Aberdeen,
Scotland
– 7 May, 2013 - The Fieldbus Foundation UK Marketing Committee (FFUKMC) is
finalising its plans for the second of its 2013 schedule of end user events – a
FOUNDATION
Technology Study Day to be held in Aberdeen on Tuesday 21 May, 2013.
With a morning
session focused on an introduction to FOUNDATION
technology, a lunch break with tabletop displays and additional presentations,
and an afternoon session offering a more advanced programme, delegates will be
able to tailor the day to suit their own requirements. Delegates may choose to attend
either the morning or afternoon session or they are welcome to attend both. There
is no charge to attend and the lunch and lunchtime sessions are open to all delegates.
Following
registration and coffee, the morning session, from 10.00-12.00, will include an
introduction to FOUNDATION technology and solutions, and an insight
into the lifecycle economics of the system.
The afternoon
session, from 14.00-16.00, will present a more in-depth programme of
presentations and practical workshops with a focus on supporting a FOUNDATION installation
through asset management; device replacement; calibration and recommended
maintenance practices.
All registered attendees
are invited to the complimentary lunch during which Fieldbus Foundation member
companies will be available to discuss and demonstrate their Foundation products and services.
Also available during
the lunch break are update presentations on Foundation
for Remote Operations Management (F-ROM) and Foundation
for Safety Instrumented Functions (FF-SIF).
Richard Barnes,
chairman of the FFUKMC is looking forward to welcoming current or potential end
users, system integrators, EPCs, and all personnel with an interest in FOUNDATION fieldbus
systems or a need to gain an understanding of the technology. “The FFUKMC is
trying a new approach to its end user seminars – we understand the need for
differing levels of information to suit individuals in differing roles within
the process automation enterprise. The study day format which we adopted for
our recent event in London allows everyone to gain high quality information
whether it’s at an introductory level or an advanced level.” He continued,
“There will also be several opportunities throughout the day for networking
with other users and potential users, as well as industry experts and suppliers
of the systems, devices and components that make up a FOUNDATION system.”
The event will be
held on Tuesday 21 May at the Yokogawa UK offices, Unit 33 Abercrombie Court,
Arnhall Business Park, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6FE. Delegates are invited to
register their names, company, email address and session preferences with the
UK Committee, email: uk_info@fieldbus.org.
Additional FOUNDATION
Technology Study Days are scheduled to be held at locations around the UK
including the central belt and north of England.
About
the Fieldbus Foundation UK Marketing Committee
The FFUKMC was
formally established in 1999 to promote an increased awareness and adoption of
FOUNDATION™
technology throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland through a range of end
user focused activities including technology seminars and roadshows, technical demonstrations
and support, and trade show and conference participation.
The FFUKMC membership
now includes: ABB, Beamex, Beka Associates, Emerson Process Management,
Endress+Hauser, Honeywell, MTL –Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Moore Industries,
Pepperl+Fuchs, Rockwell Automation, Rotork, R.Stahl, Smar, Turck, Vega and
Yokogawa.
