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News Release from: The Profibus Group | Subject: UK training
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2006
Additional dates for Profibus training
in the UK
Due to increasing demand for in-depth training in Profibus leading to accredited status, the Profibus Group has announced a number of additional courses to be presented during 2006
Due to increasing demand for in-depth training in Profibus leading to accredited status, the Profibus Group has announced a number of additional courses to be presented during 2006 The courses are
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 31 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Certified Profibus Engineer DP (3 1/2 days): 19 - 22 Jun, 18 - 21 Sept, 20 - 23 Nov 06.
* Certified Profibus Engineer Process Automation Module (1 day): 23 Jun, 22 Sept, 24 Nov 06.
* Certified Profibus Installer Course (1 day): 12 Jun 06, 2 Oct, 27 Nov 06.
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* Profibus Commissioning Course (1 day): 13 Jun, 3 Oct, 28 Nov 06.
* Certified Open-PLC Engineer Training (2 1/2 days): 5 - 7 Jun, 9 - 11 Oct 06.
Readers interested in signing up for any of these may download the registration form from the Profibus UK download page, or request a copy by email from Profibus UK.
More about the courses.
* Certified Profibus Engineer DP - 19 - 22 Jun, 18 - 21 Sept, 20 - 23 Nov 06 (Also available on-site for up to 8 people): 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 can now train for Certified Profibus Engineer status.
* Certified Profibus Engineer Process Automation Module - 23 Jun, 22 Sept, 24 Nov 06: Extra day for Engineers that wish to extend their knowledge and accreditation to include Process Automation.
Must be booked in conjunction with Certified Profibus Engineer course (above).
* Certified Profibus Installer Course - 12 Jun 06, 2 Oct, 27 Nov 06 (Also available on-site for up to 12): 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 - 13 Jun, 3 Oct, 28 Nov 06 (Also available on-site for up to 8 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 - 5 - 7 Jun, 9 - 11 Oct 06 (Also available on-site for up to 8 people): The Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK has introduced a 3 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 Consultancy: The Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University also offers a range of services for Profibus users including on-site consultancy and fault-finding.
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