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Training

Industrial Network Training- Intellis 7001

Sensor, device and field busses are advertised as being the solution for automating your process but which bus is the right one for your application?
Intellis 7001 will give you the tools to effectively evaluate and compare the different bus technologies and make an informed decision about which bus is going to provide you with the cost savings in installation and efficiencies in maintenance and operations that will maximize your ROI and reduce the total cost of ownership of your system.

"I now have a clear understanding of the application of each type of bus as it relates to real automation applications."-
Tom Pounds

Essential protocol characteristics, installation and wiring requirements as well as target applications for each bus will be presented. Actual application histories will also be presented illustrating the benefits and potential downsides of each bus.
"This training was great! I’ve gained the Knowledge and confidence to discuss bus system projects with my customers."-
Gord Olson
 

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the basic concepts of digital communications
  • Compare and contrast the bus protocols based on their physical layer characteristics
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the major bus technologies
  • Make an informed decision about which bus is the best fit for your application and when the use of multiple busses is the best solution.
  • Identify all essential bus components

Course Topics

Course topics include:

  • Digital Communication Basics
  • Bus protocol basics; MAC, data integrity, determinism, 3-layer network architecture and network hierarchy
  • Network building blocks
  • Benefits and downsides of each major bus technology
  • Overview, capabilities and applications of:
    • AS-interface
    • DeviceNet
    • Foundation Fieldbus
    • Modbus
    • Profibus

When:
The 2008 schedule will be announced shortly.

Where:
Westlock home office in Saddle Brook, NJ

Registration:
All course materials, instruction and lodging are provided by Westlock. Attendees must provide their own transportation to New Jersey.

     

 

 

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