METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A PROCESS VALVE SHUT-OFF BODY

Abstract: a method for operating a device for providing data associated with an exchangeable process valve shut-off body is provided. the device includes an illumination apparatus, an image sensor, a display unit, a data processing unit, and a communication interface. the illumination apparatus is configured to illuminate the process valve shut-off body arranged in a chamber. the image sensor is configured to generate a digital image of the process valve shut-off body arranged in the chamber and irradiated with light by the illumination apparatus. the display unit is configured to display the digital image. the data processing unit is configured to determine the data associated with the process valve shut-off body. the data includes the digital image. the communication interface, in particular a mobile radio interface, is configured to send the data associated with the process valve shut-off body.

Inventor(s): Thomas Volpp

CPC Classification: F16K37/0041 (Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given)

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