ACS880 is focused on the benefit of the users.

The range of features in ABB’s recently introduced range of all-compatible ACS880 industrial drives is focussed on the needs of the people who live with them on a daily basis-the users. They are part of ABB’s drive to provide additional user benefits, through increasing functionality and flexibility in the drives and their motor control technology.

The features cover a wide range of customer needs, including low harmonic management and capturing regenerative energy in cabinet-built single and multi-drive configurations.  Certifications for marine vessels and for explosive environments are available, and simplified drive service and information access can now be done through mobile devices.

Capture and regenerate braking energy with cabinet-built single drives

Capturing braking energy provides clear cost savings for the user. The ACS880 cabinet-built regenerative single drives are complete compact regenerative drive solutions. The drive offers a power range from 250 to 3200 kW and voltage range from 380 to 690 V. Enclosure classes extend from IP22 as standard, with IP42 and IP54 available as options. Braking energy is regenerated and returned to the drive for further distribution forward to the supply network, instead of being lost as heat. This gives more efficient energy savings compared to mechanical and resistor braking. Direct torque control (DTC) technology seamlessly transitions between motoring and generating modes. The active supply unit boosts output voltage, which guarantees full motor voltage even when the supply voltage is below nominal. This regenerative drive can provide unity power factor, low network harmonics, and a wide selection of features including built-in application control programs.

Manage network harmonics with cabinet-built single drives

This new ACS880 cabinet-built low harmonic single drive produces a low level of harmonics. It is the first in the ACS880 drive series designed for weak supply networks where harmonics can be critical. The drive offers a power range from 250 to 3200 kW and voltages from 380 to 690 V. Enclosure classes extend from IP22 as standard, with IP42 and IP54 available as options. Compared to standard diode supply solutions, the drive produces exceptionally low harmonics, without needing external filters or multi-pulse transformers. By successfully managing harmonics the drive reaches unity power factor. The active supply unit in the drive can boost output voltage, which guarantees full motor voltage even when the supply voltage is below nominal. The low harmonic drive has a wide range of built-in features including ABB’s premium direct torque control (DTC) technology.

Fast, easy service and information using mobile devices

The ACS880 industrial drives offer built-in service functionalities for gathering service information. By downloading ABB’s new Drivebase app the user can easily link the drive to ABB’s service support. Should a fault occur with the drive, a QR code is generated through the assistant control panel on the drive. The user can scan the QR code with a mobile device, which then accesses the ABB service site. This rapidly gives critical information about the error and troubleshooting recommendations, rather than having to page through a manual.

Marine certification as essential equipment on maritime vessels

Marine-type approval is available for the wall-mounted ACS880 single drives. Certification by leading classification societies (ABS, BV, CCS, DNV GL, Lloyd’s Register, NK and RINA) ensures compliance with major international standards.

Certification for explosive atmospheres

ABB motors for explosive atmospheres are type tested and ATEX and IECEx certified in variable speed operation together with ACS880 industrial drives.

ABB aim is to continue developing technology that both simplifies drive use and ensures that the users benefit by getting increased added value from the products to boost reliability, productivity and efficiency.

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ACS880 is available in the UK at discounted prices from 999 Inverters