Automatic parameterization of sensors via virtual twins

Abstract

A control device (200) for parameterizing a sensor (104) of a measuring system (100) is proposed. The control device (200) is configured to determine a target position of the sensor, in particular a target position of the sensor in a facility (108) at least by means of a virtual twin (102) of the measuring system (S1). The control device (200) is also configured to transmit the determined target position to the measuring system (100) and / or a user (110) (S2). Furthermore, the control device (200) is configured to parameterize the sensor (104), in particular to parameterize the sensor (104) in the measuring facility (108) (S3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to parameterization of sensors in measuring systems and / or measuring installations. In particular, the invention relates to a control device for parameterizing a sensor of a measuring system, a measuring system having such a control device, a sensor, a program element, a computer-readable medium and the use of such a control device. Background Art

[0002] Inaccurate or incorrect parameterization, calibration as well as imprecise commissioning of sensors can have a significant impact on the measurements of the sensor, in particular on its quality and reliability. Furthermore, the sensor may need to be parameterized at the location where it is to be used, which can therefore involve a considerable amount of effort. For example, successful parameterization may include the accurate and correct positioning of the sensor. Parameterization of sensors can therefore prove to be complex. Depending on the intended use, it may also be necessary to calibrate the sensor in order to convert the determined physical measurements into useful measurements (i.e. information).

[0003] Furthermore, if the sensor is part of a measurement facility, the parameterization of the sensor may become significantly more complex. It may be necessary to parameterize a plurality of sensors of the same type at different locations in the facility. Furthermore, many measurement facilities also have a large number of different sensors. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a control device which efficiently, reliably, automatically and accurately configures and / or performs parameterization of sensors of a measuring system and / or commissioning of the sensors.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention relates to a control device for a sensor of a parameterized measurement system. The control device is configured to:

[0006] - determining a target position of the sensor, in particular a target position of the sensor in an installation, in particular a target position in a measuring installation, at least by means of a virtual twin of the measuring system;

[0007] - transmitting the determined target position to a measurement system and / or a user; and

[0008] - Parameterization of sensors, especially in facilities.

[0009] The control device can generally be one or more controllers, control units, etc. Such a control device can be arranged in one or more computers, in one or more operating devices, in one or more clouds, or in any type of different electronic devices. For example, the control device can receive, send, analyze and / or evaluate data. For example, the data can be a position (e.g., a target position), a position parameter, measurement facility-specific information, and / or sensor-specific information.

[0010] The control device may be configured to determine a target position of the sensor. In this regard, the target position may be determined, calculated and / or evaluated by a virtual twin of the measuring system and / or a virtual twin of a facility that may include the sensor. It should also be noted that in the context of the present disclosure, the term "target position" should be understood in a broad sense. The target position may generally represent a position associated with a sensor, regardless of whether the sensor is already at the target position. The target position may also be understood as a specified position (Soll-Position). This may be understood as the sensor preferably being arranged at the target position so that it can achieve its purpose (e.g., perform measurement) as reliably and accurately as possible.

[0011] In the context of the present disclosure, the term "virtual twin" should also be understood in a broad sense. Here, it can be a floor plan, 2D or 3D diagram, plan, model and / or data model of the entire measuring system. A virtual twin can also be a virtual twin represented by the term "digital twin". A virtual twin can also represent one or more databases. It can also be just an image or a digital map, and the tank dimensions can be calculated from the image or digital map by image processing. Alternatively or additionally, it can also be determined, for example, by image processing and the current position that a sensor must be installed on the tank. Since there may be multiple tanks with the same image on the image of the facility, the sensor can request the parameterization of the surrounding sensors and use them for itself.

