LONMARK Announces Opening of its First UK Test Centre

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 14, 2007 – 14 September 2007 - LONMARK International (LMI), recognized as the industry authority for certification, education and promotion of interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers, integrators and end users is proud to announce the opening of its sixth authorized testing centre in Europe, located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

The centre will offer the LONMARK Certified Professional Test, the first of three planned certifications. The exam is recommended for any specialist engaging in the design, specification, integration, or installation of LON; control networks. The certification will cover:

• LonWorks history and basic terminology,
• Transport media,
• Nodes,
• Communication,
• Physical network structuring,
• Logical network structuring,
• Installation,
• Network configuration,
• Tools for network management,
• LonWorks and IP,
• Troubleshooting, and
• User interfaces.

Test applicants can chose from a number of available exam preparation methods including studying from the official LONWORKS Installation Handbook (ISBN 978-3-8007-2906-7) which is printed in both English and German. Additional resources are available online at www.lonmark.org/testing. Training courses and seminars are also offered worldwide through local LONMARK Affiliates and through LMI Members to help test takers prepare for the examination.

The test provides a means of establishing valid credentials and a reliable competency standard for industry specialists. Becoming LONMARK certified will guarantee one can offer customers the best possible LON solution and the most highly qualified people working on the project. Certification also ensures professionals are up to date on the latest "best practices" available.

The new testing centre will offer the next exam on 23 November 2007. Other authorized European testing centres are located in Germany, Italy, Russia and Switzerland, in addition to temporary examination centres being set up around the globe in conjunction with the LonMark Sessions Seminar Tour. To learn more about becoming a LONMARK Certified Professional, view the testing schedule, test centre locations and register to take the exam, please visit: www.lonmark.org/testing.

UK Test Centre Contact:
Julia Cannon or
Mark Buckland
Echelon Europe Ltd.
16 The Hatters Lane
Watford, WD18 8JH Hertfordshire, UK
Tel. +44 (0)1923-430100