ABB CHBX01L (Order Code 2VAA008574R1) – License for expanding HMI/800xA operator functionality

The ABB CHBX01L-2VAA008574R1 is a software license intended for ABB HMI/SCADA environments, typically within Compact HMI or 800xA-based systems. From my experience, users adopt this license when they need to add or enable operator functionality without changing the underlying hardware. You might notice that projects use it to scale: one more operator workplace, more runtime features, or an incremental capacity increase that keeps the control room running smoothly.

Company’s Order Placement Process and Guarantees

• Warranty: 365 days
• Delivery: 1 week if in stock; no more than one month at the latest
• Payment: 50% advance payment; full payment before delivery
• Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL

Key Features

• Scalable HMI licensing – Typically used to add an operator station or enable extra runtime features in ABB Compact HMI / 800xA environments.
• Seamless ecosystem integration – Designed for ABB architectures, which usually means minimal disruption to existing operator workplaces.
• OPC-centric connectivity – Works within ABB’s OPC-based data model; OPC DA is common in these deployments, with UA depending on system version.
• Flexible delivery – License activation via electronic key or USB dongle in many cases; simplifies on-site rollout and spares management.
• Cost-effective expansion – Add capacity without a major platform upgrade; useful when you’re mid-project and schedules are tight.
• Version-aligned – Best practice is to match the license to your installed ABB HMI/800xA version to avoid feature mismatches.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

This license is used where plants want to scale operator interfaces without touching PLC/DCS logic. Typical cases include:

• Process and hybrid industries running ABB Compact HMI or 800xA, adding an extra operator workplace in the control room.
• Utilities (water/wastewater, district heating) that need more screen access for night shifts or seasonal peak staffing.
• Metals, mining, pulp & paper sites expanding a production line and requiring additional HMI runtime views and alarm pages.
• OEM skids integrated into an ABB system, where a dedicated maintenance station is desirable but budgets are tight.

A maintenance supervisor at a water treatment plant told me they chose this path to get a second console online during commissioning—no rework on PLC comms, just license alignment and go.

Advantages & Value

• Reliability – Uses ABB’s established licensing approach; fewer surprises during validation.
• Compatibility – Fits the ABB HMI/SCADA stack; typically avoids third‑party driver headaches.
• Cost Savings – Incremental scaling instead of a platform migration; licensing is often the fastest route.
• Supportability – Clear path for upgrades and patches; we can help match the license to your installed version.

Installation & Maintenance

• Environment – Install on an industrial PC or server in a ventilated control cabinet or control room; follow your site’s IT/OT segregation policy.
• OS & Patching – Use a Windows version supported by your ABB HMI/800xA release; apply vendor‑approved patches and antivirus exceptions.
• Licensing – Keep the license key file and any USB dongle secure; back up activation files as part of your disaster recovery routine.
• Networking – Stable LAN, correct domain policies, and time sync (NTP) help avoid nuisance license or OPC session issues.
• Routine Care – Periodic system backups, trend/alarm database housekeeping, and planned firmware/software updates during outages.

Quality & Certifications

• Manufacturer – ABB, industrial automation portfolio
• CE/UL/RoHS – Not applicable to a software license itself; if delivered on a USB dongle, the physical media conforms to standard EMC/material directives per ABB practice.
• Warranty – 365‑day supply warranty from us; ABB software support terms apply per the installed system contract.

Common Supporting Components

• Industrial PC/Workstation for HMI runtime
• ABB AC 800M controllers or third‑party PLCs via OPC servers already present in the system
• Managed Ethernet switches with QoS and time sync for control networks
• UPS and backup solution for configuration and license files

If you’re aligning this license with a specific ABB software release, share your installed version and we’ll validate the part number and delivery type so it drops in cleanly the first time.