ABB S800, Product Manual

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Section 2 Product Description Drives Integration
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Product Benefits
By integrating drives and the control system, full advantage can be taken to added
functions. The process data are measured with improved accuracy for even more
exact process control, while the ready-made information permits a total overview of
the drives in the process.
Features
The ABB drives integration includes features such as:
• Fieldbus solutions which results in lower wiring costs.
• Optical transmission between FCI and drives allows installations in an
electrical disturbed environment.
• Faults in drives available as alarms and in diagnostic displays reduces
troubleshooting and maintenance costs.
• Warnings from drives available as events and in diagnostic displays, allows the
operator to determine, when preventive service is needed.
• Predefined type circuit solutions reduces project engineering and
commissioning.
The connection is made directly to the drives system through an optical ring or a star
by using a Distributed Branching Unit. One important aspect is the simplicity in the
connection. No extra hardware is needed in any of the devices, that is, the functions
are included in the basic products, minimizing communication delays and cost.