ABB AG Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160093423 | RESISTIVE VOLTAGE DIVIDER WITH HIGH VOLTAGE RATIO - A resistive voltage divider includes at least a first and a second resistor electrically connected in series. The resistors are made of an electrically resistive film material and each resistor is applied as a trace onto an insulating substrate. The divider's voltage ratio has a value between one hundred and one million. In order to achieve these high voltage ratios, a third resistor is electrically connected in parallel with the second resistor. The trace of the second and of the third resistor each overlap on one end at least in part with a first contacting terminal and on the respective other end at least in part with a second contacting terminal. A compact size of the divider is maintained by arranging the first and second contacting terminals in an interdigitated manner. | 03-31-2016 |
20150286203 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTIMIZED OPERATION OF REAL-TIME EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION - A system and method for optimized operation of real-time control applications. The system and method being configured for identifying and processing recurring code sequences in control applications to quantify the execution time of control applications, wherein for each set up and/or control application a timing data structure is generated to determine the execution time of control applications in industrial automation, determining execution times of control applications based on recurring code sequences that are automatically extracted from a set of training applications and/or identified in the respective application, automatically generating test data to determine their on-target execution times for refinement of the timing data structure, decomposing the structure of the respective control application into code sequences for which the created data timing structure and timing model respectively provide execution time estimates, and determining at least an estimate for the best-case execution time and/or the worst-case execution time of the control application. | 10-08-2015 |
20150214877 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A DIRECT-CURRENT DRIVE AND METHOD FOR SAFETY-RELATED DISCONNECTION OF A DIRECT-CURRENT DRIVE - An exemplary power supply system for a direct-current drive includes a power converter for at least one direction-dependent two-quadrant operating mode, at least one associated pulse-based actuation device, an input-side connection and an output-side connection for the power converter, and at least one mechanical interruption device for the input-side connection and/or the output-side connection. The power supply system is provided to continually provide values of a current flowing on the output-side during operation by receiving an STO (safe torque off) signal, immediate changeover of the power converter operating mode into the inverter limitation if an STO signal is received, interrupting a feed of actuation power through the actuation device into the power converter, and supplying an interruption signal to the at least one mechanical interruption device once a second subsequent time interval has elapsed and the current flowing on the output side has not decayed below a safety-critical limit value. | 07-30-2015 |
20150120038 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND FURTHER PROCESSING THE POSITION OF AT LEAST ONE STORAGE SPACE DEVICE MOVING BULK MATERIAL - A system and method are disclosed, which can detect and process a position of at least one storage space device moving a bulk material. A first storage space device can have a gantry having two gantry legs, each of the two gantry legs supported on a linearly displaceable foot element. The system can include at least one first non-contact distance sensor, which is fitted on one of the two foot elements to measure a first relative distance between the one foot element and a first fixed reference point. A second non-contact distance sensor is fitted to the other of the two foot elements in order to measure a second relative distance between the other foot element and a second fixed reference point, and an evaluation unit is configured to determine rotation of the first storage space device about a central vertical axis and control the movement of the foot elements. | 04-30-2015 |
20140218191 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVENT LOGGING IN A TECHNICAL INSTALLATION OR A TECHNICAL PROCESS - A logging system and a method are disclosed for detecting, conditioning and presenting installation-specific and/or process-specific operator control actions, process reports, alarm reports, system events, installation parameters and digital text messages for a technical installation or a technical process having at least one input apparatus that automatically converts audible and/or spoken information and information that is present in written form into digital text messages and provides the information, together with information relating to operator control actions, information relating to navigation steps performed and further text information that is present in digitized form, for a processing unit, that can automatically attribute timestamps. | 08-07-2014 |
20140132138 | ARRANGEMENT FOR A METER CABINET, DISTRIBUTION CABINET, SWITCH CABINET OR EMPTY HOUSING - An arrangement is disclosed for a meter cabinet, distribution cabinet or empty housing, including a frame and a door, wherein the frame can carry a door and the door is attached pivotally to the frame on its hinge side. The door may be aligned in relation to its frame quickly and without problems, with an adjustment device for aligning the door in the closed condition, the adjustment device being associated with the frame. | 05-15-2014 |
20140123104 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION OF A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER - A method and device for the programming and configuration of a programmable logic controller are disclosed. The method can include: locating a configuration tool in a programming tool, wherein the configuration tool includes a module in an IEC61131 language; integrating at least one further module into the configuration tool, and executing the programming and configuration of the programmable logic controller in a high-level language using a C-Code editor, and wherein the at least one further module is configured to provide a definition of interfaces between an IEC61131 code and a high-level language code, and provide a configuration of the high-level language code. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122754 | METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE IN A CONTROL OR AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A method and system for configuring at least one communication interface module in a control or automation system includes a communication interface module for coupling at least two field bus systems. At least one first functional unit integrated in the communication interface module implements a connection to a configured superordinate controller via a first communication link on the basis of a first field bus protocol. At least one second functional unit integrated in the communication interface module implements a connection for field devices via a second communication link on the basis of a second field bus protocol. At least one further, third functional unit integrated in the communication interface module is configured to connect further field devices via input and/or output functionalities integrated in the communication interface module, and at least one serial interface integrated in the communication interface module can be used to configure the communication interface module. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121788 | COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A communication interface module for an automation or control system for coupling at least two field bus systems is disclosed, the communication interface module includes at least one first functional unit configured to connect to a superordinate controller via a first communications link based on a first field bus protocol, at least one second functional unit configured to connect field devices via a second communications link based on a second field bus protocol, at least one serial interface configured to communicate with devices connected to the communication interface module, and at least one third functional unit configured to connect further field devices. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARAMETERIZING FIELD DEVICES OF AN AUTOMATION OR CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for parameterizing field devices of an automation or control system includes a higher-ranking unit, which is connected via a first communication link based on a first field bus protocol to a communication interface module. The module is connected via a second communication link based on a second field bus protocol to at least one field device. In the higher-ranking unit, sub-blocks are generated and stored from a data structure for configuring the field device that is stored in a device description file for the field device. A first network service transmits the parameters of the field device from the higher-ranking unit via the first communication link into a first functionality of the module that operates as a slave function. A further functionality integrated into the module evaluates parameters of the field device that are stored in sub blocks and combines the parameters to form a single configuration block. | 05-01-2014 |
20140111946 | ARRANGEMENT FOR COOLING SUBASSEMBLIES OF AN AUTOMATION OR CONTROL SYSTEM - An arrangement for cooling subassemblies of an automation or control system is disclosed, wherein the subassemblies each comprise at least one printed circuit board (LP) having electronic components of different temperature sensitivity arranged thereon. The printed circuit board (LP) has at least one first portion for temperature-sensitive components and at least one second portion for temperature-insensitive components that generate waste heat. Interspaces are arranged between the first portion and the second portion, the interspaces each forming a thermally insulated trench. Means can be provided which keep away the heat over the temperature-sensitive components in a suitable manner and dissipate the waste heat from the printed circuit board (LP) before the heat reaches the temperature-sensitive components. | 04-24-2014 |
20140108685 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING A PROCESS MAP VIA A GATEWAY DEVICE - Exemplary methods and systems are directed to transmitting a process map of a control or automation system via a gateway device. The gateway device includes at least one first functional unit connected to a higher-ranking control unit via a first communications link based on a primary field bus protocol, and at least one second functional unit connected to at least one field device via a second communications link based on a secondary field bus protocol. Binary signals are stored in corresponding registers and analog signals, which are in an integer format, are transmitted to the first functional unit such that the number of binary signals is reduced by packing the binary signals into data bytes. The data bytes are translated into corresponding telegrams that can be processed by the primary field bus protocol and with the analog signals are transmitted to the higher-ranking control unit. | 04-17-2014 |
20140067194 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AND TRACKING THE POSITION OF A MOVABLE TRANSFERRING DEVICE/LOADING DEVICE OF A BUCKET-WHEEL EXCAVATOR OR BUCKET CHAIN EXCAVATOR - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for detecting and tracking the position of a mobile transferring device/loading device of a bucket-wheel excavator or bucket chain excavator. The bucket-wheel excavator or bucket chain excavator includes an extraction device having a pivotable superstructure, which has inclinable cantilever, a track-drivable substructure, and a transferring device having a loading cantilever and renders conveyed material through a bench conveyor. An open-loop/closed-loop control device establishes the pivot angle and the inclination of the loading cantilever of the transferring device according to the signals of a plurality of sensors. | 03-06-2014 |
20130346004 | PHASE-LOCKED LOOP - A phase-locked loop is provided for estimating a phase angle of a three-phase reference signal. The phase-locked loop includes a device for calculating an estimated first state and an estimated second state at a fundamental frequency on the basis of the reference signal and the estimated fundamental frequency, a device for calculating a fundamental positive sequence component of the reference signal on the basis of the first state and the second state, a device for calculating a direct component and a quadrature component in a reference frame synchronous with the phase angle on the basis of the fundamental positive sequence component and an estimated phase angle, and a device for determining estimates of the estimated fundamental frequency and the estimated phase angle on the basis of the quadrature component. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342227 | RESISTIVE STRUCTURE AND RESISTIVE VOLTAGE DIVIDER ARRANGEMENT - A resistive structure has an improved electric field profile deposited on the surface of a cylindrical insulating substrate. At least one resistive path or trace is provided with a helix-looking shape and is directly printed on the surface of the insulating substrate. A resistive voltage divider includes first and second resistors electrically connected in series, where each resistor is made of one or more traces of electrically resistive film material applied onto a cylindrical insulating substrate. At least one of the traces is shaped like a helix and is applied onto the substrate by direct printing. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342187 | RESISTIVE VOLTAGE DIVIDER WITH IMPROVED PHASE ACCURACY - A resistive voltage divider includes a first resistor and a second resistor electrically connected in series. Each of the resistors is made of an electrically resistive film material and applied in the form of a trace onto an insulating substrate. The divider's voltage ratio has a value between one hundred and one million, where two ends of the trace of the second resistor overlap at least in part with a first and a second) contacting terminal, respectively, and two ends of the trace of the first resistor overlap at least in part with the first and third contacting terminal, respectively. In order to decrease the parasitic capacitance between the first contacting terminal and the third contacting terminal, the second contacting terminal is placed with at least a screening part between the first and the third contacting terminals. | 12-26-2013 |