[0012] When, for example, a sensor is replaced in a measuring facility, it may be necessary to re-parameterize and / or calibrate the sensor. It should be noted that the term "measuring facility" is to be understood in a broad sense. Here, it can be any type of facility. For example, it may also be advantageous to parameterize the sensor during maintenance. During the commissioning of the sensor, it may also be necessary to parameterize the sensor. In order to parameterize a new or old sensor, the control device can determine a target position of the sensor. Here, this may involve determining and / or identifying the exact or relevant sensor that should or will be parameterized according to the virtual twin. Based on the target position, the control device can infer the relevant sensor via the virtual twin. It is conceivable that the measuring facility includes a plurality of sensors, so that it may prove to be advantageous to be able to automatically determine the target position of the relevant sensor. The control device may be configured to automatically parameterize the sensor.

[0013] After the target position of the sensor has been determined, it can be communicated to the measuring system, the superordinate system, the cloud, the sensor itself and / or the user. For example, if the sensor is already arranged at the target position, the target position can be communicated to the user so that the user can perform corresponding maintenance or parameterization of the relevant correct sensor. In addition, the parameterization of the sensor can include the commissioning of the same sensor. In this case, the target position of the sensor can first be communicated to the user, for example, via an operating device. The user can thus install the sensor to its target position. It is also conceivable that the target position that may have been determined by the control device can be transmitted to the sensor itself. For example, the relevant sensor can thereby be requisitioned and warned that it should be parameterized, etc.

[0014] Finally, the control device can parameterize, calibrate the sensor, and / or guide and / or perform debugging. Here, the control device can, for example, obtain the data required for parameterization and / or debugging from the virtual twin and transmit it to the sensor. It is also conceivable that once the sensor is arranged at the target position, the sensor itself obtains the data required for parameterization and / or debugging from the virtual twin. The sensor and / or control device can also obtain the data for parameterization from other databases (e.g., the cloud). In the case where the old sensor should be re-parameterized, the data already on the sensor can be compared with the data of the virtual twin. For example, if there is a deviation, the data on the sensor can be replaced by the data from the virtual twin, or the user can be asked which data should be retained. It should be noted that the virtual twin can be stored in whole or in part in the cloud, so data exchange with the cloud can be carried out.

[0015] In other words, the location of the sensor can be used to extract appropriate data from the digital twin via the control device.

[0016] This parameterization of the sensor by the control device proves to be advantageous, since, for example, no specialist personnel are required when replacing a sensor. For example, based on the data from the virtual twin and based on the determination of the sensor's target position, the control device can recognize exactly which sensor it is (e.g. even which sensor identification or serial number) and how to parameterize this sensor. As a result, parameterization and / or commissioning of the sensor can be performed easily, labor-saving, efficiently, reliably and accurately.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the control device is further configured to determine the current position of the sensor in order to perform a match with the target position. The control device can determine the current position of the sensor, for example, by acquiring the position of the sensor from the sensor itself. In other words, the exact position of the sensor is determined by the control device. For example, it is determined on which container, at which process connection and / or in which direction the sensor is arranged. Thus, a match between the determined position of the sensor and the target position can be performed. The match can be a comparison and / or adjustment of the current position.

