The invention relates to a method for compensating a sensor (2), said method providing at least the following steps: - defining a measurement procedure which is to be used for compensation of the sensor, wherein the measurement procedure provides that predefined target values for at least the at least one process variable (p) and the at least one cross-influence variable (T) are approached; - sensing real measurement values for the at least one process variable (p) and the at least one cross-influence variable (T) by the sensor as well as a sensor reference in the case of the predefined target values; - interpolating the real measurement values sensed by sensor with the aid of the real measurement values sensed by the sensor reference to the predefined target values of the at least one process variable (p) and the at least one cross-influence variable (T); - predicting virtual measurement values for the sensor; - combining the real measurement values sensed by the sensor and the virtual measurement values to form a set of characteristic curves; - determining compensation coefficients for a compensation equation of the sensor based on the set of characteristic curves.
G01L 9/02 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent en faisant usage des variations de la résistance ohmique, p. ex. de potentiomètre
G01L 27/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure de la pression des fluides
The invention relates to an automation field device (1) comprising a housing (1.1) for receiving field device electronics (4) of the field device, said housing comprising a substantially cup-like housing body (1.4) which forms an interior (1.3). The housing body (1.4) has a lateral wall (1.5) which runs circumferentially in a preferably cylindrical manner and which forms at least one part of the interior (1.3) for receiving the field device electronics (4). The field device electronics (4) are introduced into the interior (1.3) such that an at least partly circumferential gap (1.6) is produced between the field device electronics (4) and the circumferential lateral wall (1.5), wherein a heat conducting body (3) is introduced at least into the at least partly circumferential gap (1.6), said heat conducting body connecting the field device electronics (4) to the circumferential lateral wall (1.5) of the housing (1.2) in a thermally conductive manner such that the heat conducting body (3) dissipates heat input into the housing (1.2), in particular heat input on a housing lower face, to the circumferential lateral wall (1.5).
The invention relates to a field device (1) of process and automation technology for determining and/or monitoring a process variable. A housing (2) comprises two chambers (3), which are separated from one another by a partition (4) and in each of which an associated electronic unit (5) is disposed. The partition (4) has a through-hole (40) having a constant inside diameter, through which a contact component (6) for contacting the electronic units (5) extends. The contact component (6) has a sealing element (61), which is pressed into the through-hole (40) in such a way that the sealing element is under a mechanical preload in the through-hole (40) and seals the through-hole (40).
The invention relates to a vibration sensor, wherein a transducer device (2) excites a mechanically vibratory unit (1) to mechanically vibrate and/or receives mechanical vibrations from the mechanically vibratory unit (1). A vibrating element (10) of the mechanically vibratory unit (1) has expansions of different sizes in two orthogonal directions, having a wide side (11) and a narrow side (12). The transducer device (2) has a bimorph drive (20) and four electrodes (5, 6). The four electrodes (5, 6) are separated from one another by two insulating gaps (7) which intersect at a right angle. The four electrodes (5, 6) form two electrode pairs, the electrodes (5, 6) of which are each diametrically opposed. One respective electrode (5, 6) of an electrode pair is located adjacently between the two electrodes (6, 5) of another electrode pair. The wide side (11) of the vibrating element (10) is oriented at a 45° angle to the two insulating gaps (7). An actuation device (8) alternately applies excitation signals to the two electrode pairs.
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
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MULTI-PACKAGE WITH TWO SUBSTRATES AND PROCESS AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS PARAMETER
The invention relates to a multi-package (1) with two substrates (2), wherein each substrate (2) has a first surface (3) and a second surface (4), wherein on each first surface (3) at least one electronic circuit (5) is arranged, wherein on each second surface (4) at least one contact face (6) for connection to a component (7) is arranged, wherein the two substrates (2) are arranged opposite one another such that the two first surfaces (3) face one another, and wherein the two substrates (2) are electrically and mechanically connected to one another. The invention also relates to a field device (17) with a multi-package (1).
H01L 25/065 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant tous d'un type prévu dans une seule des sous-classes , , , , ou , p. ex. ensembles de diodes redresseuses les dispositifs n'ayant pas de conteneurs séparés les dispositifs étant d'un type prévu dans le groupe
H01L 25/16 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant de types couverts par plusieurs des sous-classes , , , , ou , p. ex. circuit hybrides
H05K 1/14 - Association structurale de plusieurs circuits imprimés
H01L 25/07 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant tous d'un type prévu dans une seule des sous-classes , , , , ou , p. ex. ensembles de diodes redresseuses les dispositifs n'ayant pas de conteneurs séparés les dispositifs étant d'un type prévu dans la sous-classe
The invention relates to a field device adapter for wireless data transfer (5) for connection to an interface (15) which is internal to a field device and is provided for a display (14) of the field device (1), which adapter has adapter electronics comprising at least the following: - an interface (5a) for connection to the interface (15) which is internal to the field device; - a radio module (6); - an energy store (18) designed to store energy transferred via the interface (5a) and to supply the radio module (6) with energy as needed; - an adjustable output voltage up converter (17) which is connected to the interface (5a) and can be adjusted via a feedback input (17c); - a charge controller (20) which is connected to the output of the output voltage up converter (17) and controls the charging process of the energy store (18); - an explosion-protection unit (21) which is connected between the charge controller (20) and the energy store (18); - wherein the feedback input (17c) of the output voltage up converter (17) is wired in such a way that a temperature dependency of the explosion-protection unit (21) is compensated by adjusting the output voltage of the output voltage up converter (17).
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
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PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FOR DETERMINING A FIRST PRESSURE OF A PROCESS MEDIUM
The invention relates to a pressure transducer (1) intended for determining a first pressure (p1) of a process medium (2) and having - a housing (3) for receiving a pressure sensor (4), - the pressure sensor (4), which has a first area (5) and a second area (6) and is located in the housing (3), wherein the first area (5) is on the pressure-medium side and can be subjected to the first pressure (p1) of the process medium (2) and wherein the second area (6) can be subjected to a second pressure (p2), - a sealing element (7), which is designed and located in such a way that it seals off from the process medium (2) a rear space (8) between the pressure sensor (4) and the housing (3), - a first electrode (9) and a second electrode (10), which are located in the rear space (8), wherein the first electrode (9) is designed as a comb-shaped electrode, - a monitoring unit (11), which is designed to apply an electrical excitation signal to the first electrode (9) and to receive an electrical reception signal from the second electrode (10), wherein the monitoring unit (11) is also designed to determine a phase shift between the electrical excitation signal and the electrical reception signal and, on the basis of the phase shift, to detect a leakage.
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
The invention relates to a vibration sensor. A transducer device (2) excites a mechanically vibrating unit (1) to perform mechanical vibrations or receives mechanical vibrations from this unit. The transducer device (2) has at least two annular piezo elements (7) which each have two end faces (8, 9) having different electric polarization. The piezo elements (7) are arranged mutually adjacently in a stack in such a way that the end faces (8, 9) having the same polarization are located opposite one another. The piezo elements (7) are contacted by a contact electrode (10) between the end faces (8, 9). The piezo elements (7) are arranged around a sensor (17) designed as a tubular guide structure.
The invention relates to a temperature decoupler (1) for a pressure transducer (2), having a main body (3), wherein the main body (3) comprises a longitudinal axis (4), a first end region (5) and a second end region (6), wherein the first end region (5) is designed such that it (5) can be connected to the pressure transducer (2), wherein the second end region (6) is designed such that it (6) can be connected to a process connection (7), wherein the main body (3) is designed between the first end region (5) and the second end region (6) in the form of a single-start or multi-start helix (8) which winds about the longitudinal axis (4), wherein the main body (3) has a borehole (9) along the longitudinal axis (4) which can be filled with a pressure transfer means. The invention also relates to a system (10) comprising such a temperature decoupler (1).
