Updated L&W bursting strength tester launched Maintenance of automation software improved by ABB

The latest version of ABB’s Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) lifecycle management program has been launched to cover the software related to Paper Machine Drives (PMC800) and Pulp and Paper Process Control Library (PPLib800xA).

It is an extension of ABB’s ASM program, and complements the Quality Control System (QCS) that was introduced in January 2023.

The basis of all ASM programs is to offer a tiered subscription service that enables system evolution from older versions to the latest and/or provide on-demand access to regular software updates that include incremental improvements, patches and new features.

This proactive system management helps pulp, paper, packaging and tissue mills to maximise their system investment and reduce maintenance and support costs.

ASM tiered subscription options open up the features available as mills go through the upgrade process. Maintain Plus provides customers with access to incremental updates for PPLib800xA and PM Drives containing fixes and enhancements, meaning mill operators can benefit from new or improved features, as well as keep pace with important cyber security updates. Maintain & Evolve includes all the benefits of the Maintain Plus level, with the added ability to upgrade from an older legacy system version to the latest and between system generations.

The program also gives users of both PPLib800xA and PM Drives access to the myABB business portal for program management and premium system documentation, helping keep process control software up to date.

With PM Drives ASM, mill operators can benefit from free licenses to ABB’s newest drives software applications such as Datalogger and PM Drives Performance – allowing them to leverage data for more predictive maintenance and troubleshooting –as well as machine control safety.

With PPLib800xA ASM, the subscription enables an improved human-machine interface (HMI) experience and access to the PPSupport tool, a .Net stand-alone application that detects unintended

System (LMS), which provides connectivity to the full Quality Data Management and Manufacturing Execution System (MES), enabling greater visibility of quality data across the mill and enterprise.

“Pulp and paper mill customers that transition to ABB’s newgeneration L&W Bursting Strength Tester can look forward to the same long lifecycle as other instruments from the L&W product portfolio as well as the benefits with the new technology and digital possibilities,” says Ghazal Amar, global product manager for paper testing equipment at ABB. “Connectivity to digital lab management systems like ABB’s L&W LMS automates reporting and enables mills to do more in less time.” changes and aids system engineers in migrating the existing process application libraries to the latest version.

“ABB’s ASM lifecycle management program has been expanded to offer proactive mill operators even better support for their pulp and paper-specific software, allowing them to better manage and predict total cost of ownership,” said Shankar Singh, global product line manager for drives and automationin ABB‘s pulp and paper business.

“Customers can unlock new features for improved troubleshooting and advanced performance, while at the same time keeping their system software up to date.”