[0018] For example, the sensor characteristics such as the process connection can be matched to the sensor database or queried from the sensor manufacturer. The process connection at which the sensor is arranged is determined from the tank characteristics queried from the digital twin or from the database of the relevant tank manufacturer. If the sensor with the process connection is only adapted to one position of the tank due to the relevant fittings of the tank, the exact position can be determined from this, for example. All data for adaptation can thus also be determined from the digital twin.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the determination of the current position of the sensor is based at least in part on the determination of the signal strength of other sensors. In addition, the determination of the current position of the sensor is based at least in part on the current positions of other sensors known from the virtual twin. In other words, it is conceivable that the sensor can determine the signal strength of surrounding sensors, for example, via a radio module. Since the positions of other sensors can be accurately associated with the virtual twin, the sensor can be determined based on the radio strength and / or signal strength of the sensors around it, and in particular, the position of the sensor (e.g., its current position) can be reliably determined. For example, such determination of the current position of the sensor can be used as redundancy for the determination of the current position of the sensor. For example, in the first determination, the current position of the sensor can be determined based on the position recognition system, and the current position can be checked based on the radio strength of the surrounding sensors.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the current position and / or the target position comprises an orientation, a heading, one or more position parameters and / or a set angle. The current position and / or the target position of the sensor may generally be a position at which the sensor can be widely identified. In this regard, the corresponding positions may have different position parameters, such as a port, a container associated with the sensor, a height, etc.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the control device is also configured to transmit the current position of the sensor to the measurement system via the sensor and / or via the user. Alternatively or additionally, the current position of the sensor can be transmitted to the cloud, a superordinate system, an operating device and / or a user. In addition, the control device is configured to match the current position of the sensor with the target position of the sensor. Here, the control device can be arranged in a computer, a cloud, an operating device and / or the sensor itself.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the control device is further configured to transmit sensor-specific information to the measuring system via the sensor. Alternatively or additionally, the control device is further configured to match the determined sensor-specific information with the sensor-specific information of the virtual twin. The sensor-specific information may be, for example, the sensor type, the measuring principle or the process connection. For example, it is conceivable that two sensors that differ by a few centimeters may or must be arranged side by side on a container, but they must detect different quantities.

[0023] In other words, the current position of the sensor can be determined by matching the sensor-specific information with the sensor-specific information of the virtual twin. Here, the sensor-specific information of the sensor can be compared with the data of the virtual twin in order to find the exact assignment of the sensor in the measuring facility.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the control device is further configured to query position information that at least partially defines the target position and / or the current position through the user interface. Alternatively or additionally, the control device is configured to verify the current position of the sensor. In other words, it can be checked by the control device whether the sensor is arranged in the correct position (e.g., the target position). The verification of the current position of the sensor can be run fully automatically. The verification of the current position of the sensor can be performed by the control device and the measurement system. Alternatively or additionally, the user can verify the current position of the sensor himself, for example confirming or rejecting through the interface.

[0025] According to an embodiment, the control device is configured to further perform the following steps during matching:

[0026] - determining a deviation between a current position of the sensor and a determined target position of the sensor; and / or

[0027] - based on the determination of the deviation, querying position information at least partially defining the target position and / or the current position via an interface of the sensor and / or the measuring system;

[0028] - Based on the query, the sensor is parameterized and / or installed at the target location.

[0029] It is conceivable that the sensor is not located at its target position. If a deviation between the current position of the sensor and the target position of the sensor is detected or determined by the control device, further information can be queried by the user, which can explain the deviation, for example. For example, based on the determined current position of the sensor, the control device cannot infer whether the relevant sensor is arranged inside or outside the container. However, it can be known from the virtual twin of the control device that the sensor must be arranged inside the container, for example. Therefore, the user can query position information such as the current position of the sensor. In this regard, the sensor can have an interface such as a touch screen or a radio interface.

[0030] It is also conceivable that the determined deviation may be independent of the execution of the relevant measurement. For example, when querying the position information, the user can enter a maximum deviation which defines an upper limit of the determined deviation which should not be exceeded.

[0031] According to one embodiment, a virtual twin is a virtual twin of a facility (e.g., a measuring facility) having multiple sensors. It is therefore conceivable that the virtual twin contains all facility or measuring facility-related information required, for example, for the replication of the same measuring facility and / or for the parameterization of the entire measuring facility.

[0032] According to an embodiment, the control device is further configured to perform the following steps when parameterizing the sensor:

[0033] - acquiring sensor-specific data for parameterization, calibration and / or control of the installed sensors via the measurement system and / or via the virtual twin; and / or

[0034] - Matching of sensor-specific data for parameterizing, calibrating and / or controlling the sensor by means of the measuring system and / or by means of a virtual twin.

[0035] Here, the sensor-specific data may be, for example, a TAG name, a bus address, a linearization or a scaling factor. Basically, the sensor-specific data may include any type of data defining a sensor or a sensor type.

