ABB Instrumentation Expertise in technology A comprehensive portfolio of innovative instrumentation solutions
World class instrumentation solutions Expertise built on over 100 years of experience Unrivalled in its scope and application expertise, ABB Instrumentation provides solutions for maximizing productivity, energy efficiency, and plant safety. ABB s worldwide presence, a history of innovation based on proven measuring principles, and over a century of experience, means that ABB is the best choice for your instrumentation needs. ABB is recognized globally for expertise in designing, manufacturing and supplying a wide range of high quality, accurate and reliable measurement, analytical and control solutions that are certified to international standards. These are all supported by a comprehensive worldwide network of manufacturing plants, calibration laboratories and service centers where hundreds of engineers provide the application support and service you need. The result is that ABB is far more than an instrumentation supplier. ABB is a partner to help your business grow and be more competitive. ABB your partner of choice for plant instrumentation. 2 ABB Instrumentation Overview
For more than 100 years, ABB and its heritage companies have been leaders in innovation and technology. ABB is dedicated to helping customers safely increase productivity and profits while saving energy and resources. ABB s business is built on a rich heritage that incorporates the pioneers in instrumentation: Aztec, Bailey, Bush Beach Engineering, Fischer & Porter, Hartmann & Braun, Kent, Schoppe & Faeser, Sensycon, Taylor, TBI-Bailey, and Torbar Flowmeters. Aztec Bush Beach Engineering Limited ABB offers a worldwide network of production facilities and service centers in order to supply the right instrument or solution at the right time. To make sure you get all the information needed during an ordering process, the web-based ABB online tool Common Business OnLine, also called C-BOL has been developed. It serves as a personalized direct line enabling transparent order processes. The secure and user-friendly tool gives you direct real-time access to a wide variety of functions. All relevant account information with functionalities such as order tracking can be retrieved on-line with just a click at any time, 24 hours a day. C-BOL is available at http://online.abb.com/bol. These brands have been incorporated into ABB, while the technology that these brands were known for is fully supported, and continuously evolves. The spirit of innovation inherited from these leading companies, remains at the core of ABB. Through independent research and collaboration with customers and leading universities around the world, ABB is continuously building on the foundation of existing technologies for new applications and developing the breakthrough technologies and services needed to meet the challenges of the future. ABB Instrumentation provides world-class instrumentation solutions for any industry, utility or municipality. Instrumentation Overview ABB 3
Technology leadership in automation Research and development is a vital source of ABB s technology leadership. Over the years, ABB has not only pioneered many of today s automation technologies, but maintains a technology advantage in these areas through sustained investment in research and development. ABB continues to build on the foundation of existing technologies for new applications, and continues to develop the breakthrough technologies needed to meet the challenges of the future. Through independent research and collaborations with customers and leading universities around the world, ABB instruments help lower your costs and energy consumption, increase productivity and flexibility, and improve the safety and reliability of your operations. ABB s product and process innovations aim to enhance industrial productivity and energy efficiency while helping you improve competitiveness and reduce environmental impact. One of the primary goals of ABB s technology strategy is to provide you with operational flexibility coupled with assurance that your products and systems will operate reliably for many years. Our fundamental R&D priorities never change innovative products, systems, and services for increased productivity, reliable energy, and sustained customer partnerships. HMI The display, its menus, architecture and switches share a common method of operation and look and feel. Software framework The software for all new products is based on a common software framework that ensures usability, consistency, and reliability. Connectivity Where Fieldbus connectivity is required, all instruments have HART, Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus on the same hardware and software platforms. Look and feel All ABB instruments share a common look and feel. ABB s high quality instrument solutions help to enhance your business. 4 ABB Instrumentation Overview
