A device for telemetric transmission of measurement data in a work space that includes a base station arranged in a stationary manner and a measurement unit attached fixedly to a system that moves within the work space. A sensor for receiving measurement signals can be attached to or integrated in the measurement unit. The measurement unit also includes an electronic unit having a first processor, a first telemetric unit, and a first antenna for sending measurement data and for receiving configuration and control data. The base station includes a data processing unit, a second antenna and a second telemetric unit for receiving the measurement data and for sending configuration and control data. One of the antennas is linearly polarized, and the other antenna is circularly polarized. A method is provided for the measurement unit to receive measurement signals.