[0036] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a measurement system. The measurement system includes a virtual twin, a sensor, and a control device as described above and below. The control device is configured to control the communication, transmission and / or acquisition of data between sensors and / or virtual twins, the communication, transmission and / or acquisition of data from sensors and / or virtual twins, or the communication, transmission and / or acquisition of data performed by sensors and / or virtual twins.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the control device and / or the sensor has an interface, which can be a radio interface, for example.

[0038] According to an embodiment, the measuring system further comprises an operating device, which is configured to communicate and / or interact with the virtual twin, with the sensor and / or with the control device.

[0039] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sensor which is configured to be parameterized by a control device as described above and below.

[0040] Another aspect of the disclosure relates to a program element which, when executed on a control device of a measuring system, instructs a control unit to perform the following steps:

[0041] - determining a target position of the sensor, in particular a target position of the sensor in an installation, in particular a target position in the measuring installation, at least by means of a virtual twin of the measuring system;

[0042] - transmitting the determined target location to a sensor and / or a user; and

[0043] - Parameterizing sensors, in particular sensors in an installation, in particular in a measuring installation.

[0044] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a computer-readable medium storing the above-mentioned program element.

[0045] Another aspect of the disclosure relates to the use of a control device as described above and below for parameterizing a sensor.

[0046] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. If the same reference numerals are used in the following description of the drawings, these reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. The illustrations in the accompanying drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] Figure 1 A measuring system with a control device according to a first exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0048] Figure 2 A measuring system with a control device according to a further exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0049] Figure 3 A measuring system with a control device according to a further exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0050] Figure 4 A flow chart of using a control device according to an embodiment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Figure 1 A measurement system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 The measuring system 100 comprises three sensors 104, 104', 104", which can be based on different or identical measuring principles. The sensors 104, 104', 104" are fastened or mounted on a container 118. The sensors 104, 104', 104" together with the container 118 can represent a measuring facility 108. In addition, Figure 1 The measurement system 100 also includes a virtual twin 102 of the measurement system 100. In particular, the virtual twin 102 can be a virtual twin 102 of the facility 108 or the measurement facility 108. It should be noted that the virtual twin 102 can be stored locally in a computer, for example, but can also be obtained via the Internet. Alternatively or additionally, the virtual twin of the measurement system 100 can be printed on paper.

[0052] The measuring system 100 further comprises a control device 200. For example, the control device 200 can be stored in the cloud or in a superordinate system. The control device 200 is configured to determine the target position of the sensor 104, in particular the target position of the sensor 104 in the measuring installation 108, at least by means of the virtual twin 102 of the measuring system 100 in step S1. Then, in step S2, the determined target position of the sensor 104 is transmitted to the measuring system 100, for example to the sensor 104 and / or the user 110, for example by means of the user's operating device 112. Furthermore, the control device 200 is configured to parameterize the sensor 104 of the measuring installation 108 in step S3.

[0053] Based on the virtual twin 102 , such as a 3D drawing, the control device 200 can determine which information, in particular sensor-specific information, may be required for parameterization or commissioning.

[0054] When parameterizing the sensor 104, for example, a zero point correction can be evaluated as necessary information. The density can also be used for adjustment. The TAG name of the sensor 104 can be automatically extracted from the virtual twin 102. This information can be processed and / or analyzed by the control device 200 in order to parameterize the sensor 104 accordingly based on this information. The sensor 104 can be put into operation on site, i.e. the sensor 104 is powered and then operates normally.

[0055] Figure 2 FIG. 1 shows a measurement system 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, Figure 2 The measurement system 100 has Figure 1 The same elements and / or components of the measurement system. Figure 2 The measuring system 100 comprises a plurality of sensors 104 , 104 ′, 104 ″ which are arranged on or connected to different containers 118 , 118 ′, 118 ″. Figure 2 The control device 200, 200' of the measuring system 100 is partially arranged in the operating device. The sensor 104 may also have an interface 114. For example, the interface 114 may be used to allow the user 110 to input or adjust settings, information and / or parameters. The interface 114 may also be used to communicate with the operating device.