Over the years, ABB has built a rich history of instrumentation innovations that have helped to shape industry and enable customers get more from their plant. ABB was first to develop the following innovations: Mass-produced glass rotameter providing flow measurement at a much lower cost Direct reading ph meter Metal tube rotameter enabling measurement of high pressure, temperature and hazardous fluids An on line dissolved oxygen electrode An on line gas sensing ammonia probe Two-wire intrinsically safe ph/orp transmitter with LCD display Electrodeless electromagnetic flowmeter for low conductivity or coating fluids Wafer Style electromagnetic flowmeter with no flanges saving money on installation costs Electromagnetic flowmeter for partially full pipes. Electromagnetic flowmeter system specifically designed for high speed batching and packaging operations Fully functional two-wire electromagnetic flowmeter for industrial applications Mass flowmeter with three sensors for superior auto zeroing capability In-situ electromagnetic flowmeter calibration verification Single pressure transmitter with TUV SIL2 certification Pressure transmitter with boltless gasket-free one piece design A field-mountable videographic recorder And many more firsts!! ABB s latest innovations deliver technological solutions to make it easier for you to run your plant. All new ABB instrumentation products are based on common technology, providing a common look and feel and method of operation. This results in products that are easy to configure, easy to integrate and easy to maintain. ABB Instrumentation: easy to configure, + easy to integrate + easy to maintain = lower costs. Instrumentation Overview ABB 5
Enabling energy efficient operation Due to the sophisticated technology resulting in extremely precise measuring values, ABB instrumentation products enable a sensible and sustainable way to handle natural resources and energy consumption. This helps you to reduce wasted energy and to thereby increase the productivity of the energy value chain in your operation. Improving energy efficiency, through tighter measurement and control, remains the most cost-effective way to lower emissions. ABB Instrumentation products and services are designed to help customers make the most of their resources by improving performance while lowering environmental impacts. By reducing power consumption and losses, improving productivity and managing equipment more effectively, ABB technologies can reduce the waste of energy and more than double the current productivity of the energy value chain. Meeting energy demand while lowering environmental impact. 6 ABB Instrumentation Overview
ABB s vast base of globally installed products and systems is coupled with technical and process expertise. ABB s broad scope of services lays the foundation for end-to-end support for your enterprise. ABB s automated monitoring and reporting products are simple and accurate, so critical information is always available even when skilled technicians are not. ABB Instrumentation Services delivers the knowledge and global experience required to keep your assets operating at maximum reliability and accuracy with a full scope of services from start-up and commissioning through lifecycle support. In addition, the global strength of ABB means service support wherever and whenever help is needed. A wide range of industries are served by ABB instrumentation technology, including: Chemical and petrochemical Food and beverage Metals and mining Oil and gas Pharmaceuticals Power / steam generation Pulp and paper Water and waste water Plus many more... ABB instruments deliver extremely precise and reliable measuring values. Furthermore, integrated into a control system environment, the devices play a key role in maximizing asset optimization. Remote diagnosis and device status data provide maintenance management systems that bring many advantages: plant efficiency, plant security, plant availability, plant reliability, and process optimization. A complete range of measurement technologies designed for the specific needs of the markets served by ABB. Benefit from an entire portfolio of instrumentation products. Table of contents Flow measurement... page 8 Pressure measurement... page 12 Temperature measurement... page 16 Analytical instruments... page 20 Recorders and controllers... page 26 Actuators and positioners... page 30 Device management / fieldbus & wireless... page 34 Control systems... page 36 Instrumentation services... page 38 Giving you the best of ABB s expertise. Instrumentation Overview ABB 7
Flow measurement Power, performance, fl exibility and control ABB s knowledge about flow measurement and management is unmatched. Over the decades, ABB has developed an unrivalled understanding of customers needs and requirements. ABB s innovative products continue to set the benchmark for meeting your need for better performance, power, flexibility and control. ABB flowmeters deliver previously unattainable levels of operational and financial benefits. ABB s flowmeter portfolio contains numerous breakthrough product innovations, which provide further tangible benefits to your plant and bottom line. ABB offers one of the world s largest ranges of flow measurement products. It is unsurpassed in the number of proven measurement techniques and provides one of the most innovative product ranges on the market. Unrivalled in its models and scope of applications, ABB flowmeters provide high-quality measurements for almost any application. For over a hundred years, the innovative designs have delivered reliable and accurate results in countless applications. ABB s flow portfolio includes: Electromagnetic flowmeters Vortex and swirl flowmeters Differential pressure flowmeters Variable area flowmeters Coriolis mass flowmeters Thermal mass flowmeters ABB fl owmeters intuitive measurement from the masters of fl ow. 8 ABB Instrumentation Overview
