EP1228494B1 - Vorrichtung und verfahren zum übermitteln von daten zwischen einem sensor und einer auswerteeinheit - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for transmitting data between a sensor, in particular a capacitive level sensor or a pressure sensor, and an evaluation unit, wherein the evaluation unit and the sensor are spatially separated. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for balancing, testing and operating the Device according to the invention.
- the invention is in principle to any type of measuring device applicable, in the sensor and evaluation a certain spatial Have distance from each other.
- the device according to the invention or the inventive method also in conjunction with a pressure sensor be used.
- transducers to a fieldbus become known.
- a universal handheld interface e.g. a laptop on a fieldbus connected.
- the connection of the laptop to the fieldbus takes place via a correspondingly configured interface.
- the communication via the fieldbus takes place after a fieldbus protocol, in particular is uses the HART protocol.
- the individual transducers are connected to the Fieldbus connected, and the communication between one Transmitter and a control center or a universal handheld interface takes place exclusively via the fieldbus.
- a capacitive level sensor is known become, which is mounted at the height of the monitored level.
- Such probes are also referred to as limit level detectors and as Overflow safety devices in containers or as idle safety devices in front of pumps assembled. If the probe is covered by the respective product to be detected, then it has a larger capacity value than in the uncovered state. through a capacitance measuring circuit and a comparator becomes the capacitance value compared with a threshold; based on the result Recognizable whether the level to be monitored reached or not yet is reached.
- the rope probe described in EP 0 857 954 is used when the measurement is to be carried out by means of a level sensor or a pressure sensor in a location which is not easily accessible from the outside.
- An example of this is the introduction of a probe to a certain height in a tank or a container.
- the rope serves to fix the probe.
- the solution described in EP 0 857 954 A1 describes a device for fastening the cable to the probe, the device withstanding all process-related loads, in particular high tensile forces.
- the publication does not contain any indication of a bidirectional data exchange between the probe and the remotely located evaluation unit.
- the adjustment of the sensor for the correct setting of the Switching point of very significant importance for a reliable and correct functioning of the sensor in the process.
- the invention is based on the object, an apparatus and a method to propose that allow a sensor that is in the process to test and / or match and / or operate from the outside.
- the object is achieved by providing a first processor unit is associated with the sensor, that a second processor unit is provided is, which is assigned to the evaluation unit, and that connecting lines are provided, over which the two processor units bidirectionally exchange data, and that the data exchange between the Both processor units via a clock edge-controlled point-to-point Transmission is realized.
- the Sensor supplies the measured data obtained to the evaluation, but Data and signals are also sent from the evaluation unit to the sensor transmitted.
- the transmitted data is an adjustment value, this adjustment value mechanical and / or compensates for electrical deviations of the sensors with each other or in order the sensitivity of the sensor, which depends on the sensor reflects measured data provided by the degree of coverage.
- a balanced one Sensor is subsequently connectable to any evaluation, since all appropriately balanced sensors outwardly a unified Behave. Based on the stored sensitivity curve Draw conclusions about malfunctions of the sensor.
- a preferred development of the device according to the invention provides that the second processor unit is integrated into the evaluation unit and / or that the second processor unit is integrated in an additional device, for example in a PC (personal computer). If the sensor is connected to a PC, then it can be checked and tested at any intervals with respect to its functionality in the process, for example via a test and / or simulation program stored in the PC.
- the device according to the invention which is based on two processor units communicating with each other, also recognizes when the sensor fails. It should be noted that the desired functionality of the device is achieved in a cost effective manner.
- one processor unit is a master processor and at the other processor unit, a slave processor.
- Master and Slave processors are preferably via two data lines with each other connected, wherein a data line is a unidirectional line, via the the master processor sets the clock, and the other data line a bidirectional line is over which the two processor units communicate with each other.
- the digital data communication has opposite the analog data transmission the known advantage of a significant higher interference immunity.
- the power supply of the sensor over the two Data lines are made (two-wire line) or that two more lines are provided, via which the power supply of the sensor (Four-wire line).
- each the two processor units each associated with an RC oscillator, the the clock for the communication between the two processor units generated.
- a relatively low clock approximately 1 to 2 MHz.
- suppressors in particular RC elements
- the time constants of the RC elements are such that they Suppressing disturbance couplings on the data lines to a large extent, however Do not disturb the data exchange between the two processor units.
- the resistors are chosen so low impedance that the signal level is weakened as little as possible.
- the signals representing the respective measured variable to be determined are processed in the processor unit associated with the sensor. Furthermore, it is provided that the processor unit associated with the sensor has a memory unit in which the measured value for adjusting the sensor to a desired value, the so-called. Abreteswert stored.
- the task is characterized solved that the data exchange between the two processor units is realized via a clock edge-controlled point-to-point transmission.
