ABB ACS880-17 Regenerative Drive - IP54 Enclosure
Part Number: 3AXD50000042577
Quick Summary
ACS880-17 regenerative drive delivers compact braking energy recovery for cranes, elevators and downhill conveyors. Engineers often wrestle with wasted braking energy and cooling costs, a pain this solution directly addresses. CE certified, IP54 enclosure, and compliance with industrial safety standards strengthen reliability in harsh environments. Flexible standard configurations and ABB Order-Based Engineering help tailor features while preserving robustness for automation. In practice, these capabilities translate to energy efficiency, reduced footprint, and faster commissioning in industrial automation.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000042577 ABB: The ACS880-17 regenerative drives are a compact and complete regenerative drive solution, with every-thing you need for regenerative operation in cyclic or continuous braking applications. Such applications include cranes, elevators, centrifuges, downhill conveyers and test benches.=20
With regenerative functionality, the braking energy of the motor is returned to the drive and distributed to the supply network so that it can be utilized by other equipment.=20
Compared to mechanical or resistor braking, where braking energy is wasted as heat, regenerative drive operation offers significant energy consumption and cooling savings.
The ACS880-17 regenerative drives achieve a unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content, indicating that electrical energy is being used efficiently and the drive.=20
The ACS880-17 comes with wide variety of standardized configurations for different application requirements, from line contactors, to preventing unexpected motor starts. If the application requires more, ABB=E2=80=99s Order-Based Engineering services can add special features to the standard product, such as an additional cabinet for customer-specific devices. The robust design and enclosures up to IP54 make the ACS880-17 suitable for even very harsh environments.
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The compact ACS880-17 regenerative drive recovers braking energy, reducing heat generation and overall energy consumption, which translates to lower cooling load and operating costs in cranes and conveyors used in material handling. This enables a smaller plant footprint and easier compliance with power quality targets during dynamic braking scenarios. Application-wise, it supports cranes, elevators, centrifuges, downhill conveyors, and test benches, delivering reliable energy recapture without compromising performance. Feature → Robust protection → Application: IP54-rated enclosure protects electronics in dusty or damp industrial settings, minimizing unplanned downtime and maintenance. This supports installation in harsh environments such as warehousing or outdoor setups where reliability matters. Feature → Configurability → Application: Standardized configurations with Order-Based Engineering options streamline integration, reduce commissioning time, and align with safety features to prevent unexpected motor starts, improving project timelines in automation deployments. Feature → Power quality → Application: Unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content improve grid compatibility and reduce electrical disturbances, aiding compliance with facility energy-management programs and improving overall system efficiency.
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FAQs
The ACS880-17 is designed for straightforward integration with ABB automation ecosystems. It supports standardized cabinet configurations and can be paired with line contactors and anti-restart features. Ensure adequate space for the IP54 enclosure, proper heat dissipation, and correct wiring to the 160 kW, 293 A rating for safe, efficient regeneration.
Regenerative braking returns energy to the supply network, reducing heat generation in resistive braking and lowering cooling requirements. Benefits include energy savings, improved power factor, and lower harmonic distortion, which helps meet plant energy targets and reduces peak demand penalties in demanding material-handling applications.
Yes. The regenerative capability is well-suited for downhill conveyors and test benches where frequent braking occurs. The 160 kW rating and 293 A input, combined with IP54 protection, support reliable operation in environments with vibration, dust, or moisture, while returning energy to the grid rather than dissipating as heat.
The ACS880-17 carries CE certification and an IP54-rated enclosure, providing protection against dust and water ingress. These features align with common industrial safety and reliability standards, supporting long-term operation in harsh environments typical of heavy industry and automation projects.
ROI is driven by energy savings from regenerative braking and reduced cooling loads, alongside lower maintenance due to robust ABB configurations. With modular components and configurability, maintenance windows are minimized, and ABB’s engineering services can help optimize cabinet layouts and spare-part strategies for long-term reliability.