Abstract: A sensor adapter for providing electrical, optical, electro-optical and/or pneumatic connection elements which can be connected to components of a measuring assembly accommodated in a housing, and via which the measuring assembly can be coupled to a process environment. The connection elements are integrated in connection modules which are fixed in position in a fixing element in the interior of the sensor adapter. The connection modules are advantageously part of a modular system of standardized components.

Abstract: A device for examining material samples via electromagnetic radiation. The device comprises a lighting unit for generating the electromagnetic radiation with at least two radiation sources. The radiation of the radiation sources can be selectively directed onto the material sample. The device further comprises a detection unit having at least two detectors for capturing electromagnetic radiation emanating from the material sample. A deflection element is arranged in the detection unit, via which the electromagnetic radiation emanating from the material sample can be selectively deflected onto one of the detectors. This deflection element comprises a mirror, via which the radiation emanating from the material sample can be selectively deflected onto one of the detectors. The mirror is rotated about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the optical axes of the detectors.

Abstract: A device for analysing material samples by means of electromagnetic radiation. The device comprises an illumination device with at least two radiation sources for generating the electromagnetic radiation, and a deflection element for deflecting the electromagnetic radiation onto the material sample. Furthermore, at least one detector is provided for detecting the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the material sample. The deflection element is designed to be rotatable about an axis parallel to the direction of propagation of the deflected radiation and is movable in such a way that the material sample can be selectively exposed to radiation from one of the radiation sources. Advantageously, the deflection element is designed as a mirror, for example as a concave mirror.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an in-line compact measuring device, for example for optical measurements, comprising a housing having a process connection intended to be connected to a process vessel connection complementary to the process connection; at least one sensor assembly arranged in the housing; and a measuring circuit that is connected to the sensor assembly and is arranged in the housing. The in-line compact measuring device has at least one fluid line in thermally conductive contact with at least one housing wall of the housing, which fluid line can be connected to a cooling fluid supply arranged outside the housing.

Abstract: An optical analysis device for determining at least one characteristic of a medium in a process environment or a laboratory environment is provided. The optical analysis device includes an optical measuring arrangement with a plurality of components arranged in an interior space of a housing. The housing has at least one entry/exit area for the entry and/or exit of optical radiation, and a mechanical interface for a positionally accurate detachable attachment of the optical analysis device to a location of operation, in particular in a process environment. Advantageously, the mechanical interface spatially overlaps with the optical radiation entry/exit area. This enables fast assembly and disassembly of the optical analysis device in different locations of use.

Abstract: An optical process sensor for measuring at least one measured variable of a medium in a container includes: a housing; a light source in the housing for emitting transmission light; a light detector in the housing for receiving reception light; and an interface including a first mechanical section, which is an integrated part of the housing, and a first optical section having a first path and a first light guide, wherein the first light guide is configured such that transmission light is guided from the light source into the first path via the first light guide and decouples transmission light from the housing, and having a second path and a second light guide, wherein the second light guide is configured such that reception light is coupled into the interior of the housing and guided from the second path to the light detector via the second light guide.

Abstract: An optical process sensor for measuring at least one measured variable of a medium in a container includes: a housing; a light source in the housing for emitting transmission light; a light detector in the housing for receiving reception light; and an interface including a first mechanical section, which is an integrated part of the housing, and a first optical section having a first path and a first light guide, wherein the first light guide is configured such that transmission light is guided from the light source into the first path via the first light guide and decouples transmission light from the housing, and having a second path and a second light guide, wherein the second light guide is configured such that reception light is coupled into the interior of the housing and guided from the second path to the light detector via the second light guide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an in-line compact measuring device, for example for optical measurements, comprising a housing having a process connection intended to be connected to a process vessel connection complementary to the process connection; at least one sensor assembly arranged in the housing; and a measuring circuit that is connected to the sensor assembly and is arranged in the housing. The in-line compact measuring device has at least one fluid line in thermally conductive contact with at least one housing wall of the housing, which fluid line can be connected to a cooling fluid supply arranged outside the housing.

Abstract: A device for analysing a product to be analysed which is located in a product space having a probe body arranged in a probe housing and having a peripheral wall, and at least one radiation source and at least one optical receiver. At least one measurement window in the probe body has an entry region and an exit region for measurement radiation. An evaluation unit is also provided. The probe body can be brought into a measurement position, in which at least one part of the probe body in which the measurement window is located penetrates through an opening of the probe housing into the product space for the analysis. In addition, the probe body can be brought into a retracted position, in which the probe body is still located at least partially in the region of the opening of the probe housing and thus covers the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for the automated analysis of solids or fluids. Said device comprises a first station (5) having a metering unit (51) for the filling of at least one sample chamber (2) with a specified sample quantity, a second station (6) having at least one measurement device (61) for an analysis of the sample situated in a sample chamber (2) and a third station (7) having an emptying device and cleaning device (71, 72) for the at least one sample chamber (2). Moreover, there is provided a transport device (3) for a revolving transport of the at least one sample chamber (2) from one station to the next until the first station (5) is reached again. According to the invention, the measurement device (61) of the second station (6) is a spherical measurement system, through the interior of which it is possible to guide the at least one sample chamber (2).

