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This training has been organised by The PROFIBUS Association of Australia (PAA) in conjunction Andy Verwer, of Verwer Training & Consultancy Ltd in the UK. www.verwertraining.com

It provides an opportunity to obtain world-wide recognised qualifications in PROFIBUS technology. The training splits into three separate courses:

1. Certified PROFIBUS Installer Course (1-day)
2. PROFIBUS Commissioning & Maintenance Course (1-day)
3. Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course including 1 day Commissioning & Maintenance course (4 days)
4. Combined Profibus Installer, Commissioning & Maintenance & Profibus Engineer course (5 days)

The Certified Installer course provides an essential prerequisite for the other courses, or it can be taken on its own for those that just need to know about the physical layout and wiring. A PROFIBUS Installer is recognised throughout the industry as someone who is competent to layout, install, repair and test PROFIBUS wiring.

The Commissioning & Maintenance course teaches students how to use a modern Class1/2 master, analyser and oscilloscope to exercise, verify devices and health check working networks. The Certified Installer Course must be completed before undertaking this course.

The Certified Engineer course is the flagship qualification from PROFIBUS International. It covers the detailed operation of PROFIBUS networks and covers all aspects of the protocol involved in DP and PA systems (DPV0 and DPV1). The Certified Installer Course and the Commissioning & Maintenance courses are prerequisites for the Certified Engineer course.

Course Assessments

The Certified Installer and Engineer courses both include theory and practical tests. These are accredited through PROFIBUS International and the Competency Centre (PICC) at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. All tests are all completely "open book", that is you may use all the course notes and reference materials freely during the tests.

Training Materials

Trainees work in pairs sharing a set of training equipment which comprises a rack of PROFIBUS slaves, cable and connectors. Tools include cable preparation and test tools, ProfiTrace Ultra analyser/class1/2 master and laptop (laptop not used on installer training).

• Accredited 1 day course covering Layout, Installation & Maintenance of PROFIBUS Networks
• Developed and operated by the International PROFIBUS Competency Centre (PICC) at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).

Who should attend the course:

The course is designed for engineers and technicians who are involved in the planning and installation of fieldbus network. No previous knowledge of fieldbus systems is required.

What does the course cover:

The course starts with the basics of PROFIBUS DP, FMS and PA transmission technologies, including RS485, IEC6115B-2 and fibre optics.

Certified Installer Course Information and Fees

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Commissioning & Maintenance course

1 day course - teaches students how to use a modern Class1/2 master, analyser and oscilloscope to exercise, verify devices and health check working networks.

Who should attend the course:

The course is designed for engineers and technicians who are involved in the planning and installation of fieldbus network. No previous knowledge of fieldbus systems is required, but the Certified Profibus Installer course must be completed before undertaking this course.

What does the course cover:

This course provides an intermediate level of training covering faultfinding and maintenance techniques for application on operational PROFIBUS systems.

The course covers the practical use of a modern analyser and high-speed oscilloscope to fault-find and health check operating PROFIBUS networks. The course also covers the use of a Class1/2 master to test and exercise devices. The course deals with DP and PA technology in a practical, hands-on environment.

This one-day course does not incorporate any assessments and is not accredited, however an attendance certificate will be issued for those not continuing with the Certified Engineer Course.

Commissioning & Maintenance course Information and Fees

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Certified Engineers Course which includes the 1 day Commissioning & Maintenance course

• 4 day course covering PROFIBUS Network Design, Commissioning and Live fault-finding
• Developed and operated by the International PROFIBUS Competency Centre (PICC) at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

Who should attend the course:

The Certified PROFIBUS Engineer Course is for engineers and technicians who already have a basic technical knowledge of PROFIBUS or other fieldbus systems.The Certified Profibus Installer course must be completed before undertaking this course.

What does the course cover:

The course starts with the basics of Profibus DP, FMS and PA transmission technologies. It then goes on to cover DP version O (DPV0) in detail and how to use a high-speed analyser to trace faults on live PROFIBUS networks.

Certified Engineers Course Information and Fees

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Booking and Payment Information:

To express your interest in a November training course, please telephone or email the Profibus Association of Australia .

Email: info@profibusaustralia.com.au