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The world's most popular fieldbus standards - news and views from the United Kingdom  Issue 18, July 2010


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PI is the largest automation organization of its type in the world, with a network of regional offices and over 1400 globally-based member companies. PI also has a network of competence centers, training and test organizations that contribute to and support developers, integrators and end users. No other fieldbus organization has a 'community' better able to support the automation market and its end users with solutions designed to help manufacturing enterprises maximize profits.

So why not join us? It's relatively inexpensive and brings many attractive and cost-saving benefits.

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Welcome once more to PROFINEWS UK, bringing you all the news of events and opportunities surrounding the PROFIBUS and PROFINET community in the UK.

Bob Squirrell,
PROFIBUS Group Chairman
Conference Survey - your comments appreciated

Stratford Manor Hotel - Conference venueMany of us had a great time at this year's PROFIBUS & PROFINET Conference where users were able to listen to highly informative presentations on the latest developments and applications. 

The hands-on workshops were particularly useful, many reported, as was the opportunity to network with experts from overseas and the UK and view the latest products in the accompanying exhibition.

We are now in process of planning the next event and would really like to ensure that it appeals to the widest audience possible. Please help us help you by participating in our short survey. It won't take long.

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MMU Logo Upcoming training opportunities

The next opportunity to get PROFIBUS trained and Certified will be at MMU's Certified PROFIBUS Training week from 20-24th September.

Following a new format designed to help candidates reach their fullest potential in just a week, the schedule covers the Certified PROFIBUS Installer course - which is pre-requisite, the Commissioning & Maintenance module and finally the Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course.

Each course can be taken individually or as part of the full set, depending on the candidates' existing qualifications and ability.

There is also a PROFIBUS Engineer Refresher and Recertification Course taking place on the 28th September. The course cover latest developments in PROFIBUS, Systems/Network design and new functions of instruments such as the PROFItrace.

In October there will be the chance to get qualified on PROFINET, when MMU will be presenting the Certified PROFINET Engineer course on the 12th to 14th. Book now to avoid disappointment!

To register for any of these events, please download the Registration Form and return to admin@uk.profibus.com or call Ann on +44 207 193 8018 to check availability.

Free Seminar series returns to Manchester

Back by polular demand, we are delighted to announce that our "Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET" free seminar series returns to Manchester in October. 

Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS in Process
is on October 6th
 
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.

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while Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET in Factory Automation is on October 5th and concentrates on 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.

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