An evaluation device is provided for processing measurement data from a measurement device, the evaluation device including: at least a first two-wire interface, configured for communication between the evaluation device and the measuring device; at least one first communication circuitry, configured to provide communication with the measurement device in a first communication mode via the at least one first two-wire interface; at least one second communication circuitry, configured to provide communication with the measurement device in a second communication mode via the at least one first two-wire interface; and at least one first selection circuitry, configured to activate the first communication circuitry or the second communication circuitry in such a manner that the evaluation device communicates with the measuring device via the at least one first two-wire interface in the first communication mode or in the second communication mode.