[0056] Figure 2 The control device 200 is also configured to determine the current position of the sensor 104 in step S4 in order to perform a match with the target position. In other words, the control device 200 can obtain, determine or calculate the current accurate position of the sensor 104 and / or which container 118 it is located on and / or which physical quantity it can or is currently capable of measuring. The target position of the sensor 104 is known from the virtual twin 102. Ideally, the current position of the sensor 104 should correspond to the target position of the sensor 104. Since both positions are known to the control device 200, the match between the two positions can be guided or performed based on them.

[0057] However, it is possible that the current position of the sensor 104 can only be determined inaccurately. In other words, the control device 200 may not be able to infer a single target position known from the virtual twin. For example, the sensor 104 can communicate its geographical location to the control device 200. Based on this, the control device can infer more than two possible current positions via the virtual twin. However, information may also be missing for the inference of a single position of the more than two possible positions. Here, a selection of the corresponding possible current positions of the sensor 104 can be provided to the user 110 in the control device 200, for example, via an operating device 112 or at the sensor. The user 110 can then select the correct position, i.e., the position that corresponds to the target position.

[0058] Alternatively or additionally, the sensor 104 may use a radio module or the like to determine the signal strength of surrounding sensors 104', 104", such as other sensors mounted on the same container 118. The current positions of the other sensors 104', 104" may have been accurately associated with the virtual twin, so that the current position of the sensor 104 may be determined or better determined based on the radio strength and / or signal strength of the surrounding sensors 104', 104".

[0059] Furthermore, the control device can be used to transmit the current position of sensor 104 to measuring system 100 via sensor 104 and / or user 110 in step S5. After the current position of sensor 104 has been transmitted, the current position of sensor 104 can now be adapted to a target position of sensor 104 in step S6.

[0060] Furthermore, the control device 200 may determine what information may be needed for matching the target position and the current position of the sensor 104. For example, it may be necessary to know the type of process connection of the sensor 104 for both the target position and the current position so that the match may be based not only on the geographic location of the sensor 104, but also on the physical and mechanical settings of the sensor. If a deviation is detected during matching the target position and the current position, the deviation may be within a predefined tolerance range, for example, so that a match may still be obtained from a substantial agreement between the two positions.

[0061] During the matching, sensor-specific information such as TAG name, bus address, min-max matching, linearization and / or scaling can be written to sensor 104 from a higher-level system (ie, from the cloud, from measuring system 100 and / or from control device 200 ).

[0062] For example, the control device 200 or the sensor 104 stored in the cloud can also derive further information or data from the virtual twin 102. For example, in the case of fill level measurement using radar, high frequencies and particularly accurate focusing may be required, since this means that there are few interfering reflections from fixtures or tank walls. However, difficulties may arise at the bottom of the container, since the signal can only return to the sensor in a roundabout way. Since the virtual twin 102 has information about the position, orientation and / or orientation of the sensor 104 (i.e., position information or position parameters), it is conceivable that possible interfering reflections have been simulated and / or calculated in the control device 200. For example, the control device can specify the end values ​​of the measuring range depending on the tank geometry or the container geometry. Therefore, a high measurement reliability of the sensor 104 can be maintained and simple sensor commissioning can be maintained.

[0063] For example, knowledge of the exact geometry of the tank also allows for an accurate interpretation of echo curves in radar level measurement, especially in the case of multiple echoes. Figure 2 The control device shown accurately parameters the sensor 104, in particular the level measuring sensor. In addition, however, information about the container 118 and the installation can also be copied from the virtual twin 102 and written into the sensor 104. Thus, the sensor 104 itself can best interpret the echo curve.

