See the short ABB Control Room Ergonomics movie Alert and focused operators make fast and correct decisions See the short ABB Control Room Ergonomics movie The EOW-x concept is so much more than just a high ergonomic operator desk supported with large and small screens.

We implement tomorrows Human Factors as a standard available today The modern high level of integration environment in a modern control rooms or operations center is the not only the heart of the operation but also the brain.

The Extended Operator Workplace has true advantages Empowering operator alertness Improve correct & fast decision-making Reduce unnecessary downtime Attract the new generation of operators Increase each operators efficiency Increase the possibility to share information Create attractive 24-7 environments and prevent operator boredom and fatigue Best utilization of space At least 30% space reduction compared to traditional solutions Superior intelligent ergonometrics

Click here for a short video from the ABB Control Room Integrated operations for increased operator effectiveness Enables the operator to take on a more strategic role and truly become the pilot of the plant Support process industry visions about plant-wide collaboration and optimization The result is improved productivity and energy effectiveness Click here for a short video from the ABB Control Room Layout from Imperial College carbon capture pilot plant in the middle of London

Click here to see a location animation Automation learning zones built up as real control rooms with adjacent areas Learning zones will be available in all regions and below pictures are from Abu Dhabi Click here to see a location animation

Example on how simplified situation awareness could appear in abnormal situations Completely controlled by 800xA By using this link http://www.cgm.se/FOC/Virtual_Control_Room/WebPlayerOrginal/ you can explore our Future Operation Centre (FOC) we built up with ABB

Higher level of integration allows to expand a lot in existing environments By using a higher level of integration, which the EOW-x concept is built for, it is many times possible to expand and modernize in existing environments. The higher level of integrated organization often requires fewer active inside and outside operators due to more efficient process overview and the ability to easily to interpret the whole situation.

Early and extended involvement By involving ABB and CGM at an early stage, customers can receive layout proposals and pre-study services for the control room and adjacent areas for new or remodeled control rooms which will result in the latest and most ergonometric environments and efficient solutions.

Support in an early phase is essential to bring in Human Factors knowledge and overall experience how to plan the complete control room with adjacent areas Water Mining Cement Oil & Gas WTE This link http://web.cgm.se/ABB_CGM_150_planning_proposals.pdf  gives several successful examples in both small and big 24-7 environments Chemical Refinery Offshore Energy Process Process

Collaboration between What is Human Factors? “A structured process to be able to understand and map the operators needs so the whole process and control room design is minimized for failure actions in critical situations” How to Knowledge Improve Competence Analyze MTO Collaboration between Man Technology Organisation

Analyses based on standards & best practice Human Factors analysis Situation analysis Function- and Task analysis Workload analysis Human Reliability analysis Scenario based analysis Organization and Manning analysis Working Environment evaluation Validation and Verification tools Design support Part 1 - General principles Part 2 - Control suites Part 3 - Control room layout Part 4 - Workstations Part 5 - Displays and controls Part 7 - V&V Part 6 - Environmental requirements for control rooms Human Factors analyses Situation analyses Function- and Task analyses Workload analyses Human Reliability analyses Scenario based analyses Organization and Manning analyses Working Environment evaluation Validation and Verification tools Design support ISO 11 064 and EEMUA 201 part 2 Through our extensive experience we create long-term total solutions for long-term functionality. Even through a more simplified pre-studies, we will be able to eliminate many obstacles in safety adaptation, ergonomics and economy – at an early stage – since we constantly work on the basis that it should be possible to adapt and change the workplace in the future. Our intention is always to create a total solution that is proven in reality, not only on the drawing board. Our experience is that a good design that meet and even exceed industrial standard requirements does not necessarily need to be more expensive. Our creative thinking aiming to put the operator in focus is an important issue with regard to the complex environment of modern control rooms. The ISO 11 064 design process described in all 7 steps. The EEMUA 201 is also a common standard regarding the design of control rooms, however these are only guidelines CRIOP analyzes and NORSOK requirements can also be added to mentioned guidelines.

The iterative design process Medium restriction Area Human Factors and Pre-study service Pre-study Draft discussions Visualization Validation The iterative design process Verification Active Operator Area High restriction Area Medium restriction Area Low restriction Area

Click here to download the sight angle report It is so important to turn fatigue and distraction into alertness and pro-action that empowers the operators to optimize the process and at the same time improve safety Click here to download the sight angle report Losses in global production due to operator error and unplanned downtime run into billions of dollars every year.