20130335106 | RESISTIVE VOLTAGE DIVIDER MADE OF A RESISTIVE FILM MATERIAL ON AN INSULATING SUBSTRATE - A resistive voltage divider includes first and second resistors, which are electrically connected in series and are made of a resistive film material which is applied in the form of a trace onto an insulating substrate. The divider's voltage ratio has a value between ten and one million. To improve the accuracy of the voltage divider, the first and second resistors are made of the same resistive film material, have a trace length above a corresponding specific trace length, and have approximately the same trace width. | 12-19-2013 |
20130242508 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH CABINET - An exemplary electrical switch cabinet for use in the low voltage range with voltages up to 500 V and electric currents up to 63 A, is constructed as a wall hung cabinet for surface or recessed mounting or as a standing cabinet, from a rear wall and side wall parts connected thereto. The cabinet can include at least one movable front door, and can be provided with internal fittings for the connection of switching devices arranged in the switch cabinet. The side wall parts and the rear wall are modularly configured and rigidly connected to one another, and the at least one movable front door can be guided in grooves through straps. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240238 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A CIRCUIT BREAKER - An arrangement for connecting a circuit breaker in a circuit, for example, in a switchgear, having conductors designed in the form of busbars and supported against each other for receiving forces resulting from normal operating behavior and from short circuit situations. The conductors are disposed in at least two-part claddings each completely peripherally enclosing the respective conductor and serving as electrical insulation. | 09-19-2013 |
20130230708 | INSULATION MATERIAL PRELIMINARY PRODUCT AND INSULATION MATERIAL - An exemplary sheetlike insulation material precursor and an exemplary insulation material are disclosed that can feature a particularly high thermal conductivity. The insulation material precursor can be characterized in that a layer of resin on each of two outer sides of a core laminate of interconnected polyester nonwovens and a polyester film is at the B-stage and has a weight fraction of at least 5% of boron nitride. | 09-05-2013 |
20130226648 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMISING A PRODUCTION PROCESS - A method and an apparatus are disclosed for operating a production plant in a production process in the manufacturing industry or the process industry by optimizing the operation of the production process, in which the efficient use of the available energy is taken into account as a further optimization variable. | 08-29-2013 |
20130191176 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CO-ORDINATING TWO CONSECUTIVE PRODUCTION STEPS OF A PRODUCTION PROCESS - A method and apparatus are disclosed for coordinating two consecutive production steps of a production process including: a) devising a production schedule of a first manufacturing stage according to a first optimization target based on one or more first optimization parameters, in order to obtain a first optimization result; b) devising a production schedule of a second manufacturing stage according to a second optimization target based on one or more second optimization parameters, in order to obtain a second optimization result; c) assessing the optimization results with regard to an overall optimization target; d) modifying the first and second optimization parameters; and e) repeating the process of devising the production schedules of the first and second manufacturing stages according to the respective optimization target based on the modified first and/or second optimization parameters. | 07-25-2013 |
20130144406 | METHOD FOR THE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROL DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a system and method for configuring a control device in an automation system. The system including a hardware structure, and a programming tool connected to the hardware structure and the control device. The programming tool is configured to transmit a control program and configuration files to the control device, and store a control project in memory. The programming tool registers modifications of the hardware devices using software “FlexConf.ini” as modification information and sets the control device to a mode “control with flexible configuration” via a parameter “FlexControl”. The programming tool also determines a type for transmitting the modification information in the parameter “FlexControl”, and transmits the modification software with the modification information stored therein in accordance with the transmission type set in the parameter “FlexControl” to the control device. The control device then parameterizes the hardware devices and transitions into a “RUN” operating mode. | 06-06-2013 |
20130096695 | METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A CONTROL DEVICE - A method for configuring a control device for integration of intelligent electrical field devices into a control or automation system having a flexibly expandable hardware structure is disclosed. A configuration of the system is created by a device configuration tool and a system configuration tool. Device configuration data is produced in the device configuration tool from a configuration device description and from a system configuration description provided by the system configuration tool. Project-specific libraries of the logical node types for the user-programmable controller can be created by a logical node type editor. A controller configuration tool can select for the created project-specific libraries to produce device-specific configuration descriptions. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095248 | PAINTING INSTALLATION FOR COATING OR PAINTING AN ELONGATED WORKPIECE - A painting installation for coating (e.g., painting) a workpiece, such as an elongated workpiece is disclosed. The installation and/or workpiece can be subdivided into a number of segments of a predetermined length. The painting installation can have three zones arranged next to one another and demarcated from one another. A stationary painting cubicle which has at least one painting robot, an adjoining flashing-off zone and an adjoining dryer, each being at least of the length L. The installation can also include at least one holder for transporting the workpiece along a running rail such that the individual segments successively run step by step through the individual zones. | 04-18-2013 |
20130079896 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN INTEGRATION MODEL - Exemplary systems and methods are directed to automated performance of a plant process in a control system included in a production management system. The control system including a processor that is configured with integration model code for executing an integration model. The processor is configured to integrate various software systems by establishing a connection to an enterprise resource planning system and exchange information between the plant process and a business process such that production data are received from the processes substantially in real time and an updated status of a production order is received continuously. The integration model includes placeholders associated with variables for at least one of events, devices and plants, placeholders associated with functions to be executed, functionalities which link the variables and call up the functions, mappings of parameters between the software systems to be linked, and requests for loading information from one software system to another. | 03-28-2013 |
20130063449 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPROCESSING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR OPERATING A TECHNICAL INSTALLATION - A method is disclosed for preprocessing and providing data and information of an automation system, wherein temporally variable first data or information and temporally invariable second data or information are acquired by using at least one standardized interface. The acquired first data and the acquired second data are read in, processed, via at least one standardized interface, and reproduced for display as a whole, and/or provided for further utilization and for operating a technical installation. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062317 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE - An installation switching device includes a cutout, which is designed on a fastening side, for fastening the installation switching device to a mounting rail, a vent opening, which is disposed on the fastening side, for discharging waste gases from an arc-quenching device, and a quick fastening device which is disposed on the fastening side. The quick fastening device includes a slide, which carries a movable projection and encloses the housing at the broad sides and which can be acted on by means of a spring toward the inner space of the recess. | 03-14-2013 |
20120297101 | SAFETY MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATION DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a safety module for connection to an automation device or automation system which is provided for control of safety critical and non-safety critical processes and/or plant components. The module includes a communication board that includes a processing unit which is connected via an input/output bus slave and an external input/output bus connected to a central processing unit, and one or more secure processing units arranged on one or more circuit boards having safety oriented input/output circuits for safety oriented functions. A serial communication master is connected via communication links to at least one of the circuit boards so that the at least one circuit board receives messages sent by the communication board, transmits safety oriented messages from and/or to the processing unit of the communication board via one of the secure processing units. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296446 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SAFETY-CRITICAL AND NON-SAFETY-CRITICAL PROCESSES - A control system controls safety-critical and non-safety-critical processes and/or system components. The system includes a first control unit for controlling the non-safety-critical process and/or the non-safety-critical system components, at least one input/output unit connected to the first control unit, a communication coupler, which is connected to the first control unit via an internal coupler bus, and a second control unit for controlling the safety-critical process and/or the safety-critical system components. For providing safety-related functions, the second control unit includes a first dual-port RAM and at least two processors, only one of which is connected to the first dual-port RAM. The second control unit communicates with the first control unit via the first dual-port RAM and the internal coupler bus, and the first control unit transmits data from the second control unit to the communication coupler via the internal coupler bus and a second dual-port RAM integrated into the communication coupler. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293102 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEATING OF ROBOTS IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS - A method and system are disclosed for heating of robots in cold environments, whereby the robot possesses permanent magnet brushless or three-phase synchronous motors with three motor phases including three stator coils (L | 11-22-2012 |
20120268114 | CURRENT SENSOR WITH A MAGNETIC CORE - A current sensor is disclosed, with a ring-shaped magnetic core, the core enclosing the primary conductor with the current to be measured, the core having an air-gap containing a sensor element for measuring the magnetic core induction, whereby the cross-sectional area of the air-gap is larger than the cross-sectional area of the core. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268108 | CURRENT SENSOR OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLE OF COMPENSATION - An exemplary current sensor operating in accordance with the principle of compensation includes a primary winding creating a magnetic field based on a current to be measured, a secondary winding generating a magnetic field compensating the primary winding based on a compensation current. The current sensor also includes a magnetic core, a terminating resistor connected in series to the secondary winding, and sensor means. A booster circuit is connected downstream of the sensor means and feeds the compensation current to the secondary winding via the terminating resistor. The booster circuit includes a switched mode amplifier with a pulse width and density modulator that operates based on pulse width and density modulation, turning the compensation current into a pulse width and density modulated current. The switched mode amplifier having a switching frequency that is high at when the compensation current is small and low when the compensation current is high. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266694 | MULTIAXIAL FORCE-TORQUE SENSORS - The disclosure relates to a multiaxial force-torque sensor having a transducer structure, with strain gauges placed in defined areas to measure the strain, from which the forces and torques are calculated, and where the transducer structure can include (e.g., consist of) two concentric rings connected with spokes. The transducer structure can be a planar mechanical structure, and all strain gauges can be applied to the same surface of the transducer structure to measure non-radial strain components. | 10-25-2012 |
