ABB MFE180-04AN-031A-4+L517+N8020 - Ethernet Servo Drive
Part Number: 3AUA0000164722
Quick Summary
MFE180 servo drive by ABB provides flexible LV AC motor control for compact automation systems. Engineers often face protocol compatibility gaps and the challenge of delivering precise positioning tasks quickly across mixed equipment. Typical certifications for ABB motion products include CE compliance and robust IP ratings that support safe and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. With built-in Ethernet protocol options and a Mint programming license, this drive minimizes commissioning time, simplifies motor pairing, and accelerates deployment, delivering measurable business value through improved throughput and reduced integration costs. This makes it a practical upgrade for machine builders, contract manufacturers, and plant engineers aiming for reliable motion control with minimal risk.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUA0000164722 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: Flexible Ethernet protocol options with built-in networking. Business Impact: Reduces integration risk, accelerates commissioning, and enables remote diagnostics across multi-vendor equipment. Application: Ideal for packaging lines, robotics cells, and automated assemblies that require a single, scalable motion control backbone. Feature: Mint programming license included for easy positioning tasks. Business Impact: Eliminates the need for costly additional licenses and shortens development time for motion profiles. Application: Supports precise positioning in pick-and-place, conveyor pacing, and high-speed assembly. Feature: Supports multiple feedback types for flexible motor pairing. Business Impact: Lets you reuse the same drive with different motors and feedback sensors, reducing spare-part stock and changeover time. Application: Retrofit projects and new lines needing adaptable servo configurations. Feature: 21 A current rating delivers strong torque in a compact form factor. Business Impact: Fewer drives on small machines, simpler electrical schematics, and lower total cost of ownership. Application: High-torque motion on tight automation cells and packaging equipment. Feature: Mint programming license plus built-in Ethernet support reduces risk. Business Impact: Shortens commissioning, improves repeatability, and lowers maintenance costs over the lifecycle. Application: New-builds and retrofits across manufacturing and material handling. This comprehensive combination of features supports Industry 4.0-ready integration and scalable automation.
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FAQs
To install, verify supply voltage and current rating (LV AC, 21 A), ensure your control network supports the drive's Ethernet protocols, then mount the MFE180 in a compliant enclosure. Connect feedback sensors per motor type, apply the Mint programming license, and configure motion profiles using the built-in tools. This minimizes wiring and reduces commissioning time while preserving existing PLC interfaces.
The drive supports multiple feedback types, enabling flexible motor pairing. The 21 A rating provides substantial torque for compact servo installations, improving dynamic response and positioning accuracy on small form-factor machines, such as compact packaging lines or robotic cells. Proper motor and encoder selection maximizes performance with minimal hardware changes.
Yes. The MFE180's Ethernet protocol options and Mint programming license streamline motion control for packaging, pick-and-place, and robot-assisted assembly. Its flexible feedback and motor compatibility reduce downtime during line upgrades and support scalable multi-axis configurations across evolving production lines.
The data provided does not list explicit certifications. Typical ABB motion products pursue CE compliance and robust IP ratings. For definitive certification status (CE, IP, SIL), consult the product datasheet or ABB support to confirm regulatory compliance for your region.
Mint programming licensing reduces development time, speeding time-to-market and lowering engineering costs. Built-in Ethernet and remote diagnostics support minimizes downtime, while flexible motor compatibility reduces spare parts and upgrade costs, delivering measurable ROI over the machine lifecycle.