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News Release from: The Profibus Group | Subject: November 4th course
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2005
Solving process problems with Profibus
A free seminar 'Solving Process Problems with Profibus' at ABB Daresbury on November 4th will address the use of digital fieldbus communications technologies in process and hybrid industries
A free seminar 'Solving Process Problems with Profibus' at ABB Daresbury on November 4th will address the use of digital fieldbus communications technologies in process and hybrid industries Based on the actual use of Profibus DP and PA in key application areas such as water and wastewater, chemicals, pharmaceutical, food and beverage today, the seminar will show why Profibus is the logical choice, bringing benefits such as lower cost of ownership, greater plant safety and reliability, greater choice to deploy "best of breed" and "best of class" solutions from the world's leading automation system, software and specialist component suppliers
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 11 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is an excellent opportunity for users to learn how Profibus addresses key engineering and management issues including Asset Management, Interoperability and Interchangability, and Universal Engineering Tools.
The event will be supported by live demonstrations and case studies to clearly illustrate each point covered.
Standardised in IEC 61158, Profibus PA is a state of the art digital fieldbus designed specifically to address the needs of the process industries.
It replaces or works in conjunction with conventional 4 - 20mA technology, significantly lowering capital expenditure on installation and offering unprecedented, centralised access to instrumentation and field device information.
Many additional practical benefits are derived from its use especially in hazardous areas.
Kindly hosted by ABB, the event is free of charge to pre-registered delegates from the user community, ie companies that own, operate, design, build or maintain process plant.
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