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ABB AC Drives: Detailed Overview of Micro, Machinery, Industrial & HVAC Drives
ABB AC drives (also referred to as ABB motor drives) offer a versatile range—from compact micro drives to high-power industrial variants—designed for energy efficiency, safety, and seamless automation. This overview explores ABB AC drives, including ABB HVAC drives, ABB DC drives, and specialized models like the ABB ACS150 micro drive, ABB ACS355 machinery drive, ABB ACH880 HVAC drive, and ABB ACS880 industrial drive. We’ll cover ABB variable frequency drives and their applications across industries such as packaging, food & beverage, mining, and hospitals.
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Micro Drives (Compact AC Drives for OEM)
- Power Range: 0.37 – 4 kW, IP20 enclosure, ambient –10 °C to +40 °C
- Key Features: Built-in brake chopper, precise speed control, single- and three-phase options, easy installation and commissioning
- Applications:Ideal as a compact AC drive for OEM, perfect for packaging machines, small conveyors, and simple automation tasks.
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Machinery Drive (Compact & Reliable Industrial AC Drive)
ABB ACS180 Machinery Drive (Compact & Reliable Industrial AC Drive)
- Power Range: 0.25 – 22 kW, IP20, high ambient (50 °C/60 °C with derating)
- Key Features: Integrated EMC filters (C2–C4), STO (Safe Torque Off), compact and robust
- Applications: Machinery like conveyors, compressors—especially in food & beverage and textiles. Great as best ABB drive for conveyors in OEM systems or drives for packaging machines.
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Machinery Drive (Industrial AC Drives)
- Power Range: up to 22 kW, enclosures IP20 / IP66 / IP67 / IP69K, ambient –10 °C to +40 °C
- Key Features: Highly modular, fieldbus options, STO safety, adaptive logic, remote monitoring, all-compatible ABB drive family
- Applications: Used in material handling, printing, packaging, robotics, cabinet integration.
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All-Compatible Machinery Drive
- Power Range: ~0.75 – 22 kW, ambient up to 50 °C without derating, IP20
- Key Features: All-compatible UI across ABB drives, EMC filter, STO, brake chopper, Modbus RTU, adaptive programming, quick icon-based or PC setup
- Applications: Conveyors, mixers, extruders, winders, packaging systems
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General Purpose Drive (Industrial AC Drives)
- Power Range: Up to ~160 kW (general purpose)
- Ambient temp : -10°C to +50°C
- IP 20
- Key Features: Ultra-fast commissioning, energy optimizer & load analyser, STO (SIL3/PL
- Applications: Pumps, fans, mixers, conveyors across food & beverage, plastics, textiles, life sciences, building systems
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Industrial Drive (High-Power ABB Drive up to 1300 kW)
- Power Range: Single drives up to ~1300 kW (low-voltage segment)
- IP20, but IP55 protection can be achieved through flange mounting options for cabinets ambient temperatures up to 55 °C
- Key Features: Modular, supports all motor types, advanced safety, all-compatible drive family
- Applications: Heavy-duty—oil & gas, mining, chemical, shipyards, cranes, pulp & paper, cement
- Power Range: Few kW up to 3.2 MW
- Key Features: Integrated regenerative braking returns energy to supply, LCL filter, ultra-low harmonics
- Applications: Cranes, elevators, centrifuges, downhill conveyors, test benches—energy-efficient heavy operations
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Drives
ABB ACH180 Compact HVAC Drive
- Power Range: 0.25 – 22 kW, IP20, ambient –10 °C to +40 °C (up to +50 °C with derating)
- Key Features: Compact, built-in EMC filters, energy saving, Modbus, BACnet support
- Applications: Fans, pumps, AHUs in small to medium commercial buildings
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HVAC Drive
ABB ACH531 – Compact HVAC Drive
- Power Range: 0.75 kW – 75 kW
- Ambient Temperature: –15 °C to +40 °C (up to +50 °C with derating)
- IP Rating: IP21
- Key Features: HVAC-specific macros & PID functions, Built-in EMC filters, STO safety, Easy commissioning with assistant panel (Bluetooth optional), Reliable design with coated boards, earth fault protection
- Industry Applications: Commercial buildings – fans, pumps, compressors, Hospitals & educational institutes – HVAC control for reliable air handling, Small industrial HVAC plants – multi-pump control, ventilation systems
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HVAC Drive
ABB ACH580 – Advanced HVAC Drive
- Power Range: 0.75 kW – 500 kW
- Ambient Temperature: –15 °C to +50 °C (with derating up to +55 °C)
- IP Rating: IP00, IP20, IP21, IP42, IP54, IP55
- Key Features: Wide power range with multiple IP options, Built-in safety: STO, override mode, Supports BACnet, Modbus, N2, Bluetooth, Ultra-low harmonics variants available, Intuitive HVAC-specific control panel
- Industry Applications: Airports & metros – central HVAC, chillers, large ventilation fans, Hospitals & data centers – reliable 24/7 HVAC operation, Commercial high-rises & malls – pumps, AHUs, cooling towers, Industrial HVAC plants – district cooling, high-capacity pumps
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Drives
- Power & Current Range: Up to several megawatts; current up to 5200 A; voltage 400–1200 V
- Ambient/Enclosure: 0 °C to +40 °C (up to +55 °C derating); IP21 standard, optional IP42/IP54 for harsh conditions
- Key Features: Controls new & retrofit DC motors; all-compatible drive family; fieldbus support (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS); regenerative & energy-efficient; STO/SS1 safety; intuitive control & drive-based PLC
- Industry Applications: Metals (rolling mills, wire drawing), paper & pulp, mining (conveyors, hoists), marine (winches), chemicals & cement, retrofit projects
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