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Expansion of the Phoenix Contact Competence Center (PCCC)

The PCCC, which consists of Phoenix ContactKW-Software, and Phoenix Testlab, was established in 2005 as the expert starting point for all manufacturers and users who want an introduction to the new Ethernet-based fieldbus technology PROFINET IO.

In this year, the expert support has been expanded to include the innovative “PROFIsafe on PROFINET” profile, which has achieved great market acceptance. This safety-related protocol, which is also used for PROFIBUS, supports failsafe data traffic via the data cable in addition to numerous new functions. For example, the considerably shorter system restart time after a safe stop (SS1, Safe Stop 1) is a major cost-saving feature.

Furthermore, the Competence Center is aiming to achieve accreditation for “PROFIdrive on PROFINET” by the end of the year. This profile describes the drive or motion control application processes in drives and controllers independent of the manufacturer and fieldbus.

The PCCC is therefore certified according to the guidelines of the PROFIBUS user organization (PNO) for PROFINET IO, the PROFIsafe profile, and soon for PROFIdrive to support device manufacturers with advice on the implementation of these new technologies.

For more detailed information about the PCCC, visit Phoenix Testlab GmbH at SPS/IPC/DRIVES in Hall 2, Booth 115.

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