Abstract: Information describing an automation system is input into a control device of an automation device. The information the information includes a description of elements of the automation device, a description of interaction between the elements, and safety-related reliability information associated with the elements. The control device independently determines from the provided information reliability information for the automation device as a whole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for transporting and storing of a powder or liquid medium, comprising (a) a structurally stable outer container having an electrically conducting inner surface, a top side that is open and capable of receiving an inner container, and a bottom section comprising a plurality of recesses wherein each recess can receive a pronged platform of a cargo moving device; and (b) an inner container capable of holding said medium having a top section, an opening in said top section for filing and discharging said medium, and one or more walls. These walls are made of a plastic material, are adjacent to said inner surface of said outer container, and have an outer surface. The outer surface has at least one electrically conductive layer that is in electrical contact with the outer container's inner surface. Moreover, invention could optionally include a plastic pallet having an electrically conductive layer that is in contact with the outer container.

Abstract: In normal mode, a central unit of an electronic control device receives desired and actual values for determining desired current values which are transmitted to an electronic drive unit. The central unit of the electronic drive unit receives the desired current values for determining drive signals for circuit breakers. In monitoring mode, the central unit of the electronic control device checks whether an connected electric motor is in a safe state. If not, the control device transmits disconnection signals to a disconnection device and to the drive unit. The central unit of the electronic control device generates checking information for the drive unit. In the monitoring mode, the central unit of the drive unit checks whether a disconnection signal is transmitted to the central unit and whether the checking information is correct.

Abstract: An electronic intermediate module for acquiring data from at least one peripheral unit, and for transmitting the acquired data to a position measuring device, the electronic intermediate module including a data acquisition interface for a data transmission connection which is designed for transmitting first data from the peripheral unit in a direction toward the electronic intermediate module. The electronic intermediate module further including a communications interface for a communications connection, wherein the communications connection is designed for transmitting second data from the intermediate module to the position measuring device.

Abstract: In a method for monitoring a stationary condition of a drive device, a monitoring device provides the drive device with a temporally varying monitoring signal which, when a sensor device connected to the drive device functions properly, modulates a sensor output signal of the sensor device in accordance with the monitoring input signal. The monitoring device receives the sensor signal and monitors it for the presence of a corresponding signal component. In the absence of such a signal component, the monitoring device controls a safety device which converts the drive device into a safe state. When the drive device is controlled by means of at least two phase-shifted current regulators, it is possible for the monitoring device to monitor an output signal of at least one of the current regulators for constancy and to control the safety device when the output signal of the at least one current regulator changes.

Abstract: In one aspect a device to simplify, and to reduce the costs of, the error-protected detection of the measured values in the control unit, without reducing the error protection of the system is provided. The device includes a pick-up device for detecting measuring signals. Independently operating evaluation devices are provided for the redundant determination of measured values from the measuring signals of the pick-up device. The data is transmitted to the control unit by means of error-protected transmission devices. A first evaluation device is used to determine a measured value, and a second evaluation device is used to determine a less precise, coarse comparison value. The device is also used to establish the accuracy of the measured value by comparing the value with the comparison value.

Abstract: A surgical instrument for holding and inserting a connection member of an osteosynthesis device into a retainer of a bone anchorage element comprises a distal end, a proximal end and a first connection portion at a distal end. The first connection portion comprises a connection member receptacle for receiving at least a portion of the connection member. The instrument further comprises a locking mechanism which is transferable from a release position, in which the instrument is releasable from the connection member, to a connection position, in which the instrument can be connected to the connection member. Moreover, an osteosynthesis device comprising at least two bone anchorage elements and at least a connection member is proposed, which further comprises a surgical instrument for holding and inserting the connection member into at least one retainer of the bone anchorage elements.

Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying and fixing a fixation screw to a threaded section of a head of a bone anchorage element comprises a distal end and a proximal end, a first tool member and a second tool member. The first tool member is arranged at the distal end and adapted for engaging the threaded section of the bone anchorage element head. The second tool member is adapted for engaging a tool-engaging member of the fixation screw. The instrument is constructed such that in a working position of the instrument the second tool member is supported on the instrument in a torque proof manner relative to the first tool member about a longitudinal axis and is movable parallel to the longitudinal axis relative to the first tool member. Moreover, an osteosynthesis device comprising at least two bone anchorage elements and at least one connection member is suggested. Further, a method for fixing an osteosynthesis device on two vertebrae of a spinal column in a minimal invasive manner is proposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer device for storing and transporting chemicals, especially highly pure, liquid chemicals for the electronics industry. The device is produced from a thermoplastic by co-extrusion. The innermost layer of the device on the contents side is produced form a stabilizer-free HDPE. The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer device for storing and trans-porting chemicals, especially highly pure, liquid chemicals for the electronics industry, using a multilayer blow extruder with at least one inner extruder and at least one outer extruder.