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/04 - Moyens pour compenser les effets des variations de température
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
The invention relates to a vibration sensor comprising a mechanically vibrating unit (1) and a transducer device (2) which causes the mechanically vibrating unit (1) to mechanically vibrate and/or receives mechanical vibrations. The transducer device (2) has a piezo element (3) with two end faces (30, 31) and an outer casing (32). Each end face (30, 31) is provided with an electrode (33, 34) which extends from one end face (30, 31) to the respective other end face (31, 30) via the outer casing (32).
The invention relates to a modular system for producing vibration sensors comprising a mechanically vibrating unit (1) and a transducer device (2). The transducer device (2) has a sleeve (9) and multiple components (3, 11) arranged in the sleeve (9). The components (3, 11) are either active components (3) or passive components (11) and have the same base area and the same height. A specifiable number of components (3, 11) can be introduced into the sleeve (9) to form a stack. The invention additionally relates to a vibration sensor.
The invention relates to a vibration sensor. A transducer device (2) excites a mechanically vibrating unit (1) so as to mechanically vibrate and/or receives mechanical vibrations from the mechanically vibrating unit (1). The transducer device (2) has a piezo element (3). A vibrating element (5) of the mechanically vibrating unit (1) is secured in a contact region (6) of a support unit (4). The piezo element (3) is arranged in a depression (7) of the support unit (4) outside of the contact region (6).
Automation field device for determining a filling level (L) of a filling material (2) in a container (3), the field device being suitable for being subjected to a direct high-pressure water or vapor jet for cleaning purposes, and comprising: – a fully welded metallic field device housing (12) enclosing an interior (13) and having an integrated operator control and/or inspection window; – a transceiver unit (14) designed to generate radar signals (SHF) according to a defined radar principle and to determine the filling level (L) on the basis of corresponding reception signals (RHF), – an antenna (11), by means of which the generated radar signals (SHF) are emittable and receivable after reflection, – an operator control and/or display element (19) arranged in the interior (13) of the field device housing (12) behind the operator control and/or inspection window and configured to detect the pressing of a button by an operator on the operator control and/or inspection window; – a radio unit for wireless data transmission arranged in the interior (13) of the field device housing (12) behind the operator control and/or inspection window.
The invention relates to a safely handleable radioprotective container (10) for mounting at least one radiation source (11) of a radiometric measuring system (1) in an immersion tube (12), which is to be used to measure density and/or fill level of a filling material (2) and for this purpose extends vertically into a corresponding filling material container (3). In this case, the radioprotective container (10) is distinguished by a guide arrangement (113), such as a pair of runners or a corresponding roller arrangement, as a result of which a rotation of the radioprotective container (10) about the longitudinal axis (a) thereof is prevented in the course of setting upright from the horizontal position to the set-up position. The setting upright of the radioprotective container (10) becomes correspondingly safer since in the course of setting up, according to the invention, the container rolls via the guide arrangement (113), as a result of which lateral tilting is prevented. Particularly in the case of a heavy radioprotective container (10) having a weight of more than 500 kg, this considerably increases safety at work.
B65D 61/00 - Châssis ou supports externes conçus pour être assemblés autour d'objets ou appliqués contre eux
B65D 67/00 - Genres ou types d'éléments d'emballage non prévus ailleurs
B65D 85/00 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers
G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
G21F 5/14 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de récipients ou de barils, p. ex. dispositifs de transport
G21F 5/015 - Récipients blindés portatifs ou transportables pour le stockage de sources radioactives, p. ex. supports de sources pour unités d'irradiationRécipients pour radio-isotopes
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METHOD FOR DETECTING A BLOCKED EFFECTIVE PRESSURE LINE OF A PRESSURE MEASURING ARRANGEMENT
t-1t1,t-1n,tnt-1tnn); - deciding, from the statistical features (µ; σ) determined from the statistical distributions, whether a blocked effective pressure line exists.
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
G01L 13/02 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides en utilisant des organes ou des pistons élastiquement déformables comme éléments sensibles
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01L 27/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/38 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen d'un élément mobile, p. ex. une membrane, un piston, un tube de Bourdon ou une capsule déformable
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
The invention relates to a method for separating an assembly (1), wherein the assembly (1) comprises at least one component (2) and a circuit board (3), wherein the at least one component (2) is connected to the circuit board (3) by means of at least one solder connection (4), wherein the method has at least the following steps: - thermally conditioning the at least one solder connection (4), comprising the steps of: o heating the at least one solder connection (4), o after heating, cooling the at least one solder connection (4) at a cooling rate such that the at least one solder connection (4) becomes rigid, wherein the cooling rate is greater than 6°C/s, - separating the at least one component (2) from the circuit board (3) by way of the application of a force (F) such that there is a brittle fracture of the at least one solder connection (4). The invention also relates to a system (5) for separating an assembly (1).
t1t1t-1n,tn,t); - entering the in particular acoustic frequency spectra of the blocks into a neural network which is configured to detect a blocked differential pressure line on the basis of the frequency spectra of the blocks; and - generating an output which indicates whether a blocked differential pressure line is present or not.
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G01L 13/02 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides en utilisant des organes ou des pistons élastiquement déformables comme éléments sensibles
The invention relates to a method for determining a measurement variable of a medium (4). In the method, a mechanically oscillatory unit (2) is brought into contact with the medium (4) in such a way that the medium covers at least a portion of the mechanically oscillatory unit (2). Subsequently, the mechanically oscillatory unit (2) is positioned in such a way that it is possible for the medium (4) to form drops, and the mechanically oscillatory unit is excited to perform mechanical oscillations. Measured values are determined for at least one characteristic variable of the mechanical oscillations at different points in time. A behavior over time resulting therefrom is analyzed with regard to the measurement variable.
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
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METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE INNER DIAMETER OF A SURGE PIPE USING A FILL LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE
G01B 15/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou de radiations de particules, p. ex. par l'utilisation de micro-ondes, de rayons X, de rayons gamma ou d'électrons
G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
The invention discloses a vibration sensor comprising a mechanically vibratory unit (1) and a transducer device (2). The transducer device (2) excites the mechanically vibratory unit (1) to effect mechanical vibrations and/or receives mechanical vibrations from said unit. Said transducer device has a piezoelement (3) and a contacting electrode (4). The contacting electrode (4) has an outer boundary (210) configured in star-shaped fashion with alternating elevations (41) and depressions (42). In this case, the depressions (42) are configured in trough-like fashion and/or the elevations (41) are configured in lobe-like fashion. In addition, the elevations (41) have a rounded course.
As part of the invention, the functionality of vibronic measuring devices (1) is checked. In the process, the amplitude of the excitation signals (AS1, AS2) which are used to excite a mechanically vibratable unit (111) is modified. The check is carried out using the received signals (RS1, RS2) received from the mechanically vibratable unit (111).
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
The invention relates to testing of the functionality of vibronic measuring devices (1). Here, there is a change to the phase shift (φ) of the excitation signals (AS1, AS2) which are used to excite a mechanically oscillating unit (111). The test is carried out using the received signals (RS1, RS2) received by the mechanically oscillating unit (111).
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
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ASSEMBLY FOR COMPENSATING FOR THE TEMPERATURE OF A FIRST COMPONENT OF A FIRST PART
The invention relates to an assembly (1) for compensating for the temperature of a first component (2) of a first part (3), comprising: - the first part (3), which comprises the first component (2), said first component being designed to be mechanically vibratable and magnetoelectric, - an electronic unit (5), which is designed to excite the first component (2) using a first excitation signal so as to produce mechanical vibrations therein and receive the mechanical vibrations of the first component (2) and convert same into a first received signal, and - a compensation device (6), which is designed to compensate for the influence of a temperature on the first received signal.
The invention relates to an assembly (1) for compensating for the temperature of a component (2) of a part (3), comprising: - the part (3), which comprises at least one electrode (4) and the component (2), said component being designed to be mechanically vibratable and magnetoelectric, - an electronic unit (5), which is designed to excite the component (2) using a first excitation signal so as to produce mechanical vibrations therein in a first mode and receive the mechanical vibrations of the component (2) and convert same into a first received signal, and - a compensation device (6), which is designed to compensate for the influence of a temperature on the first received signal using the temperature of the part (3).
