ABB 3BUS092084R0001 IndustrialIT System 800xA Symphony Harmony

ABB 3BUS092084R0001 IndustrialIT System 800xA Symphony Harmony

System Overview: The Industrial IT System 800xA integrates with Symphony Harmony and is designed to increase system productivity and ROI, improve operational efficiency through new hardware and software product releases, and extend the life of existing systems.

Symphony Harmony System Basics: Symphony Harmony is a proven process control system used in a variety of industries such as power generation, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc. ABB continues to add traditional DCS functionality to Symphony Harmony through its ‘Evolution through Enhancement’ strategy. Harmony Rack modules have been redesigned with modern on-board components and surface mount technology to be compatible with older system modules; the Harmony Bridge Controller series has been kept up-to-date through hardware and software upgrades to support a wide range of function codes and device interfaces; the new communication modules support different communication standards to facilitate system upgrades; the new communication modules support different communication standards to facilitate system upgrades; the new communication modules support different communication standards to facilitate system upgrades; and the new communication modules support different communication standards to facilitate system upgrades. New communication modules support different communication standards for easy system upgrades; View and Monitor modes have been added to the Composer engineering tool, allowing control configurations and real-time data to be viewed through a web browser; Operator Consoles are constantly evolving, and a variety of products are continually being updated.

800xA Extensions to the Harmony System

Control and I/O Expansion: 800xA's S800 I/O expands Harmony's I/O capabilities with a modular design for mounting close to sensors, support for a wide range of signal types, event timestamping, and redundant communications to the Harmony Bridge Controller, configured with standard Composer tools . The Bridge Controller integrates 800xA control and I/O for extended automation control applications.

Field Device Integration: 800xA Field Device Integration reduces field device lifecycle costs by connecting HART devices, supports device parameterisation and remote monitoring, and interfaces with Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus with the AC 800M controller.

Asset Optimisation: Leveraging information from HART/Fieldbus and advanced systems, 800xA Asset Optimization enables asset optimisation, including automated monitoring of maintenance conditions, adoption of predictive and proactive maintenance strategies, reporting on asset health, and optimisation of workflows to reduce repair time.

Information Management: 800xA Information Management collects and stores plant data, transforms it into useful information, presents it in an intuitive manner, supports automated system operations, flexible report generation and distribution, provides secure storage and access to historical data, and integrates with Harmony on the control network.

Personalised User Workspace: Using the Aspect Object™ framework, the 800xA Process Portal collects information from multiple plant data sources and transforms it into relevant information, providing a personalised workspace with intuitive and flexible navigation, integrated data to aid decision making, and comprehensive operator functionality.

System Benefits and Value: This integrated system provides a sustainable competitive advantage to meet changing market demands by increasing productivity, optimising asset utilisation, improving decision making and supporting incremental upgrades to protect existing investments.

Application Sectors

Power industry: In the process of power production, the I/O expansion capability of the system can be connected to various types of sensors and actuators to achieve real-time monitoring and precise control of the operating parameters of power generation equipment. The S800 I/O module can significantly reduce field wiring costs, and its modular design makes it easy to install near the equipment, improving the accuracy and timeliness of signal transmission. The asset optimisation function monitors the status of power generation equipment and predicts failures, schedules maintenance in advance, reduces downtime, improves equipment availability and lowers maintenance costs. The information management function integrates data from all aspects of power production, provides comprehensive production information for managers, assists in power generation planning and decision-making, and improves the economy and stability of power production.

Chemical industry: Chemical production requires high security and stability. The redundant communication and reliable control functions of this integrated system can ensure the stable operation of the production process in complex environments. With the field device integration function, a large number of HART devices can be managed, and equipment parameters can be remotely monitored and adjusted to improve the efficiency of equipment operation. The Asset Optimisation module prevents equipment failures and ensures production continuity through real-time monitoring of key equipment performance indicators and the adoption of predictive maintenance strategies. The information management function helps companies to analyse chemical parameters and quality data during the production process, optimise the production process and improve product quality, while meeting the strict regulatory compliance requirements of the chemical industry.

Pharmaceutical industry: Pharmaceutical processes require highly accurate control and strict quality traceability. The precise control function of the system ensures that the pharmaceutical production process complies with strict process standards and guarantees the consistency of pharmaceutical quality.The high-precision signal processing capability of the S800 I/O meets the demand for precise monitoring and control of temperature, pressure, flow rate and other parameters of pharmaceutical equipment. The asset optimisation function provides full lifecycle management of pharmaceutical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and reducing the impact of equipment failure on drug quality. Information management and personalised user workspace functions allow operators and quality managers to access relevant information for efficient production management and quality control, and to meet the compliance and traceability requirements of pharmaceutical production.

** Pulp and paper industry **: In pulp and paper production, the system can be connected to a variety of production equipment through I/O expansion to achieve automated control of the production process. Asset optimisation function optimises the performance of key equipment such as pulp cooking and paper machines to improve equipment operating efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The information management function collects and analyses data from the production process, such as paper quality parameters and equipment operation data, to optimise the production process and improve paper quality. The personalised user workspace provides engineers and production managers with a customised information display and operating interface, making it easy for them to carry out equipment maintenance, production scheduling and other tasks according to their own needs, and improving overall production efficiency.

Water and wastewater treatment industry: For water and wastewater treatment plants, the system's I/O capability can connect water quality monitoring equipment, pumps, valves and other equipment to achieve automated control of the water treatment process . The asset optimisation function enables real-time monitoring and maintenance optimisation of equipment to ensure stable operation and reduce water waste. Information management function integrates water quality data, equipment operation data, etc., to provide decision support for operators, optimise water treatment process, and ensure that the effluent water quality is up to standard. Personalised user workspace makes it easy for different positions to access the information they need, such as maintenance personnel to view equipment maintenance information, and management personnel to understand the overall operating conditions and improve the efficiency and quality of water and wastewater treatment.

Petrochemical industry: The petrochemical production process is complex, involving a large number of dangerous chemicals and high temperature and pressure environment. The high reliability control and redundancy design of the integrated system ensures the safety and stability of the production process. Field device integration function realises the unified management of many intelligent devices and improves the reliability of equipment operation. Asset optimisation function reduces the equipment failure rate by monitoring the health condition of the equipment in real time, providing early warning of potential failures and optimising the equipment maintenance plan. The information management function provides comprehensive production data to help companies optimise production scheduling, improve energy efficiency and reduce production costs, while meeting the petrochemical industry's stringent requirements for production safety and environmental protection.