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….

Book Now – Certified PROFINET Network Engineering Course in Red Deer (April 17-21)

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Learn the skills to design, install, commission, and troubleshoot PROFINET networks in Red Deer, April 17-21, 2023. This course illustrates practical installation issues, goes right down to the protocol/packet level, and includes detailed information on the bus parameters. You will also learn how to minimize the impact of EMC on the network and get hands-on….

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….

What is the most secure way of connecting a PROFINET to the cloud?

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AWS, Azure or Mindsphere? With the PN/MQTT Coupler, you can exchange data between your PLC and any cloud. You are in the right place if you need to know the answer. Register for this free webinar, sponsored by Streamline and JCOM Automation, our Helmholz PROFINET expert shows you how you can efficiently connect your fieldbus….

The Risk of Uncertified PROFINET Devices

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Have you already had your PROFINET 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. Certification is mandatory for PROFINET products. It also ensures freedom of choice of supply. Uncertified devices can cause malfunctions in….

PROFINET Ring Topologies: The principles and benefits

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One great advantage of PROFINET is that it offers a variety of network topologies. Did you know that ring topologies are becoming more common in the industry as they establish redundancy and increase the reliability of your network? There are important factors to ensuring you have a proper ring topology. This 1-hour Procentec webinar will….

How to have a successful PROFINET Project

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In this webinar get an introduction to PROFINET and the essential elements that you need to have a successful PROFINET project. Expert James Powell of JCOM Automation, will show you: Learn tips and tricks for working with PROFINET. What to watch out for when implementing PROFINET. How to determine if your network is healthy. Including….

Upcoming Webinar: Achieving Maximum reliability on PROFINET networks with the help of Osiris (Active & Passive Monitoring)

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During this FREE Procentec webinar we will give you an in-depth explanation on how to monitor and troubleshoot your industrial network using the most powerful tool available, Osiris. Our experts will take you through the process step by step explaining all valuable functionalities as they go. Helping you not only to understand this intuitive tool but….

How to have a successful PROFINET Project. Free 60-minute webinar with Q&A.

It will cover: Learn tips and tricks for working with PROFINET. What to watch out for when implementing PROFINET. How to determine if your network is healthy. We’ll answer your questions. Your Host:Join James Powell of JCOM Automation for this informative presentation. James has over 25 years of experience with Industrial Ethernet. James is certified….