G01K 7/32 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant la variation de la fréquence de résonance d'un cristal
mmmm) is also influenced by many other properties of the contents. Therefore, depending on the property of the contents, other measuring devices besides the high-frequency measuring device (1) can be dispensed with, which accordingly reduces the measurement complexity in the context of the relevant industrial process.
G01F 23/2962 - Ondes acoustiques en mesurant le temps d’aller-retour des ondes réfléchies
G01F 23/80 - Dispositions pour le traitement des signaux
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
HFHFLFLFLFHFLFLF), a signal decoupling unit (15) separates the high-frequency measurement unit (13) and the conductivity measurement unit (14) from one another in terms of signalling.
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
Display unit for an automation field device, at least having: - a display for displaying information (19); -a display frame (30) having a main body (31), the display frame (30) also having a plurality of press-on elements (34) which are formed on a second side (33) of the main body, the second side facing away from the first side (32), and are designed in such a way that the press-on elements extend or protrude from the second side in the opposite direction to the first side; - a carrier plate (50) having a plurality of spring elements (51), the spring elements and the press-on elements being matched to each other and designed in such a way that the spring elements push or press the projecting press-on elements in the direction of a normal vector (70) of the planar receiving surface (37) of the display frame in a clamped state, so that the display (19) located in the receiving surface (37) is moved in the direction of the normal vector (70); - the display holder (40), which has a receptacle for mechanically fixing at least the carrier plate (50) within the display holder (40).
A housing comprising a housing body (1.4) and a housing cover (1.2), wherein the housing body (1.4) forms an interior space (1.3) which is accessible through an opening (1.6), and wherein the housing body (1.4) has a cylindrical region (1.5) which substantially adjoins the opening (1.6) and to which the housing cover (1.2) for closing the housing body (1.4) is attachable, wherein the housing body and the housing cover are coordinated with each other and designed such that the housing cover is insertable or can be inserted with the cover opening over the cylindrical region, wherein the housing cover (1.2) and/or the cylindrical region (1.5) of the housing body have/has fastening means (1.53), wherein the housing cover (1.2) and/or the cylindrical region (1.5) of the housing body (1.4) have/has a lifting device (1.8) which is designed to axially guide the housing cover at least during the opening of the housing cover (1.2) by the counter rotational movement (8) such that at least a partially guided axial movement takes place during the counter rotational movement (8) while opening the housing cover (1.2) from the closure position.
max0maxmax0000) by a previously defined factor (x) of a maximum of 1. What is advantageous about this method is that the filling level measuring device (1) is usable without calibration or without knowledge about the geometry in the interior of the associated container (3).
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
The invention relates to a method for creating a linearisation model which describes a relationship between a fill level value (L) measured selectively by means of a signal transit time method and a fill volume of a content (2) in a tiltable container (3). As a result, a corresponding measurement system, consisting of a signal-transit-time-based level gauge (1) and a superordinate evaluation unit (4) in which the linearisation model is implemented, can determine the fill level in the container (3) with low measuring effort. The advantage of the method is that the linearisation model takes account of not only the container inner geometry but also the specific bulk material angle (α), dependent on the content type, in connection with the underlying state change (i, ii, iii) with regard to the container (3). The type of state change (i, ii, iii) differentiates between tilting and emptying or filling the container (3).
G01F 23/28 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations des paramètres des ondes électromagnétiques ou acoustiques, appliquées directement au liquide ou au matériau solide fluent
G01F 22/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mesure du volume des fluides ou des matériaux solides fluents, non prévus ailleurs
G01F 23/80 - Dispositions pour le traitement des signaux
G01F 23/2962 - Ondes acoustiques en mesurant le temps d’aller-retour des ondes réfléchies
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
G01S 15/88 - Systèmes sonar, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques
The invention relates to a method for the mutual checking of the integrity of a plurality of automation field devices (FG1, FG2, …, FGn), comprising: - retrieving, by means of the communication unit (KE1, KE2, …, KEn) of a first field device (FG1) from the plurality of field devices, a current checksum (PS2) of at least a second field device (FG2) from the plurality of field devices; - comparing the current checksum (PS2) of the second field device (FG2) with the corresponding checksum stored for the second field device (FG2) in the memory unit (EE1) of the first field device (FG1); - checking, by means of the electronic unit (EE1), whether the current checksum (PS2) of the second field device (FG2) deviates from the corresponding checksum of the second field device (FG2) stored in the memory unit (SE1) of the first field device (FG1). The invention also relates to a corresponding system.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
aaa). According to the invention, the detector (1) is characterized by an optically and magnetically shielding housing (14) which shields at least the scintillator (11) and the photomultiplier (12). By virtue of the housing (14) design according to the invention, a separate magnetic shielding of the photomultiplier (12) is superfluous. The number of components, and thus the manufacturing complexity of the detector (1), is therefore reduced.
abcabcabcc) can be transmitted to the analysis module (12) via a data network (10). By virtue of the modular design, comprising any number of receiving modules (11a, b, c), the detector assembly (1) can be adapted to a wide range of measurement areas (I) with little structural complexity, whereby the measuring system can be individually designed for a wide variety of processes or container heights (3).
G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
through-holesurfacemountaa), which the photodiode (12) generates on the basis of the incoming radioactive radiation intensity at the scintillator (11), can be tapped, for example via an output pin (131) of the casing (13). The advantage of the detector (1) according to the invention is its manageability as a conventionally mountable electronic component. This makes it possible to design radioactive measuring systems on a modular basis or to individually adapt them to a particular field of application with little design complexity.
The invention relates to a pressure transducer (100) comprising at least: a pressure sensor (110) having a measuring diaphragm (112); a hydraulic diaphragm seal (130) having a diaphragm seal body (132) and a separating diaphragm (134) which is connected to the diaphragm seal body to form a diaphragm seal chamber (136) between the separating diaphragm (134) and the diaphragm seal body (132), the separating diaphragm (134) being hydraulically coupled to the measuring diaphragm (112) via the diaphragm seal chamber (136) so that a pressure which is to be determined and is applied to the separating diaphragm is passed on to the measuring diaphragm; an operating and/or evaluation circuit (160) which is designed to output a pressure measurement signal corresponding to a deflection of the measuring diaphragm; a detection unit (15) which is designed to generate a frequency spectrum (302) from the pressure measurement signal and to compare at least a partial range of the generated frequency spectrum (302) with at least a partial range of a frequency spectrum (304) which is characteristic of the pressure transducer (100), and to determine an indication if there is a significant deviation and to also interpret this indication as a leakage of the separating diaphragm (134).
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
39.
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAME
The invention relates to a pressure measurement arrangement (100) comprising a ceramic pressure sensor (2) with a ceramic measuring membrane (1) and a pressure chamber (5) arranged adjacently thereto, wherein the measuring membrane (1) has a pressure-chamber-side end face (19) and, opposite said end face, a process-side end face (15), wherein the process-side end face (15) has a water vapour barrier layer (11). The invention also relates to a method for the production of same.
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
41.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING THE VISCOSITY OF A MEDIUM, AND VIBRATION SENSOR
The invention relates to a method for determining and/or monitoring the viscosity of a medium with a vibration sensor (10). The oscillations of a unit (11), which can be mechanically oscillated, of the vibration sensor (10) are used to determine whether the medium covers the unit (11) which can be mechanically oscillated. If it does, subsequent oscillations are used to determine whether the medium continues to cover the unit (11). If it does not, a development over time of the oscillation quality is used to ascertain a statement about the viscosity of the medium. The invention also relates to a vibration sensor (10).
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42.
DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS VARIABLE OF A MEDIUM
The invention relates to a device (1) for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium (2) comprising an electronics unit (3) and a sensor unit (4) having a mechanically vibratory unit (5) and at least one first tubular piezoelectric element (6), the device (1) being configured to excite the mechanically vibratory unit (5) to undergo mechanical vibrations in a first vibration mode by means of a first excitation signal and to receive the mechanical vibrations of the mechanically vibratory unit (5) in the first vibration mode and to convert them into an electrical reception signal, the electronics unit (3) being designed to determine the at least one process variable from the reception signal, and the mechanically vibratory unit (5) having in an end region (7) at least one first cylindrical drilled hole (8) into which the at least first piezoelectric element (6) is at least partially introduced.
