Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a measuring transducer of process automation technology, comprising at least the following steps: starting the measuring transducer by starting its operating system, wherein the operating system provides at least one interface; starting at least one interpreter, wherein the interpreter accesses the interface; and executing an extension in the interpreter. The present disclosure further relates to a measuring transducer for implementing the method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a field device, comprising: a first inductive interface, at least for transmitting and receiving data, especially for transmitting a value dependent on the measured condition; at least one second interface at least for receiving energy; and a first coupling body comprising the first, inductive interface and the second interface.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement, which includes: a sensor, wherein the sensor is embodied to produce a measurement signal correlated with a measured variable, a first interface, an evaluation circuit least one computer system and a memory associated with the computer system, as well as a third interface, especially a third interface embodied as a fieldbus interface, a first superordinated data processing system with which the evaluation circuit is connected via the third interface, wherein in the memory associated with the computer system of the evaluation circuit a computer program executable by the computer system is stored, wherein the computer program serves for additional processing of the measurement signal as well as serving for transmission of the further processed measurement signal via the third interface to the first superordinated data processing system; and a second superordinated data processing system connected wirelessly, especially via a radio connection, with the evaluation circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular measuring system including a sensor element designed to be inserted into a process connection arranged in a pipe wall or container wall, and a transmitter unit that serves to process and/or transmit electronic and/or electrical signals representing the measured variable and generated by the sensor element, wherein the transmitter unit can be connected mechanically to the process connection by a coupling unit, wherein the coupling unit is arranged on an end region facing the process connection of the transmitter unit, and wherein the coupling unit can be mechanically connected to the process connection and mechanically disconnected from the process connection such that a latching element of the coupling unit arranged inside the coupling unit carries out a relative movement in relation to a counter body that can be connected mechanically to the latching element and that is arranged in the process connection.

Abstract: The invention discloses a sensor connection element for a sensor, comprising: an energy store; a first data processing unit, with which is associated a first memory, for processing data and controlling a first wireless module; the first wireless module for transmitting/receiving data to/from a connection device; and a first inductive interface for transmitting energy from the energy store to the sensor, and for transmitting/receiving data to/from the sensor. The invention further discloses an energy-self-sufficient sensor system comprising the sensor connection element and a sensor.

