Abstract: A radar measuring device for determining fill levels and/or distances is provided, including: a primary radiator configured to transmit and to receive radar signals; an antenna configured to transmit and to receive radar signals; and a filter configured to filter the radar signals, the filter being arranged between the primary radiator and the antenna. A system for detecting filling levels and/or distances is also provided, including the radar measuring device and a container configured to store a material.

Abstract: A radar measuring device with a housing at least partially filled with a potting compound, a general-diffuse planar antenna arranged in the housing, at least one transmitter and at least one receiver that are connected to the planar antenna, and a lens arranged in a main emission direction of the planar antenna for radiation emitted from the planar antenna, wherein a separating apparatus is arranged in the housing and is designed and arranged in such a way that a penetration of the potting compound into an area within the separating apparatus and between the antenna and the lens is prevented.

Abstract: An arrangement for a sensor of automation technology, the arrangement selecting a radio module feature, and the radio module feature depending on a sensor structure. The arrangement including a controller that selects the radio module feature according to the sensor structure.

Abstract: A radar measuring device having a radio frequency unit for generating and/or receiving electromagnetic waves using an antenna for directional radiation of the electromagnetic waves, in which a waveguide for transmitting the electromagnetic waves is arranged between the radio frequency unit and the antenna is formed from two half-shells extending in the longitudinal direction of said waveguide.

Abstract: A radio frequency unit for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere is provided, including: a carrier element, on which a radio frequency element is arranged, the radio frequency element being configured to transmit and/or receive a radio frequency signal; a housing, which delimits the radio frequency element at least in sections; and an excitation element arranged on the radio frequency element and configured to transmit the radio frequency signal, an inside of the housing being potted with a potting compound. A fill level measuring device including the radio frequency unit , and a method of manufacturing the radio frequency unit, are also provided.

Abstract: Radar measuring device for factory automation and/or logistics automation with a supply unit for supplying downstream units with energy, a communication unit for receiving data from a superordinate unit and for transmitting data of the measuring device to the superordinate unit, an evaluation and control unit for the control of a downstream high-frequency unit and for the evaluation of measurement data determined by the high-frequency unit, whereby the communication unit is designed as a single-drop interface.

Abstract: An arrangement for a sensor of automation technology, the arrangement selecting a radio module feature, and the radio module feature depending on a sensor structure. The arrangement including a controller that selects the radio module feature according to the sensor structure.

Abstract: A waveguide for propagating high frequency waves, a method of manufacturing a waveguide, and a waveguide assembly. The waveguide includes a first waveguide portion having a first material and a second waveguide portion having a second material, the second material having a higher temperature stability than the first waveguide portion. The waveguide assembly includes a dielectric waveguide and a temperature interface that includes the waveguide.

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide for propagating high-frequency waves is provided, the dielectric waveguide including a first section having a substantially uniform cross-section; and a second section having a larger cross-section than the first section. A method of manufacturing a dielectric waveguide is also provided. A dielectric waveguide assembly is also provided. A radar device is also provided, including the dielectric waveguide or a dielectric waveguide arrangement including the dielectric waveguide and a holder that at least partially surrounds the dielectric waveguide.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement configured to radiate a high-frequency measurement signal from a measurement sensor is provided, including: an antenna made of a plastic material; a waveguide made of the plastic material, in which the waveguide is integrally formed with the antenna; and a wall on an outside of the antenna that has metallization or is made of metal. A measuring device including a measurement sensor and the antenna arrangement is also provided. A method of manufacturing an antenna arrangement is also provided, the method including: providing an antenna arrangement having an antenna and a waveguide made of a plastic by an injection molding process, a micro injection molding process, a compression molding of a base body, or a 3D printing process, in which the waveguide is integrally formed with the antenna; and metallizing an exterior of the antenna to form a wall on the exterior of the antenna.

Abstract: The invention is an impedance threshold level sensor, comprising: a measuring probe which can be influenced by a medium surrounding the measuring probe in a measuring capacitance, the measuring probe comprising a measurement electrode and a reference electrode insulated from the measurement electrode, between which the measuring capacitance is formed, a measuring resonant circuit, in which the measuring probe is arranged as a capacitance-determining element, an electronic unit having a signal generator for exciting the measuring resonant circuit and a signal detector for determining a response signal of the measuring resonant circuit, a signal processing unit for generating a measurement signal, which is connected to the electronic unit, wherein the measurement electrode and the reference electrode are designed and arranged such that an increasing filling level of the medium reaches the reference electrode earlier than or together with the measurement electrode.

