ABB 3AUA0000164759 Servo Drive - 55A MFE180 IEC
Part Number: 3AUA0000164759
Quick Summary
ABB servo drive MotiFlex e180 provides precise motion control for automated manufacturing and packaging applications. Many engineers struggle with integrating flexible Ethernet options and efficient positioning tasks across diverse machines. CE safety compliance, SIL-rated performance, and IP-rated enclosures are critical to minimize risk in servo-drive installations. This drive supports selectable built‑in Ethernet protocols and a Mint programming license to streamline positioning tasks. For procurement teams, predictable compatibility and scalable options translate to faster integration and lower total cost of ownership. Customers gain improved throughput through flexible feedback options and easier motor pairing, reducing commissioning time. The result is a robust, scalable solution that supports future line upgrades without replacing the drive.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000164759 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 communications with selectable built‑in protocols and a Mint programming license. Business Impact: Reduces integration time and engineering effort by aligning the drive with your PLC or industrial PC network, lowering gateway complexity. Application: Ideal for multi-vendor lines using Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, or EtherCAT across packaging, material handling, and automated assembly. Feature: Mint programming license included for straightforward positioning tasks. Business Impact: Enables rapid task setup, intuitive motion algorithms, and shorter commissioning cycles, cutting project risk and labor costs. Application: Especially beneficial for indexing, pick-and-place, and routine positioning on mid-size axes in manufacturing cells. Feature: Supports multiple feedback types for flexible motor pairing. Business Impact: Improves control accuracy, simplifies spare parts planning, and enhances system resilience under varying loads. Application: Suitable for mixed fleets of servo motors with incremental or absolute encoders in conveyors and robotic-assisted tasks. Feature: 55 A LV AC servo drive capacity (MotiFlex e180 family) designed for mid-to-high torque loads. Business Impact: Delivers steady torque, reduces sizing risk, and minimizes overcurrent events, driving uptime in demanding lines. Application: Strong in heavy-duty conveyors, spindles, and multi-axis packaging stations. Feature: ABB ecosystem compatibility and easy installation. Business Impact: Streamlines integration with existing ABB components, reduces downtime during changeovers, and accelerates deployment. Application: Suitable for retrofit projects and new lines that require scalable, future-ready automation infrastructure.
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FAQs
ABB 3AUA0000164759 is designed for direct compatibility with common PLCs and control platforms through its selectable built‑in Ethernet protocols. The MotiFlex e180 can be wired to EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, or other standards without gateways, and the included Mint programming license speeds up positioning tasks. Ensure your network topology matches the protocol chosen and verify wiring, shielding and safety interlocks during installation.
With a 55 A nominal current, the MotiFlex e180 maintains consistent torque under mid-to-high load conditions, reducing speed ripple and overshoot during startups. The drive supports various feedback types, enabling precise motor tuning and reliable performance across a range of servo motors. In packaging and material handling, this translates to smoother operation, better throughput, and fewer safety-related stops.
Yes, the MotiFlex e180 is well-suited for packaging lines that require reliable motion with flexible networking. The Mint license accelerates the setup of routine tasks, while selectable Ethernet protocols simplify integration with existing factory networks. Its 55 A rating supports mid-size axes, and multiple feedback options help ensure precise positioning for pick-and-place and labeling tasks.
Certification details for this model should be confirmed in ABB literature or product datasheets. In practice, servo drives in automated plants commonly require CE safety compliance, and may need SIL-rated performance and IP-rated enclosures depending on the environment and machine safety architecture. Always check the exact certificates and conformity declarations for your jurisdiction and application.
Deploying the MotiFlex e180 typically lowers total cost of ownership through faster commissioning enabled by Mint licensing, flexible Ethernet integration, and easier motor pairing. The robust ABB platform reduces downtime and maintenance complexity by providing clear diagnostics and compatible feedback options. Over the machine life, these factors combine to shorter time-to-production and lower service costs.