20120262300 | DIAGNOSIS AND MAINTENANCE DEVICE FOR A SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY AND CORRESPONDING SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY - A diagnosis and maintenance device is provided for a switchgear assembly, for example, a low-voltage switchgear assembly. The diagnosis and maintenance device includes a data processing device and at least one first, internal interface device, which is connected to at least one connected and communication-capable apparatus in the switchgear assembly in a communicating manner and polls and/or processes the diagnosis and maintenance information and/or status information of the connected and communication-capable apparatus and provides said information in an accessible manner as usable and/or human-readable information and/or outputs and/or displays said information as usable and/or human-readable information. A switchgear assembly having such a device is also provided. | 10-18-2012 |
20120245733 | ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OF A ROBOT - An exemplary robot is disclosed with at least one turnable member wherein a free end of the member is moveable along a programmable path. A force or pressure or contact effect detector is included on an interaction point on the free end of the free member so that signals corresponding to the force or pressure or contact effect are producible. Control of the robot movement is performed according to the programmable path and according to predicted demands in the case of detection. In case of detection, the control will be carried out such that the robot movement is temporarily stopped, slowed down or not stopped and a temporary change of the programmable movement path can be determined in consideration of the produced signals. A homing method for controlling the robot is also disclosed. | 09-27-2012 |
20120209410 | ASSEMBLY FOR DIAGNOSING A DEVICE WTIH MOVING PARTS - The invention is based on refining and developing an arrangement such that reliable diagnosis of the state and/or of the operating parameters of an apparatus can be performed inexpensively. | 08-16-2012 |
20120197872 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLANNING THE MAINTENANCE OF AN AUTOMATION INSTALLATION - A method and system are disclosed for planning maintenance of an automation installation by monitoring a maintenance state of individual components of the installation, which are connected to one another via a communication network, using life cycle data. The method and system can read device-identifying data from the individual components via the communication network, locate identified components in a current component database containing an item of replacement part availability information, and evaluate replacement part availability information relating to the located components with regard to determining specified procurement actions within the current maintenance interval. | 08-02-2012 |
20120182096 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE - A current path in an installation switching device includes first and second contact points, which respectively include first and second levers. The second lever is arranged in an air gap in a magnetic circuit. In case of a short circuit, an electrodynamic force, which leads to rapid opening of the second contact point, can act on the second lever due to interaction of current flow with magnetic flux within the air gap. A switching mechanism acts via a first connecting line on the first lever to open and/or keep open the first contact point. In case of overcurrent tripping, an overcurrent release acts through the switching mechanism and a second connecting line on the switching mechanism to open and keep open the first contact point. In case of short-circuit tripping, the second lever acts via a third connecting line on the switching mechanism to keep the first contact point open. | 07-19-2012 |
20120182095 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE - An installation switching device which rapidly disconnects short-circuit currents is provided. A contact lever is arranged at least partially in an air gap in a magnetic circuit such that, in case of a short circuit, the interaction between current flow and magnetic flux within the air gap can result in an electrodynamic force effect, which leads to rapid opening of at least one contact point. A switching mechanism acts via a first operating connecting line on the contact lever to open the contact point and/or to keep it open. In case of overcurrent tripping, an overcurrent release acts, by a switching mechanism and via a second operating connecting line, on the switching mechanism to open the contact point and keep it open. In case of short-circuit tripping, the contact lever acts via a third operating connecting line on the switching mechanism to keep the contact point open. | 07-19-2012 |
20120159022 | INTEGRATION OF FIELD DEVICES IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a system and method for integrating field devices in an automation system having a plurality of field devices connectable via at least one bus system. A respective field device is connected to the bus system of the automation system, and is automatically addressed by a superordinate controller using a predefined default address. The device addressed using the default address then registers in the system with its device address, and a fixed address which is provided from a multiplicity of unassigned addresses from an address memory is automatically allocated to the device registered in the system. An individually assigned identification (TAG) provided from the predetermined configuration of the automation system is allocated to the allocated fixed address, and, after the automatically allocated fixed address has been transmitted to the field device, the field device is changed to a suitable state for communication with the superordinate controller. | 06-21-2012 |
20120119855 | THERMALLY INDEPENDENT OVERCURRENT TRIPPING DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an electrical overcurrent tripping device for a circuit breaker. The tripping device includes an actuating member which in case of an overcurrent is driven to interact directly or indirectly with a movable contact piece of the circuit breaker to open a contact point in the circuit breaker if the overcurrent is exceeding a preset tripping threshold for a predetermined tripping delay time. The actuating member is coupled to a magnetic circuit such that the driving force acting on the actuating member is created by the magnetic field of the magnetic circuit, said magnetic field being induced by the overcurrent. The actuating member is coupled to an electromagnetic damping arrangement to set the tripping delay time, and is connected to a coupling spring configured to adjust the overcurrent tripping threshold. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119754 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSULATION MONITORING OF NON-GROUNDED ELECTRICAL DC AND AC GRIDS - Exemplary methods are directed to insulation monitoring of non-grounded electrical DC power supply systems and AC power supply systems which have a resistive (R | 05-17-2012 |
20120112610 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR AND DISTRIBUTION CABINET - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an electrical switchgear and/or distribution cabinet having meter and distribution panels, in which supporting profiles attach electrical and/or electronic components, such as electricity meters and automatic circuit breakers. The supporting profiles are in the form of C profiles or U profiles. A sliding rail is connected to at least one holding apparatus for holding a supporting profile. The supporting profiles have different shapes, profiles and dimensions, with the sliding rail being connected in a fixed position, at predetermined positions, to the relevant wall of the switchgear and/or distribution cabinet, and the respective holding apparatus being able to be fixed in position on the sliding rail. | 05-10-2012 |
20120056699 | ELECTROMAGNETIC TRIP DEVICE - An electromagnetic trip device for a circuit breaker is provided. The electromagnetic trip device includes a current path having a conductor guiding an electric current through at least one contact point formed between a fixed and at least one movable contact piece. A contact lever carries the at least one movable contact piece. The contact lever is mounted to be movable between a closed contact position and an open contact position. The electromagnetic trip device also includes a magnetic circuit with an air-gap. The movable contact lever is at least partially located in the air-gap. The electric current flows through the contact lever in a direction substantially perpendicular to the orientation of magnetic flux in the air-gap. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055924 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR CABINET - An electrical switchgear cabinet is includes two side wall parts and a respective cover and base wall part. The wall parts are in each case integrally connected to one another, and form a rectangular frame which can be connected to a rear face and to a front face. Each side wall part and each cover or base wall part is angled along its outer edges so as to form a box-like shape. The angled edges are integrally connected to one another at the abutment points with adjacent angled outer edges and form a corner profile at each frame corner. As a result, it is possible for a connecting profile to be connected to the corner profile in each case. A switchgear cabinet connecting profile of the abovementioned type for connecting at least two switchgear cabinets (e.g., in a force-fitting manner) is also provided. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055923 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR CABINET - An electrical switchgear cabinet is provided for building and/or industrial installations, for example. The switchgear cabinet includes installed parts which are arranged therein and which have standardized dimensions. The installation area which is provided in the switchgear cabinet for the installed parts is larger than the required dimensions of the installed parts, as a result of which a gap in each case results between the switchgear cabinet and the respective installed part. A cover is provided for each gap. The cover fills the relevant gap and provides direct-contact protection. | 03-08-2012 |
20120036499 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY TESTING A PROGRAM FOR SAFETY-RELATED AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - A method and system are provided for automatically testing a program for automation systems (e.g., programmable logic controllers) with regard to maintaining programming guidelines for program design for automation systems. A copy of at least part of a safety-related program is obtained from a development system for automation systems as a copy to be tested. The program copy to be tested is loaded into a test device for testing programs. The test device has access to programming guidelines for program testing. The test device automatically performs the program test with regard to maintaining programming guidelines, and outputs the test result. | 02-09-2012 |
20120029688 | ROBOT SYSTEM - A robot system is disclosed which includes at least two robots, each having a related processing unit. The processing units are connected to each other via a network bus for data transmission, and distributed sensors are provided for gathering first and/or second measurement data within a local extension of the robot system. First measurement data gathered by at least one first sensor are transmissible to at least one processing unit related thereto. Second measurement data gathered by at least one second sensor are feedable into the network bus and provided to the at least two processing units connected thereto. The processing units can analyze the second measurement data as a variable dynamic share of workload for feeding result-data of the analysis into the network bus. | 02-02-2012 |
20120007375 | GRIPPER FINGER, GRIPPER TOOL AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A GRIPPER TOOL - The disclosure relates to a gripper finger including a surface area for clamping. This area this area is covered with a membrane including at least one section, which is substantially made of a shape memory polymer (SMP). The disclosure relates also to a gripper tool including such gripper finger and a method for adjusting such a gripper tool. | 01-12-2012 |
20120003073 | TOOLING DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a tooling device which for connecting to a manipulator. The device includes a base unit and at least two manipulator modules each with a first and a second end. At least one degree of freedom in movement is provided between both ends of each manipulator module. The first end is connected with the base unit and a tool interface is provided at the second end. The tool interfaces are each moveable independently of the other relative to the base unit. At least one manipulator module is linearly moveable on its first end relative to the base unit. | 01-05-2012 |
20110314935 | SET OF MULTIAXIAL FORCE AND TORQUE SENSOR AND ASSEMBLING METHOD - A multiaxial force/torque sensor assembly and method for assembling such a sensor assembly are disclosed. The sensor assembly includes a set of at least two sensors each being made of strain gauges, which are each arranged at a definite angle and distance relative to each other and which are each fixed to a transducer body, which is mechanical contact with a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes clearances for each strain gauge as well as associated electronic components and wiring located on the remaining area of the printed circuit board which will monitor compressive and tensile stresses in the measurement directions of the sensors. The method includes positioning the strain gauges on the plane measurement surface of a transducer body in a definite arrangement; fixing the strain gauges to the transducer body by means of adhesives, and connecting the strain gauges to respective conductors by means of electrically bonding. | 12-29-2011 |
