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Launch of the new SiCon XX40

With the SiCon XX 40, we present the next generation of our multichannel control units – developed for users who rely on reliable information and easy operation in their daily work.


More Overview.
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More Possibilities.

Whether in the beverage industry or in process plants: the SiCon XX 40 offers a modern and intuitive way to access your data.

For operating and displaying data from individual Sigrist photometers, the SiDis AD 40 is the perfect choice. For connecting two or more photometers or probes, the new SiCon is now available in the following versions:

  • SiCon ST 40 – for up to 2 photometers
  • SiCon AD 40 – for up to 5 photometers
  • SiCon PM 40 – premium model for up to 8 sensors

Why a new SiCon?

Processes are becoming more complex, data volumes are increasing, and users today expect displays that present information clearly – without long training periods or complicated menu structures.

This is exactly where the SiCon XX 40 comes in. Our goal: a device that clearly presents data, makes configuration simple, and makes everyday work more efficient.

All information from all connected Sigrist photometers is centralized in one place.

What’s new about the SiCon XX 40?

Clearly structured, modern visualization

The new user interface provides a clear overview of all relevant measurement values on the 7" color touchscreen. Users can immediately see how their processes are performing – intuitive and easy to access.

This enables faster operation and reduces errors.

Easier installation and configuration

Up to 8 photometers and probes can be connected directly to the SiCon XX 40. Depending on the technology used, cable lengths of up to 800 m are possible.

Dashboard configuration is fast and secure. The optimized workflow shortens setup time and minimizes operating errors.

Flexibly expandable – suitable for every system

Three versions are available depending on your requirements:

  • Standard – SiCon ST 40: for up to 2 connected instruments
  • Advanced – SiCon AD 40: for up to 5 devices, including data logger and data export
  • Premium – SiCon PM 40: maximum flexibility for up to 8 devices, also with data logger and data export

This means the SiCon XX 40 grows with your requirements – from smaller applications to complex process environments.

Sensors are connected directly – no Conn-A or Conn-P box required. This reduces installation effort and allows cable lengths of up to 800 m.

Data that moves you forward

The Advanced and Premium models offer reliable data acquisition and storage for up to one year.

Perfect for:

  • Quality verification
  • Process optimization
  • Trend analysis
  • Audits

Data export enables easy further processing – for example for reports or long-term evaluations.

New features also include formatable export files and powerful math functions.

Future-proof – an investment that lasts

The SiCon XX 40 is more than just a display and configuration unit. It is a tool designed to support users and make processes more transparent.

Your benefits at a glance

  • Clearly understandable measurement data
  • Intuitive and clear user interface
  • Scalable for different plant sizes
  • Data logger (Advanced: 30 days / Premium: 370 days)
  • Robust, reliable and designed for industrial environments

Availability

The new SiCon XX 40 is available now.

Conclusion

The SiCon XX 40 sets new standards for display and configuration units: more overview, more operating comfort and more possibilities for different process requirements.

A device designed to simplify daily work with Sigrist photometers and support better decision-making – clear, modern and powerful.

🔗 Discover the new era now on our website:
https://www.sigrist.com/en/Control-units/SiCon-XX-40

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1946 – The Innovation for Breweries

1946 – The Innovation for Breweries

The history of Sigrist-Photometer AG began in 1946, when the company’s founder Dr. Ing. Willy Sigrist (21 March 1907 – 1 August 1988) developed a turbidity measuring device in Ennetbürgen for the continuous monitoring of beer filtration.

Even back then, turbidity in beer was considered a key quality indicator. However, it could not be measured during the brewing process itself. Photometric measurements at that time were only available for individual samples in the laboratory. The only possible quality control during the process was therefore visual inspection by the trained eye of the brewer.

First Online Turbidity Measuring Device

This changed abruptly when the founder of today’s Filtrox AG in St. Gallen approached Dr. Sigrist with a request. He asked him to develop an online measuring device to precisely determine the effectiveness of his high-quality filters in beer filtration. Not only were the two connected through their shared time studying at the Polytechnic University in Zurich — they also shared a commitment to high-quality, reliable, and precise products.

