ABB HR Series: Advanced Control and I/O Solutions

The ABB Symphony Plus HR Series Control and I/O System is an advanced automation solution designed to optimize control, enhance reliability, and increase efficiency across diverse industrial applications. With its scalable architecture and cutting-edge technology, the HR Series addresses complex process requirements, ensuring seamless integration and superior performance across plants and systems.

The HR Series features a high-speed, high-security redundant INFI-Net control network, capable of supporting over 62,000 nodes. This scalable network architecture integrates loop, unit, zone, plant, and interplant controls without requiring traffic directors. Its multi-network system topology ensures that each node operates independently, enhancing system efficiency and reliability. INFI-Net to INFI-Net communication modules further expand system capacity, enabling dynamic and robust control networks for large-scale operations.

At the core of the HR Series are its field-proven, rack-mount process controllers, including the BRC300, BRC400, and BRC410 bridge controllers. Powered by a 160 MHz, 32-bit Freescale Coldfire processor, these controllers deliver more than ten times the performance of previous generations. With a library of over 150 predefined control algorithms and function codes, the HR Series simplifies the design of complex control strategies, covering continuous, sequential, batch, and advanced control processes.

The controllers also support C language programming and batch processing, providing unparalleled flexibility for various industrial applications. Additional enhancements, such as expanded user configuration memory, online configuration capabilities, and integration of Modbus TCP devices, further elevate the system's capabilities.

The HR Series prioritizes reliability with features such as redundant controllers, communication systems, I/O subsystems, and power options like the MPS IV (Modular Power System). Compliance with global standards ensures exceptional quality, while ABB's "evolve without obsolescence" lifecycle program protects previous investments by enabling seamless integration of new technologies into existing systems.

This system ensures uninterrupted process control, improving production efficiency, increasing system availability, and reducing maintenance costs.

For new installations or upgrades, the HR Series soft controller significantly shortens commissioning and startup times. By simulating control loops and configurations in a virtual environment, the soft controller allows pre-tuning and testing before on-site implementation. The virtual environment mirrors the physical HR Series controller, ensuring a smooth transition from testing to operation.

The HR Series offers a diverse range of I/O modules for local and remote installations, ensuring flexibility in signal conditioning and input/output configurations. Each controller supports up to 64 local rack-mounted I/O modules and additional remote modules via the RIO22 module. The system’s I/O modules include analog inputs/outputs, digital inputs/outputs, control inputs/outputs, and specialized options like pulse inputs and SOE digital inputs with millisecond timestamp resolution.

Beyond traditional I/O functionality, the HR Series provides dedicated turbine control modules for hydraulic servo management, turbine protection, automatic synchronization, and condition monitoring. These specialized modules cater to the unique requirements of turbine operations, enhancing system control and safety.

With the Symphony Plus HR Series, ABB continues to deliver reliable, innovative, and scalable automation solutions that empower industrial operations worldwide. As a professional ABB partner with over ten years of experience, we are committed to providing customized solutions, top-quality equipment, and expert support tailored to your needs.

Invest in the ABB HR Series Control and I/O System to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and performance. Contact us today to place your order or learn more about how this advanced solution can transform your operations.