Marine Services Case Study

01.Exploring the ABB CMA120 DCS Module: Dimensions, Features, and Benefits

Understanding the ABB CMA120 DCS Module
The ABB CMA120 is an advanced Distributed Control System (DCS) module designed for high-performance industrial and marine automation applications. Compact in size yet powerful in capability, the CMA120 offers exceptional processing precision and reliable communication for complex control environments.With its modular structure, the CMA120 ensures flexible integration within ABB’s Advant or Symphony Plus systems, supporting multiple control loops, real-time signal processing, and high-speed data exchange. The standard module dimensions are approximately 234 × 27 × 238.5 mm, with a lightweight design that simplifies cabinet installation and maintenance in confined marine control spaces.

Key Features and Performance Advantages
The ABB CMA120 stands out for its robust control performance, reliability, and versatility. It supports both analog and digital signal handling, enabling seamless control of propulsion, power management, and safety systems on board. Enhanced by ABB’s proven DCS architecture, the module offers redundant communication channels, built-in diagnostics, and fault-tolerant operation, ensuring uninterrupted performance even under harsh marine conditions such as vibration, humidity, and fluctuating temperatures. In addition, the CMA120 integrates easily with other ABB modules for expanded I/O capacity and advanced control algorithms, allowing marine operators to achieve precise process control, optimized energy consumption, and improved operational safety.
02.Application in Marine Services — Saudi Arabia Case Study.

In Saudi Arabia, ABB’s CMA120 DCS module has been successfully deployed in several Marine Services projects, including offshore support vessels (OSVs) and coastal power management systems serving major port facilities in the Arabian Gulf. One notable case involves the integration of CMA120 modules into an advanced vessel automation system that manages propulsion efficiency, ballast control, and engine monitoring for a fleet operating under high ambient temperatures. The system enables real-time diagnostics and remote data analysis, significantly reducing downtime and improving fuel efficiency by over 15%.
By adopting ABB’s automation solutions, Saudi-based marine operators have achieved enhanced operational visibility, predictive maintenance capabilities, and compliance with IMO environmental standards. The CMA120 DCS module thus plays a vital role in supporting the kingdom’s broader maritime modernization and sustainability initiatives.
03. All spare parts provide one-stop service

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Products must be unused, in original packaging, and include all accessories. To initiate a return, please contact our customer service team for a Return Authorization Number (RAN). Non-returnable items include customized, used, or consumable products. Defective or incorrect items can be returned for a full refund or replacement at no extra cost. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs, unless the product is defective. Refunds are processed within 7-10 business days after inspection.

01. Exploring the ABB CMA120 DCS Module: Dimensions, Features, and Benefits
02. Application in Marine Services — Saudi Arabia Case Study.
03. All spare parts provide one-stop service

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We provide 1 year warranty for all remaining parts.

The warranty period is one year from the date of shipment, unless otherwise stated in the parts description. We guarantee that the project will not exhibit functional defects that may occur under normal operating conditions during the warranty period.

In the event of a defect, we will send you a replacement, repair the equipment or refund the purchase price based on availability. You must contact us to obtain a return authorization and return the defective device within 7 days of reporting the defect.

In most cases, Apter Power will use our approved shipping methods to pay for return shipping and shipping costs.

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