[0064] Figure 3 FIG. 1 shows a measurement system 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, Figure 3 The measurement system 100 in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same elements and / or components of the measurement system. Figure 3 The measuring system 100 comprises a measuring installation 108 which must still be provided with sensors 104 , 104 ′, 104 ″. The measuring installation 108 comprises three containers 118 , 118 ′, 118 ″. For example, based on the virtual twin 102 which can be displayed in the computer, each sensor 104, 104', 104" can be informed which position is its associated target position. In other words, the control device 200 can convey to the sensor via the virtual twin 102, for example, its relevant position and which quantity it must measure. The user 110 can then, for example, place the sensor at the corresponding target position. For example, the user 110 can be instructed via the operating device 112 where and how the sensor 104 should be installed. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor 104 itself can provide the user 110 with the necessary information for installing the sensor 104 on the container 118. The sensor 104 may have received this information in advance from the control device 200. The information may be an orientation, an orientation, a specific container, a feature, a connection terminal, a bus address and / or a set angle. For example, the control device 200 knows the characteristics of the sensor or is able to access them via the virtual twin 102 of the measuring facility 108.

[0065] After the sensor 104 is installed on the container 118 based on the virtual twin 102 of the measuring facility 108, the debugging of the sensor 104 can be performed automatically. Once the sensor 104 is powered, it can determine its position (its orientation and orientation) for example by a navigation satellite system, and communicate the position to the measuring system 100, the cloud, the upper system, the control device 200 and / or the user. The measuring system 100 can access the virtual twin 102 of the measuring system 100, in particular the virtual twin of the measuring facility 108, for example, through an interface. The sensor can be associated with the corresponding tank or container 118 by the position and orientation of the sensor. Additionally or alternatively, the system can know which feature the sensor 104 has, such as the sensor type, the measuring principle or the process connection. Therefore, the system 100 or the control device 200 can independently, automatically and reliably determine which possible connectors or process connections the sensor 104 must or should be installed or attached to.

[0066] Figure 4 1 shows a flow chart of the use of the control device 200 according to an embodiment. In other words, Figure 4 The flowchart of FIG. 2 shows the steps that can be performed by the control device 200. For example, these steps can be performed by Figure 1 , 2 or 3 control device 200 or when using Figure 1 , 2 Or 3 is executed when the control device 200.

[0067] In a first step S1, the target position of the sensor, in particular the target position of the sensor in the measuring facility 108, is determined by the virtual twin 102 of the measuring system 100. Here, it can be determined exactly at which position the sensor 104 must or should be arranged in and / or on the measuring facility 108. Then, in the next step S2, the target position is transmitted to the measuring system 100 and / or the user 110 by the control device 200. Alternatively or additionally, the target position can be transmitted from a superordinate system, the cloud and / or from the virtual twin 102. In a third step S3, the sensor 104 is parameterized. Here, part of the parameterization of the sensor 104 can be to obtain data from a database, which is, for example, a database of the controller 200 and / or the virtual twin 102. In particular, the sensor 104 can be parameterized, calibrated and / or debugged in the measuring facility 108.

[0068] Furthermore, it should be noted that "comprising" and "having" do not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. It should also be pointed out that features or steps that have been described with reference to one of the above exemplary embodiments can also be used in combination with other features or steps of other exemplary embodiments described above. Any reference signs in the claims should not be interpreted as limitations.

[0069] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0070] This application claims the priority of German patent application 10 2021 202210.3 filed on March 8, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Claims

1. A control device (200) for a sensor of a parameterized measurement system (100), the control device being configured to: - (S1): determining a target position of the sensor at least by means of a virtual twin (102) of the measurement system (100); - (S2): transmitting the determined target position to the measurement system (100) and / or the user (110); and - (S3): parameterizing the sensor, including transferring data from the virtual twin (102) to the sensor, in, The determination of the current position of the sensor is based at least in part on the determination of signal strengths from other sensors, and Wherein the determination of the current position of the sensor is based at least in part on the current positions of other sensors known from the virtual twin (102).

