New Version of ABB Ability Performance Optimization for Hoists Launched by ABB

ABB has launched a new version of its ABB Ability Performance Optimization for hoists, a digital service designed to improve uptime, availability, performance and productivity of mine hoists by providing actionable information on key performance indicators (KPIs). Hosted on the ABB Ability Edgenius Dashboard application, it enables quick analysis and insights into any plant operation.

The dashboards have been created to show crucial information from the hoists with KPIs organized into the categories of performance, supervision and safety, which resulted from collaboration between customers and ABB experts. Additionally, the solution platform is more flexible, scalable and fulfils the highest levels of cybersecurity.

Predictive analysis of a mine hoist’s condition prevents operations from unexpected, time-consuming and costly shutdowns. Using ABB Ability Performance Optimization for hoists, ABB’s mining customers can work towards condition-based monitoring. Data is automatically collected, segregated and managed, then securely monitored and analyzed to generate actionable insights that can increase production performance, identify safety hazards, and provide optimized maintenance scheduling.

The Performance Optimization service connects the customers' mine hoists enterprise-wide with experts located remotely in ABB’s Collaborative Operations Centers, or on site. Mine hoists are monitored 24/7 so potential problems are identified before they occur, and necessary actions can be made at the right time. This improves the availability of the equipment and the overall safety of mining operations.

With immediate availability to existing customers, the new ABB Ability Edgenius Dashboard cloud-based solution forms part of a digitalized way of working with reports and increases transparency. The dashboards are available and secured within the ABB Ability cloud.