20110307793 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZING AN ADDRESS SPACE - The disclosure relates to a method and to corresponding systems for visualizing an address space and for organizing automation-related data, wherein according to a first method variant the user interface of a display device of a computer system is divided into a plurality of configurable address space display regions. Each address space display region is divided into a first partial region and into a second partial region, wherein the address space display regions all represent a same address space that can be chosen by a user. In the first partial regions, the node network of the address space is visualized in different display modes. In the second partial regions, details of a node chosen by the user are displayed. When the user navigates in one of the first partial regions and carries out a change to the node network, the structure of the node network and relations between the nodes in all first partial regions are automatically synchronized. | 12-15-2011 |
20110209972 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING A SCREWLESS CLAMP TERMINAL - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an installation switching device, having a housing with a front side, a fastening side, narrow sides, and wide sides. The device also includes a screwless clamp terminal with a clamping spring for connecting conductors. The clamping spring is fixed in position in a clamp terminal chamber of the housing. The opening of the clamp terminal chamber can be partially covered by a clamp covering part which is pivotably connected to the housing. The clamp covering part includes a number of connection openings in a connection area, the number corresponding to the number of connecting conductors to be connected. The clamp covering part can act against the clamping spring in an opening manner in pivoting in the direction of the housing interior. | 09-01-2011 |
20110163835 | WINDING FOR A TRANSFORMER - A transformer has a coil including a plurality of layers of wound conductive material and layers in between made of wound insulation material. The layers of insulation material are wound in stages. The layers of insulation material are applied at an angle to the winding axis of the coil. | 07-07-2011 |
20110140821 | TRANSFORMER - A transformer having a coil which is wound with conductor material and which contains cooling channels through which a cooling fluid flows is provided. The cooling channels are formed by corrugated components, the corrugation shape of which matches the outer surface, including the outer contour in corner regions of the coil. | 06-16-2011 |
20100301015 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING DEVICE WITH A THERMAL RELEASE - The invention describes an arc-quenching arrangement for an electrical service switching device, with a fixed contact piece, a movable contact piece, with an arc splitter stack having arc splitter plates, each arc splitter plate having a cutout which is open towards the arc formation point, has a V-shaped notch and tapers in the form of a funnel in the arc running direction, and the arc being guided into the arc splitter stack via a first arc guide rail, which is associated with the fixed contact piece, and a second arc guide rail, which is associated with the movable contact piece. The first arc guide rail has a first, rectangular section, which faces the arc formation location, and a second section, which adjoins the first section and is in the form of a rectangular trapezium and whose first limb extends at an angle with respect to the mid-longitudinal axis of the first section and away therefrom. | 12-02-2010 |
20100299120 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE COMBINED ACQUISITION OF DATA FOR SCADA AND SIMULATION OR NETWORK CALCULATION APPLICATIONS - A system and method are provided for the combined acquisition of data for SCADA and simulation or network calculation applications. At least one data processing device has means for generating templates and acquiring data. The means allows at least two model levels of a supply network (e.g., a gas network) to be generated on the basis of a template and/or pattern in cooperation with at least one data memory. At least one consistent generic template contains a uniform, consistent pattern for a detailed model of at least one first model level, for a simplified model of at least one second model level, and/or respective conversion instructions, such as for the transition between at least two respective model levels, to be established and/or retrieved for recurring subareas and/or object groups and/or objects of the at least two model levels. The respective generic template can be copied, and the respective generic template can be individually adjusted, and/or concrete subareas of both model levels can be combined. | 11-25-2010 |
20100296216 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND COMBINATION SWITCHING DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a protective device, for example an overload relay, for attaching the same to a switching device, such as a contactor. The housing wall of the protective device has at least one first and one second recess each on a first side facing the switching device, and on a second side facing away from the switching device, and the recesses are connected to each other such that the switching device is accessible through the recesses for the purpose of connecting a terminal lead. | 11-25-2010 |
20100293363 | METHOD FOR CONFIGURING FIELD DEVICES - The disclosure relates to a method for configuring field devices in a process automation system wherein the field devices are connected to other automation components by means of a field bus. In order to minimize the load placed on the field bus, a copy of the current configuration of each field device is stored in a configuration tool, the appropriate set of configuration and parameter data is transmitted to each field device during initial start-up and modifications in relation to the previous copy of the configuration and parameter data are transmitted to the respective field device. | 11-18-2010 |
20100282958 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN FTIR SPECTROMETER, AND FTIR SPECTROMETER - An FTIR (Fourier transformation infrared) spectrometer is disclosed, wherein a validation/calibration of the spectrometer can be carried out in cyclically recurring intervals. Using at least two temporarily available gases, a reference spectrum with a zero gas and an absorption spectrum with a calibration gas are recorded. Substitute gases can be used during validation of the spectrometer as gas components, the substitute gases simulating actual measured gas components with respect to metrological properties. | 11-11-2010 |
20100274391 | DETERMINING THE POSITION OF AN OBJECT - A method for determining the position of at least one object present within a working range of a robot by an evaluation system, wherein an image of at least one part of the working range of the robot is generated by a camera mounted on a robot. The image is generated during a motion of the camera and image data are fed to the evaluation system in real time, together with further data, from which the position and/or orientation of the camera when generating the image can be derived. The data are used for determining the position of the at least one object. | 10-28-2010 |
20100261021 | Insulation Material Having Paint and a Material Additive, and Insulating Tape - The invention relates to an insulation material having paint and a material additive, characterized in that the material additive comprises silicic acid and PE wax. The invention further relates to an insulating tape comprising an insulation core having a layer of insulating material according to the invention on at least one of the two flat sides. | 10-14-2010 |
20100227513 | INSTALLATION SWITCH DEVICE HAVING A CONNECTING TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT - An installation switch has an insulating housing and a terminal connecting arrangement for clamping a connecting conductor having an annular terminal shoe. The terminal connecting arrangement includes a terminal socket having an interior disposed between an insertion opening for receiving the terminal shoe and an access opening and a terminal screw having a screw head and a screw shank disposed in the interior of the terminal socket, the screw being actuatable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the terminal socket between an open state and a clamped state. The arrangement further includes a connection plate having a screw hole with interior threads for threadably engaging the terminal screw when in the clamped state and a retaining device preventing the terminal screw from being removed from the terminal socket when in the open state. | 09-09-2010 |
20100216334 | Electrical Service Device - Electrical service device having a cutout, which is arranged on an attachment face and at one end of which a movable lug is arranged, which lug can be latched in behind a longitudinal edge of a top-hat rail, wherein the movable lug is integrally formed on a latching arm, which protrudes on the attachment face at right angles thereto, and wherein a groove, which is open toward the movable lug, is arranged at the other end of the cutout, in such a way that, in the fitted state, one longitudinal edge of the top-hat rail is inserted behind the movable lug, and the other longitudinal edge is inserted into the groove. Furthermore, a spring element is provided which, once the service device has been fitted, presses in a sprung manner against the top-hat rail. | 08-26-2010 |
20100211196 | COMMUNICATION MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A communication module includes a processing unit; at least one memory unit cooperating with the processing unit and configured to store a user program; at least two serial interfaces configurable by the user program; and a programming access connectable to a central control unit of an automation system of modular construction and configured to transmit and program the user program. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206938 | PROCESS FOR WORKING A CONTOUR ON AT LEAST ONE WORKPIECE BY MEANS OF A ROBOT - A process for working a contour on at least one workpiece using a robot includes positioning the workpiece relative to the robot; acquiring an actual position of the workpiece; acquiring a real course of the contour on the workpiece at predefined points using at least one sensor; and actuating the robot according to individual vectors so as to correct a robot motion during the working of the contour. | 08-19-2010 |
20100203773 | TERMINAL BLOCK HAVING A CONNECTOR - A terminal block is disclosed which includes at least one or more connectors for electrical conductors or plugs and a plurality of busbars connecting the conductor or plug connections to one another in an electrically conductive fashion. A freely configurable, pluggable transverse connector can be provided for the electrically conductive connection of at least two or more of the busbars disposed in various planes. The connector being designed as a connector pin having conductive and non-conductive sections in the axial direction. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200039 | Device for supplying power to field devices - An arrangement is disclosed for supplying power to a field device used to monitor an industrial process in a plant, having an enclosure and a wireless communications interface for data communications with a central data-processing device, and having a thermoelectric converter, which converts an existing heat flow between two points at different temperatures into electrical power and supplies this power to the field device. The thermoelectric converter is arranged in a separate enclosure from the field device, and transfers the electrical power to the field device by means of electrical wires or wireless transmission. | 08-12-2010 |
20100193214 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR CABINET - An electrical switchgear cabinet for an electrical service distribution panel includes a rear wall having four corners and four side edges and a peripheral L-shaped first bent edge disposed on each of the four side edges; a first side wall with at least two bent edges; a base wall with at least two bent edges; and a first attachment part disposed at a first corner of the rear wall and insertable behind the first bent edges of two of the four side edges, wherein the first attachment part has two longitudinally running slots, a first slot receiving one of the at least two first side wall bent edges and a second slot receiving one of the at least two base wall bent edges. | 08-05-2010 |
20100190419 | TOOL - A tool for surface machining of a workpiece includes a drive, a spindle operatively and detachably connected to the drive so as to be acted upon by the drive and a basic body connected to the spindle having at least two working surfaces. The drive is configured to act on the basic body so that the at least two working surfaces simultaneously machine the workpiece. | 07-29-2010 |
20100187956 | ATTACHMENT PART FOR A CABINET, IN PARTICULAR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR CABINET FOR AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE DISTRIBUTION PANEL AND AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR CABINET - An attachment part for a mechanical connection of a rear wall to a first and a second side wall, a base wall and a ceiling wall of a cabinet includes a plurality of resilient tongues each integrally formed on the attachment part and each having a latching lug, wherein the attachment part can be attached to an inside of the rear wall at each one of four corners of the rear wall at a right angle with the rear wall, and wherein the first and the second side wall, the base wall and the ceiling wall are each firmly latchable to the latching lugs. | 07-29-2010 |
20100138030 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A HANDLING DEVICE - A system for calibrating a handling apparatus relative to a workpiece comprises a handling apparatus having at least one tool and at least one measuring arrangement configured to record at least one controlled variable; and a regulatory device configured to determine at least two faces in a multidimensional space and to provide a resultant line of intersection for the at least two faces as a trajectory coordinates using the at least one controlled variable when the at least one workpiece is moved by the at least one measuring arrangement, thereby providing an optimized trajectory profile for implementation. | 06-03-2010 |
