System 800xA
ABB Ability™ System 800xA
System 800xA is not only a DCS (Distributed Control System) it’s also an Electrical Control System, a Safety system and a collaboration enabler with the capacity to improve engineering efficiency, operator performance and asset utilization.
ABB Ability™ System 800xA Architecture
Many of our System 800xA customers have replaced their Electrical SCADA, Electrical Control System, earlier generation DCS systems, Safety System, PLC HMI, DCS HMIs as well as their Video surveillance systems with one system that hides all differences and creates a seamless plant operation environment. ABB’s Extended Automation System 800xA provides the functionality of these systems built-in, this reduces the total cost of ownership and creates and unparalleled plant operation environments.

System 800xA 6.2 is available for new and existing installations demonstrating ABB’s commitment to solving automation execution, integration, and cost of ownership challenges.
System 800xA 6.2 includes new features and performance enhancements to tackle what end users and system integrators deal with when engineering current and future automation projects. Also included is support for the latest technology trends and standards, quality enhancements, and lifecycle updates to ensure safe and secure, 24/7 operations.
System 800xA 6.2 — Reducing project costs and complexity for networked 1/0 and device installations:
- 100% increase in supported networked 1/0 stations and devices on AC 800M's Ethernet based 1/0 network via the C1871A (PROFINET) Communications Interface Module.
- Native integration support for Ethernet APL devices through System 800xA's Device Import Wizard.
- Native connectivity to ABB and 3rd party PROFIsafe devices for use in SIL applications to reduce any unnecessary hard- ware and costs in safety projects.
- New Ethernet 1/0 Marshalling Tool that assists project engi- neers in the distribution of individual Select 1/0 channels for up to 10 different AC 800M controllers.


Ensures dependable, safe and secure operations

Reduces overall cost of automation system ownership
