ABB launches ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager version 3.0

● ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager version 3.0 (FIM 3.0) will help improve engineering efficiency and productivity of field instrumented equipment

● Digital solutions for legacy and next-generation smart devices, enabling seamless integration with existing systems while ensuring future plant connectivity

FIM 3.0 is compatible with the growing number of Ethernet-APL devices on the market and also offers future-proof PA-Profile 4.02 operability

ABB Ability™ FIM version 3.0 provides system engineers and maintenance teams with improved connectivity and extends to the latest communication protocols.

Operational efficiencies are realised through digital solutions for faster and more intuitive configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance of equipment.

By collecting equipment performance and diagnostic data, FIM 3.0 utilises OPC UA and PA-DIM to transfer data from field devices to cloud-based condition monitoring systems.

This helps customers achieve smarter maintenance and improve engineering efficiency. The new asset management functionality includes equipment condition monitoring, laying the foundation for predictive maintenance.

‘In the era of Industry 4.0. ABB Ability Field Information Manager empowers organisations to deliver digital transformation, ensuring that their equipment has an edge in terms of flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness.

‘ said Stefan Basenach, Head of Process Control Platforms at ABB.’ The product has the ability to future-proof itself, in addition to helping customers improve operational efficiency and remain relevant as industry standards continue to evolve.’

ABB FIM 3.0 software acts as a bridge between IT and OT, empowering data-based decision making that

Providing a wider range of connectivity options for ASi-5. PROFINET, PROFIBUS, HART IP and HART.

FIM 3.0 can be integrated into existing systems to help increase plant flexibility, while support for Ethernet-APL ensures its relevance in future markets.

ABB's Ability™ Edgenius™ Operations Data Manager further extends FIM 3.0 by collecting and managing OPC UA data.

Further extends the capabilities of FIM 3.0 by making valuable information accessible to edge and cloud-based applications.

It also provides advanced device group management capabilities to simplify monitoring and maintenance of field devices across multiple locations.