■ Maximum return on investment

For Master DCS and Advant OCS with

Master software systems, ABB offers

evolution strategies to ensure maximum

return on investment while enhancing

equipment availability and performance.

ABB’s systems are designed to be backward compatible, protecting existing

investments in Advant Master and

ensuring cost-effective strategies for

extension and growth.

This enables Advant Master controllers,

network, I/O and field wiring to be retained

when upgrading to newer user interfaces.

Being competitive in today’s business environment requires

continuous productivity improvements. ABB has combined Advant

Master (Master DCS and Advant OCS with Master software systems)

with IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA productivity

enhancement software. This provides Advant Master users with

the technology and solutions needed to achieve sustainable

competitive advantages by enabling plants to perform smarter

and better at lower costs.

System 800xA extends the scope of traditional control systems

to include all automation functions in a single operations and

engineering solution. The result is significant improvement in

process control as well as production management, smart

instrumentation, smart drives and motor control, information

management, asset optimization and documentation.

The Advant Master systems provide the flexibility to implement

System 800xA functionality in an incremental fashion. Others

promote ‘rip-and-replace’ migration strategies, while ABB delivers

genuine system evolution, allowing Advant Master users to build

on their strong DCS foundation. New functionality can be added

at a pace that’s tailored to user needs.