Abstract: A method for automatically manoeuvring an agricultural vehicle to at least a predefined path segment at a farmyard comprising the steps of gathering all predefined path segments at the farmyard, determining all predefined path segments being free from an obstacle, selecting a free path segment from the predefined path segments being free from an obstacle and calculating a path from the position of the agricultural vehicle to the selected free path segment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system comprising a receiver comprising an antenna configured to receive position information; and a computing system in communication with the receiver, the computing system configured to: record values corresponding to the position information and a working depth beneath a soil surface along a first path; determine reference points for a second path based on the recorded values, a slope of the soil surface, and a working depth or height along the second path; and guide movement of a machine along the second path.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes a receiver with an antenna configured to receive position information, an implement associated with the mobile machine and shiftable in a direction lateral to the machine's forward movement, and a computing system in communication with the receiver. The computing system is configured to record values corresponding to the position information and a working depth along a first path, determine one or more reference points for a second path based on the recorded values, a ground surface slope, and a working depth or height along the second path, and adjust a lateral position of the implement relative to the mobile machine based on the one or more reference points for the second path.

Abstract: A device for determining the weight per unit area of a moving material web, in particular a fibrous material web includes at least one microwave sensor that has an element for coupling the microwaves and a reference element. The coupling element and the reference element are located at a distance from one another in such a way that the material web can be moved therebetween. At least one microwave sensor element, the coupling element and/or the reference element can be moved such that the distances between the material web and the elements can be adjusted for or during the measurement of the moving material web.

Abstract: A method for controlling the formation of a fiber web of a fiber or paper producing process includes a plurality of successive individual method steps in which controllable chemical and/or physical sequences or process steps are carried out in dependence on measured values. The materials required for the formation of the fiber web are treated, combined, and/or dewatered in the sequences or process steps. At least some of the measured values are detected inline and directly or indirectly used in order to control the formation. At least the manipulated variables, which influence the formation in a relevant manner, of the individual sequences or processes are formed dependent on definable secondary conditions during the entire process.

Abstract: A device for determining the weight per unit area of a moving material web, in particular a fibrous material web includes at least one microwave sensor that has an element for coupling the microwaves and a reference element. The coupling element and the reference element are located at a distance from one another in such a way that the material web can be moved therebetween. At least one microwave sensor element, the coupling element and/or the reference element can be moved such that the distances between the material web and the elements can be adjusted for or during the measurement of the moving material web.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optimizing the energy balance of a forming section in a machine for producing fibrous webs, in which a fiber suspension, which is fed to the forming section by way of a material ramp after the immobility point is reached, is passed through at least two dewatering units within a compression zone and to a subsequent functional unit. The invention is characterized in that a setpoint value for a target dryness to be set is predefined based on the existing dewatering elements as a function of a theoretical maximum achievable dryness under plant conditions in the area of the transition zone, said setpoint being selected such that it is less than the theoretical maximum achievable dryness but is equal to or greater than a required minimum dryness in the area of the transition zone, and that the target dryness is controlled by lowering the inlet dryness at one of the last dewatering units disposed in the direction of passage of the fiber suspension within the compression zone.

Abstract: A forming section in a machine for producing a web of fibrous material includes a control and/or regulating system including a control and/or regulating device which is connected with at least one device for at least indirect acquisition of one value at least indirectly characterizing the dry content of the fibrous web in a transfer area from the forming section to a following function unit, with a device for input of a desired value for the target dry content, and with at least the control elements of an individual dewatering unit located prior to one of the last dewatering units, or the last dewatering unit inside the compression zone. The control and/or regulating device also includes a device for creating the control variables for controlling the individual dewatering units.

Abstract: A forming section in a machine for producing a web of fibrous material includes a control and/or regulating system including a control and/or regulating device which is connected with at least one device for at least indirect acquisition of one value at least indirectly characterizing the dry content of the fibrous web in a transfer area from the forming section to a following function unit, with a device for input of a desired value for the target dry content, and with at least the control elements of an individual dewatering unit located prior to one of the last dewatering units, or the last dewatering unit inside the compression zone. The control and/or regulating device also includes a device for creating the control variables for controlling the individual dewatering units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optimizing the energy balance of a forming section in a machine for producing fibrous webs, in which a fiber suspension, which is fed to the forming section by way of a material ramp after the immobility point is reached, is passed through at least two dewatering units within a compression zone and to a subsequent functional unit. The invention is characterized in that a setpoint value for a target dryness to be set is predefined based on the existing dewatering elements as a function of a theoretical maximum achievable dryness under plant conditions in the area of the transition zone, said setpoint being selected such that it is less than the theoretical maximum achievable dryness but is equal to or greater than a required minimum dryness in the area of the transition zone, and that the target dryness is controlled by lowering the inlet dryness at one of the last dewatering units disposed in the direction of passage of the fiber suspension within the compression zone.