20100134967 | CENTRAL SUBASSEMBLY FOR A FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE AUTOMATION DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a subassembly for an expandable automation device, which includes a housing which accommodates a central processing unit, a voltage supply, an interface for connecting external input and output modules, and internal input and output modules. The subassembly can include three electronic subassemblies which are each arranged on a separate carrier, a third carrier being arranged between a first carrier and a second carrier. The first carrier can be configured to accommodate the electronic subassembly of the central processing unit, the second carrier can be configured to accommodate the electronic subassembly of the internal input and output modules, and the third carrier can be configured to accommodate the electronic subassembly of the voltage supply and the interface for connecting external input and output modules. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133236 | INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR HAVING A DEVICE FOR MOUNTING THE SAME ON A BUS BAR - An installation switching device includes an installation device housing including a housing interior, a connecting terminal disposed on a narrow face of the installation device housing, a switching apparatus including a quenching chamber, a vent channel configured to allow switching gases from a switching operation to escape from the housing interior through an outlet opening disposed close to the connecting terminal, and an attachment element disposed on the narrow face. The attachment element includes an exhaust-gas channel having an inlet opening corresponding with the outlet opening of the vent channel so as to allow the switching gases to pass from the outlet opening of the vent channel through the exhaust-gas channel, the attachment element configured to attach the installation switching device to a busbar. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133078 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE - An installation switching device having an insulating material housing with a front face and an attachment face connected by two broad faces and an input and an output narrow face; an input terminal; an output terminal, wherein a current path runs from the input terminal to the output terminal; a switching mechanism configured to open or close a main contact point so as to switch the current path off and on, respectively, the switching mechanism having a switching handle configured to operate the switching mechanism; and at least one phase connecting rail disposed in an interior of the housing close to and parallel to the attachment face and electrically and mechanically isolated from other components and assemblies in the housing. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133074 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR AN INSTALLATION SWITCH DEVICE - A locking apparatus for prevention of unauthorized switching-on of a service switching device includes a release lever disposed within a device housing, a switching mechanism movable from a latched state to an unlatched state by the release lever, and a release lever actuating part disposed in an area of the device housing in which the release lever is disposed. The release lever actuating part is movable from outside the switching device between a switched-on position and a switched-off position. The release lever actuating part is coupled to the release lever so as to hold the release lever in the unlatched state when the release lever actuating party is in the switched-off position. | 06-03-2010 |
20100127816 | INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR - An installation switching device includes a housing, a main contact point having an arc quenching chamber, an input terminal, an output terminal, an impact-style armature system configured to move the main contact point to an open position, a latching mechanism having a latching point and configured to open an isolating contact point disposed in a secondary current path parallel to a main current path, a main thermostatic bimetallic strip configured to act on the latching point to as to cause the main contact point to remain in the open position, a current limiting resistor disposed in the secondary current path, a selective thermostatic bimetallic strip disposed in the secondary current path and configured to act on the latching mechanism, a handle configured to act on the latching mechanism so as to open and close the main contact point, and a phase connecting rail. | 05-27-2010 |
20100125344 | CENTRAL SUBASSEMBLY FOR A FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE AUTOMATION DEVICE - A central subassembly for a flexible expandable automation device includes a housing, at least one external expansion module connectable via an input/output bus, a first, a second and a third electronic subassembly, and at least one application program. The first electronic subassembly has a central processing unit in a form of a first microcontroller, a volatile memory configured to store at least one of data of an operating system, data of an application program and variables of the application program, and a flash memory for non-volatile buffering of the data. The second electronic subassembly has a plurality of second inputs and second outputs each configured to connect each of a plurality of process signals. The third electronic subassembly is configured to supply voltage to the central subassembly. The first, second and third electronic subassemblies are disposed in the housing. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124029 | INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATION DEVICE - An input/output module for an automation device includes a housing having a lower part separable from an upper part; a first printed circuit board disposed in the housing; and an electronic subassembly for an input/output function of the input/output module. The electronic subassembly includes a plurality of connection elements disposed on the first printed circuit board and configured to connect signal lines and process voltage lines, the plurality of connecting elements being accessible from a front side of the upper part; and a plurality of optical waveguides disposed on the front side, wherein each one of the plurality of optical waveguides is assigned to a respective one of the plurality of connection elements and each configured to signal a state of at least one input/output channel of the input/output module. | 05-20-2010 |
20100116634 | INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR HAVING A SPRING-LOADED TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT - An installation switching device includes a housing having a terminal connecting area and a screwless spring-loaded terminal fixed in position in the terminal connecting area, and a spring operating lever. The screwless spring-loaded terminal includes a clamping spring having a contact limb, a clamping limb having a clamping window with a clamping edge, and a curved spring rear connecting the contact and clamping limbs and configured to interact with a mount part surrounding a clamping strip, such that a connecting conductor is clampable between a rear face of the clamping strip and the clamping edge. | 05-13-2010 |
20100108477 | INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR HAVING A LEAD-SEALABLE ACTUATION LEVER - An installation switching device includes an insulating housing having a front face, and a switching handle disposed on the front face and configured to be operated by an operator and switched between a switched-on position and a switched-off position. The installation switching device also includes a slide fitted to the front face and moveable between a locked position and a released position. The slide is in the form of a frame and having at least one transverse web transverse to a movement direction of the slide and a holding projection configured to block any switching of the switching handle when the slide is in the locked position and to release the switching handle for switching when the slide is in the released position. The front face includes at least one structural element corresponding to the at least one transverse web. The installation switching device also includes a lead-sealing device configured to prevent movement of the slide from the locked position, wherein the at least one transverse web and the at least one structural element support the lead-sealing device. | 05-06-2010 |
20100094461 | METHOD FOR TEACHING AN INDUSTRIAL ROBOT, AND A CORRESPONDINGLY EQUIPPED INDUSTRIAL ROBOT - A method is provided for teaching movement processes for an industrial robot having a stand and at least one moving jointed arm. The method includes fitting a measurement system to a measurement head at a free end of the jointed arm, fitting a handling appliance to an end effector at the free end of the jointed arm, operating the handling appliance to teach the intended movement process to the robot, detecting each position of the handling appliance, via the measurement head, transforming the detected positions to co-ordinate data and transmitting the detected co-ordinate data to a monitoring and control system, storing and evaluating the co-ordinate data in the monitoring and control system to develop a movement program for the robot. A correspondingly equipped industrial robot is also provided. | 04-15-2010 |
20100081316 | INSTALLATION SWITCHING DEVICE - An installation switching device comprises a housing having a front and a rear face, a mounting side, at least one front and rear narrow side, two wide sides and having an opening at least on the rear face. The installation switching device further comprises a screwless terminal connection including a clamping spring disposed in a terminal connection space and configured to connect a plurality of connecting conductors and a terminal cover part swivelably connected to the housing and configured to cover the opening, the terminal cover part having a terminal face with a plurality of terminal openings, each corresponding to one of the plurality of connecting conductors to be connected and a guide device molded onto each of the at least one terminal openings and configured to guide the connecting conductors. | 04-01-2010 |
20100072049 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH - An electrical switch with a main current path and an auxiliary current path comprises a first stationary contact piece, a first moveable contact piece, a contact lever, a second stationary contact piece, a second moveable contact piece, a contact carrier, a toggle switch, a first intermediate lever, a control lever, a second intermediate lever, a latching lever, a release lever configured to form a latching connection with the latching lever at a latching point, and a tripping spring. | 03-25-2010 |
20100052942 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device is disclosed for communicating telemetry data relating to a fluid, which is passed through a group of concatenated containers such as pipes, tanks and the like in a process installation, to a data processing device. The communication device includes a measuring sensor which can be spatially separated from the data processing device, the measuring sensor having a transponder and a converter for converting a physical variable of the fluid into an electrical variable. The measuring sensor can communicate with a reading device assigned to the data processing device, the measuring sensor being concomitantly loosely guided in the fluid. | 03-04-2010 |
20100049352 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PROCESSING AND/OR MACHINING WORKPIECES - A system for automated processing of workpieces comprises at least one handling apparatus having at least one measuring arrangement configured to record at least one controlled variable and at least one regulatory device configured to interact with the at least one measuring arrangement to optimize the processing using the at least one control variable. The processing also includes machining, and the at least one handling apparatus includes a robot. | 02-25-2010 |
20100019873 | DOUBLE BREAK INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR - An installation switching device having at least one pole current path comprises two stationary contact pieces; a moving contact bridge including two moving contact pieces forming a double-break pole with the two stationary contact pieces; a contact pressure spring exerting a pressure on the moving contact bridge in a closing direction of the moving contact bridge; a pusher configured to act on the moving contact bridge counter to the pressure of the contact pressure spring in an opening direction, the pusher including a slide and a striking pin disposed moveably relative to the moving contact bridge and to one another in a movement direction of the moving contact bridge; a switch latch having a latching point; an operating lever configured to act on the pusher; and an electromagnetic release having an impact armature. | 01-28-2010 |
20100010674 | METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF A CASTING CURVE FOR A ROBOT CONTROLLER, AND DETECTION SYSTEM THEREFOR - A method for detecting a casting curve for a controller of a robot guiding a pouring spoon includes the steps of manually pouring a smelt from the pouring spoon using a remote control apparatus, detecting and storing at least one time characteristic, and making available the at least one stored time characteristic for use in the robot controller. The at least one time characteristic includes at least of a first time characteristic of a movement of the robot and a second time characteristic of weights of the poured smelt during the pouring. In addition, a method for casting cast parts using a robot having a pouring spoon and a robot controller is disclosed as is a robot system. | 01-14-2010 |
20090321393 | CURRENT-LIMITING ARC-QUENCHING DEVICE - A current-limiting arc-quenching device for an electric switching device is disclosed having at least one contact point that has a fixed and a movable contact piece, an arc-quenching laminated core, which is situated between a fixed contact guide bar and an arc baffle that is associated with the movable contact piece, being connected to the contact point in such a way that the feet of a switching arc, which is generated when the contact point is opened, run along the fixed contact guide bar and the arc baffle. The switching arc travels into the arc-quenching laminated core, where it is quenched. The device is configured such that the fixed contact guide bar and the arc baffle are coated with another material in areas bordering the arc-quenching laminated core. | 12-31-2009 |
