ABB Ability™ 800xA Integrated Automation System

Integration to deliver a single view for all systems & equipment

With ABB Ability™ 800xA Integrated Automation System, the crew enjoy a fully integrated ship where all systems and equipment work seamlessly together, operated from a single user environment. The latest generation provides a modern user interface that excels in user-friendliness, usability and consistency. 

Invisible Availability, Reliability & Maintainability

Systems can be developed modularly according to potential class improvements. All the data collected facilitates to identify opportunities for improvement. Carry out updates at a time and place that is suitable for vessel operations as opposed to the OEM’s convenience. Finally, this system enables reduction of costs due to smaller lead times and more accurate troubleshooting

Ship right place, right time


With ABB Ability™ System 800xA,  100% uptime and redundancy is secured.

Seamlessly integrated solution

Our seamlessly integrated solution allows for similar spare parts, a neat UI/ UX design, as well as lifecycle management. Furthermore, this platform that can visualize other ABB systems within same servers with increased redundancy.

Highlights

Press release

ABB to power Samskip’s new hydrogen-fueled container vessels

ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s hydrogen-powered container vessels

Web story

ABB and Incat sign LOI to develop lightweight hybrid-electric ferry

In a groundbreaking collaboration between the two companies, the announcement paves the way for ABB to supply zero-emission power and propulsion solutions and evaluate a future commercial arrangement for the 148-meter long ferry and similar vessels.

Press release

ABB wins Azipod® propulsion and integrated systems order for Van Oord offshore wind installation Jack Up Vessel (JUV)

Van Oord’s newbuild offshore wind installation vessel Boreas will benefit from space and weight savings enabled by ABB’s equipment allowing the vessel to transport heavier loads.
Press release

ABB’s integrated ship operating systems receive key cyber security certification from DNV

Leading classification society DNV has awarded ABB the Cyber Secure Essential SP1 certification for its ship automation, propulsion and power systems, fully integrated with the remote access system.
Press release

Accelerating digitalization through the power of integration

ABB launches the latest version of its distributed control system, ABB Ability™ System 800xA 6.1.1, offering increased I/O capabilities, the agility of commissioning and enhanced security as a foundation for digital transformation

Press release

ABB future-proofs sustainable operation of Monterey Bay ocean research vessel

ABB to equip MBARI’s new flagship vessel with leading-edge solutions for sustainable yet maximum performance for decades to come.

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ABB Ability™ System 800xA for marine

Versatile, flexible and seamlessly integrated automation within one environment

Generations article

Total integration reduces installation and other costs

 

Reference case

Mein Schiff 3

Mein Schiff 3 is the first cruise vessel to utilize ABB's automation system EMMA™.

Control systems

ABB Ability™ Distributed Control System 800xA

 

Jacking Control System

ABB’s Jacking Control System (JCS) is an advanced VFD control system, which consists of variable speed drives and controls.

Additional benefits



Efficiency of operations


Simulate operations for optimal vessel performance. Deep software knowledge enabling ease of troubleshooting and comprehension with the ability to incorporate feedback.



System wide cyber securitystrategy

Only sends data from the ship that doesn’t require a human VPN connection. Service agreements allow for periodic upkeep with ABB service engineer attendance.


Supportive in fault conditions


Visualizing alarms from all platforms to one system and in an appropriate hierarchy (eg bridge critical on bridge, if not only in ECR). COCs able to receive fault conditions from digital systems 24/7. Integrated offering that is tested prior to delivery to ensure compatibility issues are resolved early (including FAT, HAT & SAT).


Pretested solution


Ownership across the full delivery. Possible to select appropriate solutions for own operations. Reduced cost of integration e.g. APIs, OPC, NMEA etc. in newbuild.

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