Abstract: A radar measuring device for determining fill levels and/or distances is provided, including: a primary radiator configured to transmit and to receive radar signals; an antenna configured to transmit and to receive radar signals; and a filter configured to filter the radar signals, the filter being arranged between the primary radiator and the antenna. A system for detecting filling levels and/or distances is also provided, including the radar measuring device and a container configured to store a material.

Abstract: A radio frequency unit for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere is provided, including: a carrier element, on which a radio frequency element is arranged, the radio frequency element being configured to transmit and/or receive a radio frequency signal; a housing, which delimits the radio frequency element at least in sections; and an excitation element arranged on the radio frequency element and configured to transmit the radio frequency signal, an inside of the housing being potted with a potting compound. A fill level measuring device including the radio frequency unit , and a method of manufacturing the radio frequency unit, are also provided.

Abstract: A waveguide for propagating high frequency waves, a method of manufacturing a waveguide, and a waveguide assembly. The waveguide includes a first waveguide portion having a first material and a second waveguide portion having a second material, the second material having a higher temperature stability than the first waveguide portion. The waveguide assembly includes a dielectric waveguide and a temperature interface that includes the waveguide.

Abstract: A dielectric waveguide for propagating high-frequency waves is provided, the dielectric waveguide including a first section having a substantially uniform cross-section; and a second section having a larger cross-section than the first section. A method of manufacturing a dielectric waveguide is also provided. A dielectric waveguide assembly is also provided. A radar device is also provided, including the dielectric waveguide or a dielectric waveguide arrangement including the dielectric waveguide and a holder that at least partially surrounds the dielectric waveguide.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement configured to radiate a high-frequency measurement signal from a measurement sensor is provided, including: an antenna made of a plastic material; a waveguide made of the plastic material, in which the waveguide is integrally formed with the antenna; and a wall on an outside of the antenna that has metallization or is made of metal. A measuring device including a measurement sensor and the antenna arrangement is also provided. A method of manufacturing an antenna arrangement is also provided, the method including: providing an antenna arrangement having an antenna and a waveguide made of a plastic by an injection molding process, a micro injection molding process, a compression molding of a base body, or a 3D printing process, in which the waveguide is integrally formed with the antenna; and metallizing an exterior of the antenna to form a wall on the exterior of the antenna.

Abstract: A radar chip including a waveguide coupling configured to couple a radar signal of the radar chip into and out of an antenna or a waveguide of a radar gauge is provided, the waveguide coupling including: a radio frequency substrate including a line, a radiating element, and a substrate-integrated waveguide disposed therebetween and connected thereto, configured to transmit the radar signal between the radar chip and the antenna or waveguide of the radar gauge and to couple the radar signal into and out of the antenna or waveguide of the radar gauge. A method of fabricating a radar chip having a waveguide coupling is also provided.

Abstract: A radar sensor for sensing the level of a product or the topology of the surface of a product having a continuously operated clock that closes a power supply line to the processor at a predetermined time to activate the processor. Thereupon, the processor controls the switching arrangement to activate the radar chip.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional measuring fill level radar with a processor, a programmable logic gate, one or more radar chips and a power supply and a method of detecting a level or a topology of a surface of a product by a fill level radar including starting a processor, performing a measurement cycle, when sufficient energy has been collected, by starting a programmable logic gate and launching one or more radar chips to perform a radar measurement sequence, switching off the radar chips, calculating the topology or fill level by the programmable logic gate and/or processor when sufficient energy has been collected, switching off the programmable logic gate, and switching off the processor.

Abstract: A fill level radar for fill level and topology detection is provided, including: a fill level radar device configured to detect a fill level of a container; a topology radar device configured to detect the topology of a product surface; an energy management device configured to monitor available energy; and control circuitry configured to adjust a timing of measurements of the fill level radar unit and the topology radar unit taking into account available energy. A method for measuring a fill level of a container and a topology of a product surface, and a nontransitory computer-readable storage medium including computer program instructions stored therein, which when executed on a processor of a level meter, instructs the level meter to perform the method, are also provided.