20090316443 | AC/DC INTERMEDIATE-CIRCUIT CONVERTER HAVING A VERY WIDE AC INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE - An AC/DC intermediate-circuit converter has a very wide AC input voltage range with a ZVS three-level DC/DC resonant converter with an LLC series-resonant circuit. Two intermediate-circuit capacitors are connected in series between DC intermediate-circuit connections with their common connection point forming a DC intermediate-circuit centre connection ( | 12-24-2009 |
20090314746 | ARC-QUENCHING CORE ASSEMBLY - An arc-quenching core assembly is disclosed for an electric switch, such as a circuit-breaker or motor circuit-breaker, having arc-quenching plates, or sheets, arranged in parallel and including ferromagnetic material, wherein the sheets can be at least partially coated on at least one face with another material. The arc-quenching core assembly is composed of a series of first quenching sheets, completely or partially coated on both faces and second uncoated quenching sheets, or of a series of third quenching sheets, completely or partially coated on one face and uncoated on the other, thus creating a series of coated and uncoated arc-quenching sheet broad faces in the stacking direction. The arc-quenching sheets are arranged one behind the other in the stacking direction in such a way that at least two uncoated arc-quenching sheet broad faces are located between a coated arc-quenching sheet broad face and a next coated arc-quenching sheet broad face in the stacking direction. | 12-24-2009 |
20090313481 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING SAFETY-RELEVANT DATA FOR A CONTROL DEVICE - A system and method for changing safety-relevant data for a control device is provided wherein an authorized user inputs new or altered safety-relevant data, which is received on a data processing installation. A first checksum for the safety-relevant data is established and stored along with the safety-relevant data in at least one data record on the data processing installation. An enable code may also be stored in the at least one data record. This enable code may be produced by a code generator and encrypted by a key module. The data processing installation then reads back the safety-relevant data from a memory in the data processing installation, thereby allowing a comparison of the received safety-relevant data and the read back safety-relevant data. A second checksum is generated in a case where the comparison resulted in no differences. The second checksum may also be stored in the at least one data record. At least one new data record containing the safety-relevant data, the encrypted enable code and the first and second checksums is created and transmitted to the control device. The new data record is checked against prior data records and prior checksums stored on a storage medium to determine that the at least one new data record is known to the control device. | 12-17-2009 |
20090309685 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFORMER COIL, AND A TRANSFORMER COIL PRODUCED USING THIS METHOD - A method for winding a coil for a transformer comprising providing a cylindrical inner tube of insulating material including a radially outwardly projected first end wall section disposed at a first end of the cylindrical inner tube and a radially outwardly projecting second wall section disposed at a second end of the cylindrical inner tube; winding a first insulating layer onto the cylindrical inner tube so as to extend to the first end wall section and the second end wall section; and winding a first winding wire layer onto the first insulating layer so as to provide a first distance between a first end of the first winding wire layer and the first wall section and a second distance between a second end of the first winding layer and the second end wall section. | 12-17-2009 |
20090255904 | ARC SPLITTER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH - An arc splitter arrangement for an electrical switch comprises at least two arc splitters composed of a ferromagnetic material disposed parallel to one another, wherein each of the at least two arc splitters has a V-shaped cutout on a narrow face edge forming an inlet area for an arc, and an insulating material at least partially coating at least one side of the arc splitter, wherein the at least one side includes an area located behind the inlet area in an arc running direction, the area being free of, and surrounded by, the insulating material. A service switching device comprises at least one arc splitter arrangement. | 10-15-2009 |
20090248384 | PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM IN AN AUTOMATION INSTALLATION - A process control system is disclosed in an automation installation having field devices which are networked by means of a system bus and which can be operated using associated system control units which are connected by means of a terminal bus to at least one central engineering computer for configuring the system and to a central control station for monitoring and operating the system. For the purpose of linking at least one extraneous control unit to the terminal bus an interposed control computer is proposed which, under software control, simulates a system-compliant I/O unit on the terminal bus, which I/O unit is bi-directionally connected to an OPC client residing on the extraneous control unit. | 10-01-2009 |
20090242373 | SERVICE SWITCHING DEVICE WITH DOUBLE-BREAK CONTACTS - An electrical switching device comprises a contact point having two double-break contacts, a contact link having a width, a contact pressure spring exerting a pressure on the contact link, a striker pin configured to act on the contact link counter to the pressure of the contact pressure spring during a switch-off operation so as to move the contact link into an open position, and a thruster actuatable by a switching mechanism and configured to guide the striker pin, the thruster having two limbs projecting in the same direction towards a free end of the thruster so as to form a slot there between, wherein a distance between the two limbs tapers towards the free end such that the distance at the free end is smaller than the width of the contact link, so that the contact link is clamped between the two limbs during the switch-off operation. | 10-01-2009 |
20090242372 | FULL-PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER - A full-protection circuit breaker has a line-protection circuit breaker and a residual-current-operated component which can be fitted thereto. A first switching mechanism, located therein, includes a first switching toggle for operation of a first latching mechanism, which is accommodated in the residual-current-operated component. A second switching mechanism, provided in the line-protection circuit breaker, includes a second switching toggle for operation of a second latching mechanism, which is accommodated in the line-protection circuit. The first and the second latching mechanisms are coupled by means of a first coupling element. The first and the second switching toggle are coupled by means of a second coupling element, wherein the second coupling element acts on the first switching toggle with respect to the second switching toggle, pivoting through the predeterminable lead angle in the direction of its connected position. | 10-01-2009 |
20090219662 | SWITCHING DEVICE - A switching device having a magnetic release includes a yoke having a U-shaped first section that includes a first limb having an opening in the form of a slot open towards a free end of the first limb, a second limb disposed parallel to the first limb, and a web connecting the first and second limbs. The switching device also includes a coil including a coil former, a coil winding and an armature disposed between the first and second limbs, wherein the coil is insertable into the slot towards the web and the armature extends through the slot. A restraint spring is connected at a free end of the armature and disposed outside the first limb. | 09-03-2009 |
20090217869 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE COATING OF WORKPIECES - An arrangement for coating a workpiece with a working surface comprises a movement rail and a lacquering robot. The movement rail is moveable relative to a stationary reference point parallel to the working surface. The lacquering robot is disposed on the movement rail and is moveable on the movement rail. A lacquering cabin for coating a workpiece comprises at least two chassis parallel to one another and a lacquering apparatus with an opening. The lacquering apparatus is supported on the two chassis and is moveable with the chassis. A method for coating a workpiece using a lacquering cabin comprises subdividing the workpiece into adjacent sections, moving the lacquering cabin to a position corresponding to a section, and coating the section. | 09-03-2009 |
20090205439 | METHOD FOR OPERATION OF A FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND A FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE ITSELF - The disclosure relates to a method for operation of a flow measurement device, and to a flow measurement device itself. In order in this case to record the conductivity of the medium or faults resulting from deposits by means of a measurement tube configuration in a technically simple manner, a total of at least 4 electrodes are arranged distributed on the circumference of the measurement tube, in the measurement tube. When a signal is fed in at one of the electrodes or at an electrode pair, an electric current is measured between one electrode pair, while an electrical voltage is measured between another electrode pair. An impedance value is determined from the two measured values, from which impedance value a conductivity of the medium is determined and/or in comparison of different conductivities or in comparison with historical values, it is deduced that there is a covering layer on the electrodes. | 08-20-2009 |
20090198378 | METHOD FOR RESTARTING A ROBOT - A method for restarting a robot after a premature interruption of a processing program, which controls it, at an interruption point. The robot has an atomiser apparatus for automatic coating of workpieces, and the processing program is used to preset a nominal movement of the atomiser apparatus with respect to a workpiece, which is to be coated and can be moved by means of a feed device, and to preset the associated nominal atomiser parameters. After the interruption of the processing program, the atomiser apparatus is first of all moved to a restarting point, which is located on the nominal movement path and is located ahead of the interruption point. After this, the atomiser apparatus is then moved on the nominal movement path, corresponding to a predeterminable velocity function, to a transfer point which is located on the nominal movement path and is located behind the interruption point. The atomiser apparatus is switched on again between the restarting point and the transfer point. The nominal atomiser parameters which are provided by the processing program are matched and are applied at least once, between the restarting point and the transfer point, to the respective current velocity of the atomiser apparatus, in relation to the nominal velocity preset, and all of the nominal movement parameters and nominal atomiser parameters in the processing program are used when the transfer point is reached. | 08-06-2009 |
20090188566 | PNEUMATIC PRESSURE REGULATOR - The disclosure relates to a pneumatic pressure regulator for pressure adjustment of a regulating pressure in a pressure chamber with a regulator membrane which is held in force equilibrium by a regulator spring and the regulating pressure, wherein the regulator membrane is coupled with a control valve in such a way that the control valve opens or closes in dependence upon the actual regulating pressure. For increasing the stability and the constancy of the regulating pressure it is proposed to form the control valve by a dimensionally stable ball which is seated in a loaded manner by means of a spring in a conical bore which tapers in the direction of the regulator membrane and is in a housing wall which lies opposite the regulator membrane with regard to the pressure chamber, the regulator membrane having a reinforcement in the contact region with the ball, and the ball following the movement of the regulator membrane in its normal direction. | 07-30-2009 |
20090187691 | Method for operation of a bus system - The disclosure relates to a method for operating a bus system, in which a plurality of subscribers communicate with one another over the same bus line and all subscribers are assigned a subscriber address from a limited address set. To avoid address conflicts, it is suggested that by each subscriber newly added to an existing bus system, the bus traffic will be monitored before the first send access to the bus with the current subscriber address, in order to form a list of already used subscriber addresses. The subscriber then assigns itself an address from the as yet unused address space according to a predefinable schema. | 07-23-2009 |
20090150107 | METHOD FOR COMMISSIONING ACTUATORS - The disclosure relates to a method for commissioning pneumatically operated actuators that are controlled by a positioner. To determine the drive type, a constant flow of pneumatic fluid is applied to the actuator during commissioning while a drive-specific characteristic curve of the fed back position is recorded over time. Then the measured characteristic curve is compared with a given specimen characteristic curve. The drive type is inferred from the level of difference or agreement between the drive-specific characteristic curve and the specimen characteristic curve. | 06-11-2009 |
20090149998 | DIGITAL POSITION TRANSMITTER - The disclosure relates to a digital position transmitter for control of an actuating element having a positioner in a process installation, with the position transmitter having a regulator with a dead band in order to suppress disturbance signals. It is proposed that the dead band in each case lags the set-value change asymmetrically with respect to the set value. | 06-11-2009 |
