Ifm Electronic Gmbh

I-For-T Gmbh

Benno Kathan

Alfred Wagner

Jorg Schutze

Stefan Kreis

Lorenz Halbinger

Hans-Peter Müller

Thomas May

Christian Bauer

Michael Danitschek

Hans-Peter Muller

Erich Griessler

Marius Bock

Peter Herberholz

A method starts up a sensor for process and automation technology, in which as many tasks and computing processes as possible are outsourced to a mobile communications device such as a smartphone during configuration for mobile communication, and then a finished, locally optimal configuration of the mobile communications connection is transferred to the sensor in a very energy-efficient manner, preferably via a near-field communication (NFC) connection or a Bluetooth data connection.

Method for startup of a sensor for process and automation technology via a mobile communications device

A conical flange of a temperature sensor for hygienic applications as a deep drawn part with a disk-shaped lower partand an upper part, wherein the upper part partially serves as clamping surface is provided.

Temperature sensor for hygienic applications with clampable process connector

An electrical connector for connection to a sensor has an integrated microcontroller, with a plug-and-socket connection for connection to an interface of the sensor and with an electronic circuit. With the connector, the data of a sensor, especially the parameter data, can be mirrored outside the sensor in a simple and economical manner so that the data are available at any time and as much as possible on site. The electronic circuit has a memory for storage of data, especially parameter data and characteristic data of the sensor, and a microcontroller, the microcontroller operating the interface of the sensor, and depending on the characteristic data of the sensor, either reading data, especially parameter data, out of the sensor via the interface and storing it in the memory, or reading data stored in the memory, especially parameter data, out of the memory and transmitting them via the interface into the sensor.

Electrical connector and process for decentralized storage of the parameters of a sensor

A ceramic pressure measurement cell for use in a sensor for static and/or dynamic monitoring of the pressure of a liquid or flowable medium which includes a base body and a membrane connected to the base body such that one side of the membrane is in contact with the medium to be monitored. The pressure measurement cell has high chemical resistance and high temperature resistance for a plurality of chemicals which is achieved by applying at least one plastic film on the side of the membrane in contact with the medium.

Sensor, measurement cell for use in a sensor and a process for producing a measurement cell

A vibration sensor () for monitoring the state of rotating components or bearings, includes a housing (), a sensor element (), evaluation electronics (), and at least one interface (). With the vibration sensor (), reliable monitoring of the state of rotating components and bearings can be done easily and economically, and in addition the vibration sensor can be easily operated. The evaluation electronics () has an analog-to-digital converter (), and a signal conditioning device () having a plurality of signals, which have been acquired by the sensor element (), and which are converted into a state value using signal analysis and a diagnosis algorithm.

Vibration sensor and method for monitoring the condition of rotating components and bearings

A measurement device with a cylindrical housing (), with a sensor element and with an adjustment element () made, for example, as a potentiometer, for setting at least one parameter of the measurement device. The measurement device () is especially easily and still accurately and reproducibly settable by there being at least one rotary adjustment ring, the adjustment ring being made as a housing sleeve () for setting the parameter.

Measurement device

An electrical measurement device is described, with a measurement input, an integrated sensor, a measurement and evaluation circuit, and a measured value display, and several measured value outputs. The electrical measurement device enables not only one measured value or several measured values to be determined, but makes it possible to display and process the determined measured values depending on other values such as comparison values and setpoints. An influencing input acts on the measurement and evaluation circuit and is the connecting point for the electrical measurement device to which or via which an influencing value can be applied or input. Therefore, a value with which the measured value can be influenced in the broadest sense is applied.

Electrical measurement means

A measurement apparatus for determining the position of an object relative to a reference surface, with a measurement nozzle, a reference nozzle, and a measurement device, the outlet opening of the measurement nozzle being located in the reference surface. A compressed air source provides air having a certain feed pressure so that the measurement device acquires one of three state variables: flow rate, pressure and speed of the air upstream of the measurement nozzle.

Measurement apparatus and process for determining the position of an object relative to a reference surface

A measurement device for process measurement engineering with a measurement unit (2) and an evaluation device (3), the measurement unit (2) having a sensor, especially a temperature sensor, and the evaluation device (3) containing at least most of the electrical and electronic components and having a display and/or an adjustment capability. The number of types of measurement devices required to be maintained can be reduced and their possible applications increased by the measurement device (1) being modular and the measurement unit (2) and the evaluation device (3) being detachably interconnected both electrically and mechanically via standardized interfaces.

Measurement device for process measurement engineering

Sensor housing with process terminal

Pressure or force measurement device for static or dynamic pressure measurement, in particular for high pressures or forces, having a housing including a pressure or force measuring cell, e.g., a piezoresistive or capacitive measuring cell. In such devices, service life and chemical resistance are problematic. The pressure measurement device includes the housing, a seal between the pressure medium and an inner chamber of the housing, a pressure measuring cell having a main face exposed to the pressure medium and which pressure measuring cell having a deflection when pressure loaded, which deflection leads to a relative movement between the pressure measuring cell and the housing in a region of the seal. In a region of the seal, the housing has spring-elastic properties. The pressure measurement device further includes a flange with an elastic sealing rib forming a through opening. The housing may be rotationally symmetrical with respect to the flange.

Pressure measuring sensor and apparatus having a seal between a housing

The invention relates to pressure measurement apparatuses and pressure or force measurement devices for static or dynamic pressure measurement, in particular for high pressures or forces, whose housing contains among other things, a pressure or force measuring cell, e.g. a piezoresistive or capacitive measuring cell. In devices like this, service life and chemical resistance are problematic. The pressure measurement device according to the invention is essentially comprised of a housing (2), a seal (4) between the pressure medium and the inner chamber (2d) of the housing (2), a pressure measuring cell (3), whose first main face (3e) is exposed to the pressure medium and which has a deflection when pressure loaded, which deflection leads to a relative movement between pressure measuring cell (3) and housing (2) in the region of the seal (4). In the region of the seal (4), the housing (2) is embodied so that it has spring-elastic properties. The pressure measurement apparatus according to the invention is comprised of a flange (7) with a conical sealing rib (7b) in the through opening (7f) and a pressure measurement device (9) with a housing (2) that is rotationally symmetrical in the region of the flange (7). The sealing rib (7b) is embodied as an elastic sealing rib.

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Benno Kathan