For this purpose ABB offers the PS501 Control Builder Plus, an integrated engineering tool for control systems, frequency converters, operating panels, field buses, network and web services.
This framework combines all required tools for configuring, programming, fault diagnosis and maintenance of almost each automation project via only one, intuitive user interface.
PS501 Control Builder Plus enables the configuration of relevant intelligent automation devices from ABB for the machinery industry. The tool is very user-friendly, i.e. the user gets along fast.
If the machine-builder decides for the ABB solution, how will the implementation succeed at the machine?
It is, as already mentioned, a specific strength of ABB to offer a nearly complete range of products for the factory automation. All our components are coordinated with each other providing a unified platform.
Of course, the integration of external components is possible, simple prerequisites given. Those components must be able to communicate directly or indirectly via field bus or via gateways. Furthermore those devices must be able to execute standardized instructions according to IEC 61131-3, i.e. the interoperability must be ensured. That should be expected from each modern automation device nowadays. Then the integration into the ABB-based automation solution is absolutely possible.
Mr. Muhm, thank you for the interview.