An Introduction to Profibus DP Networking

Learn the fundamentals of Profibus DP networking using both a theoretical and practical approach

Created by: Emile Ackbarali
Software Developer, Systems Integrator and Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• Understand the technical need that led to the development of Profibus DP
• The hardware, cabling, connectors used to connect Profibus DP devices
• The steps required to build a Profibus DP network
• How to build and simulate a Profibus DP network using Siemens SIMATIC software
• How to program a physical Profibus DP network
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
• Profibus DP protocol frames and messages

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the process control devices in a typical Process Automation or SCADA system
• Basic understanding of the operation of a Programmable Logic Controller
• Basic understanding of binary systems and computer memory

Target audience

• Electrical Engineers
• Electrical Technicians
• Electrical Tech or Engineering Students
• Process Control Technicians and Engineers
• Process Automation Engineers
• Programmers working in the Process Automation field