Build a component once (e.g., a custom valve) and reuse it across thousands of displays.
: Basic shapes (primitives) or complex symbols that change state (e.g., color, flashing) based on process variables. abb 800xa graphics builder
: Detailed pop-up windows that provide control over specific tags or equipment, such as pumps or valves. Build a component once (e
In System 800xA, physical plant equipment (like a valve, pump, or reactor) is represented as an . Every object has multiple Aspects —such as control logic, trend configurations, documentation, and graphics. In System 800xA, physical plant equipment (like a
The Graphics Builder's primary role is to design the "windows" into your industrial process. The interfaces with the 800xA Plant Explorer (where you create and manage all project objects) and works alongside the Control Builder (for programming logic). The graphics you create can be deployed on 800xA Operator Workplaces (OWPs) , giving operators the information and control they need, from simple data visualization to complex, high-performance HMIs.
Static graphics offer little value in a control room. The Expression Builder allows engineers to animate visual elements based on live field data. Data Types and Syntax
System 800xA is considered much more flexible and easy to program compared to legacy DCS systems like Foxboro I/A.