Certified PROFIBUS installer
PROFIBUS networks require specialized wiring and cabling techniques to be robust and trouble-free. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to run the communication cables, wire the connectors, test the cables, and setup basic equipment. You will also learn how to minimize the impact of EMC on the network. This course uses real world examples and hands-on learning to provide you with the best training experience.
The course ends with both a written and practical test. Successful students will become a certified PROFIBUS Installer.
Course content:
- Introduction to PROFIBUS
- Physical layers
- Cabling techniques
- Grounding and shielding
- Cable making and testing
- Setting addresses
Hands-on Excercises:
- Setting addresses
- Cable making and testing
Class Day Information:
- Attendees must bring a laptop or tablet which can read a USB drive.
- Attendees will receive a support USB drive with an electronic version of the materials plus key PI documents.
- Attendees who pass the certification test will also receive a certificate from PI as a certified PROFIBUS Installer.
- Attendees will also receive a digital copy of ‘Catching the process fieldbus – An introduction to PROFIBUS and PROFINET’ co-written by the instructor James Powell
- Class size is limited to a maximum of 8 people
Course duration:
This course requires 7.5 hours of instruction which includes two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break.
Cost and Registration:
This course is $1,295 CDN per person. For pricing in other currencies please contact us.
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This course can be delivered in person, on-site, or online. For on-demand a minimum of 3 students are required for online training.
Click here to download the detailed course description.
To register for this course or for other inquiries please email us at: admin@jcomautomation.ca
James Powell, P.Eng.
Instructor
James Powell, P.Eng., is the principal engineer and owner of JCOM Automation Inc. He has written many articles and two books: HART Communication Protocol – a practical guide, and Catching the process fieldbus – An introduction to PROFIBUS and PROFINET. James is a certified PROFIBUS DP, PA, and PROFINET network engineer, PROFIBUS System Design Engineer and has over 20 years of experience with PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and HART installations.