ABB Unleashes the Power of Connectivity with ABB Ability Field Information Manager 3.0

In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial operations, staying ahead of the technological curve is imperative. ABB, a global leader in technology, has taken a significant stride in future-proofing industrial processes with the launch of ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager 3.0 (FIM 3.0). This upgraded marvel is not just software but a gateway to heightened connectivity, operational efficiency, and unparalleled performance in the realm of Industry 4.0.

ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager 3.0, the maestro orchestrating a symphony of industrial devices, offering increased connectivity and extended reach across the latest communication protocols. The result? Enhanced operational efficiency that stems from a digital solution designed to facilitate faster, more intuitive configuration, commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance of devices.

FIM 3.0 takes center stage with its ability to provide performance and diagnostic data collection of device fleets. Leveraging OPC UA and PA-DIM, this upgraded version transports data seamlessly from field devices to cloud-based condition monitoring solutions. This digital leap not only facilitates smarter maintenance but also elevates engineering efficiency, setting the stage for predictive maintenance through new asset management capabilities.

Stefan Basenach, Head of Process Control Platform at ABB, emphasizes the significance of ABB Ability Field Information Manager in the Industry 4.0 era. He notes, “In the era of Industry 4.0, ABB Ability Field Information Manager empowers businesses to embrace digital transformation, ensuring flexibility, efficiency, and competitiveness across their fleet of devices. With its future-proof capabilities, it helps customers enhance operational efficiency while remaining relevant as industry standards evolve.”

FIM 3.0 is not just a tool; it is the bridge that unites Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), facilitating data-driven decision-making. This bridge offers a diverse range of connectivity options for ASi-5, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, HART IP, and HART, seamlessly integrating into any existing system landscape and enhancing plant agility. With strengthened Ethernet-APL support, ABB ensures that FIM 3.0 remains not just relevant but indispensable well into the future.

ABB’s Ability™ Edgenius™ Operations Data Manager takes FIM 3.0 to new heights. By enabling the collection and management of data from OPC UA, Edgenius™ Operations Data Manager makes valuable information accessible for edge and cloud-based applications. This expansion of capabilities offers advanced fleet management, simplifying the monitoring and maintenance of field devices across multiple locations.

It is evident that ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager 3.0 is not just an upgrade; it’s a quantum leap into the future of industrial operations. It positions businesses to thrive in the digital transformation era by providing the flexibility, efficiency, and competitiveness required to navigate the evolving landscape of industrial standards.

This is not just about embracing change; it’s about leading it. ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager 3.0 is the maestro conducting the symphony of Industry 4.0, and as the notes of connectivity, efficiency, and future-proofing harmonize, industrial operations find themselves on the cusp of a new era, where innovation is not just an option but a necessity.