ABB 3AUA0000173830 LV AC machinery drive module - ACS380-042N-05A6-4
Part Number: 3AUA0000173830
Quick Summary
LV AC machinery drive module from ABB speeds motors and simplifies automation for packaging and material handling lines. Integrating drives into evolving machines and safety systems can cause downtime and costly rework, but this module is designed for seamless connection to automation networks. UL-listed safety features and PROFIsafe over PROFINET enable safer stops, while adaptive programming lets you tailor performance to exact applications. By linking with PLCs and HMIs, you gain faster commissioning, reduced risk, and lower energy waste across your industrial automation projects.
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3AUA0000173830 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: Integrated PROFIsafe over PROFINET enables machine-level safety without external safety controllers. Business Impact: Safer operation, faster risk mitigation, and streamlined compliance within automated lines. Application: Packaging lines, conveyors, and textile machinery where safety interlocks must synchronize with motion control. Feature: Several variants of ACS380 drive modules ensure seamless machine integration and straightforward system connectivity. Business Impact: Reduced engineering time, easier upgrades, and scalable automation across multiple line configurations. Application: Food and beverage processing, material handling, and textile equipment with changing throughput requirements. Feature: Adaptive programming capabilities allow software customization for unique processes. Business Impact: Precise motor control, optimized energy use, and reduced commissioning time. Application: Mixers, extruders, EOT cranes, and tower cranes where bespoke motion profiles deliver efficiency. Feature: UL safety-rated performance supports compliant system design. Business Impact: Regulatory alignment and safer equipment operation with fewer retrofit costs. Application: Any high-risk automation task requiring verified safety standards. Feature: Compact integration with PLCs and controls reduces installation footprint. Business Impact: Space savings, easier cabinet design, and lower cabling complexity. Application: conveyor belts and packaging lines requiring compact, reliable drive solutions.
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FAQs
The ACS380 drive module is designed for straightforward integration into ABB automation architectures. It connects over standard fieldbus interfaces and supports PROFIsafe over PROFINET for safe, synchronized motion with existing PLCs. Installers can leverage the adaptive programming environment to quickly tune start/stop profiles, reducing commissioning time and minimizing system downtime during upgrades.
Key specs include 2.2 kW nominal power (Pn) with 5.6 A at 400 V, and UL: Pld 3 Hp with 4.8 A at 480 V for safety-rated operation. The drive is compatible with a range of machine loads and can be tuned via adaptive programming to suit conveyors, mixers, or textile machinery, ensuring efficient torque delivery and energy use.
Yes. The ACS380-042N-05A6-4 is well-suited for conveyors, mixers, EOT and tower cranes, extruders, and textile machinery. Its integrated safety features and seamless PROFINET communication enable reliable, synchronized control across packaging and material handling lines, delivering consistent throughput while maintaining machine safety and operator protection.
The module includes UL-listed safety capabilities, ensuring compliance with recognized safety standards for electrical machinery. In addition, PROFIsafe over PROFINET provides integrated functional safety for safe motor stopping within the machine safety system, aligning with industry safety practices and reducing the need for external safety hardware in many configurations.
Expect reduced maintenance due to integrated safety features and robust hardware, plus easier software updates through adaptive programming. The drive’s compatibility with standard automation networks minimizes integration risk, shortening downtime during changes in line configuration and enabling faster ROI through energy savings, fewer faults, and improved line reliability.