Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an antenna system for wireless communication of data. In one implementation, the system includes at least four horn antennas. Each horn antenna may have a three-layered cavity, and each layer may be filled with dielectric. The system may further include two microstrip line networks. The microstrip networks may be between two adjacent layered portions and configured to communicate with the horn antennas.

Abstract: A connecting device (27) has a first connection input (28), a second connection input (29), and a connection output (30). The two connection inputs (28, 29) are configured for connection to a bus coupling device (20, 21). The connection output is configured for connection to a subscriber (13). The first connection input (28) is connected without switches to the connection output (30) via a first connecting branch (31). The second connection input (29) is connected without switches to the connection output (30) via a second connecting branch (32). The connecting device (27) includes a diagnostic unit (39), which generates a diagnostic signal (D) depending on the first input voltage (U1) and/or the first input current (I1) at the first connection input (28) and/or on the second input voltage (U2) and/or the second input current (I2) at the second connection input (29).

Abstract: A voltage control circuit for electrically coupling a field device coupler to a bus line. An input voltage (UE) provided at the voltage control circuit by the bus line is converted into an output voltage (UA) that can be regulated and limited. If a current limitation is additionally provided, the “inherent safety” ignition protection type can be achieved. The voltage control circuit has a chopper-type regulator without galvanic isolation. A parallel path is formed parallel to the chopper-type regulator by a series connection of two buffer capacitors. Communication signals of higher frequency can be transmitted past the chopper-type regulator via the parallel path. The parallel path and a reference terminal of the chopper-type regulator are additionally connected via an impedance circuit to a reference potential at a second input terminal of the voltage control circuit.

Abstract: An antenna system for wireless communication of data includes at least two antenna modules constructed from a plurality of electrically-conductive layers and a first waveguide network configured to communicate data with the at least two antenna modules. Each antenna module includes at least two radiating elements. Each radiating element is configured to support communications at a first polarization and a second polarization that are orthogonal to one another. Each antenna module also includes a first microstrip line network configured to communicate with the at least two radiating elements at the first polarization and a second microstrip line network configured to communicate with the at least two radiating elements at the second polarization. At least one of the electrically-conductive layers is located between the first and second microstrip line networks.

Abstract: An antenna system for wireless communication of data includes at least four horn antennas. Each horn antenna is configured to support communications at two mutually orthogonal linear polarizations. Each horn antenna includes an inner wall enclosing a space and geometric constrictions each protruding inwardly from the inner wall into the space along a corresponding polarization plane of one of the two linear polarizations. At least one of the inner wall or the geometric constrictions has a stepped structure.

Abstract: A bus communication device (10) includes a bus line (12), a master computer (11) connected to the bus line (12) and several subscriber units (14) connected to the bus line (12) via at least one coupling arrangement (17). The master computer (11) controls a communication via the bus line (12) using a fixed, prespecified communication protocol. The subscriber units (14) can communicate among each other, and one subscriber unit (14) can communicate with the master computer (11) consistent with the bus protocol. The bus line (11) is configured for supplying the subscriber units (14) and/or at least one coupling arrangement (17) with electrical energy for communication. Each subscriber unit (14) can modulate the subscriber current (IT) consistent with a first modulation (M1), and each subscriber unit (14) and/or each coupling arrangement (17) can modulate the current (IT, IK) consistent with a second modulation (M2).

Abstract: A voltage control circuit for electrically coupling a field device coupler to a bus line. An input voltage (UE) provided at the voltage control circuit by the bus line is converted into an output voltage (UA) that can be regulated and limited. If a current limitation is additionally provided, the “inherent safety” ignition protection type can be achieved. The voltage control circuit has a chopper-type regulator without galvanic isolation. A parallel path is formed parallel to the chopper-type regulator by a series connection of two buffer capacitors. Communication signals of higher frequency can be transmitted past the chopper-type regulator via the parallel path. The parallel path and a reference terminal of the chopper-type regulator are additionally connected via an impedance circuit to a reference potential at a second input terminal of the voltage control circuit.

Abstract: A bus communication device (10) includes a bus line (12), a master computer (11) connected to the bus line (12) and several subscriber units (14) connected to the bus line (12) via at least one coupling arrangement (17). The master computer (11) controls a communication via the bus line (12) using a fixed, prespecified communication protocol. The subscriber units (14) can communicate among each other, and one subscriber unit (14) can communicate with the master computer (11) consistent with the bus protocol. The bus line (11) is configured for supplying the subscriber units (14) and/or at least one coupling arrangement (17) with electrical energy for communication. Each subscriber unit (14) can modulate the subscriber current (IT) consistent with a first modulation (M1), and each subscriber unit (14) and/or each coupling arrangement (17) can modulate the current (IT, IK) consistent with a second modulation (M2).