Abstract: A sensor is provided for generating an output signal for detecting a limit level of a medium, a filling level of the medium, and/or for differentiating between different media, the sensor including: a processor to process a measurement signal generated using the sensor; and a reference unit to generate a reference signal, the processor is further configured to perform temperature compensation using the reference signal, the processor and the reference unit each having a signal conversion unit to provide temperature-dependent signal conversion, the signal conversion units being thermally coupled to one another, and the temperature compensation includes compensating for temperature dependency of the signal conversion unit of the processor using a thermal coupling.

Abstract: A measuring device which detects a parameter includes at least one communication device which is arranged for wireless short-range communications with a mobile operating device. The communication device includes one or more two-dimensionally formed coil elements arranged for electromagnetic coupling with at least one coil element of the operating device. At least two regions are provided on a coil element or on different coil elements of the communication device, which have a different normal vector.

Abstract: A measuring device, configured to detect a process variable in a container, is provided, the measuring device including: electronic circuitry with a housing and a sealing abutting the housing, the measuring device being further configured to be arranged in a container opening, and when the measuring device is arranged in the container opening: the sealing is configured to seal the container opening, and the electronic circuitry is arranged below a geometric plane of the sealing. A container including a container opening and the measuring device is also provided.

Abstract: A radar module for process automation including process measurement technology and the automation industry is provided, the radar module including: a radar signal source configured to generate and to transmit, and/or to receive, a radar signal; and a dielectric radar signal guide configured to receive the radar signal and then to transmit the radar signal to an antenna, a waveguide, and/or a dielectric lens, the dielectric radar signal guide being arranged at a predetermined distance from the radar signal source, forming an intermediate space, and an end face of the dielectric radar signal guide facing the radar signal source at least partially has a metallic layer.

Abstract: The invention is an impedance sensor with: a probe which can be influenced in a capacity by a medium surrounding the probe, a measuring oscillation circuit in which the probe is arranged as a capacity-determining element, an electronics unit with a signal generator for excitation of the measuring oscillation circuit and a signal detector for determining a response signal of the measurement oscillation circuit and a signal processing unit connected with the electronics unit, wherein the signal generator is designed as a digital controllable circuit.

Abstract: An impedance limit switch is configured to determine a limit level of a medium. The switch may include a measuring probe having an oscillator circuit; and an electronic circuit configured to generate an excitation signal for the oscillator circuit. The electronic circuit is further configured to sweep a frequency of the excitation signal and determine a resonance curve of the oscillator circuit. The electronic circuit is further configured to adapt an amplitude of the excitation signal dependent upon the resonance curve in order to reduce an EMC radiation of the switch.

Abstract: A radar measuring device with a housing at least partially filled with a potting compound, a general-diffuse planar antenna arranged in the housing, at least one transmitter and at least one receiver that are connected to the planar antenna, and a lens arranged in a main emission direction of the planar antenna for radiation emitted from the planar antenna, wherein a separating apparatus is arranged in the housing and is designed and arranged in such a way that a penetration of the potting compound into an area within the separating apparatus and between the antenna and the lens is prevented.

Abstract: Impedance level sensor with a probe, which is influenced by a medium surrounding the probe in a measuring capacity, with the probe comprising a measuring electrode and a reference electrode isolated from the measuring electrode, between which the measuring capacity forms, a measuring oscillation circuit, in which the probe is arranged as a capacity-determining element, an electronic unit with a signal generator to excite the measuring oscillation circuit, an evaluation and control unit for generating a measuring signal, which is connected to the electronic unit, characterized in that the electronic unit comprises a current meter for detecting a current at the input of the signal generator.

Abstract: A sensor is provided for generating an output signal for detecting a limit level of a medium, a filling level of the medium, and/or for differentiating between different media, the sensor including: a processor to process a measurement signal generated using the sensor; and a reference unit to generate a reference signal, the processor is further configured to perform temperature compensation using the reference signal, the processor and the reference unit each having a signal conversion unit to provide temperature-dependent signal conversion, the signal conversion units being thermally coupled to one another, and the temperature compensation includes compensating for temperature dependency of the signal conversion unit of the processor using a thermal coupling.