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Introduction
Control system life cycle management and investment protection have always been cornerstones of ABB’s development
programs. Over the last 30 years, ABB has built a large installed base across diverse industries. ABB looks after its
installed base by crafting solutions that ensure the continued
productivity, reliability and capability of all installed ABB assets.
With this 30 year track record, ABB has established a history
of ‘Evolution through enhancement’ developing new products
in a way that allows for incremental adoption, minimum risk to
operations and maximum investment protection.
In support of this mission is Automation Sentinel, ABB’s control system life cycle management and support program. With
this program, customers can keep control software up-todate and maintain a flexible path forward to new system software technology.
Automation Sentinel provides the fundamental software support deliverables required to maintain
operation and maximize the availability of the installed ABB
control system.
The Automation Sentinel Program assists system owners in
actively managing their ABB control system software life cycle
costs. It provides:
– Optimal operation and availability of installed ABB assets
through 24/7 support and maintenance services
– Better productivity through enhanced software functionality
– Lower support cost and more predictable software management budgeting as a result of annual subscription fee
– Access to the most current system documentation
– Evolution to more advanced human system interface, control platform, information management and connectivity
– A way to stay current with the latest technology standards

As new technology advances and business requirements
change, many customers have adopted the strategy of ex tending the service life of their process control systems.
Managed properly, a process control system can provide
continually higher levels of performance throughout its life
cycle. Rather than degrading over time, it can be maintained
in a way that vastly extends its longevity and continually in creases its performance.
ABB supports this strategy with the Automation Sentinel Pro gram. It offers a range of services to support and extend the
life and reliability of your ABB control systems. ABB recom mends its customers that all installed ABB control systems
are covered with an Automation Sentinel subscription.
The Automation Sentinel Program provides solutions for the
main challenges system owner face to achieve maximum
availability and reliability of the control system:
– Software maintenance and upgrades
– Cyber and IT security
– Online access to relevant information
– Control system software and performance checks
It also provides an evolution path to newer technology system
enhancements to improve plant effectiveness and long-term
support through annual maintenance subscription budgeting.
Benefits
Maintain operation and avoid loss of production
Higher productivity through enhanced software functionality
Continuous optimization of your process operations
Improves system availability, performance and reliability with
predictable costs
Reduces overall maintenance costs
Yearly subscription provides predictability for plant budgeting
Complete flexibility
Improve your control system over time. Always the best, low est risk path forward
Protection of intellectual property
Your operator graphics and control programs are protected
when new technology is implemented