Abstract: A method and a device for dynamic measurement of the radial deformation of a bearing ring (12) of a rolling bearing (10) for a rotating element (16), a glass fiber segment (22) of a fiber optic sensor (24) that is fixed in or to the periphery of the bearing ring, a light signal which has been generated by the light source (30) being injected into the glass fiber segment, and the light signal passing through the glass fiber segment being detected by a detector (34), the longitudinal deformation of the glass fiber segment being determined from the change of at least one parameter of the light signal, when the light signal passes through the glass fiber segment, in order to determine the corresponding radial deformation of the bearing ring.

Abstract: A photodetector arrangement has a semiconductor body with a substrate, and first, second and third layers. The first layer is located at the first main surface of the semiconductor body which is suited for reception of incident photon radiation which is to be detected. The second layer is located at the second main surface of the semiconductor body which is at a distance to the first main surface. The third layer is located between the substrate and the second layer.

Abstract: The optical element in the form of a beam splitter which is used preferably in interplay with optical measurement systems for determining the characteristics on machine tools, or for other measurement purposes. A combination of five-edged prisms which are cemented or glued to one another is provided. The cement surface borders the partial mirroring (50%). The beam splitter is combined with at least one optoelectronic detector. With the latter the point of incidence of the light beam can be determined. A measurement system is formed of a plurality of units, each of which has a machine-mountable housing that encloses such an optical element.

Abstract: A photodetector arrangement has a semiconductor body formed of a substrate, a first layer at a first main surface of the semiconductor body, and a second layer at a second main surface of the semiconductor body. The second main surface is remote from the first main surface. A first and a second measurement terminal are arranged at the second main surface on the edge of the second layer in regions remote from one another and are formed for the electrical contact-connection of the second layer from outside the semiconductor body. A first and a second transistor couple the second layer to the first and respectively the second measurement terminal.

Abstract: A process for monitoring a drive train component (22) of a wind power plant (10) with a rotor (12), the rotor rpm being detected, the wind power plant being controlled such that the rotor rpm rises during an acceleration phase, during the acceleration phase vibration signals being detected by at least one vibration sensor (30) attached to the drive train component in order to detect vibration spectra at different rotor rpm, and the vibration spectra detected at different rotor rpm being displayed as a superposition spectrum in order to evaluate the state of the drive train component.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method that can be used for qualitative or quantitative determination of the three-dimensional location of two bodies relative to one another which can be used, for example, to determine the mutual position of two bodies according to angular or translational coordinates. Furthermore, the apparatus and method can be used in a measurement robot or in a coordinate measurement device. The device composed of a device for emitting a light beam which is fanned in several planes and at least three, preferably four or more, optoelectronic line sensors or linear sensors for determination of the incidence points of the light beam which has been flared in several planes on the line sensors or an upstream target surface.

Abstract: A device for nondestructive and noncontact detection of faults in a test piece, with a stationary measurement device (16) for taking an eddy current or a magnetic stray flux measurements on a test piece (10) continuously advanced relative to the measurement device; and a device (12) for positioning the test piece with respect to the measurement device in a plane perpendicular to the direction of movement of the test piece. The device also has a monitoring unit (20) with at least three distance sensors (22) arranged distributed around the test piece in the peripheral direction for contactless detection of the distance between the surface of the test piece facing the respective sensor and the respective sensor, as well as a unit for evaluating the signals from the sensors.

Abstract: A device for machine diagnostics, with a vibration sensor (12) for detecting vibration signals on the machine (10), a unit (14) for conditioning the vibration signals, an A/D converter (16) for digitizing the conditioned vibration signals, a data processing unit (20) for splitting the digital signals into at least two frequency ranges, the data processing unit being made to scale the signal for each frequency range to an amplitude resolution which is less than the amplitude resolution of the A/D converter, and an evaluation unit (30) for further evaluation of the split signals.

Abstract: An optical element with improved deflection of a laser light beam calls for combination of a pentaprism with one or more glass blocks or an afocal optical system. A rotational angle-dependent parallel offset of emerging beams is eliminated for the most part.

Abstract: A process and device for dynamic measurement of the axial deformation of a rotating hollow shaft (10), a glass fiber segment (16) of a fiber optic sensor (18) being attached securely to a section of the inside wall of the hollow shaft (10) extending in axial alignment with the shaft. A light signal produced by a light source (24) is injected into the glass fiber segment (16), and the light signal being detected by a detector (28) after passing through the glass fiber segment (16). Axial deformation of the section of the inside wall of the hollow shaft (10) is ascertained by determining axial deformation of the glass fiber segment (16) from the change of at least one parameter of the light signal that occurs when the light signal passes through the glass fiber segment (16).

Abstract: The shock isolation system for an inertial sensor arrangement, on the one hand, causes an advantageous moment of inertia by the special arrangement of the individual sensors, especially of the gyroscope used. On the other hand, an advantageous long interval of the required shock-absorbing components (“shock mounts”) is provided by the use of several tubular shells. A measurement device with this inertial sensor arrangement thus achieves improved accuracy and reliability.

