, having a membrane that can be set in vibration, a piezo actuator which has a piezo element and an electrode with a surface connected to said piezo element, an adhesive connection operatively connected to the membrane in such a way that vibrations of the piezo actuator can be transmitted to the membrane, and an electronic system electrically connected to the electrode surface, in which the piezo element has a recess and the electrical connection extends through this recess.
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
A cascadable radar element for use in a radar measuring device for carrying out a digital beam transformation process, having at least one transmitting antenna and at least one receiving antenna which are integrated in the radar element, as well as an input connection and an output connection for local oscillator signals.
A radar measuring device having a radio frequency unit for generating and/or receiving electromagnetic waves using an antenna for directional radiation of the electromagnetic waves, in which a waveguide for transmitting the electromagnetic waves is arranged between the radio frequency unit and the antenna is formed from two half-shells extending in the longitudinal direction of said waveguide.
A system for storing position information in a field device comprises at least a field device and a mobile terminal. The field device has at least one sensor for detecting a physical variable and field device electronics to actuate the at least one sensor and including at least a control unit, a communication interface and a memory. A position determination unit in the mobile terminal is designed to determine position information for describing the position of the mobile terminal in a space. Communication interfaces of the mobile terminal and field device mutually exchange data, preferably short range, and transmit position information from the mobile terminal to the field device. The control unit of the field device stores position information determined by the mobile terminal and received via the communication interface in the memory. A corresponding field device and a corresponding method are also disclosed.
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
A contacting device is provided for an impedance limit switch, the contacting device including: a printed circuit board having an electrically conductive contact surface; a radially disposed annular spring configured to establish electrical contact between the electrically conductive contact surface of the printed circuit board and at least one electrode of the impedance limit switch; and a non-conductive housing element. An impedance limit switch is also provided, including the contacting device; an electronic cup; and a measuring head configured to carry out a conductive and/or capacitive measurement and to record measurement data, the contacting device being configured to transmit the measurement data from the measuring head to the electronic cup via the contacting unit.
G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic indicator panels; Electronic displays; Digital indicators; Electric control and operating panels; Including all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.
A level measuring device configured for use in high-pressure applications with an electronic measuring device and an antenna between which a first waveguide and a second waveguide are arranged, which are connected to one another in a pressure-tight manner with a plastically deformed sealing area being located between the two waveguides.