The original Sigrist device

Dr. Sigrist subsequently developed such a device to the full satisfaction of Filtrox, laying the foundation for the innovative flicker mirror technology and at the same time for an over 80-year success story — that of Sigrist-Photometer AG.

Principle of Flicker Mirror Technology

At that time, manufacturing a precise and long-term stable measuring device was a major challenge. Neither the light sources nor the optical detectors or amplifiers were stable over long periods.

Diagram illustrating the principle of flicker mirror technology

The idea was to use a flicker mirror to split the light beam into two beams. One beam was directed through the measuring cell to the photocell, while the other served as a reference beam. With the help of an optical aperture, the intensity could be adjusted and the measured value determined.

Even then, Sigrist placed great emphasis on top quality. The flicker mirrors were tested for three months before installation. In addition to tube electronics, the mechanical component share was enormous — up to 10,000 individual parts per device.

K Devices and C Series

With the introduction of transistors in the 1980s, the K devices (K for KOMPAKT / compact) were developed.

Left: KTL 30 for final quality assurance in the laboratory. Right: KT3011 SO for turbidity measurement in the beer brewing process.

At the end of the 1990s, these were replaced by the new C series. A measuring and reference channel was added. Absolute light levels were measured for the first time. This technology increased device sensitivity by a factor of 10. The dynamic range was massively expanded so that optical measuring range switching was no longer necessary. The C devices could be recognized by their shortened base units and stainless steel housings.

The SIGRIST turbidity measuring device CT3011 SO

Sigrist photometers were no longer used only in breweries. With the development of a new generation of devices, application-specific instruments were added to the portfolio. The first product of this device family was the WTM 500, a turbidity meter for measuring drinking water in free fall. For the brewing sector, the DualScat was developed, which remained Sigrist’s most important device until 2009 and is still in use by some Sigrist customers today.

The innovation was that the device could be connected directly to a standard housing — meaning it could be easily and compactly integrated into a product line. This enabled simple and hygienic installation as well as optimal cleanability, for example in the beer filtration process.

The compact DualScat turbidity meter, directly integrable into a product line

The DualScat used multiple detectors for the first time, enabling simultaneous measurement of transmitted light, 90° scattered light, and 25° forward scattered light. Using transmitted light measurement, color-related absorption in the medium, window contamination, and fluctuations in the light source could be compensated. To ensure long-term stability, each DualScat featured a solid reference control unit that allowed easy verification of device stability. And the devices proved to be extremely stable: one DualScat still in operation at Sigrist has accumulated 170,000 operating hours, and its measured values require less than 2% correction for proper calibration.

The optical setup was very compact, the electronics met the latest requirements, and mechanical adaptation to the process line was very simple. The device volume was reduced by a factor of 10 compared to the predecessor model.

In parallel with the DualScat, a new laboratory device — the LabScat — was developed in 1999. Compared to its predecessor model KTL 30, it represented a major leap in optics and technology and remains part of the Sigrist brewing portfolio today as the 2nd generation LabScat, thanks to continuous development and optimization. The two-angle laboratory turbidity meter is the ideal complement to process instruments for final quality assurance in the lab.

The compact two-angle laboratory turbidity meter LabScat 2 with very wide measuring range (0 – 500 EBC)

The device has a very compact design and can be cleaned quickly without tools. A valve unit also enables complete draining of the water bath. These features provide the following benefits:

  • Minimal space requirements on the laboratory bench
  • Measurement capability for all common bottle types

The convincing measurement technology is reflected in the combination of high-quality optical components with proven dual-beam technology. It enables extremely low baseline brightness. The bottle or cuvette is centered at the start of measurement and rotated in the water bath during measurement. This achieves:

  • Stable measurement from a few mEBC up to 500 EBC (e.g., for dark wheat beers), even at 0 °C
  • Reduction of bottle-related interference, ensuring more precise measurement
  • Compensation of window deposits and color influences from bottle and medium

TurBiScat – A Star Is Born

Since 1946, the name Sigrist-Photometer AG has been firmly associated with turbidity measurement in beer filtration. Our commitment to the highest quality and precision, durability, and reliability has now been upheld for 80 years. This is reflected in the continuous optimization of existing products and development of new ones. In 2009, another innovation was added to the Sigrist portfolio — the TurBiScat. With its combination of precise two-angle scattered light measurement, color measurement option, and near maintenance-free operation, our in-line process turbidity meter is ideally suited to today’s requirements of our international customers.

