PROFINET training - principles, diagnostics and troubleshooting, 2 days

Description of training

A unique training course on PROFINET networks and their diagnostics, which is not based on the well-known training materials of the PI (PROFIBUS and PROFINET International) organization, but on the knowledge and practical experience of FOXON experts who have been diagnosing and repairing PROFINET networks since 2010. We provide participants with the information they need to understand the principles of PROFINET communication, network problems and how to troubleshoot and prevent them. The explanations are accompanied by practical examples and examples from our many years of experience.

For whom the training is intended

The training is for all interested parties who want to learn more about the operation, design, diagnosis and repair of PROFINET communication. Our training courses are mainly attended by maintenance personnel, programmers and electronics technicians. At the end of our courses, these people agree that one more colleague should have come with them to the training and that is the electrical engineer. This is because we often see undesirable situations in PROFINET networks that have arisen at the beginning, i.e. during the actual design of the network. We therefore also invite electrical engineers and designers to the training.

Training dates

You can find the current dates HERE.
You can purchase the training via the e-shop, pay and select the dates afterwards via the booking form.

Timetable

9AM-4PM, including short breaks and lunch break

Training location

We train at the FOXON headquarters in Liberec, Česká 615/25, Czech Republic.
We train in training room 1.
On-site parking available.

Form of training

The training is conducted in the form of attendance for a maximum of 8 participants. There are 4x PC stations in the training room and each pair of participants shares one computer. The trainer projects a PowerPoint presentation on a smart wall, where he/she writes and draws additional information as needed for a better understanding of the topic. The same PowerPoint presentation is projected on both monitors of each PC station. In the case of practical examples, one monitor of each PC station is dedicated to work with the PC station and the image of the trainer's presentation remains on the other monitor. This type of display is suitable for all participants who do not like to change their vision between the monitors and the projector. 

Refreshments

Water, tea and coffee are available to participants throughout the training. Lunch is served by importing pre-ordered food and during breaks participants can enjoy small snacks. 

Training language

Czech. English by prior arrangement

Language of handouts

Czech. English by prior agreement

Training content

• Introduction to PROFINET, differences PROFINET vs. PROFIBUS,
• PROFINET communication basics (cabling, network speeds, subscribers, communication),
• PROFINET topology, line, star, tree, circle,
• connectors and cabling,
• station addressing via IP, names and MAC,
• communication cycle and its optimal settings,
• switches for PROFINET networks - manageable vs. unmanageable,
• SCALANCE switches, their setup and management,
• Diagnosis of the supply voltage of PROFINET stations,
• effects of electromagnetic and electrostatic induction,
• wireless PROFINET signal transmission,
• TOP errors in the PROFINET network, their diagnosis and elimination,
• tools for cabling diagnostics,
• active and passive analysis of PROFINET communication,
• analyzer for PROFINET network diagnostics,
• ATLAS - analyzer for permanent monitoring of the PROFINET network,
• FIOT - solution for permanent monitoring of PROFINET network in ThingWorx platform,
• validation criteria and validation of PROFINET networks,
• practical examples from many of our measurements,
• reading PROFINET network quality data via OPC UA communication to higher-level systems,
• condition monitoring of PROFINET networks.