- This type of digital communication is characterized by the fact that they are relatively unresponsive to clock fluctuations of the processor units responded. The is important because the processor units for cost reasons preferably with RC oscillators operate. Relatively unreliable means in this Incidentally, that relative clock fluctuations of up to -50% and +100%, which may be due to tolerances and aging, do not affect the data transfer.
- the sensor in the calibration and test phase in the Measuring mode is switched and that the sensor for the purpose of determining the respective value of the measured variable is switched to normal operation.
- an advantageous embodiment of the invention provides Procedure before that in the measuring mode, the sensitivity of the sensor Starting or simulating certain values of the measured variable is determined, and that the determined sensitivity curve is stored.
- the sensitivity course of the sensor as already described above, preferably in the processor unit of the auxiliary device (eg the PC) stored.
- the sensor after final assembly with an additional device, z.
- the attachment the sensor in the Measurement mode switches that recorded the sensitivity of the sensor and that based on the stored values of the measured variable It checks if the sensor is working properly.
- Sensitivity History of the sensor here is the measuring voltage as a function of Degree of coverage of the sensor understood. The investigation and Checking the sensitivity curve of the sensor is important for that Recognition of manufacturing errors and scatters.
- An advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention provides that the reaching of a predetermined value of the measured variable is simulated and that the measured value of the measured variable is stored permanently as a calibration value. Furthermore, it is proposed that the stored value of the measured variable is verified by means of a subsequent test run before the final storage of the calibration value takes place.
- the adjustment or reference value is preferably in the vicinity of the later switching point for a product to be detected with a low dielectric constant. By this measure, the tolerances can be kept very low.
- the actual switching points are determined according to a unique calculation rule. The corresponding investigation procedure is already state of the art.
- the method according to the invention becomes in the case of using the sensor as a limit switch, the Reaching a predetermined measurement, z. B. the achievement of a Limit level signaled in a tank during initialization based on the adjustment value and from the master processor in the Evaluation unit transmitted sensitivity value, the switching threshold for the Reaching the predetermined measured variable determined.
- the undershooting or exceeding of the switching threshold transmitted to the working as a master processor processing unit is that the master processor based on the transmitted data one Mean value forms and that after clear detection of the switching state this average value is forwarded to an output / display unit.
- the master processor based on the transmitted data one Mean value forms and that after clear detection of the switching state this average value is forwarded to an output / display unit.
- Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of Device according to the invention 1.
- the inventive Device 1 the limit level of a product 9 in the container. 2 determine.
- the device 1 is composed of a sensor 7, the is in the process, an evaluation unit 5, outside the Process is mounted in an opening 4 in the lid 3 of the container 2, and a connecting means 10, for. As a cable or a rope, the Sensor 7 connects to the evaluation unit 5.
- the evaluation unit 5 is a first processor unit 6 and the sensor 7 a second processor unit 8 assigned.
- Both Processor units 6, 8 communicate with each other via the data lines 11, 12, wherein the one data line 11 is a unidirectional one Data line is about which the master processor 6 sets the clock.
- the second data line 12 allows bidirectional data exchange between the master processor 6 and the slave processor 8.
- Zum Matching or testing and / or operating the invention Device 1 is this with an accessory 13, preferably a Personal computer, connectable.
- the slave processor 8 is integrated in the sensor 7, which is for the Stored each sensor 7 determined adjustment value.
- Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the data communication between the two processor units 6, 8 explained in more detail.
- the two processor units 6, 8 is a master processor 6 and a slave processor 8.
- the master processor 6 specifies the clock for the data transfer; via the bidirectional data line 11, the data exchange between the two processor units 6, 8.
- suppressors 17, 17 ', 18, 18' are respectively in front of the outputs or the inputs of the processor units 6, 8 connected are.
- the suppression elements 17, 17 ', 18, 18' are low passes, consisting of a resistor 19, 19 ', 20, 20' and a capacitor 21, 21 ', 22, 22', wherein the data lines 11, 12 via the capacitor 21, 21 ', 22, 22 'are grounded.
- the time constants of the RC elements 17, 17 ', 18, 18' are chosen so that on the one hand the communication is not affected, On the other hand, however, interfering couplings are largely suppressed. Furthermore, the resistors 19, 19 ', 20, 20' so low resistance that a Too strong attenuation of the signal level is prevented.
- Fig. 3 the transfer characteristic of one in connection with the invention Device usable low-pass filter shown. While low-frequency signals can pass through the line almost unattenuated, High-frequency signals are attenuated or completely suppressed. in the In connection with the present invention is the preferred and sufficient clock frequency at about 100 Hz. Both this fundamental frequency as So their first harmonics are also undamped by the master processor 6 transmitted to the slave processor. The suppressors 17, 17 ', 18, 18' provide but not only an undisturbed transfer of data safely. You come also a protective function if, for example, the data lines 11, 12 are open during assembly.
