Posted to News on 29th Apr 2020, 14:27
New date for Profinet, Profibus and IO-Link Scotland seminar
Following the April 16th UK government announcement that lockdown will be extended for at least another three weeks, Profibus and Profinet International regrets to have to advise that its planned seminar at the Advanced Forming Research Centre, Inchinnan will not now be taking place on 27 May 2020 but has instead been arranged for 26 May 2021.
Presented by Profibus and Profinet International at the Advanced Forming Research Centre, Inchinnan, this event will address the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications, with particular attention to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Covering key application areas such as control systems and energy management, pulp & paper, chemical, utilities, pharmaceutical, mechanical handling and logistics, robotics, automotive engineering, electrical and electronics assembly, packaging and printing, it focuses on the practical aspects of using Profinet, Profibus and IO-Link, from system design and safety & security considerations through to fault-finding and maintenance. Topics will include (subject to change):
Introduction to PI Group - including highlights of new supported technologies
An overview of the Group's structure and global representation, taking a look at the protocol basics and their benefits to UK industry.
Profinet network design
The fundamental principles of good network design and the main factors that must be considered at the design stage of an automation system.
Network gateway technology
Presentation and demonstration of network gateway technology, Profinet to Profibus DP, PA, IO-Link and OPC UA
Industrial network commissioning and testing
Learn how to simplify the process of testing, how to prevent network failures and resolve cable and network issues faster.
Profibus and Profinet device configuration tools
A look at the available tools and FDI with a live demonstration of Profibus and Profinet device configuration.
Industrial networks safety & security
The basics of legislation and responsibilities for cybersecurity, safety and functional safety for Industrial Automation.
Update on Industry 4.0, IIoT, TSN and APL
Explanation of IIoT, IND4.0 and Big Data, and how Profinet is placed as a network well suited to fulfil the above.
Live Demonstrations
Supported by an exhibition with demonstrations of actual tools used in configuration and maintenance, the seminar will be of great value to Designers, Production/System Engineers, Instrument Technicians/Engineers and C&I Engineers involved in the design, operation and maintenance of modern automated factories and process plant.
With nearly 80 million nodes installed worldwide, Profinet, Profibus and IO-Link are market leaders, providing state of the art digital communications addressing all the needs of manufacturing and process industries, significantly lowering capital expenditure on installation, commissioning and maintenance. They offer unprecedented integration of automation, control, monitoring and safety systems using standardised and widely supported communications and networking solutions.
This seminar is ably presented by specialists from PI UK member companies. Attendance is free of charge to pre-registered delegates from the User community, ie companies that own, operate, design, build or maintain automated process plant and manufacturing facilities. The event will provide delegates with an excellent networking opportunity and the ability to speak to experts.
Follow the link for more information about this and other events: profibusgroup.com/category/events.
