ABB has launched ABB Ability SmartMaster, a comprehensive asset performance management platform for verification and condition monitoring of instrumentation and field devices in the water, wastewater, chemical, oil and gas industries. SmartMaster remotely gathers, analyses and verifies diagnostic data from instruments, without interrupting current measurement tasks. The platform can be used with a range of ABB and third-party instruments, such as flow meters, level meters, and temperature and pressure sensors. Available as an on-premise or cloud-based solution, SmartMaster sends a valuable fleet level overview from the field straight to the customer’s phone, tablet or other device.
SmartMaster addresses key challenges such as managing the sheer volume of instruments that are installed on any given plant. Many facilities typically have hundreds or even thousands of devices, some of which may be installed in hard to reach or hazardous areas. Another big challenge is applications and data running in silos. This limits insights and efficiency of operations. By getting better, actionable insights, operators can see both increased efficiency and environmental benefits.
Managing director, Amina Hamidi said: “With hundreds of field devices working in the background, optimal performance is impossible to achieve without digital service technology. The ABB Ability SmartMaster connects the physical and digital worlds, ensuring that instruments perform optimally.” With SmartMaster, plant operators can access data on instrument status and identify in advance any potential issues that could affect measurement performance or result in unplanned downtime. This knowledge helps them to plan servicing, spare part orders and device replacement.
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