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Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2013

Filed:

Oct. 22, 2009
Applicants:

Martin Gaiser, Alpirsbach, DE;

Juergen Haas, Oberwolfach, DE;

Juergen Lienhard, Fischerbach, DE;

Juergen Motzer, Gengenbach, DE;

Inventors:

Martin Gaiser, Alpirsbach, DE;

Juergen Haas, Oberwolfach, DE;

Juergen Lienhard, Fischerbach, DE;

Juergen Motzer, Gengenbach, DE;

Assignee:

Vega Grieshaber KG, Wolfach, DE;

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R 31/00 (2006.01); G06F 11/30 (2006.01); G06F 19/00 (2011.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

An electronic module for level measurements, pressure measurements or density measurements is disclosed. In the module, a safety-relevant function is transferred into an area that is categorized as safety-uncritical. In order to prevent malfunctions, a diagnostic function is performed in the safety-critical area of the electronic module in order to check the transferred function. This diagnostic function is also checked with respect to its effectiveness during the safety-oriented operation. Suitable measures can be initiated in case an error is detected.


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