PROFINEWS UK Masthead
Issue 64 - Aug 2013
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Certified PROFINET Training
  
The next Certified PROFINET training course starts on November 19 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.
  
Certified PROFIBUS training

The next Certified PROFIBUS Installer course is on the 19th September, followed by Commissioning and Maintenance on the 20th. 

 

The next Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course is October 7 - 9. This course is also suitable for previously certified engineers seeking a Refresher and up-dated certificate.

 

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.
PROFIBUS UK on Slideshare
ProfibusUK now has a view and download section on Slideshare, initially featuring presentations from the Conference - which at the time of writing had already attracted over 100 viewings.
 
You can access the presentations at: http://www.slideshare.net/ProfibusUK/ 
  

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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

Bob Squirrell Signature   

Bob Squirrell

PROFIBUS Group Chairman 

 

 
Upcoming Events...
 
Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET in Process -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 - 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 ...

  
  

Two new PROFIBUS videos

 

PI has released 2 new videos in the "PROFIBUS Dialogues" series, one on the advantages of standardisation and the other on explosion proof systems.

 

Click here to view or download:

 

Standardisation Advantages

Explosion Proof Systems

  

And a new PROFINET video ... 

 

PI has also released a new video entitled "Why we use PROFINET" in which a number of major equipment suppliers extol the virtues of PROFINET for performance, safety, energy savings, etc.

 

Click here to view or download

  
PROFIsafe Web Based Training

 

This free of charge web-based training introduces users to the basics of safety technology. Examples are used to familiarize users with the functional principles of safety-related systems (fail-safe systems). Afterwards, the web-based training presents the functional principal and the safety mechanisms of PROFIsafe. 

Click here to get started!

  
 
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It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes and we'd be very grateful
  
  
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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.