ABB Ability™ Knowledge Manager is an industrial operations management software that helps connect data from any source, understand it through analysis, and act on insights. Whether the goal is to reduce production variability and energy consumption, prevent unplanned downtime, or improve laboratory accuracy in quality control workflows, these new visualizations will help users reveal specific patterns, relationships, and anomalies that traditional charts might miss.

The Waterfall chart visualizes sequential values with intermediate sums, showing how individual components contribute to a cumulative total. Think of it as a visual profit-and-loss statement for your operations. It is perfect for production analysis, energy consumption tracking, and understanding how multiple factors combine to create final outcomes. It answers the question: "How did we get from point A to point B?"

Application example in pellet production
By visualizing cumulative production losses across the pellet plant process chain, the waterfall chart identified crushing and screening as the primary bottleneck causing the production shortfall - leading to targeted improvements to recover capacity".

The Jack-Knife chart plots event frequency (x-axis) against average event duration (y-axis) on a logarithmic scale, creating a powerful prioritization matrix for maintenance and reliability teams. Designed specifically for downtime analysis, this chart helps maintenance teams answer: "Which problems should we fix first?" It separates chronic issues (frequent but short) from acute problems (rare but lengthy).

Example Interpretation: A dot in the upper right showing "Conveyor Belt Alignment" with 20 stops averaging 2.5 hours each represents 50 hours of lost production is your top priority for improvement.

Application example in mining
A mining operation identified that "Crusher Jaw Adjustment" appeared in the Chronic zone with 45 stops per month. By implementing automated adjustment, they reduced stops by 80%.

A scatter chart plots two variables against each other, with each data point representing a specific observation. It reveals correlations, clusters, and outliers that might indicate cause-and-effect relationships.

It is essential for correlation analysis, quality control, and process optimization. It answers: "How do these two variables relate to each other?"

Advanced Features: Embedded Ellipse

Embedding an ellipse to a scatter chart transforms it from a simple data plot into a powerful Statistical Process Control (SPC) tool.

• Defining the "Normal" Operating Zone: The ellipse acts as a visual boundary for "Standard Operating Conditions." If 95% of your high-quality production runs fall inside the ellipse, any point appearing outside it is an immediate signal of a process deviation.
• Early Detection of Outliers: In a crowded chart with thousands of data points, it is hard to spot a single bad batch. An ellipse makes outliers "pop" visually, allowing for faster root-cause analysis (e.g., "Why was the kiln oxygen so high for this specific clinker batch?").

A heatmap uses color intensity to represent data values in a grid format, making it easy to spot patterns, trends, and anomalies across time periods and multiple variables simultaneously. It is perfect for identifying time-based patterns, comparing multiple signals, and spotting anomalies in large datasets. It answers: "When and where do problems occur?"

Application example in pulp production
A heatmap showing bleaching chemical consumption spikes every Monday morning and after maintenance shutdowns, reveals startup procedure inconsistencies that, once standardized, can reduce costs.

The Correction Tracking Tool is a specialized widget that visualizes all data corrections and configuration changes made to logs and their dependencies over time, ensuring complete audit trails and data governance. It is critical for quality management and maintaining data integrity. It answers: "What changed, when, and why?"

Application example across industries
A customer uses Correction Tracking to maintain compliance. When an auditor questioned a record, they instantly provided a complete audit trail showing all corrections, approvals, and justifications, passing the inspection without findings.