- Fig. 4 shows a flowchart of the communication between the two Processor units on a digital level.
- SC the signal level on the data line 12, which is the Dictates, characterizes.
- SD indicates the signal level of the Data line 11, via which the bidirectional data exchange between the two processor units 6, 8 takes place.
- the transmission consists of four bits of data each. Which information is hidden behind the bits is also shown in FIG. 4 shown table. Incidentally, in the case shown, the slave processor is obtained 8 from the master processor requesting measurement data deliver.
- the corresponding communication between the slave processor 8 and the master processor 6 is visualized in the lower illustration in FIG. in the Standard operation of the level sensor as limit level detector becomes 2 bits Sends data corresponding to 'COVERED' or 'UNCOVERED' states correspond. In test mode or measuring mode, in the case shown, 10 bits Data transmitted.
- both lines 11, 12 or SC, SD are at logical 1 set. Every connection must be established via the idle state 'STOP' be initiated.
- the master processor resets 6 Data to 0 while SC stays at 1. For all other bits, Data can only be changed while SC is 0. Data is from the Receiver evaluated while SC is 1.
- Transmission begins with one data direction bit each, followed by data bits. Finally, for verification, an identical acknowledge bit 'Ack' is always transmitted.
- the data backup is preferably carried out by a repetition; Such a method makes lower demands on the processors 6, 8 than methods that implement data backup via a parity bit or via a checksum.
- different sensitivity values for the correct determination of the switching point san of the device according to the invention can be set. In particular, a 4-fold dip switch is provided for this purpose at the evaluation unit 5.
- the processor unit 6 reads the set value and sets the switching point relative to the measured value in the 'UNCOVERED' state. The 'new' definition of the switching point is always carried out when the sensitivity setting is changed.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart for testing the operation of the Sensor 7.
- the sensor is for this purpose connected to a PC, in which a simulation / test program is stored.
- the processor unit 6 in the evaluation unit. 5 integrated, done.
- program item 26 the measured data of the Sensors read. Below the measurement data with the predetermined setpoints compared (program item 26). Is the measured value not within the tolerances around the given setpoint, then at 28 an error message is issued; the sensor 7 is defective. That's right If the actual value coincides with the setpoint, the program will start at point 27 completed.
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Die in der EP 0 857 954 A1 beschriebene Lösung beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung des Seils an der Sonde, wobei die Vorrichtung allen prozeßbedingten Belastungen, insbesondere hohen Zugkräften, standhält. Die Offenlegungsschrift enthält jedoch keinen Hinweis auf einen bidirektionalen Datenaustausch zwischen der Sonde und der entfernt lokalisierten Auswerteeinheit.
Natürlich erkennt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung, die auf zwei miteinander kommunizierenden Prozessoreinheiten aufbaut, auch, wenn der Sensor ausfällt. Bleibt zu erwähnen, daß die gewünschte Funktionalität der Vorrichtung auf eine kostengünstige Art und Weise erreicht wird.
Weiterhin ist vorgesehen, daß die dem Sensor zugeordnete Prozessoreinheit eine Speichereinheit aufweist, in der der Meßwert zum Abgleich des Sensors auf einen Soll-Wert, der sog. Abgleichswert, gespeichert ist.
Der Abgleichs- bzw. Referenzwert liegt übrigens bevorzugt in der Nähe des späteren Schaltpunktes für ein zu detektierendes Füllgut mit einer kleinen Dielektrizitätskonstanten. Durch diese Maßnahme lassen sich die Toleranzen sehr gering halten. Die tatsächlichen Schaltpunkte werden übrigens nach einer eindeutigen Rechenvorschrift ermittelt. Das entsprechende Ermittlungsverfahren ist bereits Stand der Technik.
Weiterhin ist vorgesehen, daß unterschiedliche Empfindlichkeitswerte zwecks korrekter Ermittlung des Schaltpunktes san der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung eingestellt werden können. Insbesondere ist hierzu an der Auswerteeinheit 5 ein 4-fach Dip-Schalter vorgesehen. Die Prozessoreinheit 6 liest den eingestellten Wert ab und legt den Schaltpunkt relativ zum Meßwert im Zustand 'UNBEDECKT' fest. Die 'Neu'-Festlegung des Schaltpunktes wird immer dann durchgeführt, wenn die Empfindlichkeitseinstellung geändert wird.