Abstract: A process for monitoring a machine, within the framework of a FMEA process for at least one component of the machine for at least one predetermined fault which can be diagnosed by means of a diagnosis diagram and a diagnosis system with sensors for detecting physical parameters of the machine, a diagnosis priority number being determined which is the product of the following index quantities: severity of the effect of occurrence of the fault with respect to the serviceability of the machine; expected machine-specific consequential costs when a fault occurs, and the possibility of correction of the fault. The diagnosis priority number is used in the evaluation of the diagnosis diagram, the diagnosis system, the current machine state, the necessary maintenance measures and/or the failure risk of the machine.

Abstract: A process and a corresponding device for determining the alignment of two rotatable machine parts, the alignment of two hollow cylindrical machine parts or for testing a component for straightness along one lengthwise side, with a first measurement unit with a light source for emitting a light beam which has been expanded in one plane, and a second measurement unit with an optical detector unit which has two linear sensors which are arranged parallel to one another, and with an evaluation unit to evaluate a light pattern which has been produced by the two-dimensionally expanded light beam for determining the misalignment of the axes of the machine parts relative to one another, or optionally, the straightness of the component, by the determination the points of incidence of the two-dimensionally expanded light beam on the sensors.

Abstract: A test device for testing of tubular specimens has a plurality of individual, radially movable, finger-shaped test probes which are placed from all sides on the outside of the specimen to be tested. In this way, the test specimen is surrounded by test probes and can be pushed under them. Each test probe has a first test coil with a surface which faces essentially parallel to the lengthwise axis of the specimen and a second test coil which is oriented essentially perpendicular to the lengthwise axis of the specimen. The test probes can be elastically deflectable, pivotably movable, or movable by a screw mechanism.

Abstract: Vibration sensors or measurement detectors having connecting cables (40) for electrical supply voltages and/or signal voltages are provided with a clamping or winding space (42) on the bottom of the sensor housing (10). One or more turns of the respective connecting cable is deposited with in the clamping or winding space when the sensors are screwed tightly onto a machine or the like. The connecting cable can have any optional azimuth angle relative to the sensor coordinates and is well protected against external, damaging mechanical effects.

Abstract: A process and device for detecting electrically conductive particles in a liquid flowing in a pipe section, the liquid being exposed to periodic alternating electromagnetic fields by a transmitter coil which induces eddy currents in the particles, a probe made as a coil arrangement and which has an effective width producing a periodic electrical signal based on the eddy currents. The signal ha a carrier oscillation with an amplitude and/or phase which is modulated by particles passing across the effective width of the coil arrangement, the probe signal being filtered by a frequency-selective first filter unit, the filtered signal being sampled by a triggerable A/D converter stage to obtain a demodulated digital measurement signal, the digital measurement signal being filtered by a digital, frequency-selective adjustable second filter unit to obtain a useful signal, and the useful signal being evaluated to detect passage of electrically conductive particles in the pipe section.

Abstract: The process as claimed in the invention for alignment of machines, machine elements or the like, especially of pipes or hollow cylinders is carried out by means of the pertinent devices such that in one of two measurement phases with the light transmitting and receiving device (20) fixed, rotation of the reflector prism (60) takes place in at least 3 optionally selectable rotary positions together with the pertinent data acquisition, and in the other of the two measurement phases with the reflector prism (60) fixed, rotation of the light transmitting and receiving device (20) takes place in either 2 predefined rotary locations at a right angle to one another, or 3 or more optionally selectable rotary positions together with the pertinent data acquisition.

Abstract: A method for acquiring vibration data from a plurality of rotating machines of a single type by using a portable vibration measuring device having means for measuring machine vibrations, means for data input, means for presenting information to a user, and a memory, is provided, which comprises: (a) uploading a measurement prescription template into the memory, the template being specific to the type of machine but unspecific to individual machines of the plurality of machines; (b) selecting an individual machine from the plurality of machines; (c) connecting the vibration measuring means to a measuring point at the individual machine; (d) acquiring vibration data by measurement from the measuring point; and (e) attributing the vibration data to the individual machine and storing the attributed vibration data in the memory; wherein the template is adapted to provide instructions regarding steps (b) to (e) to the vibration measuring device and, via the information presenting means, to the user, which instructi

Abstract: An optical element with improved deflection of a laser light beam calls for combination of a pentaprism with one or more glass blocks or an afocal optical system. A rotational angle-dependent parallel offset of emerging beams is eliminated for the most part.

Abstract: Method for nondestructive and contact-free detection of faults in a test specimen which is moved relative to a probe that detects a periodic electrical signal having a carrier oscillation whose amplitude and/or phase is/are modulated by any fault in the test specimen. The probe signal is filtered and sampled by a triggerable A/D converter stage to obtain a demodulated digital measurement signal which is filtered using a digital frequency-selective adjustable second filter unit to obtain a useful signal which is evaluated to detect a fault in the test specimen. The A/D converter stage is triggered at a fraction of the frequency of the carrier oscillation selected as a function of the fault frequency obtained as the quotient of the relative speed between the test specimen and the probe and the effective width of the probe, and the frequency-selective second filter unit is adjusted as a function of the fault frequency.