ABB Control Room Solutions
ABB Control Room Solutions is a global leader in ergonomic control room design, operator workstations, and integrated environments for 24/7 operations. Serving oil & gas, energy, utilities, manufacturing, and process industries worldwide, we enhance operator performance, safety, situational awareness, and productivity through proven control room technology and human-centric design.
Our offering
Operator Desks
Comfortio
Quality operator desk system for design-focused environments. Available in different models with extensive customization options to create your ideal workspace.
Cergo
Proven operator desk system built for longevity in demanding 24/7 environments. Solid construction, extensive accessories, and reliable performance you can trust.
Alerto
Fully featured motorized operator desk system exceeding ergonomic standards. Patented design with 4-axis adjustment and future-ready upgradeability.
- Operator Desks
- Operator Workplace
- Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary equipment for control rooms
Complete your control room with ergonomic auxiliary equipment for 24/7 operations: operator chairs, personal lighting and sound systems, acoustic room dividers, interactive collaboration tables, multiscreen monitor holders, and Personal Air Purifier technology for optimal operator wellbeing.
Control room design
Custom control room design services for 24/7 operations across oil & gas, energy, utilities, manufacturing, process industries, and more. Ergonomic, modular layouts optimizing operator performance, space efficiency, and operational safety.
Key benefits
<p>ABB Control Room Solutions deliver ergonomic operator environments that drive measurable improvements in productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. Our human-centric designs reduce operator fatigue, minimize errors, and enhance situational awareness in mission-critical 24/7 operations. With ABB, you'll achieve:</p>
Enhanced Operator Performance
<p>Reduce human error by up to <b>40%</b> and improve response times through optimized ergonomics, improved line-of-sight, and intuitive control room layouts designed to <b>ISO 11064</b> standards.</p>Improved Safety and Compliance
<p>Minimize safety incidents and achieve regulatory compliance through alarm rationalization (≥50% reduction), enhanced situational awareness, and control room designs that meet international human factors standards.</p>Cost Effectiveness
<p>Save 30-40% on space requirements through intelligent control room consolidation and system integration. Reduce operational costs with lower employee turnover, decreased downtime, and improved energy efficiency.</p>Operational Efficiency
<p>Achieve faster detection of abnormal situations and streamlined workflows through integrated operator workstations, seamless multi-system control, and optimized information hierarchy that reduces cognitive load.</p>Operator Wellbeing
<p>Reduce operator fatigue, chronic pain, and eye strain by <b>70%</b> through advanced ergonomics, air purification technology, smart lighting systems, and environmental monitoring that enhance operator health and focus.</p>Talent Attraction and Retention
<p>Attract and retain skilled operators in a competitive market with modern, technology-forward control room environments that appeal to younger generations and reduce turnover through improved workplace satisfaction.</p>Did you know?
<p><b>Poor control room design costs the process industry billions in preventable losses every year.</b></p>
Did you know
The process industry loses 5% of annual production capacity to unplanned downtime. Up to 80% is preventable, with 40% caused by operator error, not equipment failure.
Key Facts
- Alarm overload: Operators face 2,000+ alarms daily. Industry standards recommend only 6 per hour for optimal performance.
- Ergonomic deficiencies: 76% of operators report chronic back pain; 70% suffer from eye strain due to poor workstation design.
- Environmental impact: Poor air quality and noisy workspaces reduce operator productivity by up to 50%.
- Measurable improvements: Well-designed control rooms achieve ≥50% alarm reduction and faster incident detection, without automation changes.
ABB Control Room Solutions deliver ISO 11064-compliant designs, proven ergonomics, and intelligent system integration, measurably improving operator performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
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Industry-specific control room solution
Our reference list of control room designs supporting digital transformation is extensive, ranging from transport and infrastructure, oil and gas, power generation, mining and manufacturing process control to police, fire and ambulance services.
Data center control room solutions, Education and research center control room solutions, Maritime operations center and engine control room solutions, Central Control Room (CCR) solutions for mining, Oil & gas operation and collaboration center solutions, Port and cargo terminal control room solutions
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