20090146088 | METHOD FOR OPERATION OF A POSITION REGULATOR - The disclosure relates to a method for operation of a position regulator for control of a pneumatic drive for an actuating member in a process installation. The position regulator has a pneumatic system with at least one nozzle/bounce-plate system, in which the bounce plates are in the form of piezo bending bars. For damped ventilation and venting of the pneumatic drive in the event of failure of the electrical power, it is proposed that the level of the electrical power supply be monitored and that, if a predeterminable limit value is undershot, the piezo bending bars of the pneumatics are adjusted via the input signals of the pneumatics such that the pneumatically controlled valves, which are subject to a characteristic, of the amplifier are open precisely just so far that a damped movement of the pneumatic actuating drive takes place to a predeterminable limit position at the desired movement speed. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145499 | ACTUATING DRIVE WITH A POSITION TRANSMITTER - The disclosure relates to an actuating drive having a position transmitter for control of an actuating element with a position in a process installation. The position transmitter is equipped with a rotary measurement system whose pivoting range is mechanically limited, with the rotary measurement system having a shaft which is connected to a pick-up lever in an interlocking and unconfusable manner, which pick-up lever is articulated by means of the actuating drive or the actuating element. The shaft and the rotary measurement system are connected to one another via a slipping clutch. Markings are arranged isoazimuthally with respect to the rotation axis of the shaft, on the shaft circumference, and include angle information about the angle of the marking position with respect to the pick-up lever. The digital position transmitter has a sensor system for identification and evaluation of the markings. The slipping clutch has hysteresis. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145291 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE DRIVE TYPE OF AN ACTUATOR (II) - A method is disclosed for detecting the drive type of an actuator, e.g., a pneumatic actuator, having a positioner for operating a final control element in a process engineering plant. The actuator is connected to the positioner by a mounting set, the positioner comprising an electronic control unit, which uses a microcontroller to receive one or more input signals, and to output actuating signals to control the flow of gas to or from the chambers of a single-acting or double-acting pneumatic drive. The position feedback sensors are equipped with a rotational measuring system. During commissioning of the actuator, the relationship between the drive volumes and the position signal is found and compared with transfer characteristics of known drive types. Where there is a match between the transfer characteristic defined by the value pairs of the given actuator and one of the transfer characteristics of the known drive types, the identified drive type is assigned to the given actuator. | 06-11-2009 |
20090138104 | FIELD DEVICE - A field device of a distributed automation system is disclosed for controlling and monitoring technical processes. In order to include the field device in an installation management system, an exemplary field device has an associated wireless adapter. The wireless adapter is equipped with an identification feature which comprises the identification feature of the associated field device and a generic supplement. | 05-28-2009 |
20090133573 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE DRIVE TYPE OF AN ACTUATING DRIVE - The disclosure relates to a method for identification of the drive type of an actuating drive, e.g., a pneumatic actuating drive, having a position regulator in order to control an actuating member in a process installation. The actuating drive is connected by means of an attachment to the position regulator, with the position regulator having control electronics which receive one or more input signals with the aid of a microcontroller and emit actuating signals in order to ventilate or vent the chambers of a single-acting or double-acting pneumatic drive. The position feedback sensor system is equipped with a rotational measurement system. The actuating range of the actuating drive is passed through completely while setting it up. The angle positions signaled back are recorded. The drive type is determined from the range between the limit angle positions at the actuating range limits of the actuating drive. The knowledge that the angle ranges covered by linear-movement drives and pivoting drives differ significantly can be made use of. | 05-28-2009 |
20090120203 | Method and Device for Measuring Foreign Bodies in the Measuring Medium - The disclosure relates to a method for measuring a flow rate, in particular in an inductive flowmeter, in which an electrical signal is applied to a measuring medium flowing in a measuring tube at electrodes, and the response function at measuring electrodes is determined as a measure of the flow rate, and to a corresponding flowmeter device. So that the flow effects of gas bubbles and/or particles in the measuring medium can be distinguished from other faults and the determination of the flow rate is thus more reliable, the disclosure proposes that, in order to detect gas bubbles and/or particles in the measuring medium, a magnetic and/or electric field is applied to the latter and the potential and/or current is/are read out at one or more electrodes, the signal profile A(t), together with its signal-to-noise component, is measured electronically as a function of the time, and a statistical evaluation is used to infer the existence of gas bubbles and/or particles. | 05-14-2009 |
20090097190 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING GAS OR AIR TEMPERATURE IN A CASING BOX - A device for measuring gas temperature in a casing box having different heat-generating units disposed therein. The device includes a temperature-measuring arrangement disposed substantially in a plane above the different heat-generating units. The temperature-measuring arrangement includes a matrix of uniformly distributed temperature sensors configured to measure a temperature of rising gas. | 04-16-2009 |
20090076654 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING AND FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF A ROBOT TOOL - The invention relates to a method and to a system for aligning and controlling the position of a robot tool, wherein a monitoring device is equipped with a detection unit and processing unit which co-operates with the control device of the robot and automatically determines the alignment of the robot tool by means of the detection unit by taking into account at least one pre-determined reference direction of the robot tool, in addition to at least one predetermined tolerance angle which defines a tolerance range for the at least one reference direction of the robot tool. The processing unit compares the determined alignment to the predetermined reference direction and/or to the tolerance values predetermined by the defined tolerance range and/or of the at least one tolerance range is not respected, the respective robot tool is disconnected and/or deactivated in co-operation with the control device of the robot. | 03-19-2009 |
20090065664 | POSITIONING DEVICE - A positioning device includes a supporting structure, a work carrier, at least six length-adjustable struts arranged in strut pairs, each strut being moveably mounted to the supporting structure and to the work carrier and at least one drive configured to adjust a length of at least one of the struts. The struts of each strut pair are disposed parallel to each other and each strut pair has a pivot bearing disposed at a first end of each strut and a second bearing disposed at a second end of each strut. | 03-12-2009 |
20090056471 | Magnetic induction flowmeter having a plastic measuring tube - A magnetic induction flowmeter has a plastic measuring tube ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090053927 | INSTALLATION CONTROL UNIT WITH A CONNECTING TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT - An installation switch having a housing and a connecting arrangement for a conductor having a terminal shoe. The connecting arrangement includes a socket having an interior, an insertion opening, and an access opening, and a screw having a screw head and a screw shank disposed in the interior of the socket. The screw is actuatable longitudinally between an open and a clamped state. The arrangement further includes a connection plate having a screw hole with threads for threadably engaging the screw when in the clamped state, and a retaining device preventing the screw from being removed when in the open state. The arrangement is configured so that the open state allows the shoe to be inserted into the insertion opening, the clamped state provides the screw being engaged with the shoe, and access to the screw is provided via the access opening of the socket to actuate the screw. | 02-26-2009 |
20090043885 | System and Method for Maintenance Support - System and method for maintenance support for electronically actuated and/or monitored appliances implemented within an electronically networked automation system, having a central monitoring unit processing present operating parameters for appliances for establishing the servicing state of the appliances using comparison operating parameters, where an external SSIS server logically combines the servicing request established by the monitoring unit with appliance-specific servicing performance information stored in a database and forwards these data to electronic mobile terminals of the servicing personnel in order to perform the servicing. | 02-12-2009 |
20090034584 | THERMOMETER HAVING AN EXCHANGEABLE MEASUREMENT INSERT, AND METHOD FOR REPLACING THE LATTER - The disclosure relates to a thermometer having an exchangeable measurement insert for measuring process temperatures of liquid or gaseous media in vessels of process installations, and to a method for replacing the measurement insert. On the basis of a thermometer in which the measurement insert is accommodated, such that it can be changed, in a protective tube which is closed at one end and has a process flange, the closed end of the protective tube being immersed, as far as the process flange, in a container in which the medium whose temperature is to be determined is situated, and the open end of the protective tube being guided at least indirectly to a connection housing in which at least connection terminals for connecting the measurement insert to a remote measured value processing system are arranged, provision is made for the transition from the open end of the protective tube to the connection housing to have a clearance fit with a cylindrical fitting surface between the measurement insert and a fitting sleeve which at least partially surrounds the latter. | 02-05-2009 |
20090029604 | Screw connecting terminal and method for its production - The disclosure relates to a screw connecting terminal which comprises a clamping part, which is essentially in the form of a frame and has longitudinal, narrow and broad faces, a clamping screw which is held in a threaded opening in the clamping part, and a busbar which passes through the interior of the frame-like clamping part and is arranged such that it can move with respect to the clamping part, and whose broad face when in the installed state is oriented parallel to the broad face of the clamping part, with the clamping part being movable in its longitudinal direction relative to the busbar by rotation of the clamping screw, such that a connecting conductor can be clamped firmly between the side of the busbar which faces away from the clamping screw and the broad face of the clamping part which faces away from the clamping screw. | 01-29-2009 |
20090018672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE DATA TRAFFIC ON A FIELDBUS - The disclosure relates to a device and a method for monitoring the data traffic on a fieldbus of a process automation system which comprises a plurality of field devices for carrying out a process function, which field devices can be controlled via at least one higher-level control unit, with a monitoring appliance for the data traffic and for passing on information contained in the data traffic to the higher-level control unit being connected to the fieldbus. The invention proposes that the monitoring appliance continuously records quality parameters of the data traffic and communicates them directly via a data radio channel to the level of the higher-level control unit which analyzes the quality parameters of the data traffic. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014967 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT - The disclosure relates to a sealing arrangement for interference radiation-proof connecting of housing elements of electric operating equipment, especially for field housings of programmable controllers. For a sealing arrangement between a first housing section and a second housing section, wherein the first housing section has an encompassing slot into which a rubber-elastic seal is inserted, it is proposed to locate a gap, which is constructed as a labyrinth, before the rubber-elastic seal towards the outer side of the housing, and to locate in each case a flat metallic uncoated sealing face before the rubber-elastic seal towards the inner side of the housing. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014299 | Service switching device with insulating housing - The disclosure relates to a service switching device with an insulating housing, which has a front-panel side and an opposite fastening side as well as narrow and broad sides connecting the front-panel and the fastening sides, comprising at least one first housing shell and at least one covering part, which are connected by first connecting means, which act on the broad sides of the housing shell and the covering part and hold them together whilst forming a peripheral joining line, the insulating housing comprising accommodating areas for connection terminals in the region of the narrow sides. A second connecting means is provided in the region of a terminal accommodating area and in the region of the narrow side associated therewith, which second connecting means holds the housing shell and the covering part together there at the joining line. | 01-15-2009 |