Abstract: A method for providing static data and dynamic data of a service/display menu for a mobile device from a field device containing identification data and a total amount of static data and dynamic data. Upon query of the mobile device, dynamic data and/or static data are transmitted from the field device to the mobile device via a wireless interface. Static data required for an application for representation and/or changing of transmitted dynamic data are transmitted from the field device to the mobile device. These static data are stored in a memory in the mobile device. Further disclosed is a computer program for performing the method and an arrangement comprising a field device and a mobile device for performing the method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hardware-software communication system for sensor signal monitoring in process automation technology. The hardware-software communication system comprises at least one client, a system layer, and an application layer. The client and the system layer are communicatively connected and configured to communicate with one another. The system layer and the application layer are interconnected and are configured to communicate with one another independently of the client. The system layer is implemented as a server.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for parameterizing a field device of process automation technology, comprising at least the following steps: parameterizing a mapping of the field device, wherein the mapping is executed as field-device-specific software on an interpreter, especially a software emulator; wherein the interpreter is executed on a host and there is no connection between host and field device during parameterization, and transmitting the parameterization generated via the mapping to the field device.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for identifying a single field device in a list on a mobile device, such as on a display of a mobile device. The method includes steps of displaying on the mobile device a list of all field devices which can be reached in the same communication network as the mobile device and selecting a specific field device by physically interacting therewith. The method also includes steps of sending an identifier from the selected field device to the mobile device via the communication network and identifying the selected field device in the list of all field devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for adapting functionalities of a field device, including a step of transmitting a configuration of the field device to a database. Further application programs, including additional functionality for the field device and basic programs for various field devices are stored on the database. The configuration of the field device has information about the basic program of the field device, any application programs already on the field device, the type of field device or the hardware of the field device. The method also includes a step of selecting a further application program. An installation package is created containing the further application program using a tool chain selected based on the configuration. The tool chain creates the installation package in a format executable on the field device. The installation packet is executed on the field device, thus transferring the further application program to the field device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interface module for a device unit, comprising a communication unit suitable for being communicatively connected to an electronics module of the device unit, the communication unit being suitable for enabling the input of information by a user and/or the output of information to a user; a holding element suitable for being fastened to the electronics module; and a connection connecting the communication unit and the holding element to one another, wherein the connection is a joint, and the communication unit is movable relative to the holding element between a first folding position and a second folding position by means of the joint.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interface module for a device unit, comprising a communication unit suitable for being communicatively connected to an electronics module of the device unit, the communication unit being suitable for enabling the input of information by a user and/or the output of information to a user; a holding element suitable for being fastened to the electronics module; and a connection connecting the communication unit and the holding element to one another, wherein the connection is a joint, and the communication unit is movable relative to the holding element between a first folding position and a second folding position by means of the joint.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective housing for a control unit. The protective housing includes at least one resizable cover element having at least two cover plates that are displaceable relative to one another and define a first cover area for protecting at least a first side of the control unit, and a displacement device suitable for displacing the at least two cover plates of the resizable cover element relative to one another so that the first cover area is changed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for installing a program on an embedded system of process automation technology. The method includes steps of reading a first program code into a data memory of the embedded system via a data interface of the embedded system and reading additional information specific to the first program code into the data memory of the embedded system via the data interface. The method additionally includes a step of translating the first program code by means of the embedded system into a second program code executable by the embedded system. The program-specific additional information is used for the translation so that the second program code can be executed more efficiently by the embedded system than a third program code translated from the first program code without the program-specific additional information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective housing for a control unit. The protective housing includes at least one resizable cover element having at least two cover plates that are displaceable relative to one another and define a first cover area for protecting at least a first side of the control unit, and a displacement device suitable for displacing the at least two cover plates of the resizable cover element relative to one another so that the first cover area is changed.

Abstract: A measurement transmitter for a multisensor system for process automation technology, wherein the measurement transmitter, for processing in- and output signals, has a processor, which is connected with an interface, to which a sensor is connected for transmission of data via a transmission line. In communication between the processor and the interface, or the sensor and the interface, different transmission rates of data occur. In order to be able to connect to the measurement transmitter a plurality of sensors working with different principles of operation, and, in spite of the plurality of sensors, largely avoid errors in the data transmission, at least two sensors are present, wherein a function module is present in the interface for each sensor and the function module for each sensor is connected with such sensor via a dedicated transmission line.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for operating an expansion of a measuring transducer of process automation technology, comprising at least the steps: Starting the measuring transducer by starting its operating software; connecting the extension to the measuring transducer; establishing data communication between extension and measuring transducer, wherein the extension and the measuring transducer form an asymmetric cryptosystem; and the extension interacts with the measuring transducer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a sensor connection element for a sensor, comprising: an energy store; a first data processing unit, with which is associated a first memory, for processing data and controlling a first wireless module; the first wireless module for transmitting/receiving data to/from a connection device; and a first inductive interface for transmitting energy from the energy store to the sensor, and for transmitting/receiving data to/from the sensor. The invention further discloses an energy-self-sufficient sensor system comprising the sensor connection element and a sensor.

Abstract: A measurement transmitter for a multisensor system for process automation technology, wherein the measurement transmitter, for processing in- and output signals, has a processor, which is connected with an interface, to which a sensor is connected for transmission of data via a transmission line. In communication between the processor and the interface, or the sensor and the interface, different transmission rates of data occur. In order to be able to connect to the measurement transmitter a plurality of sensors working with different principles of operation, and, in spite of the plurality of sensors, largely avoid errors in the data transmission, at least two sensors are present, wherein a function module is present in the interface for each sensor and the function module for each sensor is connected with such sensor via a dedicated transmission line.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for maintaining at least one field device of process automation technology, comprising the steps of connecting a smart device to the field device via a data connection and maintaining the field device via the smart device.