PROFIBUS Training - Troubleshooting and Maintenance Class

Hands-on PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance Classes.

Grid Connect has teamed with PROCENTEC in The Netherlands to provide this unique training opportunity at the following locations: 

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are no planned in-person courses at this time.  Please contact us to discuss options for virtual training.

TRAINING OVERVIEW

This workshop is designed to provide hands-on training for anyone who installs or maintains PROFIBUS networks.

With a mixture of theory and practical hands-on exercises, students will learn and practice the skills needed for PROFIBUS installations.

• Understand PROFIBUS concepts, network components, cabling, grounding, and shielding.
• Find and isolate problems fast.
• Maintain, strategically isolate, analyze and solve complex problems.
• Use the latest troubleshooting tools including ProfiTrace 2, ScopeWare, ProfiCaptain 2, and TopologyScan.

The Advanced Class is ideal for students who have previously taken the class and want a refresher with more hands-on experience with advanced topics. This class will spend less time on PROFIBUS basics and spend more time on advanced topics with ProfiTrace 2. Some prior familiarity with PROFIBUS is recommended, but not required. 

TRAINING ENVIRONMENT AND TOPICS COVERED

Within the classroom a student is given a safe environment to experiment and learn with different types of situations. By introducing problems and practicing PROFIBUS troubleshooting in a live installation the participants are given ample opportunities to see these problems first hand. By means of practical exercises on real networks, the participants will put theory into practice.

Theory Topics:

• PROFIBUS DP and PA
• RS 485 and MBP-IS properties
• Cabling techniques
• Grounding and shielding
• DP/PA segment couplers, repeaters and OLMs
• Fault finding strategies
• Measurement tools

Hands-on Exercises:

• Protocol analysis with the ProfiTrace 2 Analyzer
• Signal analysis with ScopeWare (oscilloscope)
• Live Demonstration of ComBricks Network Monitoring
• The Chicago Class will have advanced topics and assume students have some PROFIBUS background

Class Day Information:

• Attendees will receive: a course book, writing materials and a certificate of participation.
• It is recommended to bring a laptop with 2 USB ports.
• Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included.
• Class size is limited to 20 people.

Attendees will be offered special pricing for PROCENTEC products, such as:  

• Mercury
• ProfiTrace 2 Kits
• ProfiHub A5/B5
• ComBricks

Online Ordering Information:

• On the Cart page, list the attendees' names, email addresses and cell phone numbers. Cell phone numbers will only be used to contact the attendees in an emergency situation.
• Your credit card will be charged for the course amount 1-2 days after you complete your online order. You will receive an email confirmation and credit card receipt.
• No Cancellations will be accepted after September 30, 2019