800xA Process Library
Dear All,
Where can I find pre engineered process libraries for 800xA v5.1 D. i am searching for blocks for Pumps, Valves, breakers, AI & DI.
Thanks alot for helping.
Regards,
Abdelrazzaq Hiasat.
Where can I find pre engineered process libraries for 800xA v5.1 D. i am searching for blocks for Pumps, Valves, breakers, AI & DI.
Thanks alot for helping.
Regards,
Abdelrazzaq Hiasat.
Asked 9 months ago
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ABB offer several process object libraries. Which one you use depends mainly on what you are used to using - there's actually very little functional difference between them ( Except for PC Device Lib ). They do however all cost different amounts of money. And depending on your skills, time and customer budget, you might prefer to just build your own.
If these choices make your head spin, then you are not alone. There's probably several more libraries out there that I forgot or don't know about.
For most of these libraries you're going to have to talk to ABB, find the right division, get a quote, and place and order though your local ABB agent or ABB Channel partner.
- The Process Object library in the Base product. Its "free" because you already have it and there's nothing else to buy. But the graphics are a bit clunky, the "icon" displays don't work very well for operators. However, it works, and you can get pretty good results with it. And it keeps the project cost low.
- SCADA Process Object Library. https://forum-controlsystems.abb.com/... - Originally built for Compact HMI but may work quite well on 800xA with some engineering work. Also free.
- BMI Library - Targeted at the Mining and metals industry. Works well when you want to put a LOT of information on the same screen. I haven't used this product for years so I cant really comment more.
- Pulp & Paper Library - Basically an Advant AC450 Clone. At version 5.1 most of the bugs are gone and it has some good support tools. But its big, a bit clunky and not very efficient.
- ReUse Library - Targeted at the Oil and Gas market. Again another AC450 clone. Generally used when you want to convert AC400 series ( MP200, AC410, AC450) to AC800M. A more accurate copy of Advant than the Pulp & Paper Library
- PC Device Library - The "Gold Standard" for Batch Processes and an excellent library. But it's expensive and programmed ENTIRELY in Control Modules. And since you cant use Control Diagrams for Batch in Version 5.1 Rev D then you are "stuck" with the basic Control Module editing environment. If you are not using Batch Units, Phases and Recipes, then all you need is the Base PC Device Library. But engineering is a PITA compared to the other libraries.
- Sugar Application Library - ABB sales have been pushing this pretty hard in Asia. I haven't used it but it looks good. Has a bunch of "extras" for sugar equipment, but also includes the basic motors, valves, signals etc that you need.
- Food and Beverage Library - Great for any Batch Process, but does not use the Batch Manager, so limited flexibility with complicated Batch Procedures. Has excellent "routing" functions for valve matrices and transfers between units. Has really good CIP handling. But again its entirely Control Module driven. I'd recommend this library for most simple batch processes on pretty much anything except pharmaceuticals.
If these choices make your head spin, then you are not alone. There's probably several more libraries out there that I forgot or don't know about.
For most of these libraries you're going to have to talk to ABB, find the right division, get a quote, and place and order though your local ABB agent or ABB Channel partner.
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What's your application? (Oil and gas, pulp&paper, minerals..) Depending on application there are choice of libraries available.
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Just one comment on Rob Lyon's excellent summary. PC Device Library (PCDL) can also be used in Function Diagrams in version 5.1. I realize Function Diagrams aren't for everyone either, but it's an option to the control module editing environment. It can be a bit of a challenge to work with at first, but the documentation is pretty thorough.
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