Electromagnetic flow measurement in a water industry application Swirl flowmeter FS4000-ST in an oxygen line in a steel plant Electromagnetic flowmeters Electromagnetic flowmeters from ABB are in their element whenever the flowrate of conductive liquids, slurries or sludges is to be measured. A comprehensive range of product lines and models cover just about every application. The modular designs offer the industry s widest range of liners, electrodes, and sizes to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. Whether an integral, remote or pipe mounted installation is required, a common electronics platform provides the best tailor-made solution. Proven to be tough, reliable and incredibly easy to work with, ABB s electromagnetic flowmeters help to save resources at every stage of the lifecycle. Advanced signal processing provides outstanding measurement performance with long-term stability. Advanced sensor design enables tighter process control. Insitu verification of calibration and device health without system shutdown. Vortex and swirl flowmeters The robust design of ABB s vortex and swirl fl owmeters provide high performance and reliability in liquids, gases and steam measurements. Equipped with digital signal processing (DSP) and advanced filtering techniques, these innovative flowmeters from ABB allow improved flow signal detection and provide measurement immunity from the effects of hydraulic noise and pipeline vibration. Ultimately, these flowmeters provide precise measurement without sacrificing low flow capability. Quick and easy transmitter exchange as all calibration data and parameter values are stored in a FRAM in the transmitter housing. Very low installation cost due to short straight sections. Direct mass flow output through compensation due to integrated temperature measurement. Instrumentation Overview ABB 9
Wedge flowmeter in wellhead natural gas application Variable area flowmeter FAM541 in a metal foundry application Differential pressure flowmeters Differential pressure (DP) flowmeters are the most common type of flow measurement products in use today. ABB offers a wide range of flowmeters and primary elements to suit almost all applications. Meters available include compact and integral orifice flowmeters, averaging pitot tubes, venturi tubes, wedge meters, sub-sea meters, orifice plates, orifice carrier assemblies and flow nozzles. All available with full certification of materials, welding and NDE. ABB also supplies complex DP flow solutions, including wet gas metering and engineered venturis for XTL technology. ABB s compact DP flowmeters are built to optimize and sustain overall performance and reliability by the integration of multiple components into a single easy-to-install flowmeter package. ABB offers the most comprehensive DP flowmeter portfolio in the market, including improved measurement performance that can be easily customized for any application. Unrivalled range of DP fl ow elements. 120 years of DP experience design, engineering, manufacturing and documentation. Extensive compact fl owmeter family. Variable area flowmeters Variable area (VA) fl owmeters provide a cost effective solution for measuring moderate to very low flow rates in a wide variety of liquids and gases. ABB s flowmeter portfolio includes a comprehensive line of metal, glass and purge fl owmeters suitable for any application. The smallest flow ranges required in laboratory applications and high flow rates in industrial applications can be met with ABB s variable area instruments. Simple and reliable flow measurement and sustained repeatability for years of service. More than 70 years of excellence from ABB based on the Fischer & Porter heritage. Broad range of flowmeters, from simple indicators requiring no electrical power to meters with alarm sensors and 4 20 ma transmission with HART communication. 10 ABB Instrumentation Overview
CoriolisMaster MC2 Hygienic in process industry Sensyflow FMT500-IG in an industry application Coriolis mass flowmeters CoriolisMaster is the universal solution to measure fl ow, density and temperature, even for non-conductive fl uids. The unique S-shape tube design and modular design make CoriolisMaster the ideal instrument for your high performance measurement requirements. CoriolisMaster is easy to install in any orientation and insensitive to vibrations or gas inclusions. Flexible connection sizes enable optimal adaptation to all processes. ABB s CoriolisMaster represents the most advanced fl ow measuring principle offering unrivalled accuracy in direct mass fl ow measurement. Four accuracy classes in one device reduce product variability and warehousing costs. Electronic module exchange without recalibration or reconfiguration. Excellent density measurement with integrated concentration computation. Thermal mass flowmeters ABB s Sensyflow series of thermal mass flowmeters is suitable for all industrial and test rig applications that demand quick and precise gas measurement. Sensyflow flowmeters directly indicate the mass flow or normalized volume flow of gases without any additional pressure and temperature compensation. The flowmeters have an impressively high accuracy, short response time and a very wide flow range with virtually no loss of accuracy even at the lowest flow rates. Modular design optimizes accuracy and reduces installation, commissioning, and maintenance costs. Up to four characteristic gas flow curves with only one single meter. Best in class response time and accuracy. Instrumentation Overview ABB 11
