ABB 3AUA0000234201 LV AC micro drive - UL TYPE 4X / IP66
Part Number: 3AUA0000234201
Quick Summary
ABB 3AUA0000234201 LV AC micro drive enables precise motor control for challenging washdown environments in conveyors, pumps, and mixers. In real-world lines, moisture, corrosion, and dirty conditions drive downtime and maintenance costs. With IP66 protection and UL Type 4X (NEMA 4X) enclosures, the drive delivers rugged reliability for indoor or outdoor washdown service. It is built with corrosion-resistant materials and supports easy on-board configuration via an integrated keypad. The device uses V/Hz control and sensorless vector control for both AC induction and PM motors, and embedded Modbus-RTU enables real-time control and monitoring, simplifying integration with existing PLCs and SCADA systems. This combination reduces downtime, improves process stability, and lowers total cost of ownership across food and beverage, water treatment, and material-handling applications.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000234201 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.
The ACS255 family includes an integrated keypad for fast on-board configuration, enabling field commissioning without external programmers and reducing project timelines. This translates to lower engineering costs and quicker start-up on machines such as conveyors and mixers. The drive supports V/Hz control and sensorless vector control for both AC induction and PM motors, delivering precise torque and speed under varying load conditions while improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs. Rugged IP66 / UL Type 4X (NEMA 4X) enclosures protect electronics from moisture, dust, and corrosion, extending service life in washdown environments and outdoor installations, which lowers maintenance frequency and cost. Embedded Modbus-RTU provides real-time data exchange with PLCs and SCADA systems, enabling remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and easier integration into existing automation architectures. With variable torque and constant torque V/Hz profiles, operators gain tighter process control for applications like augers, pumps, fans, and conveyors, improving throughput and reducing batch variance. The drive’s 240 V input compatibility supports quick deployment in standard industrial plants, while compatibility with a range of motor types simplifies retrofits and spares management for maintenance teams.
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FAQs
The ACS255 drive is housed in an IP66 / UL Type 4X enclosure with corrosion-resistant materials, making it suitable for washdown and outdoor installations. Begin with secure wall or panel mounting, ensure proper sealing of conduit entries, and connect motor and supply cables per ABB installation manuals. The integrated keypad enables on-site configuration without external programming tools, reducing field engineering time. Verify Modbus-RTU wiring if you plan PLC communication and set appropriate safety and lockout parameters before commissioning.
ACS255 provides sensorless vector control for both AC induction motors and permanent magnet (PM) motors, plus V/Hz control for basic torque and speed profiles. This combination delivers precise torque delivery, smooth speed regulation, and energy efficiency across varying load conditions. It supports variable torque and constant torque profiles, making it suitable for pumps, fans, conveyors, augers, and mixers while simplifying match-ups with existing motor stocks.
Yes. The ACS255 includes an embedded Modbus-RTU interface, enabling reliable real-time communication with PLCs and SCADA systems. This facilitates remote monitoring, data logging, and integration into broader automation networks, reducing diagnostic time and supporting predictive maintenance programs. Ensure proper RS-485 wiring, addressing, and baud rate configuration during setup.
The drive features UL Type 4X (NEMA 4X) protection and IP66 enclosure, designed for harsh industrial conditions, washdown, and outdoor use. These ratings translate to strong resistance against dust, water ingress, and corrosion. While CE conformity is common in global deployments, verify regional regulatory requirements for your facility and consult ABB documentation for specific certification packages applicable to your region.
Deploying the ACS255 can lower total cost of ownership through improved energy efficiency from precise V/Hz and vector control, reduced downtime thanks to rugged IP66/UL 4X protection, and faster commissioning via the integrated keypad. Real-time monitoring via Modbus-RTU supports preventive maintenance, minimizing unexpected outages. For retrofits, the drive’s compatibility with existing 240 V motors and standard automation taxonomies simplifies spares management and accelerates integration into existing lines.