Abstract: A safe energy supply unit (1) and system, for supplying an electrical device (8) in an explosion-proof area, transmits power from an energy source (9), including a plurality of galvanically isolated individual sources, with a multiple line connection (2) with a plurality of galvanically isolated and individually shielded conductor pairs (31, 32, 33, 34). A collector device (4), in an explosion-proof jacket (5) at an end of the multiple line (3), has uncoupling devices (45) for the galvanically isolated conductor pairs and a combiner circuit (47, 49) that combines the transmitted electric power from each line into a global power. The global power is outputted at an output (48) of the collector device to the electrical device. The conductor pairs allow for an increased global power, which is scalable, safely transmittable, with standard, conductor pairs. The electrical device is intrinsically safely supplied with high power with minimal effort.

Abstract: A safe energy supply unit (1) and system, for supplying an electrical device (8) in an explosion-proof area, transmits power from an energy source (9), including a plurality of galvanically isolated individual sources, with a multiple line connection (2) with a plurality of galvanically isolated and individually shielded conductor pairs (31, 32, 33, 34). A collector device (4), in an explosion-proof jacket (5) at an end of the multiple line (3), has uncoupling devices (45) for the galvanically isolated conductor pairs and a combiner circuit (47, 49) that combines the transmitted electric power from each line into a global power. The global power is outputted at an output (48) of the collector device to the electrical device. The conductor pairs allow for an increased global power, which is scalable, safely transmittable, with standard, conductor pairs. The electrical device is intrinsically safely supplied with high power with minimal effort.

Abstract: A method and a testing device (1) function test a vibration motor (2) arranged in a portable gas-measuring device (3). A sensor (4) detects a value for a motor property transmits the value to a control and analysis unit (5). The detected value is compared with a desired value, a test result is generated on the basis of the comparison, and a trigger signal is generated on the basis of the test result. A terminal voltage and/or current are determined during a switching-on and/or switching-off operation of the vibration motor (2) at an electrical terminal (6) of the vibration motor (2) on the basis of the motor property of the vibration motor (2). This terminal voltage and/or the terminal current present at least at times during the switching-on and/or switching-off operation are compared with at least one desired value in the control and analysis unit (5).

Abstract: A blower filter system includes a blower unit (11), an electric motor (24) for driving a blower impeller, a control unit (27) for controlling the electric motor, contacts (22, 23) for connecting to a battery pack, and a battery pack (10) with secondary cells (12) with high energy density and contacts (22, 23) for connecting to the blower unit. The blower unit (11) can be detachably coupled to the battery pack (10). The battery pack is electrically connected to the blower unit via the contacts. The battery pack (10) has protective circuits including electronic components (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 31) to electrically switch off at least one of the plurality of secondary cells (12) of the battery pack if excessive currents and/or excessive temperatures occur. The battery pack (10) and the blower unit (11) are each at least partially cast in a casting compound.

Abstract: A method and a testing device (1) function test a vibration motor (2) arranged in a portable gas-measuring device (3). A sensor (4) detects a value for a motor property transmits the value to a control and analysis unit (5). The detected value is compared with a desired value, a test result is generated on the basis of the comparison, and a trigger signal is generated on the basis of the test result. A terminal voltage and/or current are determined during a switching-on and/or switching-off operation of the vibration motor (2) at an electrical terminal (6) of the vibration motor (2) on the basis of the motor property of the vibration motor (2). This terminal voltage and/or the terminal current present at least at times during the switching-on and/or switching-off operation are compared with at least one desired value in the control and analysis unit (5).

Abstract: An electronic circuit (1) for charging a battery (15) of a blower filter device (20), which blower filter device (20) can be supplied with power from an external electric power source. The electronic circuit charging terminals for connection to poles of the battery via electric lines. A measuring device measures a charging current. A control unit receives a measured signal of the measuring device and monitors a flow of current through the lines and switches the circuit component to high resistance or opens the circuit in the absence of a charging current. A battery (15) of a blower filter device (20) is also provided as well as a blower filter device (20) for a blower filter system (30) as well as a method for charging a battery (15) of a blower filter device (20).

