ABB 3AXD50000047394 LV AC Regenerative Drive - ACS880-11
Part Number: 3AXD50000047394
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000047394 is a LV AC regenerative drive designed for energy recovery in heavy industrial applications. For facilities with frequent braking, wasted energy and excessive cooling costs erode efficiency and increase maintenance. These drives typically ensure CE compliance and SIL readiness, with IP-rated enclosures depending on installation, providing robust safety and reliability. This solution supports energy-efficient motor control and regenerative braking in demanding environments, helping plants cut operating costs, simplify electrical design, and boost overall equipment effectiveness in sectors like oil & gas, mining, and automotive manufacturing.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000047394 ABB: The ACS880-11 drives are customized to meet the particular needs of specific industries, such as oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, cement, power plants, material handling, pulp and paper, sawmills, marine, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and automotive. They can control a wide range of applications, including cranes, extruders, winches, winders, conveyors, mixers, compressors, centrifuges, test benches, elevators, extruders, pumps and fans. The ACS880-11 is a compact and complete regenerative drive solution with everything you need for regenerative operation in cyclic or continuous braking applications.
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. With mechanical or resistor braking energy is wasted as heat and additional cooling is often required, whereas regenerative drive operation offers significant savings in energy consumption and cooling. The drive reaches a unity power factor, meaning that electrical energy is used to its full potential. Equipped with an active supply unit and integrated low harmonic line filter, the regenerative drive produces exceptionally low harmonic content.
Feature: Regenerative braking returns braking energy to the supply network, reducing heat generation and cooling needs. Business Impact: Lower energy costs, improved power quality, and enhanced process stability. Application: Material handling lines and cranes where frequent braking occurs. The ACS880-11 family achieves a unity power factor, enabling more efficient use of electrical infrastructure. Feature: Integrated active supply unit and low harmonic line filter minimize harmonic distortion, improving grid compliance and reducing EMI-related issues. Business Impact: Fewer deratings, simpler compliance reporting, and less cooling burden. Application: Conveyor systems and pumps with multiple drives in one plant. Feature: Compact wall-mounted design offers a complete regenerative solution in tight spaces. Business Impact: Faster installation, reduced panel footprint, and easier maintenance access. Application: Milling, sawmills, and processing lines where space is at a premium. Feature: Wide application compatibility including cranes, winches, winders, mixers, pumps, and fans. Business Impact: Lower procurement complexity and reduced spare parts inventory. Application: Metals processing, cement plants, and water treatment facilities. Feature: Energy efficiency and unity power factor support business cases for energy programs and green initiatives. Business Impact: Measurable energy savings, lower TCO, and easier integration with site energy dashboards. Application: Any heavy industry seeking cost-containment and sustainable operations.
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FAQs
The drive requires a 400 V supply capable of delivering up to 145 A, with space for proper cooling and ventilation. Plan for cable entry, shielded motor and input/output cabling, and safe separation from high-energy equipment. The unit benefits from a compact wall-mount design, enabling straightforward mounting within standard control cabinets or dedicated enclosures. Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and manufacturer's installation guidelines for wiring and grounding.
Yes. The ACS880-11 family is designed for a wide range of applications, including cranes, winches, winders, conveyors, pumps, and fans. Its regenerative braking capability returns energy to the supply, improving efficiency on cyclic and continuous braking tasks. Integrate with PLCs and motor control networks using standard ABB interfaces, and leverage built-in energy recovery to reduce overall system energy consumption.
Regenerative operation delivers a unity power factor and returns braking energy to the grid, reducing heat in braking resistors and cooling loads. Expect energy savings during frequent deceleration, lower maintenance costs due to fewer braking components, and improved process stability from consistent motor control. Applicable to high-load or dynamic processes such as material handling and process lines.
ABB drives in this class are typically CE compliant and designed to support SIL-rated safety integrations where required, with enclosure options that meet common IP-rated standards. Always verify the exact certification envelope with ABB for the specific installation and regional requirements to ensure full regulatory compliance and safety alignment.
ROI comes from reduced energy consumption due to braking energy recovery, lower cooling requirements from less heat generation, and improved equipment uptime from better power quality. In practice, plants with frequent braking and multiple drives can realize meaningful savings over the system lifecycle, while also simplifying maintenance and reducing spare parts needs through a universal regenerative solution.