ABB MotiFlex e180 Servo Drive - IEC 55 A
Part Number: 3AUA0000164757
Quick Summary
ABB MotiFlex e180 Servo Drive is a versatile LV AC servo drive designed for precise motion control in automation systems. Yet engineers often contend with slow commissioning due to rigid Ethernet options and challenging programming workflows. The device is CE-compliant and compatible with SIL safety architectures, with multiple built-in Ethernet protocols and a Mint programming license that accelerates task automation. By combining diverse feedback types with easy motor pairing and on-board configurability, it delivers faster commissioning, reduced downtime, and improved reproducibility in production. This supports scalable applications across packaging lines, CNC machines, and robotic cells, delivering tangible business value through increased throughput and cost efficiency.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000164757 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: Built-in Ethernet protocol options and selectable communication profiles enable flexible plant-wide communications without needing external gateways. Business impact: reduces wiring complexity, minimizes cabinet space, and shortens commissioning cycles by allowing the drive to speak directly with multiple PLCs and HMIs. Application: suitable for machines in batch production, packaging lines, and material handling where Ethernet-based control is the backbone of the automation architecture. Feature: Mint programming license included for the drive. Business impact: shortens development cycles by providing ready-to-use positioning routines and a straightforward task automation toolset. Application: ideal for projects requiring precise sequencing, line positioning, or synchronized motion, enabling engineers to prove concepts quickly and move into production. Feature: Supports various feedback types for flexible motor pairing. Business impact: expands motor compatibility beyond a single encoder or resolver supplier, increasing sourcing options and reducing inventory costs. Application: robotics, CNC, and servo-driven conveyors benefit from easier motor swaps and tuned performance without re-engineering the drive network. Feature: Easy installation and integration advantages. Business impact: fewer cables, simpler parameterization, and safer integration with existing safety systems. Application: retrofits or new lines where minimal downtime is critical; the device is designed to fit within standard control panels and existing drive cabinets, reducing engineering effort. Feature: Comprehensive safety and regulatory alignment. Business impact: CE compliance and SIL-ready architecture help meet regulatory requirements and industry standards, lowering risk and easing audits. Application: machinery across manufacturing sectors that must demonstrate conformance while maintaining high uptime and predictable maintenance cycles.
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FAQs
Begin with confirming LV supply and circuit protection, then mount the drive in a standard control cabinet. Wire power, motor, and feedback connections per the cabinet layout. Connect the built-in Ethernet protocol to your PLC network, enable the Mint programming license, and configure the drive for your motor type and feedback. Perform a basic tune and safety checks before commissioning to ensure reliable operation.
The drive supports various feedback types, enabling flexible motor pairing with a broad range of encoders and sensors. This improves positioning accuracy, reduces torque ripple, and enhances repeatability across applications such as packaging, conveyors, and CNC tasks. By selecting compatible feedback, you can optimize control loops for smoother motion and higher throughput without hardware changes.
Yes. Its flexible Ethernet options, Mint programming license, and multiple feedback types make it well-suited for packaging lines, CNC stations, and robotic cells. The design supports precise positioning and deterministic motion, enabling reliable cycle times and repeatable outputs. The ability to quickly program tasks lowers changeover times and improves line efficiency in mixed-product environments.
The drive is CE-compliant and supports SIL-ready safety architectures, aligning with common industrial safety and regulatory expectations. This helps reduce risk during audits and simplifies integration into safety-rated control systems. When pairing with compatible safety components, you can maintain high uptime while meeting regulatory requirements for machinery safety.
Mint programming license enables faster task deployment and positioning routines, cutting engineering time during commissioning and reducing downtime. This translates to shorter project timelines, lower upfront engineering costs, and faster throughput gains once lines are in production. Over the life of the automation project, the combined savings from reduced commissioning and easier maintenance contribute to a favorable return on investment.