Abstract: An antenna system for wireless communication of data includes at least two antenna modules constructed from a plurality of electrically-conductive layers and a first waveguide network configured to communicate data with the at least two antenna modules. Each antenna module includes at least two radiating elements. Each radiating element is configured to support communications at a first polarization and a second polarization that are orthogonal to one another. Each antenna module also includes a first microstrip line network configured to communicate with the at least two radiating elements at the first polarization and a second microstrip line network configured to communicate with the at least two radiating elements at the second polarization. At least one of the electrically-conductive layers is located between the first and second microstrip line networks.

Abstract: An antenna system for wireless communication of data includes at least four horn antennas. Each horn antenna is configured to support communications at two mutually orthogonal linear polarizations. Each horn antenna includes an inner wall enclosing a space and geometric constrictions each protruding inwardly from the inner wall into the space along a corresponding polarization plane of one of the two linear polarizations. At least one of the inner wall or the geometric constrictions has a stepped structure.

Abstract: An antenna system for wireless communication of data includes at least four horn antennas. Each horn antenna is filled with dielectric.

Abstract: A connecting device (27) has a first connection input (28), a second connection input (29), and a connection output (30). The two connection inputs (28, 29) are configured for connection to a bus coupling device (20, 21). The connection output is configured for connection to a subscriber (13). The first connection input (28) is connected without switches to the connection output (30) via a first connecting branch (31). The second connection input (29) is connected without switches to the connection output (30) via a second connecting branch (32). The connecting device (27) includes a diagnostic unit (39), which generates a diagnostic signal (D) depending on the first input voltage (U1) and/or the first input current (I1) at the first connection input (28) and/or on the second input voltage (U2) and/or the second input current (12) at the second connection input (29).

Abstract: An antenna for broadband satellite communication including an array of primary horn antenna elements which are connected to one another by a waveguide feed network.

Abstract: An antenna for broadband satellite communication including an array of primary horn antenna elements which are connected to one another by a waveguide feed network.

Abstract: A bus terminating component has a cylindrical housing that is designed to be inserted in a sealed manner into a PG screw connection. In the interior of the housing sits a circuit made from a bus terminating resistor and a cascade made from capacitors that are balanced by means of resistors connected in parallel. Therefore, no relevant power loss occurs on the bus terminating resistor.

Abstract: A dirt cup latching arrangement includes a cleaner housing portion and a dirt cup mounted on the housing portion to define a mounted position. A latch assembly is pivotally mounted to the housing portion. A catch frame is pivotally mounted to the housing portion in spaced relation to the latch assembly. The latch assembly and the catch frame cooperate to selectively secure the dirt cup to the housing portion. A tool storage arrangement can include a cap pivotally mounted to the housing with the cap having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one indentation is located on the cap upper surface and is shaped for accommodating an associated cleaning tool of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A turbo tool includes a housing forming a hollow section. The housing includes at least one air inlet and a nozzle opening spaced from the air inlet, a brushroll rotatably mounted in the housing and within the nozzle opening and a turbine. The turbine is drivingly connected to the brushroll for rotating the brushroll. The turbine is driven by a first airflow through the air inlet. A rotational axis of the brushroll is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the turbine and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the housing. A first conduit is located in the housing and connected to the nozzle opening. A second airflow occurs through the first conduit. A second conduit is fluidly connected to the first conduit and to a third conduit. The first and second airflows merge into the second conduit. A swivel attachment is connected to the third conduit and swivels the housing between two positions approximately 180 degrees apart and is locked into one of the two positions.

Abstract: A dirt cup latching arrangement includes a cleaner housing portion and a dirt cup mounted on the housing portion to define a mounted position. A latch assembly is pivotally mounted to the housing portion. A catch frame is pivotally mounted to the housing portion in spaced relation to the latch assembly. The latch assembly and the catch frame cooperate to selectively secure the dirt cup to the housing portion. A tool storage arrangement can include a cap pivotally mounted to the housing with the cap having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one indentation is located on the cap upper surface and is shaped for accommodating an associated cleaning tool of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A turbo tool includes a housing forming a hollow section. The housing includes at least one air inlet and a nozzle opening spaced from the air inlet, a brushroll rotatably mounted in the housing and within the nozzle opening and a turbine. The turbine is drivingly connected to the brushroll for rotating the brushroll. The turbine is driven by a first airflow through the air inlet. A rotational axis of the brushroll is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the turbine and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the housing. A first conduit is located in the housing and connected to the nozzle opening. A second airflow occurs through the first conduit. A second conduit is fluidly connected to the first conduit and to a third conduit. The first and second airflows merge into the second conduit. A swivel attachment is connected to the third conduit and swivels the housing between two positions approximately 180 degrees apart and is locked into one of the two positions.