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 9/32 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en utilisant les propriétés d'écoulement des fluides, p. ex. l'écoulement à travers des tubes ou des ouvertures
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
B06B 1/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour produire des vibrations mécaniques de fréquence infrasonore, sonore ou ultrasonore utilisant l'énergie électrique fonctionnant par effet piézo-électrique ou par électrostriction
The invention relates to a method for producing a pressure sensor, having at least the following steps: - providing a ceramic main part (1), - providing a measuring membrane (5), - providing an electromechanical converter, - providing at least one titanium core (9.1) for an electrically conductive contact pin, - producing a layer on the surface of the titanium core, said layer having a passivating effect with respect to the alloying of titanium out of the titanium core (9.1) and into a molten active hard solder; - introducing the contact pin (9.1, 9.2) into a receiving area which runs through the main part (1) and is intended for the contact pin (9.1, 9.2); - electrically connecting the contact pin (9.1, 9.2) to a component of the electromechanical converter on a main part (1) face facing the membrane; and - joining the contact pin (9.1 , 9.2) to the main part (1) using the active hard solder (23) at least on the main part (1) face facing away from the membrane so that the titanium of the titanium core (9.1) does not alloy into the molten active hard solder (23).
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
B23K 1/20 - Traitement préalable des pièces ou des surfaces destinées à être brasées, p. ex. en vue d'un revêtement galvanique
C04B 37/02 - Liaison des articles céramiques cuits avec d'autres articles céramiques cuits ou d'autres articles, par chauffage avec des articles métalliques
44.
METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATION BY WAY OF A 2-WIRE MEASURING DEVICE
The invention relates to a method, in particular a computer-implemented method, for transmitting information by way of a 2-wire measuring device (D) comprising a communication unit (K) for transmitting at least one item of information to a superordinate unit (E), comprising the following method steps: - providing the at least one item of information with a timestamp and with an address, and - transmitting a measurement vector, comprising at least the at least one item of information, a timestamp and an address of the measuring device (D) to the superordinate unit (E) by way of the communication unit (K).
The invention discloses a detection method and a system for carrying out the method. The method comprises the followings steps: a) measuring at least two variables which are detected by at least one detection system that is arranged at a decentralised measuring point; b) transferring the measurement values of the at least two variables from the detection system to a data processing unit which is designed to execute a model for evaluating the current environmental condition and/or for predicting the possibility of an environmental event occurring. The method is characterised in that the correlation of the at least two variables, which is based on cross-correlation, is measured.
The invention relates to an automation field device with a housing for accommodating the field device electronics of the field device, wherein the housing has a substantially cup-shaped housing cover (1), which is provided in a cup surface with a recess (1.1) for a viewing window, wherein a viewing window insert (2) made of a transparent material rests on an inner side of the housing cover (1.2) at the edge of the recess (1.3), wherein an resilient moulded plastic part (3) is provided for receiving and holding the viewing window insert (2), which is pressed into the free space between the inside of the housing cover (1.2) and the edge of the viewing window insert (2.1) in such a way that the moulded plastic part (3), on the one hand, substantially fills the free space and, on the other hand, also holds the viewing window insert (2) permanently in the housing cover (1) without any further fastening means.
The invention relates to a modular field device (1) for determining a process variable, which despite a plastic housing (1), meets EMC technical requirements and is easy to manufacture. The sensor module (13), which is used to determine the process variable, is arranged on a feed-through in the housing (11). For the purpose of EMC protection, a conductive enclosure (12) is provided, which is fastened in the interior (111) of the housing (11) and surrounds a first interior region (111a). A first end region (121) of the enclosure (12) is aligned with the feed-through (112). The opposite, second end region (122) of the enclosure (12) is closed by a circuit board (14) in such a way that the interior region (111a) is completely electromagnetically shielded from the outside. Accordingly, the evaluation module (15) connected to the sensor module (13), which is used for external communication, is also EMC protected, since it is arranged in the protected interior region (111a) on a surface of the circuit board (14) facing the interior region (111a).
The invention relates to a housing comprising a housing body (1.4) and a housing cover (1.2), wherein the housing body (1.4) has a cup-like shape with an opening (1.6) and forms an interior (1.3) that can be accessed through the opening (1.6), wherein the housing body (1.4) is made of a metal, wherein the housing body (1.4) has a cylindrical region (1.5) which adjoins the opening (1.6) and onto which the housing cover (1.2) can be fitted in order to close the housing body (1.4), wherein the housing cover (1.2) and the cylindrical region (1.5) have means (1.53) other than for a screw connection for detachable mechanical connection, wherein a plastic ring (3), which is made of a plastic and is adapted at least in sections to an inner contour (1.52) of the cylindrical region (1.5), is introduced into the opening (1.6) and is designed in such a way that the plastic ring (3) projects at least in sections beyond an outer contour (1.51) of the opening adjoining the cylindrical region so that the housing cover (1.2), when being fitted onto the cylindrical region (1.5), is guided by the plastic ring (3).
The invention relates to a method for detecting a delamination of at least one coating (1) of a printed circuit board (2) of a field device (3) in process and automation technology, which is used to determine and/or monitor at least one chemical and/or physical parameter of a medium (4), wherein the printed circuit board (2) has a first region (5) with the at least one coating (1), wherein at least one thermally conductive component (6) is arranged in the region of the at least one coating (1), wherein at least one indicator section (7) is arranged on the printed circuit board (2) that has the at least one coating (1) and the at least one thermally conductive component (6), wherein the method comprises at least the following steps: - introducing the printed circuit board (2) into a furnace (8) and carrying out at least one heating operation, - checking the at least one indicator section (7) for a delamination after the at least one heating operation, - determining whether a delamination in the at least one indicator section (7) occurred during the at least one heating operation.
The invention relates to data compression of three-dimensional filling material profiles or the compression of those location-related filling level values (Lx;y) on which the corresponding filling material profile is based and which are captured by a three-dimensionally spatially resolving filling level measuring device (1). For this purpose, an evaluation unit of the filling level measuring device (1) creates a geometric model (MG) by way of the location-related filling level values (Lx;y) being approximated by at least one geometric body (z1, k1, k2,B), e.g. on the basis of artificial intelligence. What is advantageous about this concept according to the invention is that geometric bodies (z1, k1, k2,B) can potentially be described by a significantly smaller amount of data than the corresponding filling level values (Lx;y) of the corresponding partial region on the filling material surface. As a result, the filling level measuring device (1) can transmit the geometric model (MG) via an internal communication unit to external units, such as a process control center, even when the corresponding transmission protocol permits only a very limited data rate owing to explosion protection regulations, for example.
x;yHFHFHFHFx;yx;yHFHFx;yx;y), a control/evaluation unit (14) correspondingly controls the radar ICs (11, 11'). This arrangement according to the invention makes it possible to dispense with a computationally complex signal evaluation, such as digital beamforming. At the same time, the hardware outlay is limited since, rather than integrated beam arrays as radar ICs (12, 12'), only individual radiators are needed.
The invention relates to an automation field device (1), comprising: - a field device housing (1.1) which comprises an interior (1.3); - an operating and/or display element (2) having a preferably round, rectangular or square image surface (2.1); - a mechanically actuatable apparatus (3) which is designed to mechanically predetermine an intended orientation of an image to be displayed on the image surface (2.1) of the operating and/or display element (2), preferably also in a de-energised state of the field device; and - an electronic circuit (4) which is arranged in the interior (1.3) and is designed to detect an orientation of the image predetermined by the mechanically actuatable apparatus (3) and also to control the operating and/or display element (2) such that the image is displayed on the image surface (2.1) in accordance with the mechanically predetermined orientation, preferably in an energised state of the field device.
