Abstract: A fill level gauge is described with a rinsing device for rinsing a fill level sensor, comprising a sensor for detecting a measuring signal as well as a measurement device connected to the sensor for determining a measurement from the detected measuring signal, with the measurement device being connected to a comparator for comparing the measurement determined with a first reference value at a predetermined condition of comparison, which comprises a control signal output for issuing a control signal, with the rinsing device being coupled to the control signal output or being connected to the control signal output such that, when the condition of comparison is fulfilled, the control signal output transmits a control signal to the rinsing device for activating said rinsing device so that the rinsing device is activated.

Abstract: An antenna array for a measuring device, having an antenna with an emission surface, and an antenna holder for pivotably fastening the antenna to a fastening apparatus for the purpose of arranging the antenna array on a container or another fastening possibility, for example via a material heap, wherein the antenna holder is connected to the fastening apparatus by means of a clamping arrangement, wherein the antenna holder is in the form of a spherical layer of a sphere wherein the spherical layer has top and bottom surfaces running parallel to one another, and contains the center of the sphere, and the emission surface is arranged inside the spherical layer.

Abstract: A horn antenna for a radar measuring device, particularly a radar level gauge, with an antenna horn emitting at the front in a primary direction of emission, a rear feed device, and a filling, which at least partially fills the horn antenna and seals it at the front, with at least one seal being arranged between the filling and the antenna horn, with the seal being arranged in a radial direction perpendicular in reference to the primary direction of emission of the horn antenna at least partially outside the antenna horn or an extension of the antenna horn.

Abstract: A radar-operated level gauge comprising a signal generator for generating and emitting electromagnetic waves of a wavelength and comprising a straight measuring tube, which consists of at least two parts comprising a first measuring tube section and a second measuring tube section, both of which are joined together at a joining point, wherein the joining ends of the first measuring tube section and the second measuring tube section correspond to each other and are cut off at an angle, and that a circumferential end edge of each of the joining ends extends in the longitudinal direction of the measuring tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pivotable horn antenna intended for a radar level indicator and includes a ball joint, the joint socket of which can be screwed into a threaded hole in the container. This allows for optimisation of the echo signal and correction of slanted installation of the horn antenna.

Abstract: A fill level gauge is described with a rinsing device for rinsing a fill level sensor, comprising a sensor for detecting a measuring signal as well as a measurement device connected to the sensor for determining a measurement from the detected measuring signal, with the measurement device being connected to a comparator for comparing the measurement determined with a first reference value at a predetermined condition of comparison, which comprises a control signal output for issuing a control signal, with the rinsing device being coupled to the control signal output or being connected to the control signal output such that, when the condition of comparison is fulfilled, the control signal output transmits a control signal to the rinsing device for activating said rinsing device so that the rinsing device is activated.

Abstract: A level measuring device with a signal generator for electromagnetic waves includes an elongated hollow waveguide or for guiding the generated electromagnetic waves, wherein on the end of the hollow waveguide a reflector is situated and a method for operating the same.

Abstract: A modular system is for assembling a fill-level radar antenna, a fill-level radar antenna, and o a fill level radar. The modular system comprises several modules that can be interconnected. In this way a host of different fill-level radar antennae may be produced that are optimally adapted to the corresponding conditions.

Abstract: A modular system is for assembling a fill-level radar antenna, a fill-level radar antenna, and o a fill level radar. The modular system comprises several modules that can be interconnected. In this way a host of different fill-level radar antennae may be produced that are optimally adapted to the corresponding conditions.

Abstract: A modular system is for assembling a fill-level radar antenna, a fill-level radar antenna, and o a fill level radar. The modular system comprises several modules that can be interconnected. In this way a host of different fill-level radar antennae may be produced that are optimally adapted to the corresponding conditions.

Abstract: Contamination at the exciter of a parabolic antenna can lead to impaired signal quality, or even system downtime. A parabolic antenna is described which in addition to a parabolic reflector and an exciter has a rinsing device, which is configured so as to rinse and clean the exciter with rinsing agent or protect it from contaminants. Herein, the rinsing agent is injected, dropped, or else blown from a rinsing outlet in an outlet member at the parabolic reflector onto the exciter. Mounting the rinsing outlet directly to the parabolic reflector allows for the exciter to be cleaned from the parabolic reflector.

