ABB 3ABD00050486 Machinery Drive - PROFIsafe
Part Number: 3ABD00050486
Quick Summary
ABB ACS380 machinery drive is a LV AC drive module delivering precise motor control for automated machines. For engineers, the challenge is safe integration and fast commissioning across diverse production lines. It features functional safety through PROFIsafe over PROFINET, CE-certified, and IEC-aligned safety design, enabling safer shutdowns and streamlined audits. This drives business value by reducing downtime, simplifying upgrades, and enabling flexible automation and scalable drive integration for industrial processes.
Product Information
Extended Description
3ABD00050486 ABB: The ACS380 machinery drive comes in several variants, ensuring seamless integration into machines and connecting perfectly to automation systems. It=E2=80=99s a great fit for industries such as food and beverage, material handling and textile. Typical applications include mixers, conveyors, EOT and tower cranes, extruders, and textile machinery. With the integrated functional safety features, the ACS380 drive can be also part of the machine=E2=80=99s safety system via PROFIsafe over PROFINET, ensuring the motor is safely stopped when required. In addition, the drive=E2=80=99s software can be easily customized with adaptive programming to match any specific application requirements.
The drive offers an 11 kW output with a 48 A current rating, delivering powerful yet efficient motor control for mixers, conveyors, EOT and tower cranes, extruders, and textile equipment. Business impact: improved productivity and energy efficiency due to optimized motor torque and smooth starts, reducing wear and maintenance costs. Application: ideal for food & beverage, material handling, and textile lines where reliable speed control is critical and downtime is costly. PROFIsafe over PROFINET provides integrated safety, supporting compliant machine safety architectures and faster validation during audits. Application impact: safer operations with reduced risk of unintended motor starts, meeting regulatory expectations while enabling simpler safety certifications. Adaptive programming capabilities enable on-site tailoring to specific processes, accelerating commissioning and reducing redevelopment time. Compatibility and installation advantages: works with ABB ACS380 variants and integrates seamlessly into existing automation networks, decreasing wiring complexity and enabling modular upgrades. Industry context: engineers appreciate the balance of robust protection features and intuitive software for complex line configurations, with measurable improvements in uptime and throughput.
Get a Quick Quote for a ABB 3ABD00050486
Chat with us on WhatsApp - fast responses guaranteed
Need to speak with someone? We'll call you back within 2 hours during business hours
Interested in ABB 3ABD00050486?
Enquire Now
FAQs
The ACS380 variant is designed for LV AC networks and PROFIsafe-enabled PROFINET integration. Plan for proper wiring to the automation network, configure the safety messaging path, and ensure compatible PLC/coordinator software. Verify supply voltage, motor rating, and cooling requirements, and allow for adaptive programming to match your conveyor, mixer, or textile line specifications. Proper parameter export/import and network addressing streamline commissioning and reduce site downtime.
Key specs include 11 kW output with a 48 A current rating, enabling strong torque control for mixed loads and continuous operation. The drive supports flexible speed control, smooth ramping, and safe torque off functions. It integrates with PROFINET for real-time control and PROFIsafe for safety circuits, helping to meet both productivity targets and safety requirements in demanding environments.
Yes, the ACS380-based 3ABD00050486 is well-suited for conveyors, mixers, extruders, and textile machinery. Its adaptive programming allows process-specific tuning, while the PROFIsafe integration supports safe operation of moving equipment. Installation in food & beverage lines and material handling can benefit from reliable speed control, reduced commissioning time, and scalable automation integration.
The drive is CE-certified and designed to align with IEC safety standards, with PROFIsafe over PROFINET providing certified safety integration within automation networks. This combination supports regulatory compliance while enabling safer machine operation and easier audits across manufacturing environments.
The integrated safety features, adaptive programming, and network compatibility reduce commissioning time and wiring complexity, lowering upfront installation costs. Ongoing reliability improves uptime and minimizes unplanned downtime, delivering a faster return on investment. Flexible software customization also supports long-term lifecycle cost reduction by adapting to evolving production needs without major hardware changes.