New Ethernet Basics Webinar Available
Although Ethernet is becoming more and more prevalent in industrial automation, it can be difficult for a control engineer to find an Ethernet introduction on his terms. This webinar fills that void. A condensed version of our first three webinars, this one hour introduction will prepare you for understanding Industrial Ethernet. More information and a link to registration…
New Issue of PROFInews North American edition
Issue 31 of PROFInews North American Edition was published yesterday with news of a new webinar on PROFIsafe and a new white paper on PROFIenergy. There are also three application stories. See all the news on the Newsletter menu item.
PROFIsafe webinar scheduled
PTO and the PROFI Interface Center announced that they have scheduled a webinar on PROFIsafe scheduled for April 1 at 2:00pm Eastern Time. PROFIsafe will be explained and background on its permissible use in the US will be presented.
New Issue of PROFInews North American Edition Published
What do a water system in Australia and a traffic control system in Norway have in common? Both use PROFIBUS. And stories about both are included in issue 30 of PROFInews North American Edition, published January 13. Other articles cover Saving energy costs with PROFIenergy How PROFIBUS PA Profile 3.02 simplifies replacement of process instruments…
One-day Training Schedule for 2010 Venue Confirmations
The PTO has confirmed some dates and locations for the 2010 no-cost one-day training classes. The following venues have been confirmed, and registration for these events is open. March 2, 2010 PROFINET One-day Training Class- Atlanta Marriott Atlanta Gwinett Place , Atlanta, GA, USA March 10, 2010 PROFIBUS One-day Training Class – Albuquerque Albuquerque Marriott,…
Trade Show Report about PROFIBUS and PROFINET
One of the biggest trade shows for the automation world concluded last week in Nuremberg, Germany. Almost 50,000 visitors visited over 1200 vendors during the three-day event. PI, the umbrella organization for global PROFIBUS and PROFINET Associations like PTO, had a huge booth that was very busy. If you missed the show, you can still…
Certified Network Engineer Classes for 2010
The PTO and PROFI Interface Center (PIC) announce the 2010 dates for PROFItech classes, now beginning their tenth year! PROFItech classes are offered for both PROFIBUS and PROFINET. Attendees who successfully complete the written and practical tests are rewarded with the title Certified Network Engineer. They also earn 24 Professional Development Hours (PDH). Each class…
PROFIenergy, an energy saving profile for PROFINET
PROFIenergy is a new vendor-neutral energy saving profile for PROFINET, aimed at network-supported energy optimization in large manufacturing plants. The Automation Initiative of German Automobile Manufacturers (AIDA, comprising Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen) asked PI to provide suitable network mechanisms for PROFINET. Saving energy can be achieved in many ways. The most obvious is…
One-day Training Schedule for 2009
The PTO and PROFI Interface Center will be holding free one-day training classes throughout North America. There are 20 cities in the initial schedule. There are three different curricula centering on PROFIBUS, PROFIBUS in the process industry, and PROFINET. Specific dates and venues are selected at least 30 days prior to the class. If you are…