Extended Operator Workplace: EOW-i
Explore ABB EOW-i, an integrated Extended Operator Workplace designed to enhance control room ergonomics, operator efficiency, and collaborative operations.
Overview
Meet the next generation of control room ergonomics: EOW-i, the Intelligent Extended Operator Workplace.
Every operator is different. That's why the EOW-i adapts to you, not the other way around. With six motorized axes of adjustment, from desk height to monitor depth, plus personalized RFID-based settings that automatically restore your preferences, each operator gets a truly customized operator environment designed to reduce fatigue and enhance alertness throughout 24/7 operations.
The EOW-i's panoramic three 55" 4K display system and multi-client keyboard put plant-wide visualization and control room command at your fingertips. Advanced operator alertness features, including dynamic personalized lighting, integrated sound management, and optimized operator sight angles, combine with intelligent control room integration to minimize response time and support collaborative operations. The result: enhanced operator efficiency, improved plant performance, and a control room workspace that appeals to today's workforce.
Designed for efficiency.
Built for operator wellbeing.
Ready for 24/7.
Features
Optimized and ergonomic single operator environment
<p>The EOW-i creates a dedicated ergonomic control room environment built entirely around the individual operator. Motorized desk height, monitor positioning, and screen angles adapt to each operator's physical needs, reducing strain and sustaining operator alertness throughout 24/7 shifts.</p>Six-axis motorized ergonomic adjustment
<p>The EOW-i's motorized ergonomic system adjusts across six independent axes, desk height, monitor height, monitor depth, and secondary screen angles, ensuring every operator achieves an optimal, fatigue-reducing control room workstation position. Each adjustment is smooth, precise, and built for continuous 24/7 control room use.</p>Personal and public sound and lights
<p>The EOW-i's intelligent sound and lighting system supports both individual operator preferences and shared control room environments. Personal audio zones prevent distraction while dynamic overhead lighting adapts to shift conditions, reducing operator fatigue, improving focus, and creating an optimal control room atmosphere around the clock.</p>Integrated operator camera
<p>The built-in operator camera enables seamless remote collaboration and control room oversight without additional hardware. Whether supporting remote expert access, operator attendance monitoring, or collaborative troubleshooting across distributed control rooms, the integrated camera keeps operators connected across your facility.</p>RFID-personalized operator profiles
<p>Every operator is different. The EOW-i's RFID-based personalization system automatically identifies each operator and instantly restores their preferred desk height, monitor angles, lighting, and sound settings. This intelligent control room personalization eliminates manual adjustments, reduces operator setup time, and ensures every shift starts at peak ergonomic comfort.</p>Sturdy and durable, built for 24/7 operations
<p>The EOW-i is engineered for the demands of continuous industrial control room operations. Every component, from the motorized desk mechanism to the monitor mounting systems, is built to withstand the rigours of 24/7 operations across energy, chemical, manufacturing, and process industries. Robust construction ensures consistent control room performance and minimal maintenance downtime.</p>Integrated low-noise Ultra Flex computer
<p>The EOW-i features an integrated Ultra Flex computer designed specifically for demanding control room environments. Operating at ultra-low noise levels to protect operator concentration, this high-performance control room computer delivers the processing power needed for multi-system operator interfaces, advanced plant visualization, and simultaneous management of complex industrial control systems.</p>Save/Load multiple desk settings
<p>Multiple operators sharing the same EOW-i control room workstation can each save their personalized ergonomic profiles, giving personal control over desk height, monitor positions, lighting, and sound preferences. A single touch loads any saved profile instantly, ensuring every operator transitions into their optimal ergonomic control room setup without delay, supporting smooth shift handovers in 24/7 operations.</p>Multi-client keyboard with touch screen
<p>The EOW-i's intelligent multi-client keyboard with integrated touch screen gives control room operators unified command over the entire operator environment from a single device. Switch seamlessly between systems and clients without changing hardware, which helps reducing operator response time, minimizing desk clutter, and optimizing control room efficiency across complex multi-system environments.</p>Design studies
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.