ABB has published a new 92 page Drives and Motors catalogue for 2013 that is available for download or hard copy to order by end-users, system integrators, machine builders and OEMs.   Amongst the new products for 2013 are the ACS880 industrial drives; the ACQ810 water industry specific drives, and a new high performance control panel

The next generation ABB industrial drives, ACS880

Available initially from 0.55 to 250 kW at 208 to 690 V, the drive range is designed to tackle any challenge in any motor-driven application across any industry

The range is the first low voltage AC drive to use ABB’s new common architecture that features the same control panel, harmonised parameters and functions, universal accessories and engineering tools. The architecture brings faster commissioning, minimal operator training and a familiarity across all ABB drives to be launched in the future.

The ACS880 family can be obtained as a cabinet solution up to 250 kW, with many factory approved factory fitted options

ABB industry-specific drives for water and waste water, ACQ810

The ACQ81 0 modules, which are designed and manufactured for MCC integrators, has a new addition to the power range. The “G” frame replaces the higher powered module and extends the power rating up to 500 kW at 500 V. The module is mounted on wheels for easy manual handling. Input cables come in at the top and motor output connects to the bottom. These areas are shrouded and the shrouds remain in place when the module is removed for maintenance. This module makes it easier for MCC integrators to incorporate large powers into their cabinets for water and waste water clients.

New control panel supports fast and easy commissioning

The new high contrast, high resolution control panel is clearly visible in all conditions and features a flashing backlight for warning/fault, output-views, signals and progress views, helping the user to identify and analyse variations and faults in the process. The control panel’s menus and messages can be customised to use terminology appropriate to the application. The panel’s text editor lets the user add information and customise text, such as I/O labelling, fault names and contact information for service

Go here for our range of ABB online drives.

For a free hard copy email energy@gb.abb.com or call 07000 DRIVES (07000 374837) or

click here to download a PDF of the catalogue.