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The invention relates to a vibronic sensor (1) comprising a mechanically oscillatory unit (2) in the form of a tuning fork or a single rod, and comprising an electronic device (3). In a measuring mode, the electronic device (3) excites the mechanically oscillatory unit (2) to oscillate, receives measurement oscillations and, on the basis thereof, determines measured values of at least one process variable. In a verification mode, the electronic device (3) receives verification oscillations without applying an excitation signal to the mechanically oscillatory unit and, on the basis of the verification oscillations, determines measured values of at least one verification variable. According to the invention, the electronic device (3) outputs a warning message in the case that the measured values of the verification variable satisfy at least one specified warning criterion.
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
The invention relates to a method for operating a field device (1) of process and automation technology, wherein the field device (1) has an electronics unit (2) and a receiver unit (3), wherein the electronics unit (2) is configured to operate the field device (1) in a first mode or in a second mode, wherein the electronics unit (2) is configured to provide a multiplicity of functions of the field device (1) in the first mode and to provide a subset of the multiplicity of functions in a second mode, wherein the receiver unit (3) is configured to receive inductively transmitted energy, wherein the method comprises at least the following steps of: - operating the field device (1) in the second mode, - receiving inductively transmitted energy from a transmitting unit (4) and changing over from the second mode to the first mode as soon as inductively transmitted energy is received, - operating the field device (1) in the first mode, and - performing at least one function which is not provided in the second mode.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
H04B 5/00 - Systèmes de transmission en champ proche, p. ex. systèmes à transmission capacitive ou inductive
55.
METHOD FOR SAFELY OPERATING AT LEAST ONE AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for safely operating a field device via a mobile terminal, wherein in the event that a first distance between the field device and the terminal is or becomes greater than or equal to a first predefinable distance, a connection between the field device and the terminal is established by means of a Bluetooth connection and authentication takes place on the field device via the Bluetooth connection by inputting a user name and/or password on the terminal such that if authentication is successful, at least some of the data and/or measurement or setting values of the field device can be accessed, and in the event that the first distance is or becomes smaller than the first predefinable distance, a connection between the field device and the terminal is established by means of a UWB connection and authentication takes place on the field device via the UWB connection without inputting a user name and/or password such that if authentication is successful, at least some of the data and/or measurement or setting values of the field device can be accessed.
System for automation technology, having: - a field device for automation technology (1) having an antenna (4) arranged in or on a field device housing (3), which field device is designed to receive and to transmit data, in particular measurement and/or control values, wirelessly via the antenna (4); - an antenna arrangement (9) comprising two antennas (9.1, 9.2) which are connected to each other via a cable (9.3), in particular a coaxial cable, wherein one of the two antennas of the antenna arrangement (9.1) is arranged in relation to the antenna of the field device (4) in such a way that this one antenna is located in the near field of the antenna of the field device (4) and wherein the other of the two antennas of the antenna arrangement (9.2) is arranged at a distance from the antenna of the field device, in particular in the far field of the antenna of the field device (4), so that the data, in particular measurement and/or control values, can be communicated wirelessly with the antenna of the field device (4) via the antenna arrangement (9).
The invention relates to an automation field device (10) having: - a field device housing (12); - field device electronics (15) that is placed in the field device housing and includes at least one printed circuit board (15a); - a PCB holder (16), placed inside the field device housing, for securing the at least one PCB (15a), said PCB holder (16) being provided with at least one latching mechanism (60a) for resistibly fastening the PCB (15a), the at least one PCB (15a) being provided with a mating latching mechanism (60b) corresponding to the latching mechanism on the PCB holder; the latching mechanism (60a) on the PCB holder (16) has a recess in the portion of the outer contour of the PCB holder (16), and the mating latching mechanism (60b) on the at least one PCB (15a) has at least one latch, the recess and the latch being adapted to one another in such a way that the latch can engage in the recess, the latching mechanism and mating latching mechanism (60b, 60a) being formed above a potting level up to which the PCB holder is potted with a potting compound, such that the latching mechanism and mating latching mechanism (60a, 60b) are not potted.
The invention relates to an automation field device (10) having: - a field device housing (12); - field device electronics (15) including at least one printed circuit board (15a); - a PCB holder (16), placed inside the field device housing, for securing the PCB (15a), said PCB holder (16) being provided with a latching mechanism (60a) for resistibly fastening the PCB (15a), the PCB (15a) being provided with at least one mating latching mechanism (60b) corresponding to the latching mechanism on the PCB holder; the latching mechanism (60a) is in the form of a latch which protrudes from or is introduced into the wall, the latch being resilient in such a way that in an unlatched state in which at least the portion of the PCB holder is not introduced into the field device housing, the latch projects beyond the actual outer contour of the wall of the PCB holder, while in a latched state in which at least the portion of the PCB holder is introduced into the field device housing, the latch moves in the direction of the at least one PCB to latch into the mating latching mechanism. )
111) by means of a connecting surface (V). The invention also relates to a measuring cell (13) with a sensor (1) according to the invention, a portable measuring device (14) with a measuring cell (14) according to the invention, and a method for operating a sensor (1) according to the invention.
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
11), wherein the first (9a) and second (9b) or the third (11a) and fourth (11b) piezoelectric element of the first (8) or second vibrating element (10) are each secured to one another via a connecting surface (V), wherein the connecting surfaces (V) of the first (9a) and second (9b) or third (11a) and fourth (11b) piezoelectric elements each have the same polarisation. The invention also relates to a measuring cell (15) with a sensor (1) according to the invention, a portable measuring device (16) with a measuring cell (15) according to the invention, and a method for operating a sensor (1) according to the invention.
The invention relates to a modular vibronic sensor (1) for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium (M) with a sensor unit (2), which sensor unit (2) comprises an, in particular electrically insulating, first tubular main body (7), a first piezoelectric element (8a), and a second piezoelectric element (8b), wherein the first (8a) and second (8b) piezoelectric elements are arranged opposite one another in the region of a lateral surface (m) of the main body (7). The invention also relates to a measuring cell (10) with a sensor (1) according to the invention, a portable measuring device (11) comprising a measuring cell (10) according to the invention, and a method for operating a modular, vibronic sensor (1) according to the invention.
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
The invention relates to a measuring system for measuring at least one flow parameter of a fluid measuring material flowing in a pipe line, said measuring system comprising: - a pipe (3); - a baffle body (4) which is arranged in the pipe (3) and is designed to generate a vortex in the measuring material flowing past the baffle body; - a vortex sensor (1) arranged downstream of the baffle body, said vortex sensor -- being designed to produce mechanical vibrations upon being excited by the flowing measuring material and to provide at least one vortex sensor signal (s1) and -- having a magnetostrictive material (11); - a magnetic field detection unit (10) which is designed to measure a change in a magnetic field as a result of mechanical forces acting on the magnetostrictive material (11) and which is designed to provide a magnetic field detection signal (m1); - and converter electronics (2) for analyzing the at least one vortex sensor signal and for analyzing a functionality and/or a statement about the plausibility regarding the vortex sensor signal provided by the vortex sensor (1) on the basis of the magnetic field detection signal (m1).
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01L 1/12 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations des propriétés magnétiques d'un matériau, résultant de l'application d'un effort
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Apparatus for measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling level and density of liquids in the production of hygienic, food, and pharmaceutical products
CHxCHxCHxCHxCHx; data]) with one of the other modules (10, 13, 16). This enables a high data transfer rate despite serial connection of the modules (10, 11, 13, 16).
The present invention relates to: a method, in particular a computer-implemented method, for operating a device (1) for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium; a computer programme for carrying out the method; and a computer programme product comprising a computer programme according to the invention. The device (1) comprises a sensor unit (2) and electronics (3) having at least one component (4) with a binary input and/or output, wherein at least a first and a second value for an input signal (E) and/or output signal (A) of the component correspond to a first and/or second state of the component (4). The method comprises the following method steps: - detecting a first (E1, A1) and/or second value (E2, A2) for the input signal and/or output signal (E, A) corresponding to the first and/or second state, - comparing the first (E1, A1) and/or second value (E2, A2) with a first (R1) and/or second predefinable reference value (R2) for the first and/or second state, and - on the basis of the comparison, detecting the presence of an electrically conductive substance (S) in the region of the component (4).
