Fieldbus Workshop
 Ellerslie Convention Centre Wednesday 18th November 1998
9.00am to 12.30pm  ... Lunch Included
 

Topics will cover an update on the availability and suitability of various fieldbus technologies to New Zealand industry applications.
Papers will be presented by experts on the development and implementation of the most popular fieldbus standards and protocols.

Fieldbus in New Zealand
An open workshop on the status of different fieldbus protocols, and the potential benefits to New Zealand Industry.
 
9.30am Introduction and Welcome Jim Neville 
Vice-President 
IMC
9.40am International Standards: How does New Zealand Participate? Dr Kaye McAulay 
Chief Executive 
Standards New Zealand
10.00am Foundation Fieldbus: Establishment of an End User Council in New Zealand John Pittman 
President 
Fieldbus Foundation
10.30am Morning Tea  
10.50am Device Net: Update on Membership, Standards and NZ installations Graeme Myer 
Facilitator 
ODVA
11.20am Fieldbus Training: Local Needs and Resources Simon White 
Waikato Polytechnic
11.50am Interbus: Update on Technology, and NZ Installations Phil Earl 
President 
NZ Interbus Club
12.20pm Panel Discussion: What’s Working, Where, and How All Presenters
12.30pm Conclusion.  
 
Register your interest with the Institute of Measurement and Control at:
Private Bag 92-902 Onehunga, Auckland 6, NEW ZEALAND  Ph: +64 9 634 1391
e-mail: Jneville@CustomControls.co.nz



IMC Golf Tournament – Friday 20th November
Akarana Golf Club, Dominion Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland
1.00pm start time

Registrations of interest and feedback to Jim Neville at:
Private Bag 92-902 Onehunga, Auckland 6, NEW ZEALAND
e-mail: Jneville@CustomControls.co.nz



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