ABB 3AUA0000148181 Motors & Drives - ACQ550-U1-08A8-4
Part Number: 3AUA0000148181
Quick Summary
ABB ACQ550 drive is a compact motor controller that optimizes drive control for automated manufacturing lines. Facilities grapple with energy waste, inconsistent torque, and costly downtime, which this drive helps mitigate. CE compliance is standard, and many configurations support SIL-ready safety integration with IP-rated housings where applicable. Beyond reliability, it helps you reduce energy use, simplify commissioning, and accelerate time-to-value through scalable control features. Its integration with ABB's drive ecosystem, including remote monitoring and diagnostics, supports proactive maintenance and asset lifecycle optimization. In addition, the configurable parameters enable industry-standard motor protection and smoother start-stop sequences, driving measurable uptime gains and faster ROI. This makes it suitable for a broad range of industrial applications from packaging to process automation.
Product Information
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Flexible control algorithms and compact footprint. This enables configurable speed and torque profiles that deliver smoother starts, reduced motor wear, and lower energy spikes across runtime. Ideal for low-voltage drive installations in automated lines such as conveyors, packaging equipment, and small automation cells where panel space and wiring efficiency matter. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Energy-efficient operation with soft-start and ramping. Reduces inrush currents, extends motor life, and lowers electricity costs in high-cycle applications such as fans, pumps, and process lines that require frequent speed changes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in protection and diagnostics. Quick fault identification, reduced downtime, and improved asset reliability support continuous production and safer operation on critical lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Easy integration with ABB ecosystem and fieldbus interfaces. Faster commissioning, fewer wiring errors, and scalable architecture help systems integrators deploy consistent automation across multiple lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Remote monitoring and maintenance insights. Enables predictive maintenance planning, reduced on-site visits, and optimized asset management for distributed automation networks across facilities.
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FAQs
The ACQ550 family is designed for low-voltage motor control and is compatible with common standard motor configurations used in automated lines. For best results, verify motor horsepower ranges, voltage class, and fieldbus interfaces in your panel design, and confirm the specific AB drive variant with your distributor to ensure wiring compatibility and commissioning software support.
The drive includes built-in motor protection, fault diagnostics, and overload protection aimed at minimizing unplanned downtime. It supports configurable speed/torque profiles and ramping to reduce electrical stress on motors, delivering smoother starts and stops and extending motor life in high-cycle applications.
Yes, it is well-suited for conveyors and packaging lines due to programmable speed profiles, smooth acceleration/deceleration, and reliable protection. Benefits include reduced energy usage, decreased wear on conveyors and motors, and easier integration with packaging line controllers and SCADA interfaces for cohesive automation.
CE compliance is commonly supported for European deployments, with configuration options that enable SIL-ready safety integration and compatible IP-rated housings where applicable. Always confirm the exact certification scope for your region and installation with ABB or your supplier, as these may vary by model and configuration.
The drive’s diagnostics and remote monitoring capabilities enable proactive maintenance planning, reducing field service visits and unexpected outages. Energy savings from optimized drive curves and smoother motor operation contribute to a faster return on investment, particularly on high-demand lines like pumps, fans, and conveyors.