ABB ACS355-03E-38A0-4 Solar Pump Drive - Safe Torque Off
Part Number: 3AUA0000157198
Quick Summary
ABB ACS355-03E-38A0-4 Solar Pump Drive is a LV AC machinery drive that controls motors in solar pumping and process applications. Integrators often face wiring complexity, safety compliance challenges, and energy-efficiency gaps during installation. Typical certifications and standards for this class include CE safety compliance, built-in safety features like Safe Torque Off, and enclosure options with robust IP protection appropriate for industrial environments. The drive’s user-friendly interface and sequence programming simplify setup, helping you reduce external control electronics and shorten commissioning times. In practice, it supports efficient motor control for AC induction and permanent magnet motors across multiple industries, delivering reliable performance and predictable maintenance costs.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000157198 ABB: The ACS355 drives are designed to meet the requirements of an extensive range of machinery applications in food and beverage, material handling, lifting, textile, printing, rubber and plastics, and woodworking applications.
The drive is user-friendly, yet it provides a wide range of built-in technology such as the safe torque off functionality and sequence programming, reducing the need for additional control electronics. The product offers options and diverse functionality to cater to the needs set for speed and torque control of AC induction and permanent magnet motors.
Built-in Safe Torque Off (STO) and sequence programming reduce reliance on external safety relays and control electronics, improving safety compliance and design simplicity. Business impact: faster commissioning, fewer wiring errors, and lower total cost of ownership over the drive's lifecycle. Application: ideal for automated machinery in packaging, handling, and processing lines where safe, repeatable motion is essential. The 18.5 kW, 38 A rating provides robust torque and speed control for both AC induction and permanent magnet motors, with precise ramping and programmable sequences. Business impact: energy efficiency gains, reduced motor wear, and smoother start/stop profiles. Application: solar pumps, lifting systems, and conveyors in mixed-industrial environments. Its user-friendly interface simplifies setup, configuration, and commissioning, allowing technicians to deploy changes quickly. The built-in technology supports safety and process logic without extra equipment, decreasing panel size and wiring complexity. Application: high-mix manufacturing floors requiring quick changeovers. Compatibility with standard PLCs and control architectures reduces integration risk and accelerates project timelines. The drive's enclosure options and rugged construction enable reliable operation in harsh environments, translating into lower maintenance costs and improved uptime. Addressing common objections, this drive offers scalable performance for retrofits and new installations, with a single platform supporting PM and induction motors. Reliability is enhanced by STO and integrated safety features, while total cost of ownership drops through reduced hardware, faster commissioning, and measurable energy savings across duty cycles.
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FAQs
The ACS355-03E-38A0-4 is designed for straightforward integration with existing LV AC control architectures. It supports 18.5 kW and 38 A motor loads and includes Safe Torque Off and sequence programming to reduce external controls. Installers should match supply voltage and motor type (AC induction or PM) to the drive, wire to a compatible PLC, and select an appropriate enclosure rating.
Expect flexible speed and torque control for both AC induction and permanent magnet motors, with built-in programming and safety features. The 18.5 kW, 38 A rating supports demanding loads while minimizing external conversion equipment. The drive's user-friendly interface reduces commissioning time, improves process repeatability, and helps maintain energy efficiency across varying duty cycles.
Yes. The ACS355 family is designed for a broad range of machinery applications, including solar pumping, material handling, lifting, and woodworking. Its Safe Torque Off and sequence programming support safe, automated operation, while its scalable control supports diverse motor types. This makes it a versatile option for both small pumps and larger process lines.
ABB ACS355 drives typically meet European CE safety standards and include Safe Torque Off as a built-in safety function, supporting compliant operation in automated machinery. In addition, providing appropriate enclosure ratings and installation in line with national electrical codes helps ensure reliable performance in harsh industrial environments. These factors support risk reduction, maintenance planning, and compliance documentation for audits.
Adopting the ACS355 can lower total cost of ownership through reduced external control hardware due to built-in safety, easier commissioning, and longer motor life thanks to smooth torque control. With its energy-efficient operation and compatibility with common PLCs, maintenance intervals may lengthen, downtime decreases, and process reliability improves, delivering faster payback in automation projects.