Migration from ABB Freelance to SIMATIC PCS 7    Modernization of ABB Freelance systems by means of migration

Many of the process control systems in use all over the world are approaching the end of their useful life. These installed systems represent an enormous value in terms of hardware, user software and the know-how of the operating and maintenance personnel. Step-by-step migration is therefore preferable to complete replacement of the system.

Upgrade with PCS 7 The challenge Highly available, reliable and cost-effective production is of crucial importance in todays global competitive environment. Safe, user-friendly and optimized control of production processes is one important aspect of this. A modern process control solution that represents the latest state of the art is therefore indispensable. To enable you to change over from your frequently used Freelance process control system to SIMATIC PCS 7, we have developed an inexpensive migration concept that is very easy to implement.

Our solution

Because the Freelance process control system has been in service for many years now, its components are increasingly subject to fault. Yet, spare parts for the system are not always available as many of the components are no longer manufactured. In upgrading your Freelance system to the advanced PCS 7 process control system , we provide you with all the services needed from a competent single source: Analysis of your particular system configuration Secure porting of the engineering data with the help of a migration tool specially developed for this purpose Supply and installation of the necessary PCS 7 hardware and software components. Existing cabling that you have invested in for the inputs and outputs can be retained partly Speedy commissioning due to the use of experienced specialists Complete documentation of all the steps involved By upgrading to PCS 7, you will also benefit from numerous new functional additions to the system and you can often use these to implement interesting process improvements. Here, we will be happy to advise you as well.

Good reasons for Migration from ABB Freelance to SIMATIC PCS 7

Increased productivity by reducing plant shutdowns due to the higher availability of the new SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system

Greater productive output by exploiting the potential generated by SIMATIC PCS 7 for optimizing your processes

Reduced costs for stocks of spare parts and for maintenance

Optimization of resources and enhancement of quality by improving the extent of information provided and by linking up to to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)