Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for expanding a functionality of a field device for process automation technology in a system using a configuration device, comprising the steps of: establishing a connection from the configuration device to the field device; reading out an order code using the configuration device, wherein the order code represents the current functionalities of the field device; displaying the functionality of the field device on the configuration device; selecting additional, alternative, or lessened functionality of the field device using the configuration device; establishing a connection to a central station; sending information about the additional, alternative, or lessened functionality of the field device to the central station; sending an activation code to activate the additional, alternative, or lessened functionality from the central station; and sending the activation code from the configuration device to the field device and activating the additional, alternative, or l

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for determining at least one measurand of a measuring medium includes a first measuring device including a first measuring sensor structured to contact the measuring medium and configured to detect measured values of the at least one measurand, the first measuring device embodied to determine a first measured value that is dependent on the at least one measurand of the measuring medium, a sampling device structured to remove a sample from the measuring medium, a second measuring device including a second measuring sensor and embodied to determine a second measured value that is dependent on the least one measurand of the sample, and an electronic control apparatus configured to receive and process the first and second measured value and to perform a verification, calibration and/or adjustment of the first measuring device using the second measured value.

Abstract: A method to control a process variable in a process using a control unit includes sequential determination of values of a reference variable to be supplied to the control unit based on values of a first measurand, and sequential determination of values of a regulating variable using values for the reference variable and sequentially determined values for the process variable. A current value for the reference variable is determined by sequentially saving values of the first measurand in a first FIFO memory having a number K of memory locations for saving one value respectively, and by using only the n oldest values saved in the first FIFO memory to determine the current value for the reference variable, with n being a number of values that is smaller than the number K of the values saved in the memory locations of the first FIFO memory and greater or equal 1.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for expanding a functionality of a field device for process automation technology in a system using a configuration device, comprising the steps of: establishing a connection from the configuration device to the field device; reading out an order code using the configuration device, wherein the order code represents the current functionalities of the field device; displaying the functionality of the field device on the configuration device; selecting additional, alternative, or lessened functionality of the field device using the configuration device; establishing a connection to a central station; sending information about the additional, alternative, or lessened functionality of the field device to the central station; sending an activation code to activate the additional, alternative, or lessened functionality from the central station; and sending the activation code from the configuration device to the field device and activating the additional, alternative, or l

Abstract: A method for controlling a process, comprising treatment of a process medium, and which includes a system input, in particular, an inlet, and a system output, in particular, an outlet for the process includes such a dead time profile that a change in at least one parameter of the first type of the process medium at the system input causes a change in at least one parameter of the second type of the process medium at the system output only after an elapse of a dead time, comprises: determining, in particular, digital values for the parameter of the first type and using these values as input values of a control system; determining the set values for an output variable influencing the parameter of the second type of the process medium at the system output, using the determined values of the parameter of a first type and a first proportionality factor recorded in the control system; applying the determined set values for adjusting the output variable using the control system; determining, in particular, digital v

Abstract: A method for controlling a treatment process of a medium that includes a system input and output, wherein a change in a first parameter of the medium at the system input causes a change in a second parameter at the system output only after an elapse of a dead time, and a control system, the method including determining first values of the first parameter; determining set values for an output variable influencing the second parameter at the system output using the determined first values and a first proportionality factor recorded in the control system; applying the determined set values to adjust the output variable; determining second values of the second parameters; determining deviation values representative of a deviation of the second parameter from the first parameter; and using at least one of the deviation values and at least one of the set values to determine a second proportionality factor.

Abstract: A method to control a process variable in a process by means of a control unit comprises: sequential determination of values of a reference variable to be supplied to the first control unit based on the values of a first measurand; sequential determination of values of a regulating variable using both values for the reference variable and sequentially determined values for the process variable; with a current value for the reference variable being determined: by sequentially saving values of the first measurand, or values derived therefrom, in a first FIFO memory having a number K of memory locations for saving one value respectively, namely a memory featuring a number K of logically consecutive memory locations (j=i) in such a way that the oldest of the values saved in the first FIFO memory is saved in a first memory location (j=1) and the value saved last in the first FIFO memory is saved in a final memory location (j=k); and by using only the n oldest values saved in the first FIFO memory to determine the

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for user administration of a field device of process automation technology, comprising the steps of connecting a transport medium, such as a smartphone, to a user database, synchronizing user data from the user database with the transport medium, and connecting the transport medium to the field device. The method also includes transmitting the user data from the transport medium to the field device, checking of the user data by the field device, and granting access to the field device on the basis of verified valid user data.

