The Certified PROFIBUS System Designer Course is a three-day, hands-on training program designed for those looking to design modern PROFIBUS control systems, focusing on minimising the impact of the inevitable control system and network failures throughout a plant’s lifecycle.
Course Information
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of PROFIBUS system architecture, focusing on planning, layout, and environmental considerations for optimal network performance. Participants learn high-level communication methods, including fibre optic and wireless technologies, while exploring PROFIBUS PA integration to design efficient and reliable industrial networks.
Advanced topics include hazardous environment requirements, ProfiDrive profiles, diagnostics, and network monitoring, along with fail-safe design, safety, availability, and timing considerations. The course ends with an internationally recognised certification examination that includes both practical and theoretical components.
What will I learn in this course?
Day 1
Introduction to digital systems, Digital system operating principles, Digital system physics, Introduction to PROFIBUS, PROFIBUS properties and operation, PROFIBUS transmission technology, PROFIBUS DP (RS–485), PROFIBUS cabling installation, PROFIBUS PA, Putting it all together.
Day 2
Overview, System architecture, Environmental considerations, Planning and layout, High-level communications, Fibre optic and wireless, PROFIBUS PA.
Day 3
Hazardous environments, ProfiDrive and other profiles, Diagnostics and network monitoring, Fail-safe design, Availability and safety, Timing requirements, Drawing and documentation.
Day 4
Tutorial exercises, Theory examination, Practical examination.
Prerequisites
All students of the Certified PROFIBUS System Designer Course must first complete the Certified PROFIBUS Installer Course.
Who Should Attend This Course?
Application engineers, system integrators, technical support/maintenance staff, project leaders, installers, suppliers, automation and control systems staff.
Certification
On the final day of the course, attendees must demonstrate their proficiency by completing an open-book multiple-choice theory test and a practical assessment. Candidates who pass both tests will be registered with PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) as Certified PROFIBUS System Designers. Those who do not pass will have the opportunity to schedule one additional attempt with the IDX Academy.
CPD Points
Students can earn three ECSA-accredited CPD points for this course.
Contact Information
Phone number: +2711 548 9960
Email: academy(at)idx.co(dot)za
Website: www.idx.co.za
Training: https://idx.co.za/training/