ABB 3AUA0000232567 ACS255 drive - UL (NEMA) TYPE 4X / IP66
Part Number: 3AUA0000232567
Quick Summary
The ABB ACS255 drive enables precise LV AC motor control for pumps and conveyors. Engineers often face harsh environments, washdowns, and difficult tuning that slows deployment. UL (NEMA) 4X and IP66 ratings ensure rugged durability in washdown or outdoor environments, while sensorless vector control supports both AC induction and PM motors. This combination reduces downtime and accelerates integration, while embedded Modbus-RTU and an intuitive keypad streamline configuration, PLC communication, and ongoing maintenance, delivering predictable torque and energy efficiency across a range of applications.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000232567 ABB: The ACS255 drive comes in several variants ensuring seamless integration into machines. The UL (NEMA) TYPE 4X / IP66 ACS255 is constructed with corrosion resistant materials for durability and increased survival in wet, dirty, or washdown applications indoors or outdoors. Common application includes augers, mixers, pumps, fans and conveyors. The key features include an integrated keypad for easy configuration, precise process control with V/Hz control and sensorless vector control for both AC induction and PM motors, enhanced short circuit protection, operating mode selection with variable torque and constant torque V/Hz profiles, and embedded Modbus-RTU communication interface for real time control and monitoring.
Feature: UL (NEMA) 4X / IP66 enclosure is designed with corrosion-resistant materials. Business impact: It stands up to washdown and outdoor exposure, reducing the need for additional protective housings and guarding. Application: ideal for conveyors, pumps and mixers used in food processing, chemical handling, or dusty manufacturing environments. Feature: Integrated keypad for straightforward configuration. Business impact: reduces commissioning time and operator training, accelerating machine rollout and minimizing start-up risk. Application: OEM machine builders and line integrators seeking faster time-to-value. Feature: V/Hz control with sensorless vector control. Business impact: delivers efficient torque control and smooth starts, lowering energy consumption and wear. Application: pumps, fans, augers, and mixers with diverse load profiles. Feature: Embedded Modbus-RTU for real-time control and monitoring. Business impact: simplifies PLC integration and remote diagnostics, enabling tighter line oversight and faster repairs. Application: line control, SCADA interfaces, and multi-drive networks. Feature: Enhanced short-circuit protection and robust wiring compatibility. Business impact: reduces fault downtime and protects drive electronics in harsh industrial settings. Application: any automation line requiring dependable protection. Feature: 480 V compatibility and corrosion-resistant materials for indoor/outdoor use. Business impact: removes the need for external protective enclosures in many installations, shortening install time. Application: outdoor conveyors, washdown zones, and process lines.
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FAQs
The ACS255 requires a 480 V LV AC supply and placement in a suitable environment compatible with UL (NEMA) 4X / IP66 protection. Ensure proper grounding, shielded Modbus-RTU communication wiring, and access to the integrated keypad for initial commissioning. The drive is designed for rugged washdown areas and can be mounted indoors or outdoors with appropriate support hardware.
Yes. The drive features UL (NEMA) 4X and IP66 protection and corrosion-resistant materials, making it suitable for wet, dirty, or washdown environments. This reduces the need for extra protective enclosures and simplifies installation in process lines, conveying systems, and food/ beverage equipment.
The ACS255 supports V/Hz control for variable and constant torque applications and sensorless vector control for enhanced torque performance on both AC induction and PM motors. This combination provides flexible performance across pumps, fans, augers, and mixers with varying load profiles.
Absolutely. The drive includes an embedded Modbus-RTU interface for real-time control and monitoring, enabling straightforward PLC integration, remote diagnostics, and coordinated multi-drive control across a line without needing external gateways.
Expect reduced downtime due to rugged protection and built-in diagnostics, faster commissioning with the keypad, and improved energy efficiency from optimized torque control. The 480 V ACS255 also supports durable operation in challenging environments, leading to longer equipment life and lower total cost of ownership.