Patent ID: 8179266

Claim:
A sensor comprising: at least one sensitive element; and a housing within which the at least one sensitive element is arranged; wherein: at least one RFID data carrier is arranged below a surface of the housing, said data carrier storing sensor properties in a non-volatile manner and being adapted to be read-out in a non-contact making manner; the at least one RFID data carrier stores at least one of: data relating to a type of sensor, fixed settings of the sensor, programmable settings of the sensor, at least one of servicing data and maintenance data for the sensor, test data of the sensor, manufacturing data, life history of the sensor, and operational data of the sensor; the at least one RFID data carrier is adapted to be written-to in a non-contact making manner; the at least one RFID data carrier is adapted to be at least one of read-out and written-to by means of electromagnetic waves; the at least one RFID data carrier is independent of a power supply for the sensor; and the at least one RFID data carrier is adapted to be powered by the electromagnetic waves.