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News Release from: Burkert Fluid Control Systems | Subject: UK training centres
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 January 2003
Burkert supports training for tomorrow's
engineers
To highlight the importance of fieldbus technology engineer training, Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supported the main UK training centres, donating a selection of Profibus and AS-i products
Manchester Metropolitan University, which is the UK Profibus "Centre of Excellence", runs a number of courses including a Profibus Engineers Course, Profibus Installers Course and an AS-i Course The courses are recognised by the UK Profibus and AS-i User Groups
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 28 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Eight sets of training equipment have been donated, with products including AS-i cable plugs, angle seat process valves with type 8633 AS-i control heads, temperature switches with integral AS-i control, and type 6519 on/off valves.
Burkert has previously donated a quantity of Profibus PA product and a number of actuated valves.
Two courses being run by University of South Wales College in Newport are designed to train engineers to install Profibus and AS-i products and networks, using a section of a virtual factory donated by Burkert.
The process demonstration unit was exhibited at the 2002 AS-iTec exhibition and built as a joint venture between Burkert, Tyco, IFM, Group Schneider and Woodhead Connectivity.
The virtual network includes process control - for which Burkert was responsible - automation, robotics and power handling.
It can be used as a stand-alone fieldbus network or as a single Profibus node. Request a free brochure from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ...
Commenting on the donations, the Burkert Fieldbus Applications Engineer Irwin Hodgkiss said: "As members of both Profibus and AS-i groups in the UK and Germany, we believe it is important to support the universities to ensure that responsible and correct training is available to the engineers of the future.".
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