The secret of the high quality standard lies in its “Swissness.” The devices are developed and manufactured at our headquarters in Ennetbürgen and individually tested before shipment according to strict ISO 9000:2008 quality standards.

The sophisticated device design together with the use of high-quality optical components enables unmatched measurement precision. The TurBiScat achieves a resolution of 0.001 EBC with repeatability of ±0.001 EBC. Reproducibility between two devices is ±0.02 EBC with a fast response time of less than two seconds (step response).

The TurBiScat determines turbidity with optimal color compensation using 650 nm scattered light measurement and is therefore MEBAK/EBC compliant. Adapted to individual needs and applications, the device covers a measuring range from 0 – 1000 EBC and can be configured for single- or dual-angle measurement. The dual-angle method significantly increases the informative value of turbidity measurement. In addition to standard filtration monitoring at 90°, the additional 25° measuring angle enables:

  • Monitoring of filter structure
  • Early warning of filter breakthrough

Optionally, the TurBiScat can be equipped with an integrated MEBAK/EBC/ASBC-compliant color measurement (430 nm) up to 50 EBC / SRM 25.4. This flexible 3-in-1 integration provides cost advantages in procurement and savings in process connections. Another benefit is the wide range of applications — from the brewhouse to the filtration cellar and up to the pressure tank.

Left: PhaseGuard ST-40, Center: TurbiGuard AD 40, Right: TurbiScat PM 40

At the same time, the portfolio was expanded with additional application-specific devices for monitoring the brewing process. PhaseGuard, TurbiGuard, and ColorPlus were further developed and — like the TurBiScat — are now successfully used in breweries in their second device generation.

We will show how these devices optimally support the brewmaster during brewing in future articles.

Information on the individual devices and applications can be found on our website: www.sigrist.com.
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USP's & Advantages

Origin

Our company is an independent Swiss SME and enjoys a very good image as a manufacturer of high quality process photometers on the world market. Our customers benefit from our years of experience and best Swiss quality.

Values

Our corporate culture is based on a symbiosis of tangible and intangible values, which we cultivate and develop for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Swiss Innovation

Our products provide solutions to real needs of the society, of people and of the environment. In terms of quality, reliability and uniqueness, they meet the highest standards and provide significant benefits to our customers.

Ethics + Responsibility

Our focus is directed at responsible corporate behaviour. We consider fairness, reliability and sustainability as much as factors of success as economic aspects.

References

Water

Consorci d'Aigües de Tarragona (CAT) / Spain

The latest European Directive 2020/2184 established turbidity as a basic control parameter for the quality of drinking water. In anticipation of the new regulations, the Sigrist distribution partner in Spain, teqma, has worked with the Consorci d'Aigües de Tarragona (CAT), the water consortium of the city of Tarragona, to renew its turbidimeters. Tarragona is in the province of Tarragona with 860,000 inhabitants.

CAT installed the AquaScat 2 WTM from the Swiss company Sigrist-Photometer AG at the various measuring points of the treatment plant and the distribution network.

The AquaScat 2 WTM turbidity meter measures the turbidity in the free-falling water jet and thus enables a high resolution and accurate measurement down to low turbidity values of 0.001 FNU.

Consorci d'Aigües de Tarragona

»Due to the high resolution (0.001 FNU) allowing early detection of changes in water quality, low maintenance and easy calibration, the Sigrist turbidimeter turned out to be the measuring device we were looking for our water supply.«

Consorci d'Aigües de Tarragona, Spain

Traffic & Environment

Road tunnel Gotthard / Switzerland

Since September 2007, a total of 210 Sigrist smoke detectors of the type FireGuard are in use in the Gotthard tunnel and its approach tunnels. Together with additional sensors such as linear fire alarm cables, flow measurement devices etc., the smoke detectors are the basis for the early detection of smoke and fire events.

