PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 1 Interface Center s  Established in October 1994  Accredited as official test lab for DP slaves in October 1995  Accredited as official test lab for DP masters in August 1996  Official PROFIBUS Competence Center since December 1999 PROFIBUS Interface Center (PIC) “We provide easy and direct access to PROFIBUS technology”

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 2 Interface Center s  Staffing Christy Sparks  Assistant  Point of Contact Ron Mitchell  Seminars  ASICs  Support Bernd Mangler  Team Leader  Seminars  Support Tom White  PC solutions John Swindall  DP Certification  GSD Files  Configuration Tools  Support Phone: (423) Fax: (423)

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 3 Interface Center s  Technical Arm of PTO Trade shows Technical inquiries  Seminars Promotion of the PROFIBUS technology “Expert Talk” every other month in Johnson City “On the Road” seminars Customized seminars “PROFIBUS Pro”

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 4 Interface Center s  Seminars (continued) - PROFIBUS Pro Official PTO seminar 3.5 days “Hands-on”  7 master stations & 2 racks with 30 field devices  GE, Numatics, ProSoft with Rockwell I/O, Rexroth, Siemens, Turck, Wago, Weidmuller  BT 200, bus monitor software Wiring, configuration & trouble shooting Limited to 12 attendees/seminar Written & practical test at the end (see for successful attendees)

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 5 Interface Center s  Technology & Support PROFIBUS ASICs Development Kit Support for PROFIBUS integration into products Configuration tools & GSD files OEMs & end-users  PC based control PC boards for PROFIBUS (CP 5613/5611/5511/5412) Support for driver development Demo programs

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 6 Interface Center s  Promotion Brochure “Connection” 2x per year with focus on technology (success stories/ information on certified products welcome!) WebPages  Device Certification PIC is an official PROFIBUS test lab for DP master and slave devices Over 50 devices certified and more than 100 tests performed Strictly CONFIDENTIAL between customer & PIC

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 7 Interface Center s Certification of PROFIBUS Devices

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 8 Interface Center s  Why certify products? Certification ensures conformance with the standard and therefore interoperability Certified devices are more and more required by end users to meet their quality standards Certification process allows every vendor to benefit from the PROFIBUS experience and knowledge of the test laboratories Certification can be used for marketing and advertisement, because the product is marked as “Certified” in the “Electronic Product Guide” (EPG) (CD ROM or Internet)

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 9 Interface Center s  How to become a test lab? Candidate establishes environment to perform tests as described in the related guidelines Candidate applies for accreditation at PI Candidate is audited by an independent expert and result is reported to PI advisory board Board decides whether the candidate is accredited 1 st accreditation is valid for 1 year Every re-accreditation is valid for 2 years …see for complete list of Test Labs & Competence Centers

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 10 Interface Center s  How to certify a device! Vendor applies for an ID number from PROFIBUS International (PI) for his device Vendor develops the PROFIBUS device and writes a GSD file Applies for Certification test at any PROFIBUS Test Lab Test passed ? NO YES Vendor receives two test reports and can apply for a certificate via PI refused CERTIFICATE

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 11 Interface Center s  How long is the certificate valid? Provide manufacturer declaration to PI and the Certificate will be extended for 3 more years Changes in HW or FW? NO YES Re-certification (process, see page 9) CERTIFICATE Certificate > 3 years? YES

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 12 Interface Center s  What is needed for the test? Certification PROFIBUS-DP Test device GSD file and ID confirmation Configuration tool (in case of a master certification) Device related documentation (schematic, manual, description)

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 13 Interface Center s  What is tested? Hardware/RS485 interface Bus transmission Conformance Interoperability GSD file EMC test report required  Result strictly CONFIDENTIAL between customer and PIC

PROFIBUS Interface Center Date 09/20/00, Page 14 Interface Center s  How to identify a certified product! Ask vendor to fax copy of certificate Check the Electronic Product Guide (CD or Web)