Posted to News on 27th May 2008, 12:29
AS-i training course includes integration with other networks
The team at the Profibus International Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University excels at supporting Profibus and related technologies. For example, with the aid of the UK AS-i Users Group the team has developed a manufacturer-independent Certified Course on Actuator Sensor Interface Technology (AS-i), which is a technology that is often used in conjunction with Profibus. This two-day course teaches the theory and latest practice of the Actuator Sensor Interface. The next course takes place on 11-12 June 2008.
Using a hands-on, practical approach, students learn how to use AS-i intelligent sensors, actuators and remote I/O in the most efficient and effective way and see how to integrate AS-i into higher fieldbus systems. They build, configure and exercise their own AS-interface system from scratch. The course covers the latest V3.0 specification and techniques for interfacing AS-i networks to higher fieldbus networks such as Profibus and Industrial Ethernet.
The course also includes an overview of the AS-i Safety at Work (ASiSafe) profile. Successful graduates will receive a Certified AS-i Engineer certificate.
Course outline
- Overview of AS-i development, technology and features
- Practical - building an AS-i network
- AS-i technology and operation in-depth
- Practical - configuration and operation of network
- AS-i extensions (V2.1 and V3.0)
- The AS-i Safety at Work profile
- Practical demonstration - setting up of an AS-i safety system
- Configuration and operation of fieldbus/AS-i gateways
- Practical test and multiple-choice theory test
To book a place on the next Certified AS-i Engineer Course please email [email protected].
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