University and Human Factors involved to measure operator fatigue “As we see it, the constellation of Chalmers, CGM/FOC and ABB has a unique opportunity to push the development of modern control room environments into a world leading position. CGM has the ideas and the visionary inspiration to create the control rooms of the future while ABB has the resources to realise the ideas and apply them in industrial settings. Chalmers role in the collaboration is to provide methodological and scientific rigour together with valuable knowledge of the latest research from the global human factors engineering community. The control room demo lab at CGM has the potential to strengthen ABBs position as developers of technology that takes the human aspects into account by providing the means for operator effectiveness.” Anna-Lisa Osvalder Expected findings due to measured operator efficiency means proven cost savings. We shall measure real operators working with basic level vs. higher level of integration.

In the spring of 2012 Chalmers has been testing the effectiveness of the EOW, and compared it to the traditional way of working with control room design. To facilitate the test Chalmers has I corporation with ABB created a simulation of a “color factory” State of the art ergonomic and high level of integration environment Basic level of integration that fulfill standard traditional requirements Chalmers evaluating the positive alertness effect by working with the EOW-x Concept

Chalmers testning the Eow Concept How to measure the alertness effect of the EOW-x concept ? The tests has been conducted but using subjective and Objective measuring tools as well as interviews The subjective Tools measure the perceived comfort and stress level of the operator. The objective tools measure the reaction time, cursor path and number of problems resolved The SAM form one of several different forms that use to evaluate the result. The specially develop opus color factory

Chalmers evaluating the effect of the EOW Concept How to measure the alertness effect of the EOW-x concept ? State of the art ergonomic and high level of integration environment Basic level of integration that fulfill standard and traditional requirements Subjective Objective Analysis and evaluations of operators environment and technology solutions resulting in expected findings of 5-10 % increased operator effectiveness Interviews Subjective Objective Interviews The tests has been conducted but using subjective and Objective tools as well as interviews The subjective Tools measure the perceived comfort and stress level of the operator. The objective tools measure the reaction time, cursor path and number of problems resolved

Human Factors ergonomic studies in an early phase is important for the end result

The Extended Operator Workplace (EOW) concept is built up with two different solutions. The EOW-x concept is our super premium solution for customers that put Human Factors questions and ergonomics high on the agenda The EOW-f concept is our universal solution that fulfills traditional requirements but has less functionality and integration compared to the EOW-x EOW-x3 EOW-f2 The two different EOW models in two sizes have the same footprint in a layout The EOW-x is a full ergonomic console and the EOW-f is a simplified solution with less ergonometric functions and integration with System 800xA.

CGM furniture models available on Google Warehouse and other CAD formats Free of use 3D program from Google that is becoming an industrial standard

Download a 3D demo SketchUp control room from this link To work with the free of charge Google SketchUp saves valuable time in projects Easy and fun to work with Increases the overall understanding for complete control room with adjacent areas CGM have made special tutorial movies that make it easy and fast to be productive Download a 3D demo SketchUp control room from this link

Google SketchUp has a lot of diverse usable plugins for different purposes Easy to import and export from and to AutoCAD, 3D Max, PDMS, Microstation etc.

The Google SketchUp has a lot of different usable plugin for different purposes All CGM’s models are prepared if high-res rendered pictures are required Download the Magazine describing how the Power of Integration can transform your people into strategic assets

Space reduction compared to traditional solutions Improved ergonomics and collaboration with the EOW-x concept possible because of the higher level of integration CapEx show significant cost reduction by using the EOW-x concept compared to many traditional screen setups See the control room transformation movie Click here to download the sight angle report

Example of CGM involvement with ABB in a green field project Next slide shows a result after CGM has received more information about the actual project

This new layout contains many improvements over the previous layout

Early planning interaction is cost & time effective and creates the best long term solution Fewer active operators are required in a modern CCR but are better educated with good competence

INTELLIGENT COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT MIDSTREAM CONTROL ROOM This example of a ICSS Block Diagram shows how all control room activities in different remote areas are connected to each other. On top there is an Intelligent Collaboration Environment located in the headquarters close to the border room. SUPPORT CENTRE COMMON OTC SIMULATOR INTELLIGENT COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT UPSTREAM CONTROL ROOM MIDSTREAM CONTROL ROOM WATER TREATMENT PLANT POWERPLANT In the future it will be more and more common to connect all control rooms, for bigger customers, in larger clusters. Predictive maintenance and collaboration is one essential part of extended automation