Pressure measurement Reliability, performance and safety With its 2600T pressure transmitter portfolio, ABB offers outstanding reliability, performance, safety and versatility in the measurement of fl ow, liquid level, differential, and absolute or gauge pressure to accommodate plants most challenging applications. Every transmitter has been designed to dramatically reduce the associated cost of ownership and increase plant productivity. The through the glass (TTG) display, a world fi rst for pressure transmitters, represents a new approach in commissioning cost saving even in hazardous areas. When a measurement requires a diaphragm seal, ABB all-welded technology delivers the longest reliable performance you can get on the market. Uniquely easy to operate with the innovative plug & play graphic display, and the user friendly HMI allows simple and intuitive transmitter operation. The Easy Set-up procedure allows the user to easily commission the instrument without the need for a hand-held terminal. ABB s unique Gemini-Confi g feature stores confi guraton data in the device, so that if the electronics need to be replaced the exiting confi guration data can be uploaded quickly, reducing downtime. The communication you need The 2600T series allows you to preserve your investment allowing an upgrade from HART to any other available communication protocol in minutes with no need to remove the device from its installation or to reconfi gure it. The modular construction of the 2600T series enables fi eld repairs to be carried out so that the instrument is back in operation within fi ve minutes of failure detection. The perfect solution for your application The 2600T family offers products specifically designed to meet the widest range of applications ranging from harsh conditions in offshore oil and gas to the laboratory environment of the pharmaceutical industry. ABB pressure transmitters modular design assures the most suitable transmitter for any application. 12 ABB Instrumentation Overview
Pressure transmitter 364 in a chemical industry application Pressure transmitter 261: Cost effective The 261 series provides a high quality, cost effective transmitter that can be used in a wide range of pressure applications. With a robust housing made completely from 316 stainless steel, the 261 series is designed to withstand even the harshest environment. With a base accuracy of 0.1%, the 261 series provides outstanding performance for gauge and absolute measurement in all applications, including: draft range and high pressure. A wide range of process connections allows you fl exibility in meeting your application requirements. The userfriendly display allows simple and intuitive transmitter operation and interfaced with any asset management software solution enabling confi guration and diagnostic support. Full 316 stainless steel body construction for harsh environments. Wide choice of process connections enables high flexibility for demanding processes. Diversity of approvals and certificates meets national requirements. Pressure transmitter 364: Tough and reliable The 364 series represents the best solution for hazardous areas and highly demanding flow, level and pressure measurements where the environmental conditions are very aggressive or corrosive. The combination of compact size, low weight and standard 316 stainless steel housing are especially suited for offshore and marine applications. The intrinsic leak-proof robust design of its all welded bolt-less process chamber allows the user maximum safety and minimum maintenance. Commissioning the 364 is quick and easy. Multilanguage LCD menus, integrated totalizer, in field replaceable electronics and the all welded diaphragm seals make the product a perfect long-lasting pressure measurement investment. Long term stability of 0.15% for approximately 10 years. Bi-directional flow and totalization capability. Integrated surge protection. Instrumentation Overview ABB 13
Pressure measurement with pressure transmitter 266 in a refinery process Pressure transmitter 266 in a power plant application Pressure transmitter 266: Performance with intelligence The 266 represents the latest evolutionary step in the wide ABB pressure products portfolio. Users can easily find the right application solution and accuracy available up to 0.025% to boost plant productivity. ABB is the first company to offer TTG Technology (through the glass) for two-wire transmitters. This enables users to interact directly with the instrument, without removing the cover, which offers additional safety and time savings, especially in hazardous areas. Using the four button HMI (human machine interface) driven navigation, all the essential parameters can be set with just one touch. Expensive hand-held configurators are no longer necessary. External non-intrusive zero and span push buttons allow safe and quick reranging. External write protection provides additional protection for the process. Plug-in communication board and terminal block for easy and