Abstract: A method for masking and/or reducing disturbing noises or the conspicuousness thereof when a motor vehicle is being operated includes forming a compensation signal and/or a heterodyne signal based on disturbing noises that are detected in acceleration measurement signals that are received or based on operating states of the motor vehicle or at least of a component of the motor vehicle and using the compensation signal and/or heterodyne signal to modulate an existing control signal of an actuator of the motor vehicle such that the disturbing noises or conspicuousness thereof are reduced and/or at least in part masked. The method further includes influencing the heterodyne signal with a broadband signal or a tonal signal having the predetermined frequencies or arrangements such that the disturbing noises is masked or the conspicuousness of the disturbing noises are reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module for a technical facility comprising a technical hardware for executing a technical sub-process, a controller for locally controlling the technical hardware wherein the controller is configured to control the technical hardware automatically and an external interface of the controller, wherein the external interface comprises an OPC-UA server. The OPC-UA server has a fixedly predetermined information structure having static information and dynamic information wherein the static information describes the technical hardware and the controller, and the controller writes the dynamic information as real-time values of the technical hardware into the information structure. Furthermore, a corresponding method for controlling a technical facility is claimed.

Abstract: Module 1 for a technical facility 90 comprising a technical hardware 10 for the execution of a technical sub-process, a control 20 for a local control of the technical hardware 10, wherein the control 20 is adapted to control the technical hardware 10 autarkical, and an external interface 22 of the control 20, wherein the external interface 22 comprises an administration shell 23, wherein the administration shell 23 publishes at least one service relating to an output product 140 of the module 1 via a network 62, and wherein the external interface 22 is adapted to request at least one service relating to an input product 130 of the module 1 via the network 62. Furthermore, a corresponding system for the execution of a process by means of a technical facility 90 as well as a corresponding method for the execution of a technical process by means of a technical facility 90 is claimed.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the condition of an electronic power steering apparatus or of at least one part of the electronic power steering apparatus of a motor vehicle includes continually capturing acceleration measured values in a region of the electronic power steering apparatus during a driving mode of the motor vehicle and continually providing the captured acceleration measured values to a damage computation section in the form of a damage meter that continuously sums the acceleration measured values and continually forms therefrom at least one variable characterizing a degree of damage to the electronic power steering apparatus or to the at least one part of the electronic power steering apparatus. The method further includes continually comparing the variable with at least one prescribed limit value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for expanding a functionality of a field device for process automation technology in a system using a configuration device, comprising the steps of: establishing a connection from the configuration device to the field device; reading out an order code using the configuration device, wherein the order code represents the current functionalities of the field device; displaying the functionality of the field device on the configuration device; selecting additional, alternative, or lessened functionality of the field device using the configuration device; establishing a connection to a central station; sending information about the additional, alternative, or lessened functionality of the field device to the central station; sending an activation code to activate the additional, alternative, or lessened functionality from the central station; and sending the activation code from the configuration device to the field device and activating the additional, alternative, or l

Abstract: An industrial control system comprising at least one industrial controller and method of transferring data in an industrial controller include use system-specific firmware of the industrial controller to execute at least one system task of a predefined set of system tasks independently from a user-specific industrial control program. The at least one system task is adapted to use in the operating phase while execution of the instructions defined in the user-specific industrial control program the at least one file system service to move data in a first dedicated storage location of the first data storage unit to a second data storage unit formatted for use with a file system, or use the at least one file system service to move data from the second data storage unit to a second dedicated storage location of the first data storage unit.

Abstract: Isosorbide mono ether derivatives with preservation activity.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for determining at least one measurand of a measuring medium includes a first measuring device including a first measuring sensor structured to contact the measuring medium and configured to detect measured values of the at least one measurand, the first measuring device embodied to determine a first measured value that is dependent on the at least one measurand of the measuring medium, a sampling device structured to remove a sample from the measuring medium, a second measuring device including a second measuring sensor and embodied to determine a second measured value that is dependent on the least one measurand of the sample, and an electronic control apparatus configured to receive and process the first and second measured value and to perform a verification, calibration and/or adjustment of the first measuring device using the second measured value.

Abstract: A device for pressing a first transmission element onto a second transmission element engaging in the first transmission element for a rack-and-pinion steering system of a motor vehicle. A pressure piece that can be loaded in the direction of the first transmission element by at least one spring element is displaceably guided in a housing. The spring element is produced from at least one dilatant elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the preparation of aqueous meta-stable o/W emulsions with the ability to invert into w/o emulsions when applied to skin. These emulsions are useful for making cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, particularly products for skin care.

Abstract: A caisson for submersible pumps and method of operating a pump that is fluidly cooperative with the caisson. The pump discharge and the caisson are fluidly coupled to one another such that upon discharge of a fluid being pumped, the caisson acts as the fluid conduit, thereby removing the need for redundant riser pipes. In one form, the pump is a seawater lift pump for use with floating production storage and offloading (FPSO), offshore platforms or related structures.

Abstract: A method to control a process variable in a process by means of a control unit comprises: sequential determination of values of a reference variable to be supplied to the first control unit based on the values of a first measurand; sequential determination of values of a regulating variable using both values for the reference variable and sequentially determined values for the process variable; with a current value for the reference variable being determined: by sequentially saving values of the first measurand, or values derived therefrom, in a first FIFO memory having a number K of memory locations for saving one value respectively, namely a memory featuring a number K of logically consecutive memory locations (j=1) in such a way that the oldest of the values saved in the first FIFO memory is saved in a first memory location (j=1) and the value saved last in the first FIFO memory is saved in a final memory location (j=k); and by using only the n oldest values saved in the first FIFO memory to determine t