20080314170 | METHOD FOR TESTING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF ARMATURES - The disclosure relates to a method for testing the functionality of armatures, e.g., of safety armatures, in process control systems which are assigned a test device for implementing partial stroke testing and which are connected to a control device, which brings about actuation, in accordance with regulations, of the safety armature in an emergency. Prior to the start of the implementation of the partial stroke testing, a request signal is transmitted from the test device to the control device which is answered by the control device with an enable signal, the enable signal being issued as a function of the current process sequence at the armature. | 12-25-2008 |
20080308392 | Drive drum for a belt conveyor - A drive drum is disclosed for a belt conveyor that gearlessly drives a conveyed product. For example, at least one motor is located inside the drum shell, said motor being fixed to the drum shell by means of a motor frame on the shell and to a fixed drum shaft by means of a fixed motor frame on said shaft; the drum shell is sealed on both sides by a base on the end face, said bases being provided with centric bearings that support the fixed drum shaft; the two ends of the fixed drum shaft are mounted on shaft fixings; at least one electric connection line, which extends inside or along the drum shaft, runs between a winding of the motor that is fixed to the fixed motor frame, on the shaft and an electric energy supply; the motor(s) has or have a cooling device for the winding; and a coolant supply and a coolant drain of the cooling device and/or a coolant connection line extend inside or along the drum shaft. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307892 | PREVENTING AN OVERLOADING OF THE ELECTRONIC EVALUATION SYSTEM DUE TO VOLTAGE SPIKES IN MAGNETO-INDUCTIVE FLOWMETERS - The disclosure relates to a circuit arrangement for preventing overloading of magneto-inductive flowmeters. The disclosure can protect the amplifiers which are connected downstream thereof or the electronic evaluation system from overloading. To this end, the signal input circuit is provided with additional voltage-limiting diodes disposed downstream of the impedance converters so that eventual voltage tips are prevented during modulation in the downstream amplifiers of the evaluation electronics. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307406 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING THE CURRENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IN FIELD DEVICES IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A device and a method for checking the current software installation in field devices in a distributed system, e.g., an automation system, which field devices communicate via a fieldbus with at least one control unit for system management, wherein the appliance library assistant means are implemented in the control unit and compare the current installation of a selectable field device with the latest available update versions, in order to initiate an update if a more recent update version is available. | 12-11-2008 |
20080303472 | METHOD FOR REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE FIELD DEVICE BY A NEW FIELD DEVICE IN A SYSTEM WHICH COMMUNICATES VIA A DIGITAL FIELDBUS, IN PARTICULAR AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A method for replacement of a field device to be replaced by a new field device in a system which communicates via a digital fieldbus, e.g., an automation system; wherein previous parameters, information and/or values of the field device to be replaced are compared by an electronic control unit, which communicates via the fieldbus, with parameters, information and/or values of the new field device with respect to at least one data record, in order to modify them if necessary in accordance with the field device to be replaced. | 12-11-2008 |
20080301270 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECTED PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF DEVICE-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALITIES, IN PARTICULAR FOR FIELD DEVICES - A method for directed provision and installation of device-specific functionalities and/or information for field devices which are arranged in a distributed system, in particular in a distributed automation system, wherein in a first step, a field device to be connected to the system is supplied with basic functionalities and/or basic information for operation of the field device in the system, bypassing a higher-level controller for the system, after which in a second step, the higher-level controller automatically installs further required upgrade functionalities and/or upgrade information in order to produce the full functional scope of the field device, using the existing basic functionalities and/or basic information. | 12-04-2008 |
20080296264 | Electrical service switching device with an arc blowout device - The disclosure relates to an electrical service switching device, in particular a circuit breaker, motor circuit breaker or the like, having a housing which has two housing halves and connecting means for electrical connection to busbars and/or power lines, having at least one electrical switching contact on which an arc is struck in an initial arcing chamber on disconnection of the electrical contact, with an arc quenching unit being provided adjacent to this, in order to quench the arc. An AC blowout device which comprises two iron plates adjacent to the initial chamber area in the lateral direction and guides the arc into the arc quenching device by magnetic interaction during AC operation, is provided. The housing wall has an opening in the area of the iron plates, through which a permanent magnet can be inserted in order to create an AC/DC blowout device, which guides the arc into the arc quenching device in both AC and DC operation, when the housing is assembled. | 12-04-2008 |
20080290971 | ELECTRICAL SERVICE SWITCHING DEVICE - The disclosure relates to an electrical service switching device, e.g., a circuit breaker, having a magnetic release with a magnet armature, a thermal release, a fixed and moving contact piece, a switching mechanism which can be tripped by the thermal and magnetic release and has a latching point which is formed by a tripping lever and a catch lever which is mounted in a fixed position such that it can rotate and has an elongated hole in order to guide a clip, wherein the magnet armature can act on the contact lever, to which the moving contact piece is fitted, in order to open the contact point in the event of a short, and the switching mechanism can hold the contact lever permanently in the open position, having a switching toggle for manual operation of the switching mechanism, and having an intermediate lever which is articulated at one of its ends with the contact lever and at its other end on the clip, wherein the clip is articulated with at least one limb on the switching toggle. | 11-27-2008 |
20080289412 | Thermal mass flow meter and method for its operation - A thermal mass flow meter is disclosed for determining a material flow through a vessel. In this case, a sensor arrangement is mounted on a holder immersed into a vessel with a flowing medium. It is proposed that the sensor arrangement comprises a first and a second measuring element, with one of the respective measuring elements being heated while the other respective measuring element is not heated and that the two measuring elements can be heated alternately. | 11-27-2008 |
20080289411 | Thermal mass flow meter and method for its operation - The disclosure relates to a thermal mass flow meter for determining a material flow through a vessel. The mass flow meter has at least two measuring elements immersed into a vessel with a flowing medium, with one of the measuring elements being heated. It is proposed that the heated measuring element is arranged in front of the unheated measuring element in the flow direction of the medium for at least part of the time, and for part of the time the unheated measuring element is arranged in front of the heated measuring element. | 11-27-2008 |
20080289410 | Thermal Mass Flow Meter - The disclosure relates to a thermal mass flow meter for determining a material flow through a vessel. In this case, a heating element is mounted on a holder which is immersed into a vessel with a flowing medium. It is suggested that the holder is subdivided into two zones of differing thermal conductivity, the holder substantially having a high thermal conductivity adjoined by a short zone of low thermal conductivity in which the heating element is arranged. | 11-27-2008 |
20080288706 | MODULAR AUTOMATION DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a device, arrangement and method for communication between modular devices for measurement, closed-loop control and open-loop control, which are connected to one another via a backplane. It is proposed that two modules of the device in each case be connected to one another via a serial point-to-point connection. Modules with a coupling element are connected to a plurality of other modules. | 11-20-2008 |
20080288680 | COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENT - The disclosure relates to an arrangement and method for communication between modular devices for measurement, closed-loop and open-loop control which are connected to one another via a backplane. It is proposed that two modules of the device in each case be connected to one another via a serial point-to-point connection. Modules with a coupling element are connected to a plurality of other modules. | 11-20-2008 |
20080288668 | COMMUNICATION METHOD - The disclosure relates to a method and system for communication between modular devices for measurement, closed-loop and open-loop control. It is proposed that the communication-carrying bus physics and the USB protocol be used for data transmission between modules. | 11-20-2008 |
20080284547 | Magnetostrictive electrical switching device - The disclosure proposes an electrical switching device having at least one contact point having at least one drive, which opens the contact point directly and/or via a switching mechanism with a latching point and which drive has an element having a predetermined shape, which element consists of a shape memory alloy, which changes its shape under the influence of an electromagnetic field and, in the process, opens or closes a contact point or double contact point or unlatches a switching mechanism. | 11-20-2008 |
20080277608 | Method for operation of an actuating drive - An exemplary method is disclosed for operation of an actuating drive for control of an actuating element, which has an associated position detection device for detection of an actual position of the actuating element, which detection device is operatively connected to a regulator unit for comparison of the actual position with a predeterminable set position and for production of an actuating signal for driving the actuating drive, with the position detection device having a stationary optical scanning device whose optical axis is directed at an endless pattern which can be scanned optically and has associated numerical equivalents. The method includes: while setting up the actuating drive, moving the actuating element to a first limit position, and associating an instantaneous pattern at a focus of a scanning device with an actual position of the first limit position; moving the actuating element to a second limit position, and associating the instantaneous pattern at the focus of the scanning device with an actual position of the second limit position; and comparing numerical equivalents of the instantaneous patterns identified at the first and second limit positions with one another | 11-13-2008 |
20080268722 | Screw terminal and service device - The disclosure relates to a screw terminal for an electrical service device for connecting an electrical connecting conductor, which can be inserted through an insertion opening in the housing wall of the service switching device into the screw terminal. The screw terminal includes a terminal frame with a first transverse limb, which has a threaded hole for accommodating a clamping screw, and a clamping screw, which protrudes through the threaded hole into the terminal frame. The clamping frame, in its installed position in the housing of the service switching device, is guided displaceably parallel to the mid-axis of the clamping screw. The connecting conductor can be fixedly clamped in the terminal frame. That part of the terminal frame with which touching contact can be made in the installed position through the insertion opening from outside the device housing is covered by an insulating material. The disclosure furthermore relates to a service device with at least one screw terminal according to the disclosure. | 10-30-2008 |
20080262639 | Method for operation of a functionally modular automation device with a control loop - The disclosure relates to a method for operation of a functionally modular automation device having a control loop, which device is connected to a feed line whose power is limited. It is proposed that the criterion for activation or deactivation of functional modules of the device is derived from the control error (x | 10-23-2008 |
20080257428 | ACTUATING DRIVE - The disclosure relates to an actuating drive for control of an actuating element for automation in process installations. An exemplary actuating device drive for control of an actuating element comprising: a position detection device configured for detection of an actual position of the actuating element; a regulator unit configured for operational connection with the position detection device for comparison of an actual position with a predeterminable set position and for production of an actuating signal for driving the actuating drive, wherein the position detection device has a pattern support, at least part of whose surface is covered by a pattern which can be scanned optically; and a stationary optical scanning device, whose optical axis is aligned with the pattern. | 10-23-2008 |