quick commissioning. Advanced plugged impulse line diagnostic function (PILD) prevents unforeseen control-loop shutdown. IEC 61508 TÜV certified version to satisfy the needs of critical applications. Pressure transmitter 268: Safety first Model 268 is the IEC 61508 TÜV certified safety 2600T transmitter for SIS and critical applications where safety and performances are the main requirement. With internal software and hardware redundancy, the 268 models allow installation in conformance with SIL2 (1oo1) and also to SIL3 in a 1oo2 architecture. The 268 safety transmitter exceeds the IEC 61508 requirements for SIL2 with a hardware fault tolerance of 1 (HFT = 1) and a safe failure fraction of 98.6%; the diagnostic coverage is 97.7%. HFT = 1 ensures that even in the case of 1 hardware failure, the transmitter can enact the safety function. In addition the following requirements have been assessed as part of the certification process: Functional safety (hardware/software) testing. Electrical safety testing. EMC testing. 14 ABB Instrumentation Overview
Multivariable pressure transmitter 267 / 269 The unique combination of several advanced sensor systems in a single device permits the simultaneous measurement of differential and absolute pressure, and temperature measurement to provide a mass flow output. As a result, the transmitter is capable of measuring flow gases, vapours and liquids using the differential pressure method. With dynamic flow calculations, that consider the type of primary element and the operating density of the fluid as a function of pressure and temperature, the real mass flow is directly available as an output in accordance with AGA 3 or DIN EN ISO 5167. Single transmitter can be used for up to three measured values. Exchangeable electronics with self-reconfiguration. World s most accurate multivariable transmitter: 0.04%. Diaphragm seals Diaphragm seals are used to isolate the pressure transmitter from process conditions that will either shorten the transmitter life or dramatically affect its performance, such as heat, vibration and noise. Equipped with the widest range of material and process connections in the industry, ABB s proven all-welded technology is the best choice for remote seals. The innovative wetted materials open new frontiers to enhance existing measurement life without compromising performance. In addition, ABB provides remote seals with a unique diafl ex coating that is designed to meet the most abrasive installations. All welded constructions, combines an economically feasible and technically sound solution ensuring total reliability at line pressure down to full vacuum. Fill fluids dedicated for high temperature applications. Specific diaphragm materials to withstand these high corrosion environments. Diaphragms with anti-stick coating for those highly viscous sticky applications. Industry-leading abrasion resistance for your toughest application. Instrumentation Overview ABB 15
Temperature measurement Flexibility in sensors and transmitters Temperature is a key measuring variable for many different processes and it is the most frequently measured parameter in the process and utility industries. As an ABB customer you will benefit from ABB s extensive knowledge in the field of temperature measurement, proven for years in many applications for a wide range of industries. You may choose from one of the most comprehensive temperature measurement portfolios available on the market. ABB offers the device or system that perfectly suits your individual, application-specific needs. Select among advanced solutions for standard, industry-specific and project-specific applications which are designed, engineered and manufactured based on ABB s expertise in temperature measurement technology. Your portfolio of choice includes: Universal temperature sensors: TSP series High-temperature sensors: TSH series Temperature sensors for sanitary applications Mineral isolated temperature sensors Thermowells Temperature transmitters: TTH series, TTR series, TTF series ABB temperature measurement effi cient temperature measurement covering your entire control loop. 16 ABB Instrumentation Overview
Temperature measurement of a process gas with sensor TSP131 High-temperature calibration of a thermowell during production Universal temperature sensors: TSP series ABB s universal temperature sensors are available in two versions, standard and heavy-duty. The standard version is used in vessels and pipes with aggressive or explosive liquids or gases. The heavy-duty version is used in harsh environments. ABB temperature sensors are available with individually selectable insertion length and with thermowells in a welded, drilled or turned design. A wide choice of process connections and housings is available to meet your process requirements. Obtain the most precise measuring results. Benefit from the highest sensor stability in demanding applications. Reach optimal plant productivity and efficiency by selecting the most appropriate and correctly dimensioned temperature sensor for your process. High temperature sensors: TSH200 series ABB s high temperature sensors are available for use in virtually all high temperature applications up to 1800 C (3272 F). The product series offers several process connections and a variety of thermowell materials. The high temperature sensor series TSH200 has proven to have outstanding functionality in applications such as industrial furnaces, garbage and hazardous waste incineration, air-circulation furnaces, glass manufacturing, smelting operations and hot gas conduits. Successfully manage your high temperature processes with a sensor you can rely on. Benefit from an extremely long product lifetime. Reach optimal plant productivity and efficiency by selecting the most appropriate and correctly dimensioned sensor for your specific high temperature application. Instrumentation Overview ABB 17
