ABB Ability Symphony Plus

ABB Ability Symphony PlusTotal Plant Automation

ABB Ability Symphony Plus is a total plant automation platform designed for power generation and water industries. The platform integrates process control, electrical control, and plant optimization into a unified system. Gross Automation is an authorized distributor of ABB Process Automation products including Symphony Plus.

System Architecture

Level 3: Plant Optimization
S+ Operations & Analytics
Level 2: Process & Electrical Control
SDe Series Controllers
Level 1: Field I/O
SDe I/O Modules & Field Devices
Connectivity
OPC UA, Edge, Cloud, Mobile

Platform Capabilities

Symphony Plus delivers integrated automation for the complete plant lifecycle, from engineering through operations and maintenance.

Total Plant Automation

Unified platform integrating process control, electrical, and plant-wide optimization for power generation and water treatment facilities.

HTML5 Web-Based Tools

Modern web-based operation and engineering tools accessible from standard browsers without dedicated workstation software.

OPC UA & Edge Connectivity

Native OPC UA connection to edge computing and cloud platforms for data integration and analytics.

Backward Compatible

Investment protection through compatibility with Network 90, INFI 90, INFI 90 OPEN, Symphony Harmony, Contronic, and Symphony Melody systems.

Hardware & Software Platform

Symphony Plus combines modern SDe Series hardware with web-based software tools for a complete automation solution.

SDe Series

Latest generation control and I/O hardware platform for Symphony Plus

  • Modern control processors
  • High-density I/O modules
  • Ethernet-based communication
  • Hot-swappable components

S+ Operations

HTML5 web-based operator interface for plant monitoring and control

  • Browser-based access
  • Responsive displays
  • Alarm management
  • Trend visualization

S+ Engineering

Configuration and programming environment for Symphony Plus systems

  • Graphical programming
  • Library management
  • Version control
  • Online modifications

Legacy System Migration

Symphony Plus provides documented migration paths from ABB legacy control systems. Plants running older ABB platforms can upgrade to modern Symphony Plus SDe hardware while preserving their existing control logic and engineering investment.

Network 90Symphony Plus SDe
INFI 90Symphony Plus SDe
INFI 90 OPENSymphony Plus SDe
Symphony HarmonySymphony Plus SDe
ContronicSymphony Plus SDe
Symphony MelodySymphony Plus SDe

Industry Applications

Fossil fuel power plants
Combined cycle power generation
Hydroelectric power plants
Waste-to-energy facilities
Water treatment plants
Wastewater treatment
District heating and cooling
Industrial steam generation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABB Ability Symphony Plus?

ABB Ability Symphony Plus is a total plant automation platform designed primarily for power generation and water industries. It provides integrated process control, electrical control, and plant optimization capabilities. The platform includes the SDe Series hardware, HTML5 web-based operator and engineering tools, and OPC UA connectivity for edge and cloud integration.

What legacy systems is Symphony Plus backward compatible with?

Symphony Plus provides backward compatibility and migration paths from Network 90, INFI 90, INFI 90 OPEN, Symphony Harmony, Contronic, and Symphony Melody systems. This allows existing installations to upgrade to modern hardware and software while preserving prior engineering investments.

What industries use ABB Ability Symphony Plus?

Symphony Plus is deployed primarily in power generation (fossil fuel, combined cycle, hydroelectric, waste-to-energy) and water industries (treatment plants, wastewater, desalination). It is also used in district heating, industrial steam generation, and other process applications requiring total plant automation.

How can I order ABB Symphony Plus products through Gross Automation?

Gross Automation is an authorized distributor of ABB Process Automation products. You can request a quote by contacting Gross Automation at +1 (262) 252-1600 or through the contact form at grossautomation.com. You can also search for specific Symphony Plus components on the Gross Automation product catalog.

Does Symphony Plus support mobile operations?

Yes, ABB Ability Symphony Plus supports ABB Mobile Operations, allowing authorized personnel to access plant data and perform operational tasks from mobile devices. The HTML5 web-based interface enables access from standard browsers on tablets and smartphones.

Explore ABB Ability Symphony Plus

Contact Gross Automation to discuss Symphony Plus solutions for your power generation or water treatment facility, or search our catalog for available components.