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Issue 62
1 June 2013
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Certified PROFIBUS training

The next Certified PROFIBUS Installer course is on the 1st July, followed by Commissioning and Maintenance on the 2nd. The next Certified Engineer Course is July 15 - 17

 

MMU's Certified PROFIBUS Training to Engineer Level covers the Certified PROFIBUS Installer, 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.

 

To register please use the Registration Form or call Ann on +44 207 193 8018 to check availability for this or future opportunities. Click here for complete listing of training courses.

PS - These courses can also be delivered at your premises for groups. Ask for details.
Certified PROFINET Training
  
The next Certified PROFINET training course starts on July 10 with the first day covering certified PROFINET Installer leading to Certifed PROFINET Engineer over the complete 3 days.  
  
To register please use the Registration Form or call Ann on +44 207 193 8018 to check availability for this or future opportunities.
  

PROFINET Diagnostics Video

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PI has published a new video showing how PROFINET delivers faster error reporting and diagnostics over the network.
  

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Greetings!

 

Welcome to the latest issue of PROFINEWS UK, bringing you news of PROFIBUS and PROFINET activities in the UK.  

 

Sincerely

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Bob Squirrell

PROFIBUS Group Chairman 

 
 
Latest News about our Conference ...
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05-15-2013 04:15:28 AM

In this workshop at the UK's PROFIBUS Conference, Mark McCormick of Siemens will demonstrate how with just one EDDL based software, SIMATIC PDM enables the processing of more than 2500 devices from Siemens and 200+ other vendors worldwide on one homogeneous user interface. In the workshop delegates will have the opportunity to try out SIMATIC PDM ...Read More...»

05-13-2013 03:29:43 AM

Press information - Cost-effective solution for PROFINET with IRT KW-Software is introducing a cost-effective PROFINET solution based on a Standard Ethernet Controller that includes isochronous real-time communication (IRT). This is very good news for PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), the international trade association behind PROFINET, who view this as a major step for the further growth ...Read More...»

05-08-2013 03:00:23 AM

PROFINET is capable of meeting the demands of the most complex of control and automation applications. This presentation will look at PROFINET, the most popular of the industrial ethernet standards, starting from the basics and then building towards the simplest of setups. It will show how PROFINET can be easily used for smaller applications. The presentation will then ...Read More...» 

04-30-2013 06:47:06 AM

PI Chairman Karsten Schneider will focus on two major topics - looking at where the PI community stands today from an organizational perspective and offering his vision of the future for Profibus/Profinet technology. He will be looking at new technology developments too. One important topic will be the FDI technology as product release comes close. He will ...Read More...»

04-17-2013 04:55:25 AM

Packed with Safety-related products for PROFIBUS and PROFINET applications, Siemens Safety Truck will be putting in an appearance at PROFIBUS UK's 20th Anniversary Conference and Exhibition at Stratford upon Avon, June 26. Fully-equipped with the latest machine and process safety equipment for PROFIBUS and PROFINET systems, the Safety Integrated demo truck shows : Local safety solutions ...Read More...»

 
 
Other Upcoming Events...
 
Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET in Process Seminar - Coventry, 20 Aug 2013

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. Read more ...

 
Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET in Factory Automation Seminar - Coventry, 21 Aug 2013
  

Another very practical seminar, this event is focused on using PROFIBUS and PROFINET in factory automation applications from system design and safety considerations through to maintenance and fault-finding. It covers areas such as packaging, printing, electrical and electronics assembly, robotics, automotive engineering, drives, mechanical handling and logistics, control systems and energy management. 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. Read more ...

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

Simply download the Membership Application with complete list of benefits and costs and send it in now to join us.