Abstract: A method for operating a device for providing data associated with an exchangeable process valve shut-off body is provided. The device includes an illumination apparatus, an image sensor, a display unit, a data processing unit, and a communication interface. The illumination apparatus is configured to illuminate the process valve shut-off body arranged in a chamber. The image sensor is configured to generate a digital image of the process valve shut-off body arranged in the chamber and irradiated with light by the illumination apparatus. The display unit is configured to display the digital image. The data processing unit is configured to determine the data associated with the process valve shut-off body. The data includes the digital image. The communication interface, in particular a mobile radio interface, is configured to send the data associated with the process valve shut-off body.

Abstract: A valve, in particular a diaphragm valve, is proposed, in which a transponder is arranged in a transponder frame. An outer opening of the transponder frame is closed with a sealing compound. The transponder frame is connected to an outer surface of a component of the valve.