Abstract: Described is a component for a fill level measuring device or for a pressure measuring device. The component may include a coating with a microsmooth surface so that the microsmooth surface remains essentially free of any deposits.

Abstract: An electronics insert arrangement for a measuring device includes an electronics insert and an electronics module. The electronics insert includes a first attachment device and a first interface. The electronics module includes a second attachment device and a second interface. For coupling the electronics module to the electronics insert, the first attachment device and the second attachment device can be brought to engage each other such that a space between the first interface and the second interface remains essentially constant when the electronics insert moves. The electronics insert is equipped to carry out processes of a first functionality, and the electronics module is equipped to carry out processes of a second functionality.

Abstract: A transit-time fill-level measuring device for measuring the fill level of a filling material in a container is stated, in which transit-time fill-level measuring device information about the topography of the filling material surface is determined on the basis of the shape of a single echo curve of the receiving signal. From this the fill volume can then be derived.

Abstract: Field devices for measuring a pressure or a fill level are connected, by way of a cable connection or a radio connection, to stationary evaluation- and display devices. A parameterization- and data recording system for a field device is stated, which system may make it possible to maintain fast and flexible communication between field devices and a mobile control device. The system comprises a connection box and an interface adapter, which converts a HART signal or an I2C signal to a USB signal.

Abstract: Both in potential separation in the microwave path, and in potential separation directly between the two-wire loop and the output circuit, the quality of signal transmission may be negatively affected. A filling level radar device with potential separation within the electronics unit is stated, wherein potential separation does not separate analogue signals but instead separates digital signals or direct-current-free alternating signals. For example, the separation line leads through digital signal connections or alternating-voltage signal connections. As a result of this the expenditure for potential separation may be reduced and the transmission quality may be improved.

Abstract: An antenna for a fill level radar includes a high-temperature process separation device and an attenuation element. The attenuation element is used to improve the measuring signal in the near zone of the antenna and is affixed to the process separation device or in the process separation device. In this way antenna ringing may be significantly reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply device for energizing a modular measuring system. The measuring system comprises a modular display and adjustment unit and a modular low power sensor unit. Further, the power supply device is adapted to be disposed and connected electrically between the display and adjustment unit and the low power sensor unit, enabling for the modular display and adjustment unit and the low power sensor unit to be energized simultaneously, and enabling data communication between the display and adjustment unit and the low power sensor unit. Further, the invention is related to a modular system comprising a power supply device, a display and adjustment unit and a low power sensor unit. Finally, the invention relates to a sensor unit with internal energy store for energizing a display and adjustment unit connected thereto.

Abstract: Field devices for measuring a pressure or a fill level are connected, by way of a cable connection or a radio connection, to stationary evaluation- and display devices. To provide flexible parameterization or flexible measured-value inquiry, a connection box for the wireless transmission of signals between the field device and the control device is stated, which connection box comprises an interface connection and a radio interface. For the purpose of transmitting the signals, the interface connection and the radio interface are coupled to each other so as to be able to communicate.

Abstract: Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device features a first contacting arrangement which, independent of the selected position in the mounted state of the input and output device on the electronic equipment, electrically comes in connection with a second contacting arrangement present on the electronic equipment. In one embodiment, orientation of the device may be varied, thereby enabling it to be coupled to a receiver by a bayonet connection and with a set of contacting arrangement engaging the second contacting arrangement in any orientation. Moreover, described are an operating and display module, as well as to a combination of an electronic equipment and an input and output device that can be detachably mounted thereto.

Abstract: Described is a method for automatically initiating an update of a parasitic echo storage device in a fill level meter operating according to a runtime method. In this method individual echoes of echo curves of different ages are allocated, according to their typical echo characteristics, to global echo groups so that subsequently, after examining the behaviour over time of the echoes of the respective global echo curves, it can be judged whether the echoes of the respective global echo curves are useful echoes or parasitic echoes. Starting from this classification, the parasitic echo storage device is then updated with the oldest echoes of the corresponding global echo groups. Apart from the method for updating a parasitic echo storage device described is also an evaluation device for implementing the method as well as to a computer program and a computer program product for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Field devices for measuring a pressure or a fill level are connected, by way of a cable connection or a radio connection, to stationary evaluation- and display devices. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a parameterisation- and data recording system for a field device is stated, which system makes it possible to maintain fast and flexible communication between field devices and a mobile control device. For this purpose the system comprises a connection box and an interface adapter, which converts a HART signal or an I2C signal to a USB signal.