Abstract: In a method for determining the moisture of a running material web, in particular a paper web or paperboard web, the material web is scanned by way of a sensor including a microwave resonator, the resonance response of the microwave resonator is investigated, and the moisture in the material web is established in the light of this resonance response while taking account of the distance between the microwave resonator and the material web. Also disclosed is a corresponding apparatus for determining the moisture.

Abstract: A process to measure at least one qualitative measure of a moving fibrous web. The fibrous web being a web of paper or cardboard. The process including the steps of influencing, evaluating and determining. The influencing step includes the influencing of at least one microwave resonator by the fibrous web. The evaluating step including the evaluating of at least one resonance curve of the at least one microwave resonator. The determining step including the determining of at least one quality measure of the fibrous web dependent upon results of the evaluating step.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dewatering apparatus, in particular a paper machine or a paperboard machine, for the adjustable, and controllable dewatering of a fibrous material, which is conveyed as a fibrous web that can be divided into at least two zones arranged side by side in a cross direction (CD). The dewatering apparatus is characterized in that the dewatering of the fibrous material is adaptable to a dewatering curve defined in a machine direction on the basis of measurements of the water weight of the fibrous material taken by at least two water weight sensors, in particular a one-dimensional or multi-dimensional sensor arrangement of water weight sensors, which are assigned to a zone and arranged preferably in pairs in mutually offset position in the CD direction.

Abstract: In a method for determining the moisture of a running material web, in particular a paper web or paperboard web, the material web is scanned by way of a sensor including a microwave resonator, the resonance response of the microwave resonator is investigated, and the moisture in the material web is established in the light of this resonance response while taking account of the distance between the microwave resonator and the material web. Also disclosed is a corresponding apparatus for determining the moisture.

Abstract: Sensor and process for measuring mass of water on a sheet forming fabric. The sensor includes a microwave element positionable to couple an electromagnetic field into a stock layer to be measured, and a microwave signal generator coupled to the microwave element to generate, in the microwave element, a microwave signal having a frequency lower than a relaxation frequency of water. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Device and process for measuring mass per unit area of sheet products and/or density of material in a pipe. The device includes a microwave element positionable to couple a high frequency electromagnetic field into a sheet to be measured, and a microwave signal generator coupled to the microwave element to generate at least one operating frequency having a frequency substantially higher than a relaxation frequency of water in said microwave element. A device for measuring an effect of the sheet on the high frequency electromagnetic field is provided, as is a device for calculating mass per unit area based upon the measured effect of the sheet on the high frequency electromagnetic field. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Sensor and process for measuring mass of water on a sheet forming fabric. The sensor includes a microwave element positionable to couple an electromagnetic field into a stock layer to be measured, and a microwave signal generator coupled to the microwave element to generate, in the microwave element, a microwave signal having a frequency lower than a relaxation frequency of water. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: In a method, apparatus and program product for providing an internet third party data channel, an existing data channel is monitored for a data communication having a predetermined property. Upon detection of such data communication, a data source is accessed to obtain third party data, the data communication is modified or replacing in response to the third party data, and the modified or replaced data communication is sent to the originally intended recipient. The present invention allows the incorporation of third party data into existing internet client/server connections in a convenient and flexible way.

Abstract: The invention provides a fault tolerant output stage for a digital two-conductor bus data communication system of the type having a transmission module and a reception stage which contains a bus signal intermediate processing module and a reception module connected downstream that conditions incoming bus signals for a data processing unit which is connected downstream. A state detection module is connected to the bus lines to detect a short-circuit between the bus lines, in which case the transmission module can be switched over between a difference mode of operation and a single-wire mode of operation under the control of the state detection module.