PROFINEWS UK Masthead The PROFIBUS Group Newsletter
The world's most popular fieldbus standards - news and views from the United Kingdom  Issue 6, 8 October 2009

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Utilities & energy monitoring

Energy Management Graphic from Endress + Hauser




Utilities measurement is an essential part of every manufacturing plant in order to maintain efficiency and reduce overheads. With the increased demand for efficiency from carbon emissions legislation, the need to measure and manage utilities is greater than ever before.

 
As a leading supplier of process automation solutions, PROFIBUS UK Senior member company Endress+Hauser works closely with the utilities sector to provide complete energy management solutions from initial measurement right through to data collection and analysis. Whether it's electricity and compressed air in the compressor house, steam flow and gas in the boiler room or water usage throughout the plant, Endress+Hauser offers the ideal solution.
 
Endress+Hauser offers a wide range of utility metering devices to provide the 'best fit' for any application. Choose from vortex, differential pressure (DP), thermal, Coriolis, electromagnetic, ultrasonic flowmeters and a variety of electricity meters. Data collection is carried out via our Fieldgate gateways which provide time and date stamped energy interval data collection via wireless or wired solutions onto an Ethernet network.
 
Energy Management from Endress + Hauser
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Welcome to the sixth issue of PROFINEWS UK edition. I hope you like the new format and are finding it informative.

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Bob Squirrell,
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Training places available October/November

There are still a few places available on the following scheduled courses at MMU:

PROFIBUS Product Development Course - 20 October 2009

A one-day course for product manufacturers and engineering companies who want to develop a PROFIBUS product. If you are a manufacturer of drives, transmitters, or intelligent valve actuators, you need to implement the latest technology in your products. PROFIBUS technology is the wayforward. This one-day course will give you an overview of the technology plus details of the communication protocol, tools and methods to get you started correctly on development of your own PROFIBUS products. More info

Certified PROFIBUS Installer Course  -    3rd November

 
An essential course for electrical engineers and technicians needing to upgrade their skills to include fieldbus installation. This one-day, hands-on course teaches the design, installation and testing of complete PROFIBUS networks including DP, PA and optical fibre technology. Covering bus layout and termination, grounding rules and practices, the course will teach delegates how to avoid common, but potentially expensive, installation problems. The course is essential preparation to the Certified Engineer and Commissioning and Maintenance courses. More info
 
PROFIBUS Commissioning & Maintenance Course  -    4th November

A new one-day course covering the practical techniques of faultfinding on "operational" PROFIBUS networks. Techniques taught on the course include the use of a modern PROFIBUS analyser and Class-II master (engineering tool) to diagnose network faults, device faults and I/O problems. Students also learn how to use a soft digital storage oscilloscope in conjunction with these tools to diagnose and accurately locate cable, connection and device faults. More info

Certified PROFIBUS Engineer  - 24-27 November

For engineers wishing to build their careers around PROFIBUS in either industrial or process automation, companies wanting to benchmark their technical staff or consultants seeking a recognised professional qualification in industrial and process networking, this is the ideal opportunity to train for an internationally-recognised qualification as a Certified PROFIBUS Engineer. More info

Certified PROFINET Engineer Course   -  17-19 November

This training course provides a detailed technical knowledge of the PROFINET technology and the advantages it offers your automation and production processes.At the end of the training there will be a theory exam. Participants who pass get the title Certified PROFINET Engineer and are awarded an official certificate. Successful participants will have the confidence to evaluate PROFINET as a solution for their automation requirements and be able to design a proper application. More info
 
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Free seminars on Process and Factory Automation!

There are also one or two places on our free seminars for Process and Factory Automation:

Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET in Factory Automation - Manchester 27 October

This seminar addresses the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and advanced engineering applications. Covering the use of PROFIBUS and PROFINET in key application areas such as packaging, printing, electrical and electronics assembly, robotics, automotive engineering, drives, mechanical handling and logistics, control systems and energy management, it focuses on the practical aspects of using PROFIBUS and PROFINET in factory automation applications from system design and safety considerations through to maintenance and fault-finding. Supported by live demonstrations of actual tools used in configuration and maintenance, the programme will be of great value to Designers, Production Engineers and System Engineers involved in design, operation and maintenance of modern automated factories and machinery. Registration form
 
Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS PA in Process - Scotland 29 October 2009

This seminar addresses the key practical issues arising from the use of digital fieldbus communications technologies in process and hybrid industries. Covering the use of PROFIBUS PA in key application areas such as Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Utilities, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas today, it focuses on the practical aspects of using PROFIBUS in process industry applications from system design and hazardous area considerations through to maintenance and fault-finding. Supported by live demonstrations of actual tools used in calibration and maintenance, the programme will be of great value to Instrument Technicians/Engineers, C&I Engineers and System Engineers involved in design, operation and maintenance of modern process plant.  Registration form
 
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Conference Update - Call for Suggestions

PROFIBUS Conference in actionWhat subjects do you want us to cover?

While we're still in the process of putting the programme together, there's still a chance to influence the content! We'd like to know what subjects you'd like addressed. Energy efficiency? Water saving? These are both topical subjects and we are already aware of several papers that will address these issues. But what else would you like discussed? Please let the Papers Committee have your suggestions by email ASAP. Thanks. 

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