EOW-workplaces Info Channel/LCD Simulator desks Collaboration table Display wall and VC Commando Table Hot Desks Coffee / relax Support stations An example of an Intelligent Operation Environment located in a headquarter All control system information is gathered from several plants. Process analysing and superior situation awareness is achieved from one common place close to the board room Predictive maintenance and collaboration is one essential part of extended automation

The EOW-x concept with 800xA offers the best collaborative layout including complete control room solutions from the ground, from process-plant to the board room. Early planning interaction is cost & time effective and creates the best long term solution

See the technical specification of the EOW-x concept The EOW-x concept improves effectiveness and is the foundation for the Power of Integration Motorized large screen unit with 55” industrial panels and durable 23” wide screens Remote graphical units enable the removal of all computer workstations from the operator See the technical specification of the EOW-x concept Latest information regarding the EOW concept is always available on CGM:s web page by using this link http://www.cgm.se/ABB_Links/ABB_Links.htm

Multi client keyboard and integrated telecom for convinient operations The ability to control all three client PCs from one single keyboard with functions keys adapted to the particular needs of the involved industry and/or company. TactiCall - A single unit with a common HMI A new multi functional display system integrated with EOW-x and 800xA provides additional integration and tools to the operator environment.

Lights and double sound systems integrated in the EOW-x concept The EOW-x has a directed sound system that focuses sound so that the operator can hear it without it disturbing the surrounding environment. The unit is integrated with two double side public sound speakers for alarms and public announcements. Ability to route low level alarms via the sound shower and only the highest priority alarms via the main public announcements speakers. Intelligent directional sound system that showers the operator workplace with crisp clear sound. Dimmable and intelligent lighting systems give each operator the best possible conditions that prevents operator fatigue. Provides glare-free and shadow-free light, providing up to 1500 lux on the work space.

The Alerto operator desk system is a vital part for the EOW-x concept Intelligent ergonomics Alternate positions improves circulation, reduces strain and increases alertness. Robust, intelligently motorized 65-130 cm sit/stand height adjustment Easy to clean The Seventh Motion Variability™ Allows rapid personalization at shift changes. Motorized control of screen height, tilt and depth. With greater ergonomic freedom comes less operator fatigue.

Micro ventilation system should be individually adjusted by each operator. Can automatically produce a cooler temperature around the individual operator workplace before an assumed critical situation. Individually adjustable and the temperature can to stay in a controlled zone. The micro ventilation should also be connected with System 800xA.

Click here to see a location animation Many events are planned world wide where we show and explain the concept The picture below is from the Automation & Power World in Houston 2012 Click here to see a location animation Click here for more pictures and even some layouts that where done during this event

The Personal Environment Control is a smart function that makes it possible for each individual operator to pre-define their own positions and much more. The 800xA system can also be programmed as an example to slowly change certain parameters during an operator shift which leads to improved alertness. The Personal Environment Control is also connected to the alarm management system that controls the whole Extended Control Room. See the 17 min long movie clip presenting 800xA with EOW-x concept in depth This picture also shows the CCTV camera integration with Thermal Imaging, Night Vision and Infrared Camera integrated into the EOW-x concept.

In several projects we adapt the customers hardwired technology into separated desks

The Plant Viewer connected to 800xA and the P&ID desk are typical examples of how we continue to develop products that simplify tasks for the operators. With this desk it is much faster and easier to view P&ID documents. For this desk we plan to integrate the hardware to SAP and 800xA

Ergonomic operator chair The CGM operator chair has been designed and built from the ground up with the operator in focus. It is a highly adjustable chair built for the increasing demands of the control room environment, a durable chair that is designed with extensive experience in the industry. Made from a mixture of wool blend and leather, it is optimized to be long lasting, ergonomically sound and extremely comfortable for the task at hand.

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CGM offers, in addition to the ABB unique EOW-x concept, three different series of operator desk systems and other furnishings for adjacent areas outside the control room. CGM Class I SUPER-PREMIUM™ 24/7 operator desk system CGM Class II SUPERIOR™ 24/7 operator desk system CGM Class III UNIVERSAL™ operator desk system Designed to keep operators alert during monotony and calm in emergencies. Our operator desks and auxiliary products are bio-mechanically optimized, aesthetically pleasing and built to last. Download the CGM-brochure to read more detailed about CGM and the wide range of operator desk systems and other loose interior products for 24/7 environments. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF BROCHURE

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