Abstract: In a method for monitoring a stationary condition of a drive device, a monitoring device provides the drive device with a temporally varying monitoring signal which, when a sensor device connected to the drive device functions properly, modulates a sensor output signal of the sensor device in accordance with the monitoring input signal. The monitoring device receives the sensor signal and monitors it for the presence of a corresponding signal component. In the absence of such a signal component, the monitoring device controls a safety device which converts the drive device into a safe state. When the drive device is controlled by means of at least two phase-shifted current regulators, it is possible for the monitoring device to monitor an output signal of at least one of the current regulators for constancy and to control the safety device when the output signal of the at least one current regulator changes.

Abstract: For real-time communication between a number of network subscribers in a communication system using Ethernet physics, the slave units are synchronized to the master unit in that each slave unit is clocked via a respective timer with a predetermined overall cycle time, which timer is set cyclically by the reception of respective slave-specific synchronization information which is determined by the master unit. In this case, each timer in a slave unit automatically starts a new cycle once the predetermined overall cycle time has elapsed, even in the absence of the respective synchronization information. Access control for the transmission mode and reception mode between the network subscribers is provided using a timeslot access method.

Abstract: A liquid-absorbing, impact-absorbing packaging container for protecting packaged items such as bottled liquids, while providing absorbency in the event of a liquid spill. The container material is created from a mixture of an inorganic liquid-absorbing agent such as vermiculite, and a cellulosic material such as paper pulp, which mixture is then formed into a container material, for packaging an article such as a glass bottle. The containers and container materials of this invention are substantially free of dust and/or loose particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition. The composition comprises zinc and bismuth. The composition for use in the protection of glassware in an automatic dishwashing process.

Abstract: An electronic intermediate module for acquiring data from at least one peripheral unit, and for transmitting the acquired data to a position measuring device, the electronic intermediate module including a data acquisition interface for a data transmission connection which is designed for transmitting first data from the peripheral unit in a direction toward the electronic intermediate module. The electronic intermediate module further including a communications interface for a communications connection, wherein the communications connection is designed for transmitting second data from the intermediate module to the position measuring device.

Abstract: Chemical container made of plastics, comprising a body having side walls being arranged perpendicularly with respect to each other and a base, whereby at least one mold separation seam or accumulation of material due to production, respectively, is arranged in the edge being formed between two side walls and at least one mold separation seam or a combination of material due to production, respectively, is arranged diagonally over the base.

Abstract: Discharge system for filling and emptying containers, in particular drum-like transporting containers, in particular for the uptake of inflammable liquids, wherein the discharge system comprises a grounding wire by means of which electric charges are discharged from a liquid being uptaken in the container to a grounding potential.

Abstract: A smart fluid storage container assembly and methods of using the container assembly. The container assembly includes features that minimize the risk of degradation of any fluid or other material contained in the container, provide for monitoring of the conditions the fluid has and is being subjected to, and provide for storage of identifying information and other data with the container itself. The information accompanying the container can be used to identify the contents of the container and/or the proper storage and use of the material contained within the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for transporting and storing of a powder or liquid medium, comprising (a) a structurally stable outer container having an electrically conducting inner surface, a top side that is open and capable of receiving an inner container, and a bottom section comprising a plurality of recesses wherein each recess can receive a pronged platform of a cargo moving device; and (b) an inner container capable of holding said medium having a top section, an opening in said top section for filing and discharging said medium, and one or more walls. These walls are made of a plastic material, are adjacent to said inner surface of said outer container, and have an outer surface. The outer surface has at least one electrically conductive layer that is in electrical contact with the outer container's inner surface. Moreover, invention could optionally include a plastic pallet having an electrically conductive layer that is in contact with the outer container.

Abstract: A smart fluid storage container assembly and methods of using the container assembly. The container assembly includes features that minimize the risk of degradation of any fluid or other material contained in the container, provide for monitoring of the conditions the fluid has and is being subjected to, and provide for storage of identifying information and other data with the container itself. The information accompanying the container can be used to identify the contents of the container and/or the proper storage and use of the material contained within the container.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an analog evaluation circuit, the digitization and the conversion into physical variables are moved from the higher-order control system into the sensor system, and the control system is connected to this new sensor system through a synchronous high-speed transmission system. This serial real-time sensor interface provides the network capability of the transmission system and also permits simpler cabling.