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PLC Automation product family

ABB Ability Automation Builder
TM

Fast track to comprehensive applications Speeding up during commissioning and
For creating the application code all five maintenance
IEC 61131-3 languages can be used. This opens Whenever there is an issue in the automation
up access to a large community of developers system, it is required to quickly and efficiently fix
sharing proven code snipets. Even existing PC it. Automation Builder supports this by a generic
based functions or protocols can be re-used by three-step approach:
using the C/C++ integration. Furthermore, • General diagnosis provides a traffic light view
Simulink models and MATLAB functions can be on devices and (sub)systems.
used as well by converting them to PLC code. • Detailed diagnosis provides detailed information
e.g. about the source and the type of the issue.
Minimized efforts for project code and data • Extended diagnosis is available for some sub-
administration systems such as fieldbuses and offers advanced
Configure and program all devices of your auto- commissioning functions such as comparing
mation solution in one single project. This makes connected vs. configured devices or manual
it easy to share your solutions with others. For control of bus states.
more advanced usage the integrated version
control system supports further scenarios like The diagnosis information is accessible not only
multi-user engineering or product line manage- via Automation Builder, but also via the AC500
ment. display, the PLC application or operator panels.

Managing the life-cycle of your automation solu- Easily create a connected world
tions is also easy. The annual Automation Builder Connectivity can be achieved in multiple ways.
release also supplies you with the latest versions Different cloud protocols like MQTT or OPC UA
of device firmware. The decision, whether to use are deeply integrated into ABB AC500 PLCs. For
the latest firmware with the latest feature set advanced connectivity needs the integration with
or to keep the current firmware with the current CP600 operator panels or even with the ABB ze-
feature set can be made for each project and non software can be used for further processing
independent of the installed Automation Builder and transmission of any data. Setting up the in-
version. terfaces and sharing the data is not much more
than a single click in Automation Builder.

Advanced simulation – a game changer in
engineering
Simulate all kinds of applications with minimum
effort. Test the complete system seamlessly
before involving real hardware. Even complex
systems can be built up efficiently, ensuring
smooth interaction of all components and
operator training at an early stage.