An internationally accredited course covering PROFIBUS network installation and technology and the optimal design of PROFIBUS automation and control systems.
Who should attend the course?
This combined 4-day course is ideal for anyone involved in the technical design, specification, or implementation of PROFIBUS-based automation and control systems. It is particularly suited to designers, commissioning engineers, maintenance technicians, system integrators, and installers who want to build a solid foundation in PROFIBUS installation and network operation, and progress into the structured design of robust and efficient PROFIBUS systems.
The course is designed for individuals who want to:
- Gain essential knowledge of PROFIBUS DP and PA network operation and installation practices.
- Understand how to design reliable and maintainable PROFIBUS systems from the top down.
- Make informed decisions at all stages of a project, from concept through to commissioning.
Applicable across all sectors of industry—including manufacturing, process control, water treatment, materials handling, and more—this course blends practical installation principles with strategic system design, supported by real-world examples. No prior PROFIBUS qualifications are required, as the Certified PROFIBUS Installer module is included on the first day of this combined course.
On successful completion of the exam you will receive an internationally accredited qualification as a PROFIBUS Installer and a PROFIBUS System Designer from the PI organization.
What will I learn on the course?
- Basic PROFIBUS DP and PA network technology, station types, and addressing, network configuration and start-up
- Interference pickup (EMC), cable routing and earthing considerations, earth potential problems and their avoidance
- Causes, effects, and avoidance of transmission-line reflections and the importance of correct line termination
- Network and segment size and layout limitations and the effect of transmission rate
- Common wiring and layout pitfalls, modern cable and connector systems
- Considerations for network maintenance and commissioning
- Correct use of repeaters, couplers, link modules, and fibre-optic segments
- Wiring and installation testing, and the use of PROFIBUS test tools
- General system design requirements
- PROFIBUS network layout and design and the benefits of different topologies
- PROFIBUS profiles
- Hazardous areas and the use of FISCO calculations
- High availability systems and redundancy
- Fibre optic design considerations
- Safety-related systems
- Modern solutions for network monitoring
- Documentation and drawing standards
Course details
Training method: Presentation and hands-on workshops.
Duration: 4 days, including practical and theory exams.
Prerequisites: None.
Information
Date:
23 Mar 2026 at 09:00 GMT
- 26 Mar 2026 at 17:00 GMT
Location:
Parmley Graham, Stockport,
United Kingdom
