PROFINEWS UK Masthead
Issue 83 - Mar 2015
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Certified PROFINET Training

 

The next scheduled Certified PROFINET training course starts on 8 June 2015 with the first day covering Certified PROFINET Installer leading to Certified PROFINET Engineer over the complete 3 days.

 

Registration

 

Click here to register for the 24 February PROFINET Engineer course or here for the PROFINET Installer course 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.

 

These courses can also be presented on-site for groups of 6 or more. Contact Ann for details. 

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

 

Once again the headline item is our upcoming Conference, where we have a number of special offers available such as the Early Bird discount (until end of March), group discount rates (ask for details) and Buy One Get One Free for members of The PROFIBUS Group (see elsewhere in this newsletter for details of membership). 


 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

 

Sincerely

Bob Squirrell Signature   

Bob Squirrell

PROFIBUS Group Chairman 

 

 
PROFIBUS & PROFINET Conference Update
 
Welcome to our 20th Anniversary Conference
Taking place in Stratford-on-Avon on June 23/24, the event will cover the latest developments in PROFIBUS and PROFINET technology. 

The programme will contain a mixture of presentations, demonstrations and hands-on practical sessions that are suitable for a wide variety of experience; from first-time users to those with extensive experience with working systems.

Click here to view the full conference programme.


There will also be a table top exhibition featuring the latest PROFIBUS and PROFINET products from: 

  • Beka Associates Table top exhibition
  • Belcom
  • HiPort Controls
  • HiTex
  • HMS Industrial Networks
  • Industrial Communication Products
  • MMU
  • Pepperl+Fuchs
  • Phoenix Contact
  • Procentec
  • Siemens
  • VTC
  • Wago

The Siemens Safety Truck will also be putting in an appearance. 


Early Bird Discount

 

Signing up now will not only guarantee you a place but will also entitle you to Early Bird discount prices, a saving of £20 per person per day!

 
 
PROFIBUS & PROFINET Conference - event previews ...
 

Shedding light on PROFINET node development: Despite the availability of Real Time Ethernet in general and PROFINET in particular for many years there is still insecurity regarding the necessary hardware and software effort required to implement and certify a PROFINET node. This presentation aims to shed some light on node development based on 10 years ...Read More...»

One of the highlights of The Conference is The Gala Dinner where delegates have the opportunity to meet and network with the industry's VIPS and experts. Held on the first evening, the 23rd June, the dinner is always well attended and characterised by a few brief speeches that set the tone of the evening. This year we're delighted to welcome ...Read More...»
 

Certified PROFIBUS training

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The next Certified PROFIBUS Installer course is on 7th May 2015, followed by Commissioning and Maintenance on the 8th. 

 

The next Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course on 13th May is 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 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 on any of the underlined links above for more details of each course. 

 

Registration

 

To register for any of these courses, please use the Registration Form or call Ann on +44 207 193 8018 to check availability. 

 

Click here for complete listing of training courses.

Certified PROFIBUS and PROFINET training - on-site courses

If you've got a group of 6 or more to train, then you might be interested in having the course delivered at your own premises. 

The UK is well served with fully-accredited training facilities, with two organisations able to deliver these courses on-site, The Ascent Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Verwer Training and Consultancy (VTC). 

Click here to contact VTC

Click here to contact MMU