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News Release from: The Profibus Group
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 October 2006
Training course puts Profinet in the
picture
A one-day training course on 11th December 2006 will cover the basics of Profinet implementation.
A one-day training course on 11th December 2006 will cover the basics of Profinet implementation Presented by the PI Competence Centre at the new Automation Systems Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University, this is a practical "get you going" course for first time Profinet users
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is intended to help engineers and technicians who have a basic working knowledge of Profibus, but who want to see how Profinet fits into the picture.
Like other Automation Systems Centre courses, the course provides a good balance of theory and practice to help you see where Profinet can be applied and show you how this can be done with real equipment.
The course starts with an overview of Profinet technology and applications, showing how the technology has been developed by building on over 15 years of Profibus experience.
It provides an overview of the operation and applications of Profinet technology and goes on to cover the basics of Ethernet and TCP/IP communications and includes hands-on practicals with setting up and checking of real devices.
Covering the theory and practice of Profinet system layout and installation the course also teaches the basics of GSDML files and system configuration.
In MMU's usual practical manner, students will set up and exercise a real Profinet system.
The course concludes with an overview of other emerging industrial Ethernet standards and shows how these compare and contrast with Profinet.
Costing just GBP 375 per person inclusive (or GBP 338 for members of the UK Profibus User Group), the fee covers a full set of course notes, lunch and all refreshments throughout the day and an attendance certificate.
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