In September 2016, after a period of use of 9 years, Mr. Werner Furrer, head of the Office for the Operation of National Roads (Switzerland), summarized their experience with the FireGuards as follows:

  • On average, there was one event per month, which was detected without fault
  • In a smoke event, the FireGuard is always the fastest system
  • No false alarms owing to correct parameterisation
Customer road tunnel Gotthard traffic signs © Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

»We have had no failures so far. Sigrist FireGuard smoke detectors are very reliable.«

Mr. Werner Furrer

head of the Office for the Operation of National Roads in Flüelen

Water Reuse

ARA Neugut / Switzerland

The revised Water Protection Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2016, mandates for the elimination of micropollutants in wastewater. As a pioneering plant, ARA Neugut has been operating an ozone plant since 2014, where such micropollutants are successfully eliminated.

The installed ColorPlus 2 system ensures continuous measurement of UV absorbance at 254nm before and after the ozone reactor. This enables ARA Neugut to monitor the elimination performance and thus add ozone as needed. Additionally, the ColorPlus 2 system also performs an automatic cleaning every 3 to 4 hours to prevent biofilm growth and guarantee reliable measured values at all times.

Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008

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Leonardo Pio
Responsible for applications: Water, beverages & food, industrial processes for the cantons: AG, BE-DE, BL, BS, LU, NW, OW, TI, UR, SO, TI, VS-DE & ZG
Phone: +41 79 413 54 24
Jacques Savary
Responsible for applications: Water, Beverages & Food, Industrial Processes for the cantons: BE-FR, FR, GE, JU, NE, VD & VS-FR
Phone: +41 79 201 35 44
Vakant
Responsible for applications: Water, beverages & food, industrial processes for the cantons: AI, AR, FL, GL, GR, SH, SG, SZ & TG
Phone: +41 79 641 25 64
Ihr Businesspartner für Getränke & Lebensmittel:
Für Wasser, Industrielle Prozesse, Verkehr & Umwelt kontaktieren Sie unseren Hauptsitz.

Your distribution partner for beverages & food:
For water, industrial processes, traffic & environment please contact our headquarters

Ihr Businesspartner für Getränke & Lebensmittel:
Für Wasser, Industrielle Prozesse, Verkehr & Umwelt kontaktieren Sie unseren Hauptsitz.

Your distribution partner for beverages & food:
For water, industrial processes, traffic & environment please contact our headquarters

Contact headquarters

Ralf Isenberg
Sales Manager ScrubberGuard
Öffnungszeiten:
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Feiertage & Betriebsferien:
Seppitag: 19. März 2026, Ostern: 03. – 06. April 2026, Auffahrt: 14. Mai 2026, Pfingstmontag: 25. Mai 2026, Fronleichnam: 4. Juni 2026, Bundesfeiertag: 01. August 2026, Maria Himmelfahrt: 15. August 2026, Allerheiligen: 01. November 2026, Maria Empfängnis: 08. Dezember 2026, Betriebsferien: 24. Dezember 2026 – 03. Januar 2027
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Document Cloud

What is Sigrist Document Cloud?

The Sigrist Document Cloud for offline preparation of media

Sigrist Document Cloud is a network drive that contains all of our documentation. You can use the Document Cloud to browse our documentation or you can synchronize it for offline use.

How do I use Sigrist Document Cloud?

Connect with your favorite WebDAV client to https://documents.sigrist.com/ and provide your sigrist.com login credentials (email and password) to log in.

How do I sync documents to my iPad/iPhone?

Follow these steps:

  1. Download and install the GoodReader app.
  2. Add a WebDAV server connection to https://documents.sigrist.com/.
  3. Provide your logon credentials (email and password) from sigrist.com.
  4. Highlight the root folder. You can also choose a subfolder if you want to synchronize partially.
  5. Press the Sync button.
  6. Select a target location, then press Download here & Synchronize.
  7. Select Download-only sync.
  8. Press Sync. The process will start immediately.
  9. If you would like to sync later, press the Sync button near the bottom right corner of the screen.

Watch this video to see these steps in action.

How do I sync documents to my Windows device?

Follow these steps:

  1. Download Sigrist Document Cloud Synchronization Utility.
  2. Install the apllication contained in the zip file.
  3. Provide your logon credentials (email and password) from sigrist.com.
  4. Set an empty directory as target.
  5. Start the synchronisation.

