ABB 3AUA0000170317 ACS880-37 Drive - Ultra-low harmonic
Part Number: 3AUA0000170317
Quick Summary
The ACS880-37 drive enables precise motor control in demanding manufacturing environments. Harmonics from conventional drives can disturb sensitive equipment and waste energy, creating maintenance costs and downtime. It complies with IEEE 519, IEC61000-3-2, and IEC61000-3-4 standards, with IP54-rated rugged enclosures available for harsh environments. This ABB solution also supports network power factor correction and seamless integration with ABB configurations, delivering measurable business value through improved efficiency and reliability. For engineers, the compact installation and flexible configuration options reduce integration risk, shorten commissioning times, and support scalable automation strategies. In production environments with variable loads, the drive maintains strong motor voltage and power factor, limiting line disturbances.
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3AUA0000170317 ABB: Harmonic distortions can disturb or even damage sensitive equipment connected in the same environment. Harmonics also cause additional losses in the network. =20
The ACS880-37 ultra-low harmonic drive produces exceptionally low harmonic content and exceeds the requirements of harmonic guidance/standards such as IEEE 519, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-12, EC61000-3-4 and G5/4. Compared to a conventional drive, the harmonic content is reduced by up to 97%. The total harmonic current distortion is typically <3% in a nominal situation and an undistorted network.
The drive offers the possibility for network power factor correction to compensate for the low power factors of equipment connected to the same network. Lower harmonics and full motor voltage at all times mean reduced system losses and better overall system efficiency.
The ACS880-37 comes with wide variety of standardized configurations for different application requirements, from line contactors, to preventing unexpected motor starts. If the application requires more, ABB=E2=80=99s Order-Based Engineering services can add special features to the standard product, such as an additional cabinet for customer-specific devices. The robust design and enclosures up to IP54 make the ACS880-37 suitable for even very harsh environments.
Ultra-low harmonic content and efficient power electronics: By delivering typically less than 3% THDi, the ACS880-37 drive minimizes network distortion, reduces heating in feeders and transformers, and lowers EMI-related downtime. This translates to higher reliability on multi-drive installations such as conveyors and pump lines, enabling smoother operation and reduced maintenance costs. Compliance-driven performance is bolstered by IEEE 519 and IEC61000-3-2/3-4, ensuring grid compatibility in tightly regulated facilities. Application: manufacturing floors with dense drive populations and mixed loads benefit from cleaner power and fewer interference events. Power factor correction and energy savings: The drive offers network power factor correction options that improve overall plant efficiency, reduce reactive power, and help avoid utility penalties. This is particularly valuable in process plants and batch lines where motor loads vary, delivering measurable reductions in energy consumption over time. Application: facility-wide energy management programs and green initiatives gain traction with this capability. Rugged installation and compatibility: An IP54-rated enclosure and robust build support operation in harsh environments, with simplified wiring and ABB-standard installation practices. This minimizes enclosure-related setbacks and accelerates commissioning, especially in retrofit projects or expansions. Application: mining, metals, and outdoor installations where protection from dust, moisture, and vibration is essential. Flexible configurations and engineering support: The ACS880-37 ships with a broad set of standard configurations and Order-Based Engineering options to add customer-specific devices or extra cabinets. This reduces customization risk, speeds up deployment, and ensures the drive fits exact control architectures. Application: systems integrators and OEMs benefit from faster time-to-value and tighter integration with ABB automation platforms. ABB ecosystem advantage: Seamless compatibility with ABB drives and fieldbus options enables cohesive control across automation layers, from PLCs to SCADA. This simplifies maintenance, spare parts planning, and long-term reliability for plant-wide automation strategies.
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FAQs
Plan for an IP54-rated enclosure where protection from dust and moisture is essential, and verify wiring and cabling sizes match the 1950 A current rating. Use ABB-approved line contactors and standard configurations, and consider Order-Based Engineering for customer-specific panels to minimize commissioning risk.
The drive typically achieves THDi <3% in nominal operation and meets IEEE 519, IEC61000-3-2, and IEC61000-3-4 requirements, ensuring grid compatibility and reducing EMI issues. This supports reliable operation in environments with multiple drives sharing a single electrical network.
Yes. The drive includes network power factor correction options that improve overall efficiency, reduce reactive energy, and can lower energy costs. This is advantageous for plants with mixed loads or stringent energy management targets.
ABB offers Order-Based Engineering to add customer-specific devices, modify cabinet configurations, or tailor features beyond standard builds, helping the drive fit exact plant layouts and control architectures while shortening commissioning time.
Ideal for manufacturing lines, conveyors, pumps, and fans where harmonic control is critical and environments are challenging. It also benefits process industries and automation projects requiring robust protection, reliable operation, and easy integration with ABB automation ecosystems.