ABB ACQ550-U1-180A-4 Motor Drive - CE Certified
Part Number: 3AUA0000148194
Quick Summary
The ABB ACQ550-U1-180A-4 motor drive enables precise speed control for conveyors, pumps, and fans. Engineers often face complex setup, challenging network integration, and ongoing maintenance when deploying modern drives. This model is CE certified, supports robust IP-rated protection for industrial environments, and offers SIL-ready safety options. By aligning with ABB's control philosophy, this drive reduces energy waste and extends motor life, while enabling rapid commissioning with familiar ABB tools. Designed for easy integration with common PLCs and HMI systems, it supports multiple communication interfaces and adjustable control modes for flexible applications. The result is lower downtime, predictable performance, and faster time-to-value for automation projects.
Product Information
Feature: Flexible control modes and presets enable fast commissioning and safer operation. Business Impact: Reduces setup time and motor thermal stress, delivering consistent performance across varying loads. Application: Ideal for conveyors and pump lines that demand reliable, repeatable speed control. Feature: Energy-efficient soft-start and ramp profiles cut inrush and energy consumption. Business Impact: Lower power draw during motor start, extending motor life and reducing peak demand charges. Application: Suitable for large fans and process pumps in continuous operation environments. Feature: Built-in diagnostics and fault detection improve maintenance planning. Business Impact: Higher uptime and reduced unplanned downtime through proactive interventions. Application: Critical in continuous process lines and packaging facilities. Feature: Network compatibility and installation flexibility with standard industrial interfaces. Business Impact: Simplified integration with PLCs and SCADA, enabling centralized control and remote monitoring. Application: Environments with multi-vendor control ecosystems. Feature: SIL-ready safety options and CE compliance provide regulatory alignment. Business Impact: Meets safety requirements without extensive retrofits, lowering compliance risk. Application: Chemical, food & beverage, and textiles plants with strict safety standards. Feature: Compact footprint and DIN-rail mounting ease installation in existing panels. Business Impact: Faster panel upgrades and reduced cabinet footprint. Application: Retrofit projects and new lines with space constraints.
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FAQs
The ACQ550-U1-180A-4 supports standard DIN-rail mounting and requires a compliant control panel. Begin by ensuring power is isolated, then attach the drive to the DIN rail, connect the supply and motor terminals per the wiring diagram, and configure basic parameters with the ABB Drive Composer. Use shielded cables for fieldbus and motor connections and verify proper grounding. This approach minimizes startup time and reduces installation error, with built-in diagnostics guiding troubleshooting if needed.
This ABB drive supports a broad range of AC motors typically used in conveyors, pumps, and fans, with a 180 A current rating as the nominal capacity. It offers multiple control modes, including V/f and vector control, to match motor characteristics and load dynamics. For best results, select motor type, torque, and speed profiles consistent with the application’s peak demand and duty cycle, and use preconfigured presets for common load configurations to accelerate setup.
Yes, the drive is designed with industrial reliability in mind and supports robust protection and safety features. It carries CE compliance and provisions for safe operation in environments requiring protection against dust and incidental exposure. For harsher environments, consider enclosure options and ensure proper cable routing, grounding, and fieldbus shielding. Integrated fault detection and remote monitoring further help manage variable load conditions typical in conveyors and pumps.
The ACQ550-U1-180A-4 carries CE certification, confirming compliance with European safety, health, and environmental requirements. The drive also offers SIL-ready safety capabilities when configured with appropriate safety modules, and it supports standard industrial compliance workflows. This combination helps reduce regulatory risk in multi-market deployments and aligns with common safety and performance standards used in modern automation facilities.
Expected ROI comes from energy savings through optimized motor control, reduced mechanical wear from soft-start ramping, and lower maintenance costs due to built-in diagnostics and remote monitoring. The drive’s modular design and compatibility with common PLCs simplify upgrades and spare-part availability. Over time, these factors translate to less downtime, steadier production throughput, and a more predictable maintenance budget for automation initiatives.