Abstract: An electronic circuit (1) for charging a battery (15) of a blower filter device (20), which blower filter device (20) can be supplied with power from an external electric power source. The electronic circuit charging terminals for connection to poles of the battery via electric lines. A measuring device measures a charging current. A control unit receives a measured signal of the measuring device and monitors a flow of current through the lines and switches the circuit component to high resistance or opens the circuit in the absence of a charging current. A battery (15) of a blower filter device (20) is also provided as well as a blower filter device (20) for a blower filter system (30) as well as a method for charging a battery (15) of a blower filter device (20).

Abstract: A blower filter system includes a blower unit (11), an electric motor (24) for driving a blower impeller, a control unit (27) for controlling the electric motor, contacts (22, 23) for connecting to a battery pack, and a battery pack (10) with secondary cells (12) with high energy density and contacts (22, 23) for connecting to the blower unit. The blower unit (11) can be detachably coupled to the battery pack (10). The battery pack is electrically connected to the blower unit via the contacts. The battery pack (10) has protective circuits including electronic components (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 31) to electrically switch off at least one of the plurality of secondary cells (12) of the battery pack if excessive currents and/or excessive temperatures occur. The battery pack (10) and the blower unit (11) are each at least partially cast in a casting compound.

Abstract: The transmission of energy from the base station (3) to the mobile gas-measuring device (2) is carried out reliably and with a high level of safety, even in the presence of explosive gases with a gas-measuring system (1) including a mobile gas-measuring device (2) with a battery unit (6) and with at least one sensor (8, 9, 10, 11) for detecting a gas concentration. A base station (3) for the mobile gas-measuring device (2) is provided as well as an interface (7) for transmitting electric energy from the base station (3) to the battery unit (6) of the mobile gas-measuring device (2). The interface (7) for transmitting electric energy from the base station (3) to the battery unit (6) of the mobile gas-measuring device (2) is designed such that the electric energy is transmitted at least partly in a wireless manner.

Abstract: A process is provided for measuring a gas concentration with at least one thermal measuring element. The thermal measuring element is operated by pulses. A measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element is obtained from the evaluation of the response of the measuring element to at least one single pulse by determining transient states of the thermal measuring element. From this the measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element can be derived, during the imposed pulse based on electric measured variables.

Abstract: A process is provided for measuring a gas concentration with at least one thermal measuring element. The thermal measuring element is operated by pulses. A measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element is obtained from the evaluation of the response of the measuring element to at least one single pulse by determining transient states of the thermal measuring element. From this the measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element can be derived, during the imposed pulse based on electric measured variables.

Abstract: A process is provided for measuring a gas concentration with at least one thermal measuring element. The thermal measuring element is operated by pulses. A measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element is obtained from the evaluation of the response of the measuring element to at least one single pulse by determining transient states of the thermal measuring element. From this the measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element can be derived, during the imposed pulse based on electric measured variables.

Abstract: A process is provided for measuring a gas concentration with at least one thermal measuring element. The thermal measuring element is operated by pulses. A measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element is obtained from the evaluation of the response of the measuring element to at least one single pulse by determining transient states of the thermal measuring element. From this the measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element can be derived, during the imposed pulse based on electric measured variables.

Abstract: A battery array is provided for connection to an electric load as well as to a battery charger. A process for controlling the state of charge of a battery array is also provided. The energy needed to supply an electric device not connected to the electric network is taken from a battery, which is composed of a plurality of galvanic cells connected in series. The energy that can be supplied by such a series-connected array, a so-called battery line, is limited for safety reasons. Moreover, it is difficult to determine the state of charge, because the calibration points necessary for the determination of the state of charge, namely, the two states of charge “full” and “empty,” are reached by such a series-connected array only rarely if ever. A battery array that has a plurality of series-connected arrays connected in parallel, whose states of charge are estimated separately is provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring the temperature of a circuit component in a circuit arrangement wherein the circuit can be influenced via a temperature sensor when a predetermined value is exceeded for the purpose of preventing undesired high temperatures. This apparatus is improved for its use in inherently safe electronic switching circuits in that it provides the smallest possible volumetric configuration and, in addition, enables a reliable switching characteristic to be realized which is selectable within narrow temperature ranges. It is intended that the testing of its functional capability should be possible with the aid of simple means when in the built-in condition. For this purpose, a plurality of circuit components are connected in series or in parallel.