​ABB Advant Controller 400 Upgrade – Powered by Our Automated Conversion Tool

​​An obsolete ABB Advant system doesn't have to mean extended production downtime or a major engineering project. 

Tipatek's automated conversion tool reuses your existing database and applications, enabling a faster, more controlled migration to ABB AC 800M and ABB System 800xA with significantly less manual engineering. 

Book a free system assessment to receive a technical evaluation of your control system, an estimate of the expected downtime, and recommendations for a safe and efficient conversion.

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​When an Obsolete Control System Becomes a Business Risk

​Many companies still rely on ageing ABB Advant systems that have operated reliably for decades. However, the AC 400 Controller has reached end of life. Spare parts are becoming increasingly difficult to source, and fewer specialists have experience with the platform. 

If the controller fails, the consequences can extend far beyond a technical issue. It may result in prolonged production downtime and significant operational costs. 

That is why many companies choose to plan their upgrade while the plant is still operating reliably. A planned upgrade provides greater project control, reduces operational risk and minimizes the impact on production.

​A Successful Conversion Is More Than Just New Hardware

​A successful upgrade requires the existing database, applications, and operator display connections to be converted safely and accurately while preserving full functionality

​To achieve this, Tipatek has developed an automated conversion tool that automatically converts almost the entire existing controller on a consistent 1:1 basis, preserving engineering work and minimizing manual intervention

​Automatic conversion of controller database 

​Automatic conversion of controller applications

​Reuse of Existing Sequences, Naming, and Functionality

​Automatic Remapping of 800xA Operator Display Tag References

​​Reduced Manual Rework and Fewer Engineering Errors

Reduced project duration and commissioning time​

​​Introducing the Tipatek Conversion Tool

​​Learn how Tipatek's automated conversion tool addresses the challenges of upgrading an ABB AC 400 system to ABB AC 800M and ABB System 800xA. 

The video explains our conversion approach and demonstrates selected parts of the ​automated conversion process.

Proven in Practice 

When NG Nordic decided to modernize its ABB control system, one requirement was clear: the upgrade had to be completed without extended production downtime. 

Using Tipatek's automated conversion tool, the existing control logic was automatically converted and reused, enabling the upgrade to ABB AC 800M and ABB System 800xA with just three hours of planned downtime.

​"To be honest, we were a little nervous about pressing the button because this is critical equipment – it simply has to work." 

Klaus Hansen 
DCS Specialist at NG Nordic

​Read how they upgraded from ABB AC 400 to ABB AC 800M

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​How the Conversion Project Is Carried Out

Analysis

​We assess your existing control system and prepare the upgrade strategy.

Conversion

Controller database and application are converted automatically and existing control logic is reused.

FAT​

​The converted solution is thoroughly tested before commissioning.

Commissioning

​The conversion is executed according to a carefully planned strategy focused on minimizing production downtime.

Support

​We continue to support your operation after commissioning with technical assistance and advisory services.

ABB Advant (before conversion)​

​Developed by ABB Specialists

​Tipatek's automated conversion tool has been developed by our ABB specialists, who have many years of experience with ABB Advant, AC 400, AC 800M, and System 800xA. 

While the automated conversion tool significantly reduces the engineering effort, every project is planned, verified, and executed by our ABB specialists to ensure a safe and reliable upgrade.

ABB AC 800M (after conversion)​

​We do more than deliver a conversion - we help you transition safely to a modern ABB platform. 

We consider the project complete only when your system is operating reliably in production.

​Is Your ABB Advant System Ready for the Future?

​Book a no-obligation system assessment to receive a technical evaluation of your ABB Advant system and discuss your options for a safe upgrade to ABB AC 800M and ABB System 800xA.

The assessment includes:

  • Controller lifecycle
  • Conversion opportunities
  • Expected downtime 
  • Risk assessment 
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