ABB ACS380-040N-05A6-4 LV drive module - IEC 2.2 kW
Part Number: 3AUA0000173820
Quick Summary
The ACS380 drive module from ABB provides precise motor control for compact machines in packaging and material handling. Integration gaps and lengthy tuning times often slow line startups, pushing up engineering costs. It features integrated functional safety via PROFIsafe over PROFINET and UL-listed ratings to support safe, standards-compliant operation. With adaptive programming and straightforward configuration, you can shorten commissioning, improve reliability, and reduce maintenance overhead, delivering measurable business value in automation projects across manufacturing, process lines, and robotics contexts.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000173820 ABB: The ACS380 machinery drive comes in several variants ensuring seamless integration into machines and connecting perfectly to automation systems. It=E2=80=99s a great fit for industries such as food and beverage, material handling and textile. Typical applications include mixers, conveyors, EOT and tower cranes, extruders and textile machinery.
With the integrated functional safety features, the ACS380 drive can be also part of the machine=E2=80=99s safety system via PROFIsafe over PROFINET, ensuring the motor is safely stopped when required. In addition, the drive=E2=80=99s software can be easily customized with adaptive programming to match any specific application requirements.
Feature: Compact LV AC machinery drive with 2.2 kW (IEC) rating enables efficient motor control in small to mid-size machines. Benefit: Reduces space, wiring complexity, and energy waste while delivering predictable torque and speed. Application: Ideal for mixers, conveyors, EOT cranes, extruders, and textile machinery. Feature: Integrated safety (PROFIsafe over PROFINET) supports safe machine operation. Benefit: Improves operator safety and eases compliance with safety standards, lowering risk of accidental starts. Application: Packaging lines and material handling systems where safety interlocks are critical. Feature: Adaptive programming and easy software customization. Benefit: Shortens commissioning time, optimizes process control, and enables fine-tuning for specific machines. Application: Custom conveyors, dosing systems, and textile machinery requiring tailored control logic. Feature: Broad voltage compatibility (400 V IEC, 480 V UL options) and 3 Hp UL equivalent ratings. Benefit: Facilitates global deployments with fewer phase-infrastructure constraints and smoother integration with existing power rails. Application: International factories with mixed 400/480 V networks. Feature: Seamless integration within ABB’s drive ecosystem and PROFINET compatibility. Benefit: Accelerates installation, reduces wiring errors, and simplifies future upgrades. Application: Automated lines in food & beverage, packaging, and material handling sectors. Industry context and field experience: Industry-specific deployments emphasize energy efficiency, reliable startup, and maintainable control architectures, where adaptive programming and safety-driven features directly influence uptime and total cost of ownership.
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Installation involves mounting the unit in a suitable enclosure, connecting the 400 V power supply to the drive's input terminals, wiring motor output lines according to the motor ratings, and linking communication via PROFINET if safety and integration are required. Use the adaptive programming features to tailor speed profiles and create a safe stop or safe torque-off routine as part of the machine safety system.
Key specs include a 2.2 kW (IEC) nominal power rating, 5.6 A current at the motor, and voltage options around 400 V (IEC) with UL-rated 480 V configurations. The drive also provides UL-listed safety capabilities and support for PROFIsafe over PROFINET for integrated machine safety.
Yes. The ACS380 is designed for LV AC machinery control in packaging, material handling, conveyors, mixers, EOT cranes, extruders, and textile equipment. Its adaptive programming and safety features help optimize line speed, reduce start-up times, and ensure consistent, reliable performance in demanding production environments.
The ACS380 includes integrated functional safety that supports PROFIsafe over PROFINET, enabling safe stop and programmable safety-related logic within the drive. This streamlines compliance with safety requirements on automated lines, reduces external safety hardware, and simplifies certification workflows for machine builders and end-users.
Expected ROI comes from shorter commissioning times due to adaptive programming, improved line uptime thanks to integrated safety features, and energy-efficient motor control. Ongoing maintenance is simplified by centralized parameter management, compatibility with ABB’s drive ecosystem, and reduced risk of unexpected motor faults due to safe operation capabilities.