Add to Your Knowledge Base: Harnessing PROFIBUS DP Waveforms for Expert Problem Solving

Looking at the PROFIBUS DP Waveform and signal levels are key to determining if there is a problem and identifying that problem. In the last update of both our PROFIBUS Troubleshooting and Maintenance course and our Certified PROFIBUS Network Engineering course, JCOM Automation Inc took the information on what these problems look like and consolidated….

Is ChatGPT the best available AI for Industrial Communication?

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ChatGPT, PROFIBUS, and SNAPSpecial post from our colleague James Powell, P.Eng. of JCOM Automation There has been a lot of talk about ChatGPT. My colleague Cambel Lai has been playing with it and it is certainly impressive technology. However, as others have noted, it should be used cautiously. This is especially true when applied to….

Do you know how to end your PROFIBUS misery? Is Electro-Magnetic interference creating EMC issues? (Calgary Sept 25-27)

Learn the skills to understand PROFIBUS DP and PA concepts, components, cabling, and be able to find, analyze and solve problems in PROFIBUS installations. This is a combination course that combines three of our popular courses into one three-day course. Join us in Calgary this September;1. PROFIBUS Troubleshooting and Maintenance2. Certified PROFIBUS Installer3. EMC Awareness….

Episode #3 – How to Use Custom Alarms for Operational Efficiency of Your Industrial Network

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In the third interactive episode of “Automation Explained”, Procentec takes a closer look at optimizing operational efficiency using alarm customization. The ever-increasing adoption of IIoT solutions is setting new standards for custom automation among end users and their engineering service providers. A great development is the customization of alarms for permanent monitoring. Procentec’s aim is….

Not All PROFIBUS Devices are the Same

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Example 1 While troubleshooting a PROFIBUS network last week, I learned that Emerson’s Delta V PROFIBUS controllers are a bit different from what I expected. The number of devices this controller DeltaV™ S-series PROFIBUS DP Interface Card supports is 64 vs. the 128 that are available. There are likely many networks that have fewer than….

The Risk of Uncertified PROFIBUS Devices

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Have you already had your PROFIBUS devices certified? Certification plays an important role in quality control and provides peace of mind for end users. It ensures conformity with standards and underpins operational performance and interoperability. It also ensures freedom of choice of supply. Uncertified devices can cause malfunctions in your PROFIBUS networks, with the huge….

How to troubleshoot and maintain your PROFIBUS network with Procentec’s ProfiTrace

Anybus Diagnostics (formerly Procentec) Profitrace PROFIBUS Troubleshooting Kit

Ever spent several days replacing cables and connectors trying to fix a PROFIBUS fault? Get a full insight into your network and find the fault with one single tool: ProfiTrace. This free Procentec webinar on March 30th is for anybody working on PROFIBUS and wants to know more about ProfiTrace Since the beginning, Procentec’s ProfiTrace….

PROFIBUS Network Design – Procentec Bytesize Training

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A professional design is the basis of a reliable PROFIBUS network with the highest uptime. But what are the key factors to consider when designing a PROFIBUS network? This Procentec Bytesize training offers you a three-hour, high speed, and in-depth training on designing a PROFIBUS network that will be reliable for years to come. This….

How to troubleshoot your PROFIBUS network with ProfiTrace

Anybus Diagnostics (formerly Procentec) Profitrace PROFIBUS Troubleshooting Kit

Get a full insight into your network and find the fault with one single tool, ProfiTrace. Find out how in this  free Procentec webinar. Instead of spending several days replacing cables and connectors to fix a PROFIBUS fault, industry professionals have long relied on the well-known blue suitcase, ProfiTrace. It is the essential mobile tool….

The Benefits of Class 2 Master on PROFIBUS

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Find out the 3 main benefits of having a Class 2 Master available on your PROFIBUS site. Find out how in this  free Procentec webinar. The Class 2 Master is the device that acts as a supervisor for your entire system and is considered a must-have tool for any technician working on PROFIBUS networks. Understanding….