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News Release from: The Profibus Group | Subject: Profibus training schedules
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 January 2006
Profibus training schedules announced
The Profibus Group's training schedule covers a wide range of user needs from system planning and design to installation, commissioning and maintenance.
The Profibus Group has announced its training schedule for the first half of 2006 Mainly taking place at the PROFIBUS Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University, the courses cover a wide range of user needs from system planning and design to installation, commissioning and maintenance
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Certified PROFIBUS Engineer DP - 20-23 Mar, 24-27 Apr, 19-22 Jun 06 (Also available on-site for up to eight people) - for engineers wishing to build their careers around PROFIBUS, companies wanting to benchmark their technical staff or consultants seeking a recognised professional qualification in industrial networking, an opportunity to train for Certified PROFIBUS Engineer status.
* Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Process Automation Module - 24 Mar, 28 Apr, 23 Jun 06 - an additional day for engineers that wish to extend their knowledge and accreditation to include Process Automation.
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Must be booked in conjunction with Certified PROFIBUS Engineer course (above).
* Certified PROFIBUS Installer Course - 13 Mar, 3 May, 12 Jun 06, (Also available on-site for up to 12 people) - 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/FMS, 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.
* PROFIBUS Commissioning Course - 14 Mar, 4 May, 13 Jun 06 (Also available on-site for up to eight people) - a new 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 and Class-II master (engineering tool) to diagnose network faults, device faults and I/O problems.
Students also learn how to use a soft digital storage oscilloscope in conjunction with these tools to diagnose and accurately locate cable, connection and device faults.
* Certified Open-PLC Engineer Training - 27 Feb - 1 Mar, 5-7 Jun 06 (Also available on-site for up to eight people) - the PROFIBUS Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK has introduced a three day course covering Open-PLC programming using the international standard IEC 61131-3.
The course is designed for Engineers and Technicians who want to gain a recognised qualification in open-PLC programming using IEC 61131-3.
No prior experience of PLC programming is necessary; however, the course is also equally well suited for experienced Programmers who wish to move to IEC 61131-3 compliant systems.
* PROFIBUS User Conference - 26-27 June 06 - based on the feedback gained from the first two events, the 2006 Conference promises to be better than ever, a totally user-focused event that will take place at Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire.
Featuring a comprehensive, multi-stream educational programme that leads through PROFIBUS from the basic technology through to its use in real industrial and process applications, this two day Conference offers 'hands-on' Primers and Master Classes presented by technology experts and experienced users and systems builders drawn from a wide variety of application areas.
Supported by an exhibition with interactive displays and technology demonstrations from the UK's PROFIBUS Competence Centre and leading product vendors, trainers, consultants and systems integrators the event is a 'must' for anyone involved in specifying, designing, building, installing and maintaining modern automation systems and process plant.
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