Abstract: A method for measuring the pole position angle between the magnetic field of a track-side stator of a magnetic levitation train track and the magnetic reference axis of a magnetic levitation vehicle located on the track. When the levitation magnet of the magnetic levitation vehicle is energized, a direction component of the magnetic field of the stator, which component is predefined by a preferred measurement direction of the magnetic field sensors, is measured using a pair of magnetic field sensors, and the pole position angle is determined using the measured values of the two magnetic field sensors. The preferred measurement direction is set in such a way that at least one of the two magnetic field sensors has a minimum measurement sensitivity for the magnetic field of the levitation magnet.

Abstract: A method and system for operating a facility having a plurality of equipment combinations wherein each equipment combination is operating interactively with at least one of another of the plurality of equipment combination is provided. The method includes receiving, in real-time, for each of the plurality of equipment combinations, a plurality of measured process parameters, determining at least one derived quantity from the plurality of measured process parameters, and recommending a change to an equipment operation based on the measured process parameters and the derived quantities.

Abstract: A method for measuring the pole position of a magnetic levitation vehicle on a magnetic levitation track. The pole orientation angle between the stator magnetic field of a track side stator and the magnetic reference axis of the magnetic levitation vehicle is determined by way of measured values from magnetic field sensors. The measured values for the stator magnetic field are measured using at least three magnetic field sensors, arranged along the vehicle longitudinal direction, a field strength value is determined for each measured value from the magnetic field sensors for each magnetic field sensor position and the pole orientation angle determined from at least a subset of the measured values from the magnetic field sensors when the determined field strength values meet given minimum requirements and, if not, an error signal is generated.

Abstract: A method for measuring the pole position of a magnetic levitation vehicle in a magnetic levitation railway, wherein a supporting magnetic field is generated on the maglev vehicle as a result of a supporting magnetic current on the vehicle side being fed to at least one supporting magnet. The voltage in the stator on the track is measured and the pole position angle between a reference axis of the stator and a reference axis of the maglev vehicle is determined. The magnitude of the supporting magnetic current on the vehicle side and thus the supporting magnetic field is temporally modified and a voltage induced in the stator by the temporal modification of the magnitude of the supporting magnetic field is detected. The pole position angle is formed using the measured values for the induced voltage.

Abstract: A pole position measuring device for a magnetic levitation vehicle on a magnetic levitation track has a magnetic field sensor pair, for measuring the stator magnetic field of a track side stator, both magnetic field sensors of the magnetic field sensor pair being arranged at a given separation from each other and an evaluation device, which determines the pole orientation angle between the stator magnetic field of the track side stator and the magnetic reference axis of the magnetic levitation vehicle by means of the measured values from both magnetic field sensors. The separation between the two magnetic field sensors is less than half the wavelength of the fundamental wave of the track side stator magnetic field and the evaluation device is configured to determine the pole orientation angle from the measured values of the magnetic field sensors arranged thus.

Abstract: A method for measuring the gap between a levitation magnet of a vehicle of a magnetic levitation railway and a fixed reaction rail of the magnetic levitation railway and for generating a gap measured value which specifies the size of the gap. In order to form the gap measured value, the magnetic field, which is generated by the levitation magnet, or at least a measured variable associated with the field is evaluated.

Abstract: A cost-effective system provides reliable location information for locating a vehicle tied to a guideway. Reference markers are mounted to the guideway and scanning devices are disposed in the vehicle and generate at least one output signal when they pass a reference marker. The scanning devices are formed from several individual sensors which are extended in the driving direction with an average scanning length equal to or greater than a distance between neighboring reference markers.

Abstract: A long stator motor, particularly for driving a magnetic levitation transport system, includes a stator iron, inside of which grooves for accommodating cable windings are provided. At least two cable windings are placed one above the other by running at least two cables inside each groove.

Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for determining the distance between a conducting surface which is profiled in the direction of distance determination and a functional surface moving in relation to the surface by using a measuring system. Two exploring coils are applied to an oscillator system and are connected on the output end to an analog-to-digital converter via a demodulator, the analog-to-digital converter being connected to an arithmetic module. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a method and a system are provided which allow to effect a distance measurement substantially uninfluenced by the profile of the conducting surface and by variations in ambient temperature. For this purpose, a sensor is used whose second exploring coil is mounted on the first exploring coil facing away from the surface at a defined, known distance.

Abstract: A process and system are provided for transmitting monitoring states between respirators. The process includes the detection of and recording of monitoring states of a monitoring unit (5) of at least a first monitoring period (10) of a first respirator (2). There is an assignment of an identification to the monitoring states of the monitoring unit (5) of the at least first monitoring period (10) of the first respirator (2). There is a transmission of the monitoring states of the monitoring unit (5) of the at least first monitoring period (10) of the first respirator (2) to a second respirator (3). This is followed by a setting of the monitoring unit (5) of the second respirator (3) corresponding to the transmitted monitoring states of the monitoring unit (5) of the at least first monitoring period (10) of the first respirator (2). This is then followed by a repetition of steps for the monitoring states of the monitoring unit (5) of each additional monitoring period (10) of the first respirator (2).

