Sep
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….
Mar
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….
Feb
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….
Dec
As This year is a special one for the Streamline team. December is our 20th Anniversary. This milestone is only possible because of our relationship with our customers. Thank you, for 20 years for support. “We look forward to seeing our friends and colleagues in 2023 and supporting you in your success!” Merry Christmas and Happy….
Dec
As another challenging year winds down, we take this time to celebrate andappreciate our relationship with you. It is a pleasure to collaborate with you and get to knowhow to assist you succeeding in your goals. “We raise a glass and toast our friends and colleagues andlook forward to supporting you in the New Year!”….
Oct
Prevent a shortage or delay in receiving essential network components. Are you one of the increasing number of companies impacted by the global chip shortage? Goldman Sachs recently published an analysis showing the chip shortages is impacting over 160 industries. You are not alone, and there doesn’t appear to be a quick fix for this….
May
Our customer had issues with their automation network, and they were not able to run their facility. The facility runs 24/7 365 days. They had quite a few people working to resolve this – their top engineers, maintenance, operations, etc. The network had been down for 48hrs. Ultimately, they requested us to come ASAP to….
May
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….