Abstract: A level measuring instrument is provided, including a microwave integrated circuit in a form of a radar system on chip with at least two transmission hardware channels, each to generate a transmission signal, and at least two receiving hardware channels, each to receive reflected signals from a product surface; a noise level reduction device configured to increase a signal-to-noise ratio of a received signal, which relates to the reflected signals from the product surface, by averaging results of several measurements carried out in succession in time; or a signal level increasing device configured to combine, by an inverse Wilkinson divider, two of the transmission hardware channels to produce a combined transmission signal with increased power or to combine two of the receiving channels to produce a combined reception signal with increased power.

Abstract: A radar measuring device with an array antenna for topology detection and a level measurement antenna for fill level measurement. The array antenna is arranged around the level measurement antenna.

Abstract: A base sensor for process variable determination in an industrial environment. The base sensor includes first wireless communication circuitry that transmits signals to a first expansion device and/or receives signals from the first expansion device, and a first housing including a first receiving device that receives the first expansion device or a second housing, the first housing completely enclosing the base sensor.

Abstract: A measuring device, configured to detect a process variable in a container, is provided, the measuring device including: electronic circuitry with a housing and a sealing abutting the housing, the measuring device being further configured to be arranged in a container opening, and when the measuring device is arranged in the container opening: the sealing is configured to seal the container opening, and the electronic circuitry is arranged below a geometric plane of the sealing. A container including a container opening and the measuring device is also provided.

Abstract: A radar module for process automation including process measurement technology and the automation industry is provided, the radar module including: a radar signal source configured to generate and to transmit, and/or to receive, a radar signal; and a dielectric radar signal guide configured to receive the radar signal and then to transmit the radar signal to an antenna, a waveguide, and/or a dielectric lens, the dielectric radar signal guide being arranged at a predetermined distance from the radar signal source, forming an intermediate space, and an end face of the dielectric radar signal guide facing the radar signal source at least partially has a metallic layer.

Abstract: A radar fill level measurement device includes an arrangement having at least one radar chip which has a plurality of transmitting channels and a plurality of receiving channels. In addition, the device includes an antenna arrangement having a plurality of transmitting elements and receiving elements. The device has more transmitting channels than transmitting elements and/or more receiving channels than receiving elements.

Abstract: A removable display and operating module for a measuring device and/or a field device for level measurement or for limit level determination is provided, the removable display and operating module including a radio module; and an electrical connection element configured to form a detachable connection with a connection counterpart for transmitting radio frequency signals from the radio module to a radio frequency housing feedthrough and/or to an antenna of the measuring device and/or the field device. There is also provided a sensor housing for a field device for level measurement or for limit level determination, the sensor housing being configured to completely accommodate the removable display and operating module. A method of manufacturing a field device for level measurement or level limit determination is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to measuring devices or display devices and a method for operating these devices, in particular instruments for level measurement, for level detection, for detecting the topology of a product surface or for displaying the measured values of these instruments. A measuring device or display device has an RFID unit. The RFID unit is set up to exchange data with a memory on an external command from an external communication device, to switch a controllable switch on and off, and/or to transfer energy to an energy storage device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a waveguide arrangement for guiding electromagnetic waves, which comprises a rectangular waveguide and a circular waveguide. The rectangular waveguide merges into the circular waveguide at an angle. The circular waveguide is filled with a dielectric which projects into the rectangular waveguide in a transition section. The dielectric filling is beveled at a defined angle in the transition section so that a transition surface is formed by the inner edge at the transition of the waveguide arrangement and the end face of the rectangular waveguide at the transition. The dielectric filling is preferably flush with the closing wall of the rectangular waveguide.

Abstract: A measuring device which detects a parameter includes at least one communication device which is arranged for wireless short-range communications with a mobile operating device. The communication device includes one or more two-dimensionally formed coil elements arranged for electromagnetic coupling with at least one coil element of the operating device. At least two regions are provided on a coil element or on different coil elements of the communication device, which have a different normal vector.

Abstract: A radar sensor device including a first radar sensor arrangement configured to measure a fill level of a medium in a container and a second radar sensor arrangement configured to monitor an environment of the radar sensor outside the container.