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Welcome to the new format October issue of PROFINEWS UK, bringing you the latest news of upcoming PROFIBUS and PROFINET activities in the UK. The new format is designed to be mobile-friendly, making it easier to view and read on your smartphone, tablet or pad. I'd be interested in your feedback, positive or negative.
This issue features our upcoming free-to-attend seminar in Sheffield where, I'm delighted to say, places are filling up fast. So if you're thinking about attending, don't leave it too long before registering! There's also an overview of the PROFIBUS and PROFINET training courses presented by our two PITCs, MMU and VTC with links to further information about the content of the courses and how to register.
There's also an introduction to "The Profinet of Things" from our colleagues in the USA. Read on ...
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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PROFINET, PROFIBUS & IO-LINK?
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FREE SEMINAR - SHEFFIELD - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14
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Filling up fast, this free-to-attend seminar addresses the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications. Supported by demonstrations of actual tools used in configuration and maintenance, the seminar is a must for Designers, Production/System Engineers, Instrument Technicians/Engineers and C&I Engineers involved in design, operation and maintenance of modern automated factories and process plant.
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CERTIFIED PROFIBUS AND PROFINET TRAINING COURSES
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PI UK supports certified training run by our two PITCs, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Verwer Training & Consultancy Ltd (VTC). Both organisations are authorised by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) to deliver PI's certified courses leading to internationally-recognised accreditation as Certified PROFIBUS or PROFINET Engineers or Installers.
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Certified PROFIBUS Installer
An essential course for electrical engineers and technicians needing to upgrade their skills to include fieldbus installation. This one-day, hands-on course teaches the design, installation and testing of complete PROFIBUS networks including DP, PA and optical fibre technology. Covering bus layout and termination, grounding rules and practices, the course will teach delegates how to avoid common, but potentially expensive, installation problems.
Next courses:
Nov 16, Location: Manchester, Provider: MMU
Feb 8 2016, Location: Manchester, Provider: VTC
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PROFIBUS Commissioning & Maintenance Course
A one-day course designed as an add-on to the Certified PROFIBUS Installer Course, covering the practical techniques of faultfinding on "operational" PROFIBUS networks. Techniques taught on the course include the use of a modern PROFIBUS analyser, Class 1 and Class 2 master functions (engineering tool) to diagnose network faults, device faults and I/O problems. Students also learn how to diagnose and accurately locate cable, connection and device faults.
Next courses:
Nov 17, Location: Manchester, Provider: MMU
Feb 2 2016, Location: Manchester, Provider: VTC
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Certified PROFIBUS System Designer
This course is aimed at anyone who is dealing with the design, specification or procurement of modern automation and control systems at the engineering or technical level. The course is also suitable for device manufacturers, system integrators and technical sales/marketing people who want to know the best way to put systems together. The course is aimed at the professional engineer level and a basic familiarity with control system terminology and the ability to perform simple engineering calculations is assumed.
Next course: Nov 4, Location: Manchester, Provider: MMU
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Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course
This is an in-depth course covering PROFIBUS DP and PA network operation, design, commissioning and live fault-finding. The course covers basic cyclic data exchange (so-called DP-V0) and DP-V1 extensions that are used in PA devices and more complex DP devices. Most of the course is involved with understanding and interpreting the various telegrams that pass between devices. It is a world-wide recognised training program, standardised by PROFIBUS International. The Certified PROFIBUS Installer and the Commissioning & Maintenance courses are essential pre-requisites to attending this course.
Next course:
Feb 10 2016, Location: Manchester, Provider: VTC
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Certified PROFINET Installer
An essential course for electrical engineers and technicians needing to upgrade their skills to include industrial ethernet installation. This one-day, hands-on course teaches the design, installation and testing of complete PROFINET networks and will teach delegates how to avoid common, but potentially expensive, installation problems.
Next course: Dec 7, Location: Manchester, Provider: MMU
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Certified PROFINET Engineer
This training course provides a detailed technical knowledge of the PROFINET technology and the advantages it offers your automation and production processes.At the end of the training there will be a theory exam. Participants who pass get the title Certified PROFINET Engineer and are awarded an official certificate. Successful participants will have the confidence to evaluate PROFINET as a solution for their automation requirements and be able to design a proper application.
Next course: Dec 7, Location: Manchester, Provider: MMU
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ON-SITE CERTIFIED TRAINING FOR 6 OR MORE PEOPLE
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If you've got a group of 6 or more to train, then you might be interested in having a 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).
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INTRODUCING "THE PROFINET OF THINGS"
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In the USA, PROFINET is really taking off in a big way and has now gained even more support as an essential element in the Industrial Internet of Things. "Profinet has come to the forefront as a critical piece in the Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things puzzle, as evidenced by Industry 4.0 naming Profinet and OPC UA as its preferred communication protocols," said my counterpart Michael Bowne, executive director of PI North America. "That's why a theme [for us] going forward will be the 'Profinet of Things,' revolving around data access, uptime, and openness." Expect to hear a lot more about the Profinet of Things in the UK.
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JOIN PI UK TO ENJOY MANY VALUABLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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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. 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, promotional opportunities and much, much more! Members are also entitled to use the PI logo on their stationery, website and publicity material.
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DO YOU HAVE PROFINET OR PROFIBUS NEWS TO SHARE?
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It could be a case study, a new product, a new book on PROFIBUS or PROFINET or an event. If your company is a member of PI UK then it could be featured free-of-charge in our next newsletter.
If you have a newsworthy item, please send me 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. I look forward to hearing from you, Sincerely,
Bob Squirrell The PROFIBUS Group
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QUICK LINKS TO FURTHER INFORMATION
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