2. The control device (200) according to claim 1, further configured to: -(S4): Determine the current position of the sensor to perform matching with the target position.

3. The control device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, in, The current position and / or the target position includes one or more position parameters.

4. The control device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, in, The current position and / or the target position include an orientation, a direction, and / or a set angle.

5. The control device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, further configured to: - (S5): transmitting the current position of the sensor to the measurement system (100) via the sensor and / or via the user; -(S6): Matching the current position of the sensor with the target position of the sensor.

6. The control device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, further configured to: - transmitting sensor-specific information to the measurement system (100) via the sensor; and / or - Matching the determined sensor-specific information with the sensor-specific information of the virtual twin (102).

7. The control device according to claim 1 or 2, further configured to: - querying, via a user interface, location information at least partially defining said target location and / or said current location; and / or - Verifying said current position of said sensor.

8. The control device (200) according to claim 6, configured to: further perform the following steps during the matching of the current position of the sensor with the target position: - determining a deviation between the current position of the sensor and the determined target position of the sensor; and / or - based on the determination of the deviation, querying position information at least partially defining the target position and / or the current position via the sensor and / or the interface of the measurement system (100); - Based on the query, parameterizing the sensor and / or installing the sensor at the target location.

9. The control device (200) according to claim 7, configured to further perform the following steps during the matching of the current position of the sensor with the target position: - determining a deviation between the current position of the sensor and the determined target position of the sensor; and / or - based on the determination of the deviation, querying position information at least partially defining the target position and / or the current position via the sensor and / or the interface of the measurement system (100); - Based on the query, parameterizing the sensor and / or installing the sensor at the target location.

10. The control device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, in, The virtual twin (102) is a virtual twin (102) of a facility (108) having a plurality of sensors.

11. The control device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control device (200) is configured to further perform the following steps when parameterizing the sensor: - acquiring, by means of the measuring system (100) and / or by means of the virtual twin (102), sensor-specific data for parameterizing, calibrating and / or controlling the installed sensor; and / or - Adapting sensor-specific data for parameterizing, calibrating and / or controlling the sensor via the measuring system (100) and / or via the virtual twin (102).

12. The control device (200) according to claim 1, in, The target location is a target location of the sensor in a facility (108).

13. The control device (200) according to claim 1, in, The target position is the target position of the sensor in the measuring installation.

14. The control device (200) according to claim 12, in, Parameterizing the sensor is parameterizing the sensor in the facility (108).

15. A measurement system (100), comprising: The control device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, Wherein, the control device (200) is configured to control the communication, transmission and / or acquisition of data between the sensor and the virtual twin (102), the communication, transmission and / or acquisition of data from the sensor and / or the virtual twin (102), or the communication, transmission and / or acquisition of data performed by the sensor and / or the virtual twin (102).

16. The measuring system (100) according to claim 15, in, The control device (200) and / or the sensor have an interface (114, 116).

17. The measurement system (100) according to any one of claims 15 and 16, further comprising: An operating device (112) is configured to communicate and / or interact with the virtual twin (102), the sensor and / or the control device (200).

18. A sensor configured to be parameterized by a control device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

19. A program product, when the program product is executed on a control device (200) of a measurement system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, the program product instructs the control device to execute: - Step (S1): determining a target position of a sensor by at least a virtual twin (102) of the measurement system (100); - Step (S2): transmitting the determined target position to the sensor and / or user (110); and - Step (S3): parameterizing the sensor, comprising transferring data from the virtual twin (102) to the sensor.

20. The program product according to claim 19, in, The target location is a target location of the sensor in a facility (108).

21. The program product according to claim 20, in, Parameterizing the sensor is parameterizing the sensor in the facility (108).

22. A computer readable medium storing the program product according to claim 19.

23. Use of a control device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 for parameterizing a sensor.

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