G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01D 3/08 - Dispositions pour la mesure prévues pour les objets particuliers indiqués dans les sous-groupes du présent groupe avec dispositions pour protéger l'appareil, p. ex. contre les fonctionnements anormaux, contre les pannes
G08B 21/20 - Alarmes de situation réagissant à l'humidité
Intrinsically safe automation field device for use in a potentially explosive area, said device comprising: - a first and a second connection terminal (30a, 30b) for connecting a two-wire line (14) that can be used to supply a current; - a sensor and/or actuator module (40) for capturing and/or setting a process variable; - an input/output module (20) having a radio unit (21) for wirelessly transmitting data; - a main electronics module (30) which is separate from the input/output module and has an energy store (34) which is designed to provide energy needed for the radio unit (21) for wirelessly transmitting data, wherein at least the energy store (34) is encapsulated on the main electronics module (30) using a potting compound.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
The invention relates to an electrical assembly (1.1) for an electrical fill level gauge (1) for measuring a fill level of a medium (M) in a container (B), comprising: - an electrically conductive probe (10), the probe having a plastic coating (13) in its central region, and - a process connection (40), the probe being mounted radially opposite the process connection by means of a rotationally symmetrical, in particular annular or tubular moulded sealing part (50), characterised in that the moulded sealing part is connected integrally to the plastic coating by means of a welding process, wherein the probe (10) is radially and/or axially mounted in an end region (12.2) facing the housing by a bearing device (70) which is rotationally fixed at least in one direction of rotation.
G01F 23/22 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
G01F 23/263 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques en mesurant les variations de capacité de condensateurs
G01F 23/2962 - Ondes acoustiques en mesurant le temps d’aller-retour des ondes réfléchies
HFHFmZFmstartstopstop) and/or the ramp gradient (f'). This is advantageous in that the use location of the fill-level meter (1) is not limited to specific regions, such as China, the USE, or Europe, after being manufactured. Additionally, the logistics for manufacturing the fill-level meter (1) are simplified.
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
G01F 23/263 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques en mesurant les variations de capacité de condensateurs
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01N 27/02 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance
The invention relates to a vibronic sensor (1) for determining a process variable of a medium (2) situated in a container (3), comprising a vibratory unit (4), an excitation/reception unit (7) and a control/evaluation unit (9), wherein the excitation/reception unit (7) excites the vibratory unit (4) to undergo mechanical vibrations by means of excitation signals and detects the corresponding response signals, wherein the control/evaluation unit (9) provides measurement signals in regard to the process variable on the basis of the response signals, wherein the vibratory unit (4) is at least partly manufactured from a magnetostrictive material (11), wherein a magnetic field detecting unit (10) measures the magnetic field that occurs in the magnetostrictive material owing to the mechanical forces acting on the vibratory unit (4), and wherein, on the basis of the measured (11) magnetic field, the control/evaluation unit generates a statement about the functionality and/or a statement about the plausibility regarding the measured values supplied by the vibronic sensor (1).
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
74.
METHOD FOR PREDICTING THE COMPATIBILITY OF ASSEMBLIES FOR A FUNCTIONAL UNIT OF A FIELD DEVICE
The invention relates to an automated method for predicting the compatibility of assemblies (2, 3) for a functional unit (1) of an automation engineering field device (4). The combinations of assemblies (2, 3) that, when combined, result in a functional unit (1) that can be described by functional parameters (f1, f2, f3,...) are selected in a targeted manner, the functional parameters (f1, f2, f3,...) falling within a predefined range of values depending on the application of the field device (4).
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
75.
DETECTING FOREIGN BODIES IN FLOWING MEASURED MEDIA
The invention relates to a measuring system (1) and a measuring method for safely detecting foreign bodies (4) in measured media (2) flowing through pipeline segments (3). The measuring system (1) comprises: a first field device (11) that measures the respective measurement value (m1) of a first process variable in the pipeline segment (3); a second field device (11', 12) that determines the measurement value (m1', m2) of either the same process variable or of a second process variable of the measured medium (2) in the pipeline segment (3); and an evaluation unit (13) for detecting a possible foreign body (4) at least on the basis of the first measurement value (m1) and on the basis of the second measurement value (m1', m2), e.g. by correlating the measurement values (m1, m1', m2). Using the foreign body detection according to the invention, possible foreign bodies (4) can be detected within the processing system without additional measuring equipment, provided the process variable(s) is/are intended to be monitored as part of the process per se. In this way, the processing system can be operated more safely and efficiently overall.
G01F 1/68 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets thermiques
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
G01N 27/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
G01F 1/74 - Dispositifs pour la mesure du débit d'un matériau fluide ou du débit d'un matériau solide fluent en suspension dans un autre fluide
76.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF AN AUTOMATION FIELD DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for controlling the energy consumption of an automation field device (10), having the steps of: - determining the minimum total power available for the field device (10); - allocating the minimum available total power to individual modules (12) of the field device (10) in a manner corresponding to the maximum permissible power requirement for the respective module (12); - determining the actual current power requirement for at least one module (12); - ascertaining a power difference between the maximum permissible power requirement specified for the at least one module (12) and the actual current power requirement of the at least one module (12); and - controlling the at least one control component (12b) of the at least one module (12) on the basis of the ascertained power difference such that the power difference is minimized, in particular becomes null, and the at least one module (12) exhausts the maximum permissible power requirement for the module (12).
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
The invention relates to a pressure gauge (1) - comprising a process module (3) having a cylindrical main part (4) made of a first material, wherein a pressure-sensitive process diaphragm (5) and an axially disposed through-hole (6) are provided in the main part (4), - a measuring module (7) having a cylindrical base (8) which is manufactured from a second material different from the first material, wherein the base (8) has a pressure sensor (10) and a pin-like portion (11), wherein the pin-like portion (11) protrudes into the through-hole (6) such that an end portion (11a) of the pin-like portion (11) is flush with the end portion (4a), facing the medium (2), of the main part (4), wherein the end portion (11a) of the pin-like portion (11) is connected to the end portion (4a), facing the medium (2), of the main part (4), wherein the pin-like portion (11) tapers in the direction of the end portion (11a) of the pin-like portion (11). The invention further relates to a differential pressure gauge (19).
G01L 13/06 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides en utilisant des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pression
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
HFHF1HF2HF1HF2HF2). This allows the presence of spray mist (2) to be detected provided that the determined characteristic variable corresponds to a predefined reference value. In order to use this as the basis to detect the functionality of the spray head (5), it is necessary to control and detect the activation and deactivation of the spray head (5). This allows the spray head (5) to be classified as functional provided that it is switched on and the high-frequency measuring device detects the spray mist (2). The method can be implemented in a particularly synergetic manner if a corresponding filling level measuring device (1), which is primarily used to measure the filling level in the container (3), is used as the high-frequency measuring device.
The invention relates to an electric fill level gauge (1) for measuring a fill level of a medium in a container, comprising: - an electrically conductive probe (10); - an electronic measurement/operation circuit (20); - a housing (30); - a process connection (40) fastened to the housing; wherein the probe is mounted radially with respect to the process connection by means of a conical seal (50), wherein the conical seal is pressed between the conical inner wall and the probe, wherein a spring mechanism (60) is designed to press the conical seal by applying a force on the conical seal in the direction of the open end, characterised in that the probe has a first probe part (11) and a second probe part (12), which probe parts are joined to one another, wherein the first probe part is arranged in the lumen and provides an engagement surface (11.1) for the spring mechanism, and wherein the second probe part is designed to be immersed in the medium.
