PROFIBUS Courses

These are comprehensive multi-day programs that provide deep insight into the workings of the PROFIBUS protocol. Upcoming dates and locations are listed below.

Highlights:

Practical Experience

Small Class Size

Individual Attention

No specific prerequisites are required for taking the courses, however, some automation or networking background will help.

PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance + Certified Installer Course

PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineer & Installer Course
(DPPA-CNE-I)

Focus

Installation, Fault-Finding, Measuring, Diagnostics, Monitoring

Installation, Design, Engineering, Diagnostics, Monitoring, Commissioning, Telegrams

Target Audience

Technical Support / Maintenance, OEMs, Distributors

Application Engineers, Technical Support / Maintenance, Product Developers, Solution Providers, OEMs, Sales, Business Developers, Distributors, Management

Main Topics

PROFIBUS DP

PROFIBUS PA

RS485 and MBP

Cabling Techniques

Grounding and Shielding

DP/PA Segment Couplers, Repeaters, OLMs

Measurement Tools

PROFIBUS DP+PA Overview

Bus Access

Multi-Master Systems

DP vs. PA Commonality & Features

DP/PA Network Design

DP/PA Installation & Wiring - Copper

Alternative Media

DP/PA Network Setup & Configuration

Bus Timing

PROFIBUS Startup Procedure

Bus Monitoring

DPV0 Telegrams in Depth

DP/PA System Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Messages

DPV1 Telegrams Overview

Alarms

PA Engineering Tools

Certification Test (Practical + Written)

Hands-On Experience

Fault Finding on DP and PA

Diagnostic Messages

Engineering Tools

Design Tools

Commissioning Tools

Cable Testers

Network Analysis Tools

Troubleshooting Tools

Measurement Tools

Duration

2 days

4.5 days

Location

Online & In-Person

In-Person

Professional Development Hours

12 PDHs

24 PDHs

Certification and Testing

Partial
Installer: Certified
Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Uncertified

Yes
Network Engineer and Installer: Certified

Cost

$1995

$2995
$2495 for members

Other Training Opportunities

The PROFIBUS Certified System Design Course is intended for network designers. It is focused on the big picture of how to properly design a network. A theory test at the end of the course ensures that the attendees understand and can apply the material covered. Successful candidates will be awarded the Certified PROFIBUS System Designer status.