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 Certified PROFINET Training
The next Certified PROFINET training course starts on April 1st 2014 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.
Click here for complete listing of UK training courses.
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PROFINET Product Development Workshop
Are you interested in developing PROFINET products?
Would you be interested in some help?
Because of the increasing interest in PROFINET we are considering running a one or two day PROFINET Product Development Workshop early in 2014. If you would be interested in attending such an event would you please send an email headed "Yes to PROFINET Workshop" to uk@profibus.com and I'll let you know more as plans firm up.
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Come and Join Us!
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. Members enjoy many benefits such as free access to all of our PROFIBUS and PROFINET documentation, discount on training and consultancy and selected products, participation in events, access to the Members' Forum on the website and much, much more! Members are also entitled to use the PI logo (see top right of this newsletter) with the words "Member of" on their stationery, website and publicity material.
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.
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Welcome New Member!We're delighted to welcome a new member to The PROFIBUS Group, Rick Booth of Tan Delta Systems Ltd. Rick has joined because he's developing a PROFIBUS DP product. If you are not already a member, 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.
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Contact The PROFIBUS Group or tel:
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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
PROFIBUS Group Chairman
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Certified PROFIBUS training
The next Certified PROFIBUS Installer course is on the 9th December, followed by Commissioning and Maintenance on the 10th. The next Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course is February 17-19 2014 for Certified Installers wishing to upgrade their qualifications to Engineer level. These scheduled courses are presented at our PROFIBUS International Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University. 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. Click here to register for the Dec 9/10 Certified PROFIBUS Installer + Commissioning & Maintenance course, for all other courses 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 of 6 or more, by either MMU or our PITC, Verwer Training and Consultancy. Ask Ann for details. |
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Free Seminars ...
Practical Aspects of PROFIBUS & PROFINET in Process Seminar - Manchester, 26th Feb 2014
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 - Manchester, 27th Feb 2014
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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New book "PROFIBUS in Practice, installing PROFIBUS devices and cables"
 MMU has published a new textbook for use with its Certified PROFIBUS Installer courses. The book covers guidelines and good practice for installing PROFIBUS systems and is a valuable and portable reference for anyone who is involved in PROFIBUS systems design and installation.
Students that have already used the text book have reported that together with the preparatory on line study it has been of great assistance in helping them prepare for, and pass, a rather intensive full days training and examination.
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Certified OPC Training, London
Nov 25 - 29
Discounts offered to our Readers*
These courses offer people in the industrial, commercial and military field a theoretical background on OPC as well as practical hands-on experience that they can immediately apply at their job. Students can use these courses as credit toward their Certified OPC Professional (COP) accreditation.
- Level 1: OPC and DCOM Diagnostics
- Level 2: OPC Security
- Level 3: OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA)
- Level 4: Advanced OPC Projects
Typically held over 8 days, this accelerated four-level set allows attendees to complete their full Certified OPC Professional designation in only 1 week.
More information about the OPC courses
* and additional discount available for members of The PROFIBUS Group
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Industrial Communication & Control Training, Greenwich
The University of Greenwich has announced the formation of a Regional Training Node in Industrial Automation and Control Systems Engineering. Starting on Nov 15, it will be offering a number of one-day training sessions covering:
Industrial Data Communication Systems
- Industrial Data Communication
- PROFINET & PROFIBUS
- Industrial Wireless Networks
- Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of the Industrial Networks
Industrial Control Systems
- Introduction to PLC Programming
- PLC Programing in Siemens TIA Portal and Step 7 ver 5.2
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) Application Programming
The cost of each training module is 500 pounds which will be largely covered by the EU's i-MOCCA Project. More information ...
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Members' News
Is your company a member of The PROFIBUS Group here in the UK? Do you have a PROFIBUS or PROFINET news item that would be of interest to our readers? It could be a case study, a new product, a new book on PROFIBUS or PROFINET or an event.
If you have such a newsworthy item, please send up to 100 words about it plus a picture and link to where readers can obtain more information and we will consider it for publication. Send to bob.squirrell@profibus.com |
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