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
G01F 23/263 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques en mesurant les variations de capacité de condensateurs
The invention relates to a relative pressure sensor (1) for determining a first pressure (p1) of a medium (2), comprising - a process adapter (3) having a main part (4), o wherein a pressure-sensitive process membrane (6) is provided in an end region (5), facing the medium (2), of the main part (4), o wherein the main part (4) has a first pressure transmission line (7a), and - a housing adapter (10) having a base (11), o wherein the base (11) is produced by means of a 3D printing process, o wherein the base (11) has a second pressure transmission line (7b) which is designed to supply a reference pressure (p2) from an environment of the relative pressure sensor (1) to the pressure sensor (9) and to apply the reference pressure (p2) to a second surface (9b), opposite the first surface (9a), of the pressure sensor (9), o wherein the housing adapter (10) is connected to the process adapter (3) in a gas-tight manner.
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
The invention relates to a relative pressure measurement recorder (1) for determining a first pressure (p1) of a medium (2), having - a process adapter (3) with a main body (4), o with a pressure-sensitive process membrane (5), a first pressure transmission line (6a) and a pressure sensor (8), o wherein a pressure-sensitive reference pressure membrane (9) is provided, wherein the main body (4) has a second pressure transmission line (6b) which is designed to conduct the reference pressure (p2) from the reference pressure membrane (9) to the pressure sensor (8) and to apply the reference pressure (p2) to a second surface (8b) of the pressure sensor (8), and - a housing adapter (10) which is designed to surround the process adapter (3) at least in the region of the reference pressure membrane (9), o wherein the housing adapter (10) is arranged with respect to the process adapter (3) such that an intermediate space (12) is formed in the region of the reference pressure membrane (9) between the housing adapter (10) and the process adapter (3), o wherein a through-hole (13) is located in the housing adapter (10) and connects the intermediate space (12) to the surroundings of the relative pressure measurement recorder (1).
G01L 13/02 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides en utilisant des organes ou des pistons élastiquement déformables comme éléments sensibles
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
Sensor arrangement (1) for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable and/or characteristic variable of a medium (M) in a container (2), comprising a magnet arrangement (3) with at least one permanent magnet (6, 8) and/or at least one coil for generating at least one magnetic field (B), which magnet arrangement (3) is arranged and/or designed in such a way that the magnetic field (B) at least partially penetrates the medium (M) in the container (2) and is influenced by at least one property of the medium (M), at least one magnetic field sensor (4) for detecting the magnetic field (B), and an electronic unit (5) for determining and/or monitoring the at least one process variable and/or characteristic variable using the magnetic field (B). According to the invention, the magnet arrangement (3) and the magnetic field sensor (4) are arranged outside the container (2) and are fastened to a wall (W) of the container (2).
G01N 27/74 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant des variables magnétiques des fluides
G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
The invention relates to a radar-based fill-level meter (1) for measuring fill levels (L) in containers (3) through very small lateral container openings (31). To this end, the fill-level meter (1) comprises a tubular antenna array (12) having a tube axis (A) that is adapted to the container opening (31). A radar-focusing device (122) oriented perpendicularly in relation to the filling material (2) is disposed in the end region (121) of the tube that protrudes into the container (3). In addition, a primary emitter (123) is disposed in the tube interior of the antenna array (12) in the focal point of the radar-focusing device (122) and is connected to the transceiver electronics (11) in order to emit the radar signal (SHF) via the radar-focusing device (122) towards the filling material (2) and to receive the signal after reflection there. According to the invention, the compact design of the antenna array (12) and of the aperture required for the container opening (31) is achieved in that the radar-focusing device (122) and the primary emitter (123) each have an asymmetrical aperture (ao, ap) which is greater when viewed in parallel with the tube axis (A) than when viewed orthogonally to the tube axis (A).
G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
H01Q 19/06 - Combinaisons d'éléments actifs primaires d'antennes avec des dispositifs secondaires, p. ex. avec des dispositifs quasi optiques, pour donner à une antenne une caractéristique directionnelle désirée utilisant des dispositifs de réfraction ou de diffraction, p. ex. lentilles
The invention relates to a process and automation field device (1) for determining and/or monitoring at least one chemical and/or physical process variable of a medium (2), comprising: - a housing (3), - a first chamber (4) and a second chamber (5) which are arranged in the housing (3) and are separated by means of a separating wall (6), wherein at least one first unit (7) of the field device (1) is arranged in the first chamber (4), and at least one second unit (8) of the field device (1) is arranged in the second chamber (5), said separating wall (6) having at least one through-bore (9) which has a wall (10) that has a structured surface (11) at least in some sections, and - a conductor element (12) which is at least partly introduced into the at least one through-bore (9). The conductor element (12) is designed to establish an electronic connection at least between the at least one first unit (7) and the at least one second unit (8), said conductor element (12) being potted at least partly in the at least one through-bore (9) by means of a potting compound (13).
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
HFHFHFHFHFHFHF) are guided between the transceiver unit (12) and the antenna (13). The fill level measuring device (1) is characterized by a thermal coupling element (142) which thermally couples the waveguide (141) to the measuring device neck (14). In this manner, the transceiver unit (12) is thermally decoupled from the container (3), thus allowing a compact design of the measuring device neck (14) or the fill level measuring device (1) while still being compatible with the thermal and mechanical requirements.
G01S 15/88 - Systèmes sonar, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
H01Q 19/08 - Combinaisons d'éléments actifs primaires d'antennes avec des dispositifs secondaires, p. ex. avec des dispositifs quasi optiques, pour donner à une antenne une caractéristique directionnelle désirée utilisant des dispositifs de réfraction ou de diffraction, p. ex. lentilles pour modifier le diagramme de rayonnement d'un cornet rayonnant dans lequel il est disposé
G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
HFHFHFHFHFHFHFHFHF) being absorbed. Advantageously, the separating element (13) has a fluid-sealing function in addition to the galvanic isolation function. In this manner, the design of the level gauge (1) is simplified because an additional glass seal can be omitted.
The present invention relates to a method, in particular a computer-implemented method, for monitoring an, in particular wireless, meshed network (1), wherein the network (1) comprises at least two network users (N, N1-N8) and at least one monitoring unit (C). The method comprises the following method steps: - acquiring at least one piece of network-specific information (I) from at least one network user (N, N1-N8), which information (I) characterises a current state of the network (1), - providing the information (1) to the monitoring unit (C), which is configured to determine, on the basis of at least one learned reference state (R) of the network (1) and on the basis of the information (I), a statement about the state of the network (1) , and - outputting the statement about the state of the network (1). The present invention further relates to a computer program which carries out the method according to the invention, as well as a computer program product on which the computer program is stored.
H04L 43/0817 - Surveillance ou test en fonction de métriques spécifiques, p. ex. la qualité du service [QoS], la consommation d’énergie ou les paramètres environnementaux en vérifiant la disponibilité en vérifiant le fonctionnement
A device menu controls connector for a process automation field device include a field device part and a removable knob assembly. The field device part includes one or more Hall effect sensors, and the knob assembly includes one or more magnets. When the knob assembly is attached to the field device part, the knob may be rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise, or may be pushed or pulled. The interaction of the magnets and Hall effect sensors allow the field device to sense the rotation and the pushing and pulling of the knob. The programming of the field device allows the device menu controls connector to simulate , ,, , , and key presses of a user interface. A field device having such a device menu controls connector is also disclosed.
