ABB S+ Operations Attention to human factors

Attention to human factors

S+ Operations with Extended Operator Workplace (EOW) offers unparalleled

ergonomics, visualization and communication solutions to support effective

interaction and collaboration.

The workplace as a cockpit solution

When collaboration and information interaction

is prioritized, operators stay alert and motivated.

Good workstation ergonomics and a well-de

signed control room layout reduce operator

stress and increase focus. S+ Operations with

Extended Operator Workplace (EOW) offers

unparalleled ergonomics, visualization and com

munication solutions for operators. Everything

is designed to support effective interaction

and collaboration:

• Plant visualization and information all in one view

• Process overviews on close-by large interactive panels

• One fast-acting functional keyboard for con

trolling the complete operator environment

• Control room space reduced by around 30% or more

• Improved plant-wide collaboration and optimization

• Increased applicant appeal and job satisfaction

Large-screen interactive overview boosts con

trol and collaboration

Operators have close-by, large-screen overview

displays and several personal screens. The EOW

workstation is customized with either two or

three large overview displays. Operators can

arrange graphics to give an optimal view of the

process under their control. The EOW’s

interactive nature means that it can immediately

show any information relevant to any situation to

anyone they choose – either in the control room

or else-where. This facilitates collaborative prob

lem solving by ensuring that key personnel

groups always have a clear view of what is hap

pening and can see what needs to be done.

Control room optimization

Since operators always have personalized, inter

active displays close at hand, the need for huge

‘full-wall, cinema-like’ screens can be eliminated,

saving space in all directions. Floor space require

ments can be cut by a third or more using modu

lar design and integrating information into one

operator environment. Additional features such

as directed ‘sound showers’ (where only the oper

ator at a specific console will hear a conversation)

mean that they can sit closer to one another yet

still enjoy a quiet workplace free from distraction.

ABB provides complete control room solutions

with a clear focus on operator performance,

health and job satisfaction. Our solutions often

exceed current ISO/EEMUA requirements. Get

ABB involved early in your next project, and we’ll

provide layout proposals that include the latest

and most advanced environments and solutions –

for the control room as well as adjacent areas.