Abstract: Field devices for measuring a pressure or a fill level are connected, by way of a cable connection or a radio connection, to stationary evaluation- and display devices. To provide flexible parameterisation or flexible measured-value inquiry, a connection box for the wireless transmission of signals between the field device and the control device is stated, which connection box comprises an interface connection and a radio interface. For the purpose of transmitting the signals, the interface connection and the radio interface are coupled to each other so as to be able to communicate.

Abstract: Described is a method for automatically initiating an update of a parasitic echo storage device in a fill level meter operating according to a runtime method. In this method individual echoes of echo curves of different ages are allocated, according to their typical echo characteristics, to global echo groups so that subsequently, after examining the behaviour over time of the echoes of the respective global echo curves, it can be judged whether the echoes of the respective global echo curves are useful echoes or parasitic echoes. Starting from this classification, the parasitic echo storage device is then updated with the oldest echoes of the corresponding global echo groups. Apart from the method for updating a parasitic echo storage device described is also an evaluation device for implementing the method as well as to a computer program and a computer program product for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply device for energizing a modular measuring system. The measuring system comprises a modular display and adjustment unit and a modular low power sensor unit. Further, the power supply device is adapted to be disposed and connected electrically between the display and adjustment unit and the low power sensor unit, enabling for the modular display and adjustment unit and the low power sensor unit to be energized simultaneously, and enabling data communication between the display and adjustment unit and the low power sensor unit. Further, the invention is related to a modular system comprising a power supply device, a display and adjustment unit and a low power sensor unit. Finally, the invention relates to a sensor unit with internal energy store for energizing a display and adjustment unit connected thereto.

Abstract: A transceiver for wirelessly transmitting process variables with a radio interface and a field device interface is provided. The transceiver has two operating states. The transceiver is designed to receive a field device signal at the field device interface and relay the field device signal via the radio interface in the first operating state. In the second operating state, the transceiver receives a field device signal via the radio interface, and makes the field device signal available at the field device interface.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is adapted for mounting a field device, as well as to a field device that for the purpose of attachment to a mounting surface comprises such a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket comprises (a) a first bracket strap which includes a first rotary bearing, (b) a second bracket strap, spaced apart from the first bracket strap by a space, including a second rotary bearing and (c) at least one movable lock on one of the two bracket straps. The rotary bearings are designed to articulate on two opposing sides a field device that may be arranged in the space so that the field device may be rotated, on an imaginary axis that extends through the space, from a first angle position to a second angle position. The lock is designed to engage the field device in order to in this way resist a torque of the field device in that said lock converts the torque to a pair of forces which is removable by way of one of the rotary bearings and by way of the lock itself.

Abstract: An electronics insert arrangement for a measuring device includes an electronics insert and an electronics module. The electronics insert includes a first attachment device and a first interface. The electronics module includes a second attachment device and a second interface. For coupling the electronics module to the electronics insert, the first attachment device and the second attachment device can be brought to engage each other such that a space between the first interface and the second interface remains essentially constant when the electronics insert moves. The electronics insert is equipped to carry out processes of a first functionality, and the electronics module is equipped to carry out processes of a second functionality.

Abstract: Both in potential separation in the microwave path, and in potential separation directly between the two-wire loop and the output circuit, the quality of signal transmission may be negatively affected. A filling level radar device with potential separation within the electronics unit is stated, wherein potential separation does not separate analogue signals but instead separates digital signals or direct-current-free alternating signals. For example, the separation line leads through digital signal connections or alternating-voltage signal connections. As a result of this the expenditure for potential separation may be reduced and the transmission quality may be improved.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for transmitting data between a field unit and a control device with a first data interface for being coupled to the control device and a second data interface for being coupled to the field unit. A galvanic isolator is situated between the data interface on the side of the control device and the data interface on the side of the field unit, wherein the first data interface and the second data interface are coupled in a communicating fashion by the galvanic isolator. The circuit arrangement furthermore features at least one data storage device, wherein the data storage device is either coupled to the first data interface or the second data interface. The data storage device is designed in such a way that data of at least the first or the second data interface can be recorded on demand by the data storage device.

Abstract: Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device features a first contacting arrangement which, independent of the selected position in the mounted state of the input and output device on the electronic equipment, electrically comes in connection with a second contacting arrangement present on the electronic equipment. In one embodiment, orientation of the device may be varied, thereby enabling it to be coupled to a receiver by a bayonet connection and with a set of contacting arrangement engaging the second contacting arrangement in any orientation. Moreover, described are an operating and display module, as well as to a combination of an electronic equipment and an input and output device that can be detachably mounted thereto.