ABB 800xA for Harmony / INFI 90 Systems

ABB  800xA for Harmony / INFI 90 Systems

Core Goals and Values

System 800xA for Harmony/INFI 90 Systems aims to reduce the lifecycle costs and risks of automation systems through a system evolution strategy, while extending the investment return cycle of Harmony systems. The core idea is to improve operational efficiency, extend the lifespan of existing systems, and provide users with a clear and convenient evolution path through the release of new hardware and software.

Core advantages of evolving towards System 800xA

By evolving to System 800xA, the scope of automation can be expanded, including:

Personalized user workspace: With the help of Process Portal personalized workspace, optimize information and interface layout based on the preferences and needs of maintenance, engineering, management, and operations personnel, and shorten decision-making and action time.

Wide range of control functions: Added AC 800M control and I/O modules to meet all factory automation needs, suitable for various control and safety applications. Easy integration with the Harmony system is achieved through HPG800 point-to-point communication and the INFI90 function code library of AC 800M.

Equipment management: The equipment management function reduces the cost of on-site equipment during the design, implementation, and operation phases, thereby lowering lifecycle costs.

Asset optimization: By optimizing the repair workflow and early detection of asset performance issues, it significantly improves process uptime and reduces maintenance costs.

Batch management: Improve batch consistency, quality, traceability, and shorten cycle time, fully integrated with the Harmony system, and can reuse existing Harmony batch configurations.

Information management: Enhance the visibility of integrated information to facilitate efficient decision-making.

Automation Sentinel Software Management Plan

This plan provides extended support and value-added services for existing ABB system software investments, while establishing a flexible and economical evolution path that allows users to upgrade to the latest software versions at their own pace, providing the best overall ROI for past, present, and future ABB software investments.

Overview of System Architecture

The system adopts client/server network (TCP/IP) and control network (TCP/IP) architectures, and the main components include:

800xA Process Portal workspace (for operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel)

System Server

Control layer equipment (such as BRC, NIS/NPM, HPG, AC 800M HI (SIL3), AC 800M, etc.)

Communication networks (such as INFINET, Controlway, H-Net, XBUS, etc.)

I/O modules (such as Rack I/O, S800 I/O, S900 I/O, etc.)

Fieldbus devices (supporting protocols such as FF HSE/H1, PB DP/PA) and HART devices