ABB 3AXD50000047495 ACS880-11 Regenerative Drive - 18.5 kW
Part Number: 3AXD50000047495
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ACS880-11 regenerative drive from ABB is a compact LV AC controller that enables regenerative braking for conveyors, pumps, and processing lines. It helps address energy waste and cooling challenges by feeding braking energy back to the power network, reducing heat in enclosures and lowering operating costs. Typical certifications include CE safety and EMC compliance; IP-rated enclosures and optional functional-safety configurations (SIL) are available to meet demanding industry requirements. Designed for industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, cement, power plants, and water treatment, this drive supports energy efficiency and reliability within broader industrial automation programs, delivering measurable cost reductions and enhanced system uptime.
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3AXD50000047495 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 energy recovery is built in, returning braking energy to the power network. This reduces enclosure heat and cooling needs, delivering tangible operating savings in cyclic and continuous braking applications like conveyors, cranes, and extruders. In practice, plant operators see lower energy consumption and extended component life, enabling more reliable production across material handling and processing lines. Unity power factor and a low harmonic profile are achieved through integrated filtering, improving power quality for multi-drive installations and reducing the risk of electrical interference with sensitive equipment in factories and refineries. The drive includes an integrated active supply unit and low harmonic line filter, simplifying wiring and commissioning while minimizing external components, which translates to faster start-up and easier retrofit projects in control cabinets. Its compact, complete regenerative design saves panel space and installation time, making it ideal for space-constrained environments in mills, water treatment facilities, and automated warehouses. ABB’s industry-focused customization supports oil & gas, mining, metals, chemicals, cement, and food & beverage sectors, delivering performance tailored to harsh environments, regulatory needs, and uptime targets.
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The ACS880-11 is a compact LV AC regenerative drive designed for straightforward panel mounting and wiring. It features an integrated active supply unit and low harmonic line filter, which simplifies integration with existing motors and drives in conveyors, pumps, and material handling lines. Consider ensuring compatible 400 V mains, appropriate enclosure rating, and correct motor caging to optimize regenerative performance and power quality.
The unit is rated for 18.5 kW (Pn) with a current of 38 A and a 400 V input. It supports regenerative braking, maintains unity power factor, and includes an integrated low harmonic line filter. These specs enable efficient energy recovery, lower heat generation, and improved power quality in multi-drive installations such as conveyors, extruders, and pumps.
Industries including oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, cement, power generation, material handling, pulp and paper, sawmills, marine, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and automotive can benefit. The drive’s regenerative capability, reliability in harsh environments, and compact form factor align with the needs of heavy industry and process automation.
Typical installations rely on CE safety and EMC compliance. Depending on the enclosure, IP ratings may vary, and optional functional-safety configurations can support SIL-rated systems. Always verify the exact certification package with ABB or a certified integrator to ensure compliance for your specific application and region.
By recovering braking energy and reducing cooling load, the drive lowers operating costs and energy bills. The integrated components simplify installation, reducing commissioning time and spare-part needs. In industrial automation plants, the result is improved uptime, lower total cost of ownership, and a faster path to energy-efficient, sustainable operation.