Sanitary temperature sensors Sanitary temperature sensors for hygienic applications from ABB are specifi cally designed for process requirements of the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and bio-chemical industries. ABB temperature sensors are suitable for inline or surface measuring and provide CIP / SIP capabilities. The product series is produced and certifi ed according to 3A sanitary, EHEDG and FDA as well as directive 85.357.EEC and the milk executive order (MVO). Rely on sensors specifi cally made for the food and beverage industries which offer extremely short response times. Reach optimal plant productivity and efficiency by selecting the appropriate and correctly dimensioned temperature sensor. Thermowells Designed to protect and allow direct replacement of temperature sensors, thermowells are produced in two basic design styles. The pocket made from high quality metal tubing, sealed at the end and supplied with a plant fi tting of either a screw thread or fl ange. The solid type, made from a solid piece of high quality metal bar. Drilled to within 9 or 6 mm of the end of the bar and again fitted with a plant connection of either a screw thread or flange. The thermowell is an important part of a process plant. Its integrity is vital to the safety of the operation and should be chosen with the same care as any other fitting. Choose safe, tough and reliable thermowells. Wide range of standard and custom designs. Benefit from the right product for the right application, manufactured to ABB s demanding quality standards. Select from standard or specifically tailor-made solutions to meet the needs of your process. 18 ABB Instrumentation Overview
TTH300 temperature transmitter, 2 inputs with 3 wires each, grounded Mineral isolated temperature sensors Mineral isolated temperature sensors made by ABB contain mineral insulated cables assembled with plastic cable and plug or housing in various lengths. The sensors are extremely fl exible in shape, vibration-proof. Temperature ranges from -200 to 1000 C (-328 to 1832 F). Benefit from tailor-made custom-designed solutions, which meet your specific requirements. Temperature transmitters ABB s temperature transmitters are available in three different designs for a wide range of applications. ABB offers a comprehensive explosion protection design as well as SIL2 / SIL3 for safety-related plants. Head-mounted temperature transmitters of ABB s TTH series incorporate enhanced diagnostic information, such as automatic redundancy switching and sensor drift monitoring for two Pt100 three-wire connections. They are robust, easy to install and available with an alphanumerical digital display including the option of on-site configuration. Field-mounted temperature transmitters of ABB s TTF series offer a large, easy-to-use terminal block with a convenient cable guide to ensure a secure connection. The sturdy and compact transmitter housing is rated to IP 66/67 (NEMA 4X) protection. The TTF incorporates enhanced diagnostic information and offers an alphanumerical digital display with the option of on-site configuration. Rail-mounted temperature transmitters of ABB s TTR series are in-line mounted DIN rail transmitters providing a 4 20 ma output signal. They can be mounted in confined spaces. Device status is displayed by LEDs. The TTH series enables you to use one transmitter size to cover HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication protocols. Benefit from high stability in demanding applications. Reach optimal plant productivity and efficiency with advanced diagnostic functions such as automatic redundancy switching and sensor drift monitoring. Instrumentation Overview ABB 19
Analytical instruments For when quality and accuracy matter An innovative leader in analytical instruments, ABB offers one of the broadest ranges of products on the market today. ABB s extensive application experience and unsurpassed range of measurement parameters 24 and growing allow ABB to satisfy your needs for a single source supplier of analytical instrumentation. Because accuracy matters ABB Instrumentation is able to provide measurements and expertise for a wide variety of applications. Modern process plant and utilities need accurate, reliable, cost effective analytical measurements in order to monitor product quality, meet process requirements, control chemical usage and conform to local and global environmental regulations. ABB has developed and manufactured analyzers for a wide range of industries. Today, ABB is a global industry leader providing a wide selection of measurement, monitoring and analytical solutions to meet the exact quality and process requirements of all sectors. ABB analytical one of the largest analytical instruments and sensor portfolios available. 20 ABB Instrumentation Overview