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ABB Ability™ System 800xA's new digital offerings for automation project optimization

ABB sets new standard in automation engineering with the new technologies and methodology for faster and more cost-efficient project execution. Select I/O is now fortified with IS and fiber communication. 

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The only choice for your next capital project

System 800xA 6.1.1

ABB Ability™ System 800xA 6.1.1 makes your decision easy. Regardless if you are an existing owner of an 800xA system or looking for an automation platform for your next project.
xStream Engineering

ABB Ability™ System 800xA engineering tools remove dependencies and enable multiple workstreams. Tasks can now be done in parallel instead of the traditional way of doing projects.
Ethernet I/O Field Kit

With xStream Commissioning, System 800xA’s Ethernet I/O Field Kit is a powerful, flexible and intuitive application that optimizes configuration and commissioning of I/O loops.
How “decoupling” automation tasks can significantly reduce project time

Every second counts in process industry project execution, where key customer objectives include avoiding costly time overruns, reducing costs and accelerating project delivery.
Select I/O

Ethernet networked, single channel, late binding I/O solution for ABB Ability™ System 800xA. A robust field friendly design providing lots of features.

About the new project execution methodology

Maximize I/O flexibility to compress project schedules and reduce risk

ABB's new single-channel, configurable I/O frees automation engineers from the tyranny of fixed-functionality I/O modules, by giving the flexibility to alter the mix of I/O types at any point in the project

Industry analysts' view

ARC Advisory Group

A look at ABB's new Select I/O
ABB Ability Featured at Customer World Event :
“xStream Engineering,” is one of the wisest developments that ARC has seen in the DCS market"

Frost & Sullivan

From Frost & Sullivan 2017 Best Practices Award research report: "The Select I/O, when coupled with the process know-how of ABB, improves the efficiency of DCS project execution and provides ABB a distinctive advantage in the DCS market with respect to competition."

Control Global

ABB Ability gives users tools to write digital future
A digital foundation for the oil and gas industry

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ABB retains no. 1 global market position in Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

ARC advisory group ranks ABB’s Distributed Control System number one for the 20th consecutive year.

More about ABB's unified, cross-industry digital capabilities

Writing the future of digital takes ability. ABB Ability™. ABB is marking the five-year anniversary of the launch of ABB Ability.
Select I/O - Standardized cabinet

A interactive presentation of the ABB Ability™ System 800xA Select I/O. A single channel, late binding, Ethernet I/O solution that decouples project tasks and promotes standardization.
Select I/O with xStream Engineering

The tools helps decouple automation project tasks, minimize the impact of late changes and supports standardization of hardware and cabinets helping projects come on time and under budget.
ABB to lower costs and increase value of capital projects with ABB Adaptive Execution™ offering

ABB introduces new, agile method to industrial project execution to help energy customers adapt to challenging market conditions.
Integration with electrical infrastructure and Collaborative Support Network in action: Brazil

Enabled by ABB Ability™ System 800xA. Improving utilization of electrification assets.
Norwegian Statoil meets ABB's automation vision for Johan Castberg oil field development

Innovative project execution using ABB Ability™ System 800xA to reduce capital costs for new oil field development.
Looking to lower your oil & gas project costs and schedule overruns?

We are your partner in the energy transition. Contact ABB Oil, Gas & Chemical experts for more information.

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