Abstract: Reflections on the aerial system of a fill level radar result in reduced measuring quality at short range. Small echo signals at short range can thus disappear in the noise. According to one embodiment of the present invention a parabolic aerial for a fill level radar is stated, which parabolic aerial comprises a parabolic mirror, an exciter and a diffusion disc. The diffusion disc is used for laterally removing interfering electromagnetic waves that would otherwise be absorbed by the exciter. In this way the decay behaviour at short range can be reduced.

Abstract: Reflections on the aerial system of a fill level radar result in reduced measuring quality at short range. Small echo signals at short range can thus disappear in the noise. According to one embodiment of the present invention a parabolic aerial for a fill level radar is stated, which parabolic aerial comprises a parabolic mirror, an exciter and a diffusion disc. The diffusion disc is used for laterally removing interfering electromagnetic waves that would otherwise be absorbed by the exciter. In this way the decay behaviour at short range can be reduced.

Abstract: The invention concerns an antenna system for level measurement with a level measurement device with a wave guide (5) that runs axially and that either has on its rear side an arrangement (4) for the generating and interpreting electromagnetic waves or can be connected to such an arrangement of an antenna, in particular, a parabolic antenna (1-3) on the front side of the wave guide and a wave adapter (9) for transmitting such a wave between two components of the arrangement that conduct the wave for adaptation of the wave transmission between the components, whereby the wave adapter has a through opening in the axial direction.

Abstract: Contamination at the exciter of a parabolic antenna can lead to impaired signal quality, or even system downtime. A parabolic antenna is described which in addition to a parabolic reflector and an exciter has a rinsing device, which is configured so as to rinse and clean the exciter with rinsing agent or protect it from contaminants. Herein, the rinsing agent is injected, dropped, or else blown from a rinsing outlet in an outlet member at the parabolic reflector onto the exciter.

Abstract: The invention concerns an antenna system for level measurement with a level measurement device with a wave guide (5) that runs axially and that either has on its rear side an arrangement (4) for the generating and interpreting electromagnetic waves or can be connected to such an arrangement of an antenna, in particular, a parabolic antenna (1-3) on the front side of the wave guide and a wave adapter (9) for transmitting such a wave between two components of the arrangement that conduct the wave for adaptation of the wave transmission between the components, whereby the wave adapter has a through opening in the axial direction.

Abstract: A filling level measurement device and a process for its insertion into a tank. The tank has a passage opening leading from the outside of the tank through the tank wall to the inside of the tank, and the filling level measurement device is introduced into the passage opening from the outside of the tank, and a seal is introduced between the wall of the tank and the filling level measurement device. By the nature of the seal, a smooth surface is maintained on the inside of the tank for simplified cleaning. Specifically, an opening wall that protrudes into the passage opening, tapers the passage opening toward the inside of the tank. The filling level measurement device is introduced in the lateral direction from the opening wall, protruding into passage opening, with a clearance area around the opening wall. A dog fashioned on the circumference of the filling level measurement device presses the seal in the direction of the inside of the tank, against the protruding opening wall, and into the clearance area.

Abstract: A filling level measurement device and a process for its insertion into a tank. The tank has a passage opening leading from the outside of the tank through the tank wall to the inside of the tank, and the filling level measurement device is introduced into the passage opening from the outside of the tank, and a seal is introduced between the wall of the tank and the filling level measurement device. By the nature of the seal, a smooth surface is maintained on the inside of the tank for simplified cleaning. Specifically, an opening wall that protrudes into the passage opening, tapers the passage opening toward the inside of the tank. The filling level measurement device is introduced in the lateral direction from the opening wall, protruding into passage opening, with a clearance area around the opening wall. A dog fashioned on the circumference of the filling level measurement device presses the seal in the direction of the inside of the tank, against the protruding opening wall, and into the clearance area.

Abstract: An antenna for a radar unit for level measurement has a dielectric rod radiator for radiating microwaves in a main radiation direction. A coupling sleeve is provided with an external thread for installation by screwing into a holder opening. The coupling sleeve contains an at least partially approximately hollow cylindrical inner part made of dielectric material that projects in the main radiation direction out of coupling sleeve. A hollow guide system includes an HF coupling device and hollow guide tube that is received in an inner part. As viewed in the main radiation direction, the rod radiator is located releasably or permanently at the forward end of the inner part.