ABB 3AXD50000047492 LV AC Regenerative Drive - 5.5 kW
Part Number: 3AXD50000047492
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000047492 LV AC regenerative drive is a compact wall-mounted solution for regenerative braking in industrial drives. Many facilities struggle with wasted braking energy and excessive cooling from conventional drives, driving up operating costs. Designed to meet essential CE safety and EMC standards, the system ensures safe regenerative operation and reliable performance in harsh industrial environments. The drive’s unity power factor and integrated low harmonic filter deliver improved power quality, while enabling scalable control of conveyors, pumps, fans, cranes, and other heavy loads. This combination supports energy-efficiency programs and simplifies modernization across mining, metals, cement, oil & gas, and food & beverage processing. By reducing wastage and maintenance complexity, it strengthens total cost of ownership for plant operators.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000047492 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.
Regenerative braking is the core feature, returning kinetic energy to the power network rather than dissipating it as heat. This directly lowers energy consumption and cooling loads, reducing plant operating costs and improving equipment efficiency. In applications like conveyors, cranes, and winches, the ability to capture brake energy translates to measurable savings over the equipment life. Unity power factor and an integrated low harmonic line filter are embedded benefits that improve power quality and reduce utility penalties in high-demand facilities. Operators can avoid derating and interference with other drives, enabling smoother starts and reliable operation on mills, pumps, and fans. Compact form factor with an active supply unit makes installation easier in space-constrained cabinets or wall-mounted panels. The design supports straightforward retrofit and reduces wiring complexity, saving on installation time and cabinet depth. This is especially valuable in multi-drive line-ups in processing plants. Wide compatibility with cranes, extruders, winches, winders, pumps, and elevators gives engineers a single regenerative solution for diverse tasks. This reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenance planning across plant networks, from automotive to water treatment to food and beverage. Regenerative operation suits both cyclic and continuous braking, delivering energy savings across process ramps and heavy-load cycles. Reduced cooling needs lower HVAC capacity requirements, while maintaining performance during demanding duty cycles. Industry-specific customization and ABB reliability ensure easy integration with existing automation stacks and control schemes. The ACS880-11 family provides familiar programming interfaces and safety features, easing validation and commissioning in regulated environments.
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FAQs
The drive is a compact LV AC regenerative solution designed for wall-mount installation and fits standard 400 V power networks. It pairs with the ACS880-11 family, supports typical industrial cabinets, and simplifies retrofits by consolidating regenerative control with an integrated active supply unit and low harmonic filter. Ensure proper cabinet clearance, standard cable routing, and adherence to CE/EMC guidelines during integration.
Key specs include 5.5 kW nominal power, 400 V input, and 12.9 A output, with a near-unity power factor. The drive features an integrated low harmonic line filter and active supply unit to maintain grid compatibility. These attributes support efficient energy recovery, smoother operation of conveyors, pumps, fans, and cranes, and reduced harmonics in demanding plants.
Yes. The ACS880-11 based regenerative drive is designed for harsh industrial environments and supports cyclic and continuous braking in heavy-duty tasks. It enables energy recovery on conveyors, winches, cranes, and pumps, improving energy efficiency and reducing cooling loads in sectors like mining, metals, cement, and oil & gas, while maintaining safe, reliable operation.
The solution is designed to meet essential CE safety and EMC standards, providing regulatory compliance for most industrial installations. Its robust shielding, integrated harmonic suppression, and safe regenerative operation help ensure compliance during commissioning and ongoing operation in regulated environments.
Energy recovery reduces braking losses, lowering utility consumption and cooling requirements, which translates to lower operating costs and improved equipment uptime. Fewer spare parts are needed due to a standardized ACS880-11 platform, and the integrated components streamline maintenance and commissioning, delivering a faster return on investment in multi-drive deployments.