How do I sync documents to my Android device?

FolderSync Lite synchronizes our Document Cloud to your Android device. Use your favorite file manager to explore files and open them.

How do I sync the documents to my OS X device?

GoodSync For Mac (30$) synchronizes our Document Cloud to your Mac.
Or connect to our WebDAV server (https://documents.sigrist.com/), and use an app like Sync Folders to synchronize with your local drive.

How can I select what documents are beeing synchronized to my device?

Screenshot of the SIGRIST Document Cloud settings page

Visit https://documents.sigrist.com and select the products, languages and file types that you want to be synchronized.

The settings made on this page will take effect when you next synchronize with the Sigrist Document Cloud. Deselected files will be deleted and newly selected files will be downloaded.

You get the Error “Connection Failed” when you try to synchronize with the Sigrist Document Cloud Synchronization Program?

  • Try to connect with a browser to documents.sigrist.com and use your sigrist.com credentials to log in.
  • Switch off any personal firewall installed on your computer
  • Make shure that the company firwall allows the connection to documents.sigrist.com on the https-port (443)
  • Try installing the WinSCP Client and connect with WEBDAV to https://documents.sigrist.com, using the same credentials as on the synchronisation program

Terms of Service

Data Protection

Privacy statement

1. Legal basis

1.1. The EU General Data Protection Regulation provides protection of personal data. We exclusively process your data in accordance with the legal provisions (GDPR).

2. Basic information

2.1. Responsible party:

Dt

Sigrist-Photometer AG
Hofurlistrasse 1
CH-6373 Ennetbürgen
Telephone: +41 41 624 54 45
E-mail: [email protected]

2.2. Data protection officer:

Sigrist-Photometer AG
Hofurlistrasse 1
CH-6373 Ennetbürgen
Telephone: +41 41 624 54 45
E-mail: [email protected]

2.3. It is our particular concern that we protect and safely store all your personal data entrusted to us. This document provides more information on how we use and process personal data.

3. Purpose, legal basis, storage period and data recipient

3.1. The personal data collected by Sigrist-Photometer AG are needed for the purposes of customer service and promotion. In addition, we analyse the usage patterns of visitors browsing the website for the purpose of personalisation and demand specific preparation of information. The data are collected, stored, processed and used for these purposes.

3.2. Sigrist-Photometer AG collects, processes and uses your personal data on the legal basis of Art. 6 (1) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of your personal data are, on the one hand, legitimate interests in accordance with Art 6 (1) (f) GDPR and, on the other hand, your consent to the processing of your relevant personal data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) (newsletter, contact form and cookies). Not providing the data may have various consequences.

3.3. Sigrist-Photometer AG processes your personal data, as far as necessary, for the duration of the entire business relationship (from initiation, handling until expiration of a contract) and, exceeding that, in accordance with the legal safekeeping and documentation obligations accruing from Swiss laws and until a possible legal dispute is ended, continual warranty and guarantee periods expire.

3.4. In the course of operating our website and analysing the usage patterns or visitors browsing our website, we assign processors, i.e. software and hosting service suppliers as well as agencies, which may access your personal data in the course of their work as far as these data are necessary for rendering their respective services. They have committed themselves to us to comply with the data protection provisions. Processing contracts in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR have been concluded. More detailed information concerning the processors can be requested at [email protected].

4. Contact form (pending)

4.1. Your information and personal data given in our contact form is transmitted to us, processed and stored by us via our own mail server for the purpose of processing your enquiry. These data are not collected or passed on without your consent. However, without these data, your enquiry cannot be processed.

4.2. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the legal requirements of Art. 6 (1) (a) (Consent) GDPR.

5. Newsletter

5.1. You can register for our newsletter on our website following a double opt-in process. After your registration, you will receive an e-mail requesting your confirmation of registration. Without your e-mail address, our newsletter cannot be transmitted. You can unsubscribe our newsletter at any time by activating the unsubscribe-link at the end of each newsletter.

5.2. For forwarding our newsletters, we assign a processor (newsletter service provider), who in turn committed themselves to us to comply with the relevant data protection provisions. A processor contract in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded. More detailed information concerning the processors can be requested at [email protected].

