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Description

The System 800xA is more than just a Distributed Control System (DCS); it serves as an Electrical Control System, a Safety system, and a platform for collaboration, designed to enhance engineering efficiency, operator performance, and asset utilization. With its integrated electrical control capabilities, the ABB Ability System 800xA allows for comprehensive management of the entire electrical system, spanning from high-voltage switchgear to low-voltage motor control systems. Whether used in conjunction with the 800xA DCS or independently, this system is an optimal choice for managing electrical controls. By utilizing intelligent devices, users can significantly reduce the amount of hardwired cabling required for switchgear, regardless of the standard protocols in place. The digital communication's high reliability not only enhances the flow of information from devices but also allows for the elimination of additional electrical measurement instruments, thereby streamlining operations and improving overall system efficiency. Ultimately, the ABB Ability System 800xA stands out as a versatile and effective solution in modern electrical control management.

Description

Capital Logic Designer serves as a robust graphical environment tailored for the creation of both logical connectivity designs, encompassing signals, and physical wiring designs, which include wires, splices, and multicores. This sophisticated tool enables engineers to efficiently and effectively craft logical electrical designs with ease. It facilitates electrical design and visualization at the platform level, streamlining modifications and enhancing decision-making through straightforward navigation between wiring and topology abstractions. The system automates design tasks through rules-driven device placements and wire routing, incorporating naming conventions, design rule checks, and customizable templates that can be automatically implemented. Furthermore, it offers preliminary insights into wire routing, bundle diameters, and harness complexity, thus allowing for the back-annotation of wire lengths to ensure precision in analyses related to voltage drop, weight, and additional factors. Overall, Capital Logic Designer significantly enhances the design process, making it an invaluable asset for engineers in the field.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Cogent DataHub Yes 
DataPortia Yes 
Nextbitt Yes 

Integrations

Cogent DataHub No 
DataPortia No 
Nextbitt No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ABB

Country

Switzerland

Website

new.abb.com/control-systems/system-800xa

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/capital/products/capital-logic-designer/

Product Features

Electrical Design

CAD Tools No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation No 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog No 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools No 
Reusable Designs No 
Symbol Library No 

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