ABB 3AXD50000031878 Motors & Drives - PROFIsafe
Part Number: 3AXD50000031878
Quick Summary
3AXD50000031878 is a LV AC machinery drive module that controls motors in manufacturing automation, delivering precise speed and torque control for conveyors, mixers, cranes, and textile machinery. Integrators often confront safety, integration, and tuning challenges when bringing diverse machines onto a single control network, risking downtime and extended commissioning. The ACS380-based module includes integrated safety features and PROFIsafe over PROFINET, enabling safe motor stopping within the machine safety system while maintaining throughput and regulatory alignment. UL-listed performance and adaptive programming simplify validation, while straightforward installation and network-compatible design reduce time-to-commission and support scalable, future-ready automation across factories, delivering improved ROI.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000031878 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.
Integrated safety via PROFIsafe over PROFINET: This feature reduces risk of unexpected machine stoppages and aligns with safety case requirements, delivering safer commissioning and operation in packaging lines and conveyors. The business impact is lower downtime and easier regulatory alignment, enabling faster deployment across discrete manufacturing environments. Application note: suitable for line-side safety integration without extensive re-wiring, improving project timelines. 3 kW, 12.2 A at 230 V LV drive: Delivers consistent torque and energy efficiency, enabling smoother start/stop cycles in mixers and textile machinery. Business impact: reduced energy consumption and improved process stability, translating to lower operating costs and less wear on mechanical systems. Application: applies to mixers, conveyors, textile winding equipment, and extruders. Adaptive programming and customizable software: Enables on-site tuning to match exact process profiles, cutting commissioning time and enabling rapid adaptation to changing production needs. Business impact: faster time-to-value and lower reconfiguration costs. Application: extrusion lines, textile mills, and packaging lines. Seamless automation integration: Network-ready design reduces wiring complexity and accelerates network onboarding for PROFINET-based systems. Business impact: streamlined installation, easier upgrades, and improved maintainability. Application: multi-machine cells and dynamic production lines. UL-listed performance: Supports compliance and reliability expectations for regulated environments, helping maintenance teams meet safety standards with minimal risk. Application: food & beverage, material handling, and textile sectors.
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Begin with a clean control panel layout, ensuring proper motor wiring and shielded cabling. Connect the drive to the PROFINET network, assign device identity, and map PROFIsafe channels to the machine safety system. Use the adaptive programming tools to tailor speed profiles, then validate through a staged commissioning plan that includes safe-stop tests and fault-handling scenarios.
The drive provides 3 kW of output power, 12.2 A current, and 230 V operating voltage, with UL-listed configuration. Safety is enhanced by PROFIsafe over PROFINET, enabling safe motor stopping within the machine safety system. These specifications support reliable conveyor control, reduced energy draw, and predictable startup behavior under varying load conditions.
Yes. The ACS380-based module is designed for applications including mixers, conveyors, EOT and tower cranes, extruders, and textile machinery. Its adaptive programming allows customization to specific textile processes, while PROFINET safety integration ensures safe operation in crane control and related equipment, reducing commissioning time and improving system safety.
The drive includes integrated safety features and PROFIsafe over PROFINET for machine safety integration, along with UL-listed performance. These elements support regulatory compliance, safer machine shutdowns, and robust reliability in industrial environments, helping maintenance teams meet safety targets with confidence.
Expect lower downtime due to advanced safety features and reliable operation, faster commissioning thanks to adaptive programming, and easier future upgrades with network-ready design. The integrated safety and UL-listed performance contribute to a favorable total cost of ownership, delivering measurable ROI through improved productivity and reduced risk.