ABB 3AUA0000164712 LV AC Servo Drive - 13.5 A MFE180-04AN
Part Number: 3AUA0000164712
Quick Summary
ABB 3AUA0000164712 LV AC Servo Drive enables precise motor control for packaging, automation lines and general motion applications. Engineers often struggle with integrating multiple Ethernet options and achieving reliable positioning without costly licenses. The device aligns with CE conformity and EMC expectations, and offers SIL readiness considerations through configuration for safety-focused deployments. This combination reduces commissioning time and maintenance costs, while delivering flexible Ethernet networking and versatile feedback options that fit modern production environments, helping improve uptime and overall equipment effectiveness.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000164712 ABB: MotiFlex e180 is a versatile servo drive with flexible Ethernet communication protocol options. It can operate with one of the selectable built-in Ethernet protocols. A free Mint programming license is provided for the drive to realize easy positioning tasks. The drive supports various feedback types, allowing for flexible motor pairing options.
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in flexible Ethernet protocol options allow seamless network integration and remote diagnostics, reducing wiring complexity and downtime. This translates to faster commissioning and easy PLC/MCC compatibility across multiple vendors; ideal for packaging lines and automated conveyors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Mint programming license included simplifies positioning tasks, accelerating development cycles and reducing software licensing costs; deployment benefits engineers and integrators working on precise pick-and-place sequences or automated assembly. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Support for multiple feedback types enables flexible motor pairing with encoders or resolvers, improving model reuse across servo motors and reducing spares; applicable to shrink-wrapping, labelers, and robotic material handling. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A 13.5 A current rating supports mid‑power servo motors and 1–2 kW class drives, delivering reliable torque with smooth acceleration in production lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compatibility with the MotiFlex e180 ecosystem simplifies integration, installation, and maintenance within ABB‑centric automation, delivering faster time‑to‑production and easier upgrades. Feature → Business Impact → Application: CE conformity and EMC reliability provide a compliant foundation for factory floors, while configurable safety options and straightforward diagnostics help minimize unplanned downtime and service costs.
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FAQs
Carefully plan power, data, and motor connections. Start with the MFE180-04AN configuration and connect to the chosen Ethernet protocol (e.g., Ethernet/IP or Profinet as supported). Use the Mint programming license to develop simple positioning tasks, then validate with a small test load before full production. ABB documentation and partner networks provide recommended cabling and safety guidelines.
Key performance specs include a 13.5 A operating current, support for multiple feedback types (encoder, resolver, or other sensors), and built‑in Ethernet protocol options for flexible networking. This combination delivers consistent torque and precise positioning while simplifying diagnostics, remote monitoring, and PLC integration, enabling faster changeovers and scalable deployment across multiple servo motors.
For packaging lines, conveyors, and automated assembly, the drive provides reliable, smooth motion and accurate positioning with Mint license assistance. The flexible feedback and Ethernet options let you adapt to varying line speeds, different motor types, and remote control without new hardware, translating into higher line efficiency and reduced changeover times.
The drive targets CE conformity for safety and EMC compliance as a baseline. Configuration and system integration may also support SIL-ready safety features and IP‑rated enclosure considerations, enabling compliant operation in regulated manufacturing environments when paired with appropriate safety components and machine guards.
ROI benefits come from reduced commissioning time thanks to Mint programming and out‑of‑the‑box Ethernet options, plus long‑term maintenance savings from remote diagnostics and ABB support. The result is lower total cost of ownership through faster time‑to‑production, fewer field service visits, and predictable performance across evolving automation workloads.