ABB's award winning System 800xA provides an automation platform with incredible connectivity capabilities that creates one flexible, integrated, collaborative environment.
Integration of systems, applications and devices into a powerful information architecture makes all information available for use in the system and provided information to plant personnel in actionable context. This is the Power of Integration. System 800xA is the best solution for:
Promoting collaboration through integrated plant systems and applications
Improving operator effectiveness through integrated information
Generating cost effective solutions through integrated engineering
Achieving seamless control through integrated, unified fieldbus networks
Providing flexible evolution paths through seamlessly integrated controller platforms
PLC Connect
The PLC Connect is a system option to the 800xA System, adding a PLC interface to the system..
Primarily it is intended for connection to 3rd party PLC’s and controllers, but it is also applicable for ABB controllers where no dedicated connect package exist. PLC Connect thus makes it possible to configure the System 800xA as a hybrid DCS/PLC system.
Benefits:
Scalable, cost-effective design
Common environment for process and power automation and safety
Fault tolerance for maximum plant availability
Open architecture reduces lifecycle costs
Integrating, for plug-and-procedure connectivity
Comprehensive maintenance features reduce downtime
Flexible I/O for all plant environments
Wide-ranging control functionality meeting all needs