5.3. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the legal requirements of Art. 6 (1) (a) (Consent) GDPR. You can find detailed information on our newsletter privacy statement here.

6. Blankmile

6.1 We use blankmile.com to offer you remote assistance. In this process, image recordings can be made, which we can use and store for the provision of assistance, training, and the further development of our devices. The use of blankmile is optional and requires your consent.

6.2 The provision of services is based on the General Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy of blankmile, which can be viewed at blankmile.com.

7. Google Analytics and cookies

7.1. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis supplier of Google Inc. (»Google«), 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses »cookies« which are text files that are saved on your computer to help t analyse how you use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP-address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the USA. The IP-address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. Google will use this information on behalf of the website operator for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activities for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. If necessary, Google will transmit this information to third parties provided this is prescribed by law or if third parties process there data on behalf of Google. Our legitimate interest in the processing of data lies in these purposes. The use of Google Analytics is governed by § 15 (3) TMA or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

7.2. By using our website, you consent to our using cookies. You may refuse the acceptance of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser software. As to the details, please refer to the instructions provided by the supplier of your browser. The full functionality of this website may be restricted if you decide against certain technical and/or functional cookies. Some cookies remain stored on your terminal device until you delete them.

7.3. We have concluded a corresponding contract for data processing with the web analysis provider (»Google«), who committed themselves to us to comply with the valid data protection regulations. Detailed information on the processor can be requested at [email protected].

7.4. Your IP address will be recorded but immediately pseudonymized. By using the code extension, the last 8 bits of the IP addresses will be deleted and thus anonymized. Accordingly, only a rough localization is now possible.

7.5. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the legal requirements of Art. 6 GDPR (in particular consent). You can find detailed data protection information on Google Analytics here.

8. Consent and withdrawal of consent

8.1. If your consent is necessary for processing your data, we will only process said data after your express consent.

8.2. We do not process data of minors and we are not entitled to do so. By giving your consent, you also acknowledge that you have reached the age of 14 or that your legal representatives have given their consent.

8.3. You can withdraw your consent at any time at the following e-mail address: [email protected]. In such a case, all your data stored will be anonymised and further used for statistical purposes only without personal references. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of data processing carried out as a result of the consent until said consent was withdrawn.

9. Data security

9.1. Sigrist-Photometer AG will take technical and organisational safety measures for safeguarding stored personal data against accidental or deliberate manipulation, loss or destruction and against the access of unauthorised persons. Our safety measures are continually improved in accordance with technical progress.

10. Your rights

10.1. 9.1. You have the right to be informed about your stored personal data at any time. Provided there is no legal retention period, you have the right to have your data deleted as well as to oppose its being processed. Moreover, you have the right to have your data corrected as well as to have its processing restricted, to the transferability of said data as well as to complain before the Swiss data protection authority (https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html).

10.2. As regards your rights, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at:

Sigrist-Photometer AG
Datenschutz
Hofurlistrasse 1
CH-6373 Ennetbürgen

Privacy statement Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. (»Google«), 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. This use is governed by Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Google Analytics uses »cookies« which are text files that are saved on your computer to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the USA.

Sigrist-Photometer AG activated the IP-anonymization of this website. Accordingly, Google will shorten your IP-address within the member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the European Economic Area beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the complete IP address be transmitted to the Google server in the USA and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Google will use this information on behalf of the website operator for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activities for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Our legitimate interest in the processing of data lies in these purposes. The use of Google Analytics is governed by § 15 (3) TMG or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

The data transmitted by us and linked with cookies, user identification (e.g. user ID) or advertising ID are automatically deleted after 14 months. The deletion of data reaching the end of their storage period is carried out automatically once month. You can find further information on conditions of use and privacy on https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.html or on https://policies.google.com/?hl=en.

You may refuse the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser software; however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of these data by Google by downloading and installing the browser add-on available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB

As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can further prevent the collection by Google Analytics: an opt-out cookie is set preventing the futures collection of your data when visiting this website. This opt-out cookie works only in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you will have to re-set the opt-out cookies. Information on embedding the opt-out cookie can be found on: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/gajs/?hl=de#disable in the paragraph »Disabling Tracking«.

