Lena Nyberg Marketing Communication Operator Effectiveness for System 800xA

EOW-x improves efficiency in 24-7 operations

Alert and focused operators make fast and correct decisions

Integrated operations for increased operator effectiveness

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The Extended Operator Workplace has true advantages:

 Empowering operator alertness       Improve correct & fast decision-making Reduce unnecessary downtime Attract the new generation of operators Increase each operators efficiency Increase the possibility to share information Create attractive 24-7 environments and prevent operators boredom and fatigue

Best utilization of space

At least 30% space reduction compare to traditional solutions

Superior intelligent ergonometric

Maximum attention to the operator and the operation

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Solutions with 800xA and EOW-x for integrated operations

 Enables the operator to take on a more strategic role and truly become the pilot of the plant  Support process industry visions about plant wide collaboration and optimization  The result is improved productivity and energy effectiveness 

Early and extended involvement

 By involving ABB at an early stage customers can receive layout proposals and pre-study services for the control room and adjacent areas for new or remodeled control rooms which will result in the latest and most advanced environments and solutions.

 ABBs involvement with Human Factors and Ergonomic research will ensure the customer the best possible and efficient control room environment.

 The high level of integration in the EOW-x concept create a small footprint and save costs.

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Improve operator effectiveness and safety with the EOW-x concept

 Analyses and evaluations of operators environment and technology solutions are resulting in expected findings of 5-10 % increased operator effectiveness

The following slides show some planning examples with the space efficient EOW-solution

Early planning interaction is cost & time effective and creates the best long term solution CapEx show significant cost reduce by using the EOW-x concept compare to many traditional screen setups Less active operators is needed in a modern CCR but they are higher educated with good competence

Example of CGM involvement with ABB in a green field project Next slide shows a result after CGM has received more information about the actual project

The previous layout and this new layout contains much improvements for the whole control room building

We provide our customers with a cost efficient planning solution early in projects with the latest Human Factors, instead of just responding to a RFQ.

Download the ABB demo 3D SketchUp model from this link Uncompress the zip file on your hard disc and open it with Google SketchUp that can be downloaded from this link

The EOW-x concept improves effectiveness and is the foundation for Power of Integration

      Improved situation awareness State of the art ergonometrics Integrated lighting & sound systems Support for CCTV & Telecom integration Small footprint for cost effective planning Motivating and stimulating for operators

Latest information regarding the EOW concept is always available on CGM:s web page by using this link http://www.cgm.se/ABB_Links/ABB_Links.htm

Example on how simplified situation awareness could appear in abnormal situations Completely controlled by 800xA By using this link http://www.cgm.se/FOC/Virtual_Control_Room/WebPlayerOrginal/ you can explore our Future Operation Centre (FOC) we built up with ABB

The EOW-x concept with 800xA offers the best collaborative layout including complete control room solutions from the process plant floor up to the boarder room This link http://www.cgm.se/pdf-filer/2010/CGM_150_layout_proposals_2010-11.pdf

provides 150 layouts which can be useful to contribute ideas for early control room planning.

CGM offers, in addition to the ABB unique EOW-x concept, three different series of operator desk systems and other furniture's for adjacent areas outside the control room.

CGM Class I SUPER PREMIUM™ 24/7 operator desk system CGM Class II SUPERIOR™ 24/7 operator desk system CGM Class III UNIVERSAL™ operator desk system Designed to keep operators alert during monotony and calm in emergencies. Our operator desks and auxiliary products are bio mechanically optimized, aesthetically pleasing and built to last.

Download the CGM-brochure to read more detailed about CGM and the wide range of operator desk systems and other loose interior products for 24/7 environments. CLICK HERE TO PDF BROCHURE