Abstract: A power supply to the motor of a magnetic levitation railway system is provided with higher shut-off security which is comparably more economical and compact, and has a shorter shut-off time. As a result, a power supply device of at least one embodiment is provided with a frequency converter which is connected in a direct manner to an energy supply network with the input switching system. The frequency converter contains a rectifier which is arranged downstream from the input switching system, an intermediate circuit which is connected to the rectifier, an inverted rectifier end step which is arranged downstream from the intermediate circuit and which comprises an associated control device and an output switching system which is connected to the inverted rectifier end step and which is directly connected to the motor.

Abstract: A distance sensor configuration for a magnet of the levitation magnet of a magnetic levitation transport system equipped with a number of distance sensors. Each distance sensor has a distance measuring coil acted upon by an operating frequency and can be placed in an installation space on the magnet. In order to obtain reliable distance measurement values by using a distance sensor configuration of the aforementioned type, the distance measuring coil of each distance sensor is connected to a programmable module for generating an operating frequency. The distance sensor contains a location information querying device for querying an installation space-specific location information providing device in the installation space. The location information querying device is connected on the input side to the programmable module.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monitoring system implementing a network including at least one source of dynamic data, the source being in communication with a machine, a monitoring module configured for communication with the source, receiving the dynamic data, and converting the dynamic data to output data for transmittal over the network, a computing resource configured for communication with the network and receiving the output data, a rule implementer in the monitoring module, the rule implementer implementing at least one system rule that is applicable to the output data to determine optimal setpoints for at least one machine variable, and a controller configured for communication with the monitoring module and the network and receiving the output data to which the at least one system rule has been applied, the controller being configured to control the at least one machine variable according to the optimal setpoints.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monitoring system implementing a network. The system includes at least one source of dynamic data, the at least one source configured to be in signal communication with a machine, a monitoring module configured for communication with the at least one source, configured for receiving the dynamic data, and configured for converting the dynamic data to output data for transmittal over the network, a controller configured for communication with the monitoring module and the network, and configured for receiving the output data, a computing resource configured for communication with the network, and configured for receiving the output data, and a rule implementer in the monitoring module, the rule implementer configured to implement at least one system rule.

Abstract: A stroboscope module has a coupling with which the stroboscope module can be connected to a light connection of an endoscope. The coupling comprises a sleeve and a base, with the base being arranged in the sleeve displacable in an axial direction between a first position and a second position. An elastically deformable cuff having an internal diameter is arranged within the sleeve, into which cuff the light connection of the endoscope can be inserted in the first position. The sleeve and the base compress the cuff in the second position such that the internal diameter of the cuff is reduced and the light connection of the endoscope is locked in the coupling. The sleeve and the base can be locked in the second position.

Abstract: A method is for securing a laminated core, used to accommodate the stator winding of a linear motor, to a track. In particular, the track is for a magnetic levitation transport system. Provision is made for an installation module to be connected to the track and to have at least one pair of holes then aligned transversely with respect to the direction of travel in parallel, uncovered side walls. The laminated core, in which there is at least one channel, is then inserted into the installation module in a manner held by a clamping device until the at least one channel in the laminated core forms a continuous opening with the at least one pair of holes. A tube is then pushed into this opening and fixed there. The clamping device is then removed.

Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring a therapy device, for example, an anesthesia device or a respirator, is provided by which an alarm device for triggering an alarm when the value drops beyond a warning limit (4) is automatically activated when a determined therapy parameter drops beyond this warning limit (4). The warning limit (4) is set automatically in this case. In addition, a therapy device monitored by the monitoring device and especially an anesthesia device as well as a respirator are provided. A process for triggering an alarm as well as a process for treating a patient is also provided.

Abstract: A method is for operating a vehicle of a magnetic levitation railway on a route which is fitted with a stator with a stator winding. There is provision for the time profile of the strength of the current to be measured in each provided supply phase of the stator winding. In addition, in the region of the respective supply phase on the route, the time profile of the magnetic flux of the magnetic leakage field emanating from the vehicle is measured. The force acting on the vehicle is then determined from current strength values, assigned magnetic fluxes and a motor constant of the vehicle. The force which is determined is compared with a threshold value and when the force deviates greatly the energy supply to the stator winding is interrupted.

Abstract: A device is provided for acoustically reproducing the respiratory function for a respirator, with a patient respiration circuit. The device has a noise generator, a volume flow sensor device, which determines the volume flow in the patient respiration circuit and generates an electric signal representing the volume flow, and a volume flow evaluating unit, which is set up to pick up the volume flow signal and to generate a control signal for the noise generator as a function of this in such a way that an acoustic signal with a loudness rising (falling) with rising (falling) volume flow is generated.

Abstract: A portable deck includes a plurality of legs that have a slot on each side face. An adjustable foot is removably attached to each leg to account for uneven ground surfaces on which the portable deck may be place. At least two braces and at least two rails are generally disposed between the plurality of legs to form a generally rectangular frame. The rails and braces are removably disposed in the slots of the legs. A plurality of planks are removably mounted to and supported by the rails to form a top surface of the portable deck. The portable deck provides a firm, level surface on which to place outdoor accessories.