If necessary, Sigrist-Photometer AG will implement other Google services to individualize advertisements (Google DoubleClick, Google Dynamic Re-Marketing, Google Tag Manager) or to compile conversion statistics (Google AdWords Conversion). If you do not want this, you can deactivate it with the following link: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated

Further information:

Privacy statement Sigrist Newsletter

Sigrist-Photometer AG, Hofurlistrasse 1, 6373 Ennetbürgen, Switzerland (hereafter referred to as »Sigrist« or »we«) offer visitors browsing the Sigrist-Photometer AG website (www.sigrist.com, hereinafter referred to as »website«) a free subscription of the Sigrist newsletter (hereinafter referred to as »newsletter«).

In the following we provide information on the processing of personal data within the newsletter subscription in accordance with Art. 13 and Art. 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (»GDPR«).

You can obtain further information on the processing of personal data within the website on the Privacy statement on the Sigrist website.

A. Name and contact of responsible party

The party responsible for the newsletter:

Sigrist-Photometer AG
Hofurlistrasse 1
CH-6373 Ennetbürgen
Telephone: +41 41 624 54 45
E-mail: [email protected]

B. Contact information of our data protection officer

You can reach our data protection officer under the following contact information:

Sigrist-Photometer AG
Hofurlistrasse 1
CH-6373 Ennetbürgen
Telephone: +41 41 624 54 45
E-mail: [email protected]

C. Categories and sources of personal data

No. Categories of processed personal data Types of personal data within the category Sources of personal data
1 Data collected during the subscription process for the newsletter (»subscription data«) Step 1: E-mail address (obligatory)
Step 2: Title, first name, last name, company, country and language of correspondence (optional)
Step 3: Industry (optional)
During a newsletter registration on the Sigrist website, we also collect the country specific version as language of correspondence. 		Newsletter subscribers
2 Log data collected during the registration and deregistration for the newsletter for technical reasons (»registration and deregistration data«) Date and time of confirmation of application (registration and confirmation) in double-opt-in process as well as the IP address of the terminal device used for confirmation, date and time of a possible deregistration of the newsletter Newsletter subscribers
3 Log data collected during opening our newsletter and newsletter articles via the hypertext transfer protocol (http) for technical reasons (»newsletter-http-data«) IP address, type and version of your internet browser and mail program, type of the terminal device used, date and time of access Newsletter subscribers
4 Data stored in cookies in the browser of our newsletter subscriber when opening our newsletter (»newsletter cookie data«) Unambiguous ID for (re-)identification of the newsletter subscriber Newsletter subscribers
5 Data in user profiles, that we generate by analysing the user behaviour in the newsletter (»newsletter user profile data«) Data on the usage of the newsletter, in particular opening, opening rate and clicking behaviour (number of clicks, clicking rate) in the newsletters opened and their articles, links and attachments Independently generated by the e-mail marketing tool used
6 Log data collected during opening of the Sigrist website via the hypertext transfer protocol (http) for technical reasons (»website-http-data«) IP address, type and version of your internet browser, operating system used, website accessed, website priorly accessed (referrer URL), date and time of access Newsletter subscribers
7 Data stored in cookies1 in the browser of our newsletter subscriber when opening the Sigrist website (»website cookie data«) Unambiguous ID for identification of the newsletter subscriber Newsletter subscribers
8 Data in user profiles, that we generate by analysing the user behaviour on our website (»website user profile data«) Data on the usage of the website. You can find further information on Google Analytics here. Independently generated by the Google Analytics tool
9 Subscriber segments which we generate by combining and analysing newsletter and website user profile data (»segment data«) Data of the interests of the newsletter subscribers relating to Sigrist products and topics Independently generated

1 Cookies are small text files with information, which are saved on the terminal deviec of the user when they visit a website. In case of further accessing the website with the same terminal device, the cookie and the information stored therein can be accessed.

