ABB 3AUA0000201030 ACS880 Extension Box - UL Listed, up to 150 HP
Part Number: 3AUA0000201030
Quick Summary
ACS880 Extension Box provides input fusing and local control for ACS880-01 drives in industrial installations. It reduces wiring complexity and installation headaches by consolidating essential protection and control into a single wall-mount enclosure. UL listed for electrical safety, with common CE practices and IP configurations used in ABB ecosystems to support rugged industrial environments. This approach shortens commissioning time, minimizes panel footprint, and simplifies maintenance, delivering tangible business value for OEMs and end users alike. By enabling a 120 V digital signal interface for stop/start and seamless fieldbus integration, it supports scalable automation while protecting the drive and operators during routine operation. It’s a reliable drive accessory for conveyors, pumps, and material handling equipment, aligning with lean maintenance practices and long-term ROI.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUA0000201030 ABB: The ACS880 Extension Box is an ACS880-01 wall-mounted drive on a back panel with an electrical box for additional devices. Within the box are line fuses to protect the drive. Optional devices includes a local disconnect switch, control power transformer, as well as ACS880-01 options for fieldbus, in-put/output adapters, special software, etc. The extension box will save cost and simplify installation because it has the input fusing and local disconnect switch that are typically required as part of the installation. It can also provide 120V digital signal interface for stop/start motor control. It is used in a variety of industries include oil and gas, chemical, mining, material handling, pulp and paper, saw mills and cement. Applications include extruders, winches, winders, conveyors, mixers, compressors, pumps and fans. The ACS880 Extension Box is available up to 150 HP in a wall-mountable package.
Integrated input fusing and local disconnect: This feature reduces field wiring, speeds installation, and enhances safety by isolating the drive in a single enclosure, minimizing panel wiring errors and commissioning time. Benefit: lower labor costs, faster start-up, and improved startup reliability for motors and conveyors in mining or material handling applications. Application: retrofit projects and new OEM builds seeking streamlined electrical protection and control in a compact wall-mount format. Long-tail keywords: drive fusing enclosure, integrated protection for ACS880, wall-mounted drive accessory.120 V digital I/O interface for stop/start control: The extension box provides a dedicated 120 V digital signal interface, enabling straightforward local motor control and compatibility with existing automation networks. Business impact: reduces external relays and cabling, improves response times, and simplifies control-system integration. Application: pump stations, mixers, and fans where local stop/start control is required without expanding control panels. Long-tail keywords: 120 V digital I/O, local control interface, fieldbus integration.Up to 150 HP in a wall-mountable package: Scales to larger motor drives while saving panel space and simplifying mounting in constrained installations. Benefit: enables compact, robust installations in space-limited environments such as offshore platforms or underground mining operations. Application: high-torce extrusion lines, conveyors, and aggregate handling where space is at a premium. Long-tail keywords: high horsepower extension box, wall-mounted drive extension, space-saving motor drive accessory.Optional devices and flexibility: The box supports local disconnect switches, control power transformers, plus ACS880-01 fieldbus adapters and IO adapters, along with software options. Business impact: future-proofing and easier customization to meet evolving control strategies. Application: systems requiring modular control expansions and scalable networking. Long-tail keywords: optional fieldbus adapters, IO adapters, future-proof automation.Compatibility and installation efficiency: Designed to simplify installation with integrated protection, this enclosure reduces panel complexity and enables faster commissioning across industries such as oil & gas, chemical, mining, and cement. Benefit: lower total cost of ownership, fewer on-site components, and safer, more reliable motor control. Application: retrofits and greenfield installations where ABB ACS880 drives are used for extruders, winders, conveyors, and pumps.
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The Extension Box is designed as a wall-mounted back-panel enclosure that houses input fusing and a local disconnect for ACS880-01 drives, enabling a compact and integrated protection and control solution with compatible fieldbus options.
Key specs include support for up to 150 HP in a wall-mountable package, built-in input fusing, a 120 V digital signal interface for stop/start control, and optional devices such as fieldbus adapters and IO adapters to extend network compatibility.
Industries like oil & gas, chemical, mining, material handling, pulp and paper, saw mills, and cement benefit from reduced wiring, easier installation, and safer local control for systems such as conveyors, pumps, and extruders.
The product is UL listed for electrical safety, ensuring compliance with common industrial electrical installation standards. ABB drive ecosystems also align with established CE practices and IP configurations for rugged environments where applicable.
ROI comes from reduced wiring and panel components, faster commissioning, and lower maintenance costs due to integrated protection and local control, translating to shorter downtime and higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in automated motor drives.