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
H01H 25/06 - Organe moteur à mouvement angulaire et à mouvement rectiligne, le mouvement rectiligne s'effectuant le long de l'axe du mouvement angulaire
H01H 9/04 - Enveloppes étanches à la poussière, aux projections, aux éclaboussures, à l'eau ou aux flammes
G01P 3/00 - Mesure de la vitesse linéaire ou angulaireMesure des différences de vitesses linéaires ou angulaires
G06F 3/03 - Dispositions pour convertir sous forme codée la position ou le déplacement d'un élément
H01H 13/00 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p. ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir
H01H 36/00 - Interrupteurs actionnés par la variation du champ magnétique ou champ électrique, p. ex. par le changement de la position relative d'un aimant et d'un interrupteur, par écran
H03K 17/97 - Commutateurs actionnés par le déplacement d'un élément incorporé dans ce commutateur utilisant un élément mobile magnétique
H01H 19/00 - Interrupteurs actionnés par un organe moteur qui est rotatif autour de son axe longitudinal et qui est entraîné directement par un corps solide extérieur à l'interrupteur, p. ex. une main
The invention relates to an assembly (1) for a connection of at least one component (2) to a printed circuit board (3), comprising - the at least one component (2) with at least one contact area (4) - the printed circuit board (3) with at least one terminal area (5), - a covering film (7) with at least one through-hole (8), the covering film (7) being adhesively attached to the surface (6) of the printed circuit board (3) by means of a film adhesive (9) in such a way that the at least one through-hole (8) lies on the at least one terminal area (5), and - a conductive adhesive (10), which is designed to establish an electrical and mechanical connection between the at least one component (2) and the printed circuit board (3), wherein the film adhesive (9), the conductive adhesive (10), the at least one contact area (4) and the at least one terminal area (5) are designed and arranged in such a way that the at least one contact area (4) is connected to the at least one terminal area (5) by means of the conductive adhesive (10) and that the film adhesive (9) is at least in partial contact with the conductive adhesive (10) and the at least one terminal area (5).
0nn), especially compensation coefficients for the pressure sensor; - Saving the determined compensation coefficients (c0 – cn) within the sensor, especially the pressure sensor, so that the sensor can output compensated sensor values (pc) with the help of the determined compensation coefficients (c0 – cn).
The present invention relates to a method, in particular a computer-implemented method, for monitoring the state of a vibronic sensor (1) comprising a mechanically vibratable unit (4) and a drive/reception unit (5) that is designed, by way of an excitation signal (UA), to excite the mechanically vibratable unit (4) to vibrate mechanically, and to receive the mechanical vibrations of the mechanically vibratable unit (4) and to convert them into a reception signal (UE). The method comprises the following method steps: recording at least one spectrum (S) of the vibronic sensor (1) as input data, providing the input data to a neural network (10) that is designed to determine a statement (A) about the state of the vibronic sensor (1) at least on the basis of the input data (S), and outputting the statement about the state of the vibronic sensor (S). The invention furthermore relates to a data processing device comprising means for performing the method according to the invention, to a computer program for monitoring the state of a vibronic sensor (1) to carry out the method according to the invention, and to a computer program product containing a computer program according to the invention.
Assembly of a field device for determining or monitoring a physical or chemical process variable of a medium in automation technology, wherein the assembly comprises at least a first component (10) and a second component (20), which are joined to one another in a connecting region (40), and wherein, at least in a subregion which in the installed state of the field device is in contact with the medium, at least the second component (20) consists completely of a material selected from the group comprising copper, a silver alloy or a copper alloy with the exception of a nickel-copper alloy.
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
G01K 1/00 - Détails des thermomètres non spécialement adaptés à des types particuliers de thermomètres
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
The invention relates to a pressure transducer, comprising a sensor module (1) with - a sensor body (11) that has a measuring cell chamber (15) inside of which pressure can be applied to a pressure measuring cell (16) via a first hydraulic path filled with a second transmission liquid; - and a transmission module (2) for transmitting a pressure to the first hydraulic path. The transmission module (2) has a second hydraulic path, which is filled with a first transmission liquid different from the second transmission liquid, and which second hydraulic path extends from a process diaphragm (24), through a transmission body (22) and to a transmission diaphragm (25). The transmission diaphragm (25) is attached to the transmission body (22) in a pressure-tight manner, and the sensor body (11) is joined to the transmission body (2) in a pressure-tight manner in such a way that the pressure of the second hydraulic path can be transmitted via the transmission diaphragm to the first hydraulic path, and the first transmission liquid has a higher density than the second transmission liquid.
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/04 - Moyens pour compenser les effets des variations de température
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USE OF A GALLIUM-BASED ALLOY AS TRANSFER FLUID IN A DIAPHRAGM SEAL
The use of a gallium-based alloy, especially a eutectic gallium-based alloy, as transmission fluid in a hydraulic diaphragm seal for determining a pressure in a process in which the process medium is at a process temperature of ≤ 400°C and a pressure to be measured of ≤ 1 bar absolute, wherein the alloy includes at least one further component as well as gallium and the mixing ratio between gallium and the at least one further component is chosen such that the alloy has a melting temperature below 20°C, especially below 15°C.
G01L 13/02 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides en utilisant des organes ou des pistons élastiquement déformables comme éléments sensibles
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
C22C 28/00 - Alliages à base d'un métal non mentionné dans les groupes
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DIAPHRAGM SEAL AND PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE HAVING SUCH A DIAPHRAGM SEAL
The diaphragm seal (1) according to the invention comprises a metallic diaphragm seal body (10); a dividing diaphragm (17) with a first side which can be loaded with air pressure to be forwarded and a second side which faces away from the former; a dividing diaphragm chamber (15) which is closed by means of the dividing diaphragm (17) and faces the second side of the dividing diaphragm (17); a hydraulic channel (12) which runs at least in sections through the diaphragm seal body (10) and communicates with the dividing diaphragm chamber (15), wherein the hydraulic channel (12) and the dividing diaphragm chamber (15) are filled with a transmission liquid, a filling channel (14), communicating with the hydraulic channel (12), in the diaphragm seal body (10); and a closure body (20) which closes the filling channel (14), is introduced into the latter with a locating fit, in particular a transition fit or an interference fit, and is welded to the diaphragm seal body (10); wherein the diaphragm seal body (10) comprises a first material with a first degree of hardness, and the closure body comprises a second material with a second degree of hardness which differs from the first degree of hardness by at least 10% of the lower one of the two degrees of hardness.
The invention relates to an intrinsically safe automation field device for use in a potentially explosive area, said device comprising: - two connection terminals (30a, 30b) for connecting a two-wire line (14); - a sensor and/or actuator element (16) for detecting and/or setting a process variable; and - a field device electronic system that is connected to the first and second connection terminal (30a, 30b) and conducts a current (Is), which can be supplied via the two-wire line, via a current path (50), wherein the field device electronic system is designed to transmit process variables detected via the sensor element (16) via the two-wire line and/or receive a process variable to be set by the actuator element (16) via the two-wire line and correspondingly set the actuator element (16), and the field device electronic system has a shunt resistor circuit (39a, 39b, 39c) with a shunt resistor (39a), which is introduced into the current path, and two diodes (39b, 39c), each of which is connected in parallel to the shunt resistor, said diodes (39b, 39c) being wired such that the diodes (39b, 39c) are introduced into the current path (50) in the flow direction.
The invention relates to an intrinsically safe automation field device for use in a potentially explosive area, said device comprising: - a first and second connection terminal (30a, 30b) for connecting a two-wire line (14) via which a current can be supplied; - a sensor and/or actuator element (16) for detecting and/or setting a process variable; and - a field device electronic system (20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38) comprising a bridge rectifier circuit as a reverse polarity protection circuit and an explosion protection unit (35, 38) with a current-limiting circuit and a voltage-limiting circuit, wherein the current-limiting circuit and the voltage-limiting circuit are each partly made of electronic components of the bridge rectifier circuit and additionally at most one additional electronic component which is not part of the bridge rectifier circuit such that the electronic components of the rectifier are also used to limit the current or the voltage in the explosion protection unit.
H02H 9/00 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour limiter l'excès de courant ou de tension sans déconnexion
H02H 11/00 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour empêcher la commutation de mise en service dans le cas où une condition électrique de travail indésirable pourrait en résulter
The invention relates to a printed circuit board for an automation field device, having a plurality of electronic components (4) and a potting box (2) which is made of plastic and has a lateral wall surrounding the outer contour of the potting box, a potting cover which adjoins the lateral wall, and an opening which is located on the face facing away from the potting box. The potting box is placed on at least some of the plurality of electronic components (4) such that the opening faces the printed circuit board, and the potting box is filled with a potting compound such that the electronic components covered by the potting compound have a specified or defined minimum coverage, wherein the potting box is not completely filled with the potting compound, however, and at least one gap is formed in the potting cover in an edge region which adjoins the transition between the lateral wall and the potting cover, said gap extending at least over a convex edge region of the outer contour.