Abstract: A sensor system and a method for optical analysis of bulk material, having a sample space for receiving the bulk material that is to be examined, wherein a measurement section extending in the bulk material is realized in the sample space. In this case, means for changing the length of the measurement section are present. A harvester equipped, a laboratory or mobile system equipped with the system is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for process-integrated optical analysis of flowable media, comprising a processing system for processing a flowable medium and an analytical system for analysis of the flowable medium, wherein the analytical system includes an optical measuring head, for irradiation of the medium and for receiving measuring radiation, and a reference unit. The processing system includes a measuring region, into which the medium can be introduced during the processing and which is accessible for measurement by means of the measuring head. According to the invention, a mechanism for achieving defined positions of the measuring head relative to the measuring region and/or relative to a reference unit is included, which selectively enables a measurement of the medium located in the measuring region or of the reference unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measuring apparatus for analyzing a measuring medium. The measuring apparatus includes a probe housing, a radiation source, and coupling and decoupling optics. The optics have a measurement window in the probe housing to direct radiation of the radiation source into a measuring region outside the probe housing and including the measuring medium, and to block measuring radiation from the measuring region. Via the optics, a receiving device detects measuring radiation and generates output data. An additional physical or chemical sensor is integrated into the probe housing and is designed to detect a measurand of the measuring medium and output measurement signals. An electronic measurement unit is configured to collect and process the output data of the receiving device and the measurement signals of the additional physical or chemical sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for process-integrated optical analysis of flowable media, comprising a processing system for processing a flowable medium and an analytical system for analysis of the flowable medium, wherein the analytical system includes an optical measuring head, for irradiation of the medium and for receiving measuring radiation, and a reference unit. The processing system includes a measuring region, into which the medium can be introduced during the processing and which is accessible for measurement by means of the measuring head. According to the invention, a mechanism for achieving defined positions of the measuring head relative to the measuring region and/or relative to a reference unit is included, which selectively enables a measurement of the medium located in the measuring region or of the reference unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measuring apparatus for analyzing a measuring medium. The measuring apparatus includes a probe housing, a radiation source, and coupling and decoupling optics. The optics have a measurement window in the probe housing to direct radiation of the radiation source into a measuring region outside the probe housing and including the measuring medium, and to block measuring radiation from the measuring region. Via the optics, a receiving device detects measuring radiation and generates output data. An additional physical or chemical sensor is integrated into the probe housing and is designed to detect a measurand of the measuring medium and output measurement signals. An electronic measurement unit is configured to collect and process the output data of the receiving device and the measurement signals of the additional physical or chemical sensor.

Abstract: A sensor system and a method for optical analysis of bulk material, having a sample space for receiving the bulk material that is to be examined, wherein a measurement section extending in the bulk material is realized in the sample space. In this case, means for changing the length of the measurement section are present. A harvester equipped, a laboratory or mobile system equipped with the system is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for the automated analysis of solids or fluids. Said device comprises a first station (5) having a metering unit (51) for the filling of at least one sample chamber (2) with a specified sample quantity, a second station (6) having at least one measurement device (61) for an analysis of the sample situated in a sample chamber (2) and a third station (7) having an emptying device and cleaning device (71, 72) for the at least one sample chamber (2). Moreover, there is provided a transport device (3) for a revolving transport of the at least one sample chamber (2) from one station to the next until the first station (5) is reached again. According to the invention, the measurement device (61) of the second station (6) is a spherical measurement system, through the interior of which it is possible to guide the at least one sample chamber (2).

Abstract: A device for analysing a product to be analysed which is located in a product space having a probe body arranged in a probe housing and having a peripheral wall, and at least one radiation source and at least one optical receiver. At least one measurement window in the probe body has an entry region and an exit region for measurement radiation. An evaluation unit is also provided. The probe body can be brought into a measurement position, in which at least one part of the probe body in which the measurement window is located penetrates through an opening of the probe housing into the product space for the analysis. In addition, the probe body can be brought into a retracted position, in which the probe body is still located at least partially in the region of the opening of the probe housing and thus covers the opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for analyzing a flow of material having an inlet region, a measurement range and an outlet region, and having a first diverter and a second diverter, and a deflection area, wherein in a first state of operation, the two diverters form a continuous first material flow space from the inlet region via the first diverter through the measurement range, via the second diverter to the outlet region, and in a second state of operation, form a continuous second material flow space from the inlet region via the first diverter through the deflection area, via the second diverter to the outlet region.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for analyzing a flow of material having an inlet region, a measurement range and an outlet region, and having a first diverter and a second diverter, and a deflection area, wherein in a first state of operation, the two diverters form a continuous first material flow space from the inlet region via the first diverter through the measurement range, via the second diverter to the outlet region, and in a second state of operation, form a continuous second material flow space from the inlet region via the first diverter through the deflection area, via the second diverter to the outlet region.