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- Vorrichtung zum Übermitteln von Daten zwischen einem Sensor, insbesondere einem kapazitiven Füllstandssensor oder einen Drucksensor, und einer Auswerteeinheit, wobei die Auswerteeinheit und der Sensor räumlich voneinander getrennt sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine erste Prozessoreinheit (8) vorgesehen ist, die dem Sensor (7) zugeordnet ist,
daß eine zweite Prozessoreinheit (6) vorgesehen ist, die der Auswerteeinheit (5) zugeordnet ist, und
daß Verbindungsleitungen (11, 12) vorgesehen sind, über die die beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) bidirektional Daten austauschen, und
daß der Datenaustausch zwischen den beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) über eine taktflankengesteuerte Punkt-zu-Punkt Übertragung realisiert Ist. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zweite Prozessoreinheit (6) in die Auswerteeinheit (5) integriert ist und/oder daß die zweite Prozessoreinheit (6) in einem Zusatzgerät (13) integriert ist. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich bei der einen Prozessoreinheit (6; 8) um einen Master-Prozessor und daß es sich bei der anderen Prozessoreinheit (8; 6) um einen Slave-Prozessor handelt. - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich bei den Verbindungsleitungen (11, 12) um zwei Datenleitungen handelt, wobei die eine Datenleitung (11; 12) eine unidirektionale Leitung ist, über die der Master-Prozessor den Takt vorgibt, und
daß die andere Datenleitung (12; 11) eine bidirektionale Leitung ist, über die die beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) miteinander kommunizieren. - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stromversorgung des Sensors (7) über die beiden Datenleitungen (11, 12) erfolgt (Zweidraht-Leitung) oder daß zwei weitere Leitungen vorgesehen sind, über die die Stromversorgung des Sensors (7) erfolgt (Vierdraht-Leitung). - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedem der beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) jeweils ein RC-Oszillator (14a, 14b) zugeordnet ist, der den Takt für den Datenaustausch zwischen den beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) erzeugt. - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Entstörglieder (17, 18) vor die Eingänge bzw. die Ausgänge der beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) geschaltet sind, deren Zeitkonstanten derart bemessen sind, daß sie Störeinkopplungen auf den Datenieitungen (11, 12) weitgehend unterdrücken, aber den Datenaustausch zwischen den beiden Prozessoreinheiten (6, 8) nicht stören. - Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die dem Sensor (7) zugeordnete Prozessoreinheit (8) die Signale verarbeitet, die die jeweils zu bestimmende Meßgröße repräsentieren. - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die dem Sensor (7) zugeordnete Prozessoreinheit (8) ein Speichermittel (16) aufweist, in dem zumindest ein Meßwert zum Abgleich des Sensors (7) auf einen Sollwert, den sog. Abgleichswert, speicherbar ist. - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Zusatzgerät (13), vorzugsweise ein Personal Computer vorgesehen ist, der anstelle der Auswerteeinheit (5) mit dem Sensor (7) verbindbar ist und über den der Sensor (7) abgeglichen und/oder getestet und/oder betrieben wird. - Verfahren zum Abgleichen, Testen und Betreiben einer Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Sensor (7) in der Abgleichs- und Testphase in den Meßbetrieb geschaltet wird und
daß der Sensor (7) zwecks Bestimmung des jeweiligen Werts der Meßgröße in den Normalbetrieb geschaltet wird. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Meßbetrieb die Empfindlichkeit des Sensors (7) durch Anfahren oder Simulieren gewisser Werte der Meßgröße bestimmt wird, und
daß die entsprechenden Empfindlichkeitswerte abgespeichert werden. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Sensor nach der Endmontage mit einem Zusatzgerät (13) verbunden wird,
daß das Zusatzgerät (13) den Sensor (7) in den Meßbetrieb schaltet,
daß der Empfindlichkeitsverlauf des Sensors (7) aufgenommen wird und
daß anhand der gespeicherten Werte der Meßgröße überprüft wird, ob der Sensor (7) ordnungsgemäß arbeitet. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 13,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Erreichen eines vorgegebenen Wertes der Meßgröße simuliert wird und daß der gemessene Wert der Meßgröße als Abtastwert dauerhaft abgespeichert wird. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 14,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der gespeicherte Wert der Meßgröße mittels eines anschließend Probelaufs verifiziert wird. - Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Falle der Verwendung des Sensors (7) als Grenzwertschalter, der das Erreichen einer vorbestimmten Meßgröße, z. B. das Erreichen eines Grenzfüllstandes in einem Behälter signalisiert, während der Initialisierung anhand des Abgleichwertes und aus dem von dem Master-Prozessor (6) in der Auswerteeinheit (5) übermittelten Empfindlichkeitswert die Schaltschwelle für das Erreichen der vorbestimmten Meßgröße ermittelt wird. - Verfahren nach Anspruch 16,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Unter- oder Überschreiten der Schaltschwelle an die als Master-Prozessor arbeitenden Prozessoreinheit (6) übermittelt wird,
daß der Master-Prozessor anhand der übermittelten Daten einen Mittelwert bildet und
daß nach eindeutiger Erkennung des Schaltzustandes dieser Mittelwert an eine Ausgabe-/Anzeigeeinheit (15) weitergeleitet wird.
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