ABB transforms instrumentation management with SmartMaster platform in India

ABB has launched the ABB Ability SmartMaster, a comprehensive asset performance management platform, in India. This innovative platform is designed for the verification and condition monitoring of instrumentation and field devices across various industries, including water, wastewater, chemical, oil & gas. SmartMaster is a significant advancement in digital asset performance management, offering remote diagnostic data analysis without interrupting current measurement tasks.

Compatibility and Accessibility

SmartMaster is compatible with a range of ABB and third-party instruments, such as flow meters, level meters, temperature, and pressure sensors. Available as both an on-premise and cloud-based solution, it provides valuable fleet-level overviews from the field directly to users’ phones, tablets, or other devices.

Addressing Industrial Challenges

One of the key challenges in industrial settings is managing a vast number of instruments, some in hard-to-reach or hazardous areas. SmartMaster addresses this by offering efficient and actionable insights, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and promoting environmental benefits.

Expert Opinion

Jacques Mulbert, Division President at ABB Measurement & Analytics, emphasized the importance of optimal device performance in industrial processes. “With hundreds of field devices working in the background, optimal performance is impossible to achieve without digital service technology,” he stated. “The ABB Ability SmartMaster connects the physical and digital worlds, ensuring that instruments perform optimally.”

Extended Capabilities for Optimization and Maintenance

SmartMaster extends the possibilities for device optimization and maintenance. Operators can access data on instrument status and identify potential issues in advance, aiding in planning servicing, spare part orders, and device replacement. The platform provides information through calendar view analysis and analytical reports of failure scenarios.

Part of ABB’s Digital Suite

SmartMaster is a part of ABB Measurement & Analytics’ digital suite of solutions, which includes ABB Ability Smart Device Manager and ABB Ability Verification for measurement devices. These solutions collectively enable optimized plant operations, marking a new era in industrial digital transformation.

In conclusion, the introduction of the ABB Ability SmartMaster in India represents a significant leap forward in the field of asset performance management, offering industries an advanced solution for optimizing and monitoring their instrumentation and field devices.