ABB updates Symphony DCS

ABB has launched its latest release of the ABB Ability Symphony Plus distributed control system (DCS), which it says will further support digital transformation for the power generation and water industries.

The updated Symphony Plus provides access to digital solutions, such as fleet asset management enabled by ABB Ability Genix Asset Performance Management. It also enables users to access process and alarm data from mobile devices through the ABB Mobile Operations application.

Symphony also features a simplified and more secure OPC UA connection to the edge and the cloud, without interfering with core control and automation functionality.

Critical data can now be viewed more flexibly, due to HTML5 web-based operation and engineering tools, promoting collaboration. Flexible field device management has also been enabled with ABB’s Field Information Manager (FIM), making the configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance of fieldbus instruments quicker and easier.

“In developing the latest release of Symphony Plus, our focus has been on creating innovative technology that gives customers access to an extended range of digital applications,” said Joerg Schubert, Head of Product & Portfolio Management, Process Automation Systems, ABB. “Our ultimate goal is to help society and industry achieve a more productive, sustainable future through safe, secure and seamless operations.”

ABB is also introducing the SD Series e-Class process controller that offers a low-disruption retrofit solution for traditional Harmony Rack (HR) installations. It is designed to bring increased speed, higher capacity and more functionality to HR systems and help enable digitalisation.