D. Purpose and legal basis of processing personal data

We process the categories of personal data listed in Chapter C on the legal basis of Art. 6 (1) GDPR for the following purposes:

No. Purpose of processing Categories (also see Chapter C) of personal data Legal basis of processing in accordance with GDPR Recipient (also see Chapter E)
1 Provision of web applications on our website enabling you transmit data to subscribe or unsubscribe our newsletter. Website-http-data, subscription data, registration and deregistration data Art. 6 (1) ( f)
(for step 1 of registration)
Art. 6 (1) (a)
(for step 2 and 3 of registration)
Art. 6 (1) (b)
(for Sigrist agencies) 		Sigrist, newsletter service provider
2 Double-opt-in process for confirming the newsletter subscription. For this, we send an e-mail requesting confirmation of the e-mail address provided at the registration. Subscription will only be active if the subscriber confirms the e-mail address with the confirmation link contained in said e-mail. Subscription data, registration and deregistration data Art. 6 (1) (f) Newsletter service provider
3 Forwarding of the newsletter to the newsletter subscribers. We use the title stated in your registration as well as your name (first name and last name) for addressing you personally in our newsletter. For determining the language and county-specific content of the newsletter, we use the language, the country and the country-specific version used for registration on the Sigrist-Photometer website. The company and branch of industry is used for the preparation of company- / branch-specific contents. Subscription data, newsletter-http-data, newsletter cookie data, website-http-data, segment data Art. 6 (1) (a) Sigrist, newsletter service provider
4 Analysis of the user behaviour of newsletter subscribers in our newsletter and on our website as well as the preparation of user profiles while using pseudonyms as well as subscriber segments based thereon for the purpose of personalization and needs oriented design of the newsletter. Subscription data, newsletter-http-data, newsletter cookie data, newsletter usage profile data, website-http-data, website cookie data, website usage profile data, segment data Art. 6 (1) (a) Sigrist, newsletter service provider
5 Preparation of anonymised reports for analysing and determining the newsletter strategy Subscription data, segment data Art. 6 (1) (f) Sigrist, newsletter service provider

E. Recipients obtaining personal data

For the purposes described in Chapter D, we disclose personal data to the following service providers or categories of service provider:

  • Newsletter service provider (simultaneously hosting service provider); for sending our newsletter, we assign a processor. They have committed themselves to us to comply with the valid data protection provisions. A processing contract in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR was concluded. More detailed information concerning the processors can be requested at [email protected].
  • Sigrist-Photometer AG (also see Chapter A).

F. The period for which the personal data will be stored

The period for which personal data are stored is shown in the following table:

Categories of personal data
(see Chapter C for details of the respective categories)		 The period for which the personal data will be stored
Subscription data We comply with the principles of data avoidance and data economy. Thus, we will only store your personal data for such a period as is necessary for fulfilling the purposes mentioned here (see Chapter D) or as is required by the various statutory storage periods. After the respective purpose ceases to apply or after those storage periods expire, the corresponding data shall be locked or deleted routinely and in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Registration and deregistretion data
Newsletter-http-data,
newsletter cookie data,
newsletter usage profile data
Website-http-data,
website cookie data,
website usage profile data
Segment data

G. Necessity or obligation to provide personal data and possible consequences of failure to provide such data

Providing the following personal data are required / compulsory by law or contract or necessary for the conclusion of a contract:

Categories of personal data
(see Chapter C for details of the respective categories)		 Requirement / Obligation Possible consequences of failure to provide such data
Subscription data To receive the newsletter, you have to state your e-mail address in the course of the registration. Failure to provide the e-mail address has as a consequence that we cannot send you the newsletter.

H. Rights of the data subject

Data access, correction, erasure, restriction and portability

As regards the processing of personal data, you have the following rights:

  • To obtain access to your personal data in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR,
  • To obtain corection of your personal data in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR,
  • To obtain erasure of your personal data in accordance whit Art. 17 GDPR,
  • To obtain restriction of processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR,
  • The right to data portability in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR.

Right to object

You have the right to object in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (f) GDPR (see Chapter D).

If personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes (see Chapter D), you shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you her for such marketing.

Right to revoke consent

If the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR (see Chapter D), you have the right to revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out as a result of the consent until said consent was withdrawn.

Right of complaint at the supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint at a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 57 (1) (f) GDPR.


State: 24th May, 2018

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