System 800xA is a comprehensive process automation system.
System 800xA extends the scope of traditional control systems to include all automation functions in a single operations and engineering environment; enabling process plants to
perform smarter and better at substantial cost savings.
The operation and configuration of continuous and batch control applications are
also explained in this document.
The System 800xA products have been developed by incorporating information
technology with the experience and know-how collected over decades of successful
deliveries and customer installations.
The foundation of the System 800xA products and system solutions is the concept
of Aspect ObjectsTM, which enables enterprise wide information availability,
The scope of the System 800xA as described in this document is:
• Traditional process automation, as well as hybrid automation. The control level
ranges from simple binary control to DCS (Distributed Control System) closed
loop control, including advanced control.
• For wide area applications, including interface to the field, either through direct
I/O or remote I/O or by means of fieldbus devices, and with Operator Interface
options including History, Alarm & Event Management, etc.
• The Control and Automation configuration includes the MES
(Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Level of products and functions, such as Historian, Batch Management, Asset
Optimization, Enterprise/Plant Optimization, etc.