ABB ACS880-11-156A-5 Drive - UL Pld 125 Hp, 480 V
Part Number: 3AXD50000047397
Quick Summary
The ACS880-11 regenerative drive is a compact LV AC controller for industrial machinery and material handling. Engineers often battle wasted braking energy and onerous cooling requirements in cyclic braking scenarios. It is CE marked and UL listed, with safety features that support SIL-rated architectures and options for IP-rated enclosures in harsh environments. By integrating an active supply unit and an integrated low harmonic filter, the ACS880-11 improves energy efficiency while simplifying electrical infrastructure. This solution suits a broad spectrum of applications—from conveyors to cranes—delivering reliable performance and a concrete path to lower total cost of ownership.
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3AXD50000047397 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 → Business Impact → Application: The regenerative braking capability returns energy to the supply network, yielding energy savings and reduced cooling needs; this translates into lower operating costs for mining conveyors and steel mill lines. The integrated low harmonic line filter ensures power quality compliance, minimizing panel heating and nuisance harmonics on sensitive networks, which is critical in process plants and food & beverage lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: An active supply unit supports unity power factor operation, improving grid interaction and utility liaison, which helps meet external compliance while enabling easier interconnection to existing ABB or third-party controls on packaging lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A compact, wall-mounted form factor reduces cabinet footprint and simplifies retrofits in crowded machine towns, enabling faster installation on cranes, winches, and winders across aerospace, automotive, and material handling sectors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wide-load capability—from pumps and fans to extruders and centrifuges—reduces the need for multiple drive families, improving maintenance planning and spare parts forecasting for oil & gas facilities and water treatment plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Regenerative operation supports continuous braking or cyclic braking regimes, delivering energy recovery in heavy application cycles and improving overall plant reliability and uptime in mining, cement, and metals processing. Industry context: In sectors like oil & gas, mining, metals, chemicals, cement, and marine, regenerative drives align with energy management programs and sustainability targets while delivering fast ROI through energy cost reduction and streamlined installation.
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FAQs
The ACS880-11 is designed for wall-mounted installation with a compact footprint, leveraging an integrated active supply unit and low harmonic filter to simplify wiring. Plan for proper enclosure protection, adequate ventilation, and appropriate circuit protection for 500 V systems. Ensure compatible control interfaces and standard safety interlocks are in place to support SIL-rated architectures where applicable.
Regenerative braking returns energy to the DC bus and distribution network, reducing net energy drawn from the supply. This improves overall energy efficiency, lowers cooling requirements due to reduced heat generation, and can improve operator consistency on heavy-load cycles typical of cranes, winders, and conveyors in process industries.
Yes, the ACS880-11 is designed for industrial use across sectors like mining, metals, and material handling. It supports integration with robust control schemes and, with appropriate enclosure options, can withstand demanding environments. Its regenerative functionality helps manage energy in dynamic processes such as conveyors and mixers while maintaining reliable operation.
The drive is CE compliant and UL-listed, aligning with global safety and performance standards. Safety features support SIL-rated architectures, enhancing protection for automated systems. Always verify specific regional regulatory requirements and enclosure ratings for your installation to ensure full conformity.
ROI is driven by reduced energy consumption from regenerative braking, lower cooling needs, and a smaller panel footprint that cuts installation and maintenance time. In high-duty cycles common to cranes, conveyors, and pumps, energy savings accumulate quickly, while improved power quality reduces wear on motors and drives, contributing to lower maintenance costs and longer equipment life.