Task:

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Promotion of PROFIsafe
Coordination of Working Groups:
TC3, WG5 'Safety Technology'
TC3, WG3, SG2 'PROFIsafe in PA'
TC4, WG3 'FDT/DTM', Style Guide for Safety Technology
TC1 Test & Certification
Collection and Evaluation of Requirements
Maintainance of highest Quality Levels for PROFIsafe Products
Certification Process
Rules for Workshops and Training Classes
Screening of Acceptance Obstacles within Organizations or Countries
Coordination of Standardization Work (IEC, ISO, NFPA, UL, etc.)
Control PNO PROFIsafe Publications (Flyers, Books, etc.)
Surveillance of competitive Systems and Activities
Identification of target user groups
Information about (System)-Applications/Devices/Available Technology/Dev-Tools/Training+Workshops

Status:

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In 2003 the WG finished PROFIsafe Policy document, defined criterias for PROFIsafe Competence Centers, created new flyers and publications, created demo and test boards, represented PROFIsafe on fairs and seminars and coordinated the standardization activities.

In 2004 the WG represented PROFIsafe on seminars, fairs and roadshows, translated PROFIsafe documentation into Chinese language, supported activities in USA, prepared new documents and created a new multi-vendor demo.

In 2005 the WG strengthened the market acceptance of PROFIsafe through workshops and application documents. PROFIsafe activities in USA were supported. Several fairs were prepared.

In 2006 the WG will continue to strengthen the market acceptance of PROFIsafe.

Chairman:

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Mr. Rainer Kremp
SICK AG
Industrial Safety Systems
Sebastian-Kneipp-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
GERMANY

Phone: +49 7681 202 3769
Fax: +49 7681 202 3815
Email: rainer.kremp@sick.de