ABB 3AXD50000047503 Regenerative Drive - Unity Power Factor
Part Number: 3AXD50000047503
Quick Summary
ABB ACS880-11 regenerative drive powers regenerative braking for industrial machinery. This compact wall-mounted solution reduces energy waste and cooling needs by returning braking energy to the supply, addressing common pain points in cranes, conveyors, and pumps. UL-listed up to 480 V and designed for unity power factor, it includes an integrated active supply unit and a low harmonic filter to support safe, high-quality operation in demanding plants. Its compact footprint and compatibility with broader automation architectures simplify installation and maintenance, delivering reliable performance across a range of applications from material handling to process equipment. This combination translates to lower total cost of ownership and greater system reliability for engineering teams and procurement leaders.
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3AXD50000047503 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 energy is returned to the supply network, reducing heat generation in actuators and cutting cooling requirements. Business impact: Lower energy consumption and improved overall system efficiency, leading to measurable operating-cost reductions in cyclic braking processes. Application: Cranes, winches, conveyors, and heavy machinery where frequent braking occurs. Feature: Unity power factor and integrated low harmonic line filter enhance power quality, reducing electrical stress on upstream gear and improving grid compatibility. Business impact: Fewer nuisance trips, reduced demand charges, and smoother operation of connected equipment. Application: High-load material handling lines, pumps, and fans in metals, mining, and chemical plants. Feature: Integrated active supply unit delivers a compact, self-contained drive with simple wiring and fast commissioning. Business impact: Faster installation, fewer enclosure penetrations, and lower installation labor costs. Application: Wall-mounted deployments in restricted spaces or retrofit projects. Feature: Wide application support within the ACS880-11 family, including cyclic and continuous braking for a variety of machinery. Business impact: Easier fleet upgrades and standardized control across multiple machines, reducing spares and training needs. Application: Automotive, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and wastewater facilities. Feature: Rated at 15 kW (Pn) with 27 A at 500 V, and UL performance guidance for 480 V variants ensures robust capability for demanding loads. Business impact: Reliable motor control for heavy-duty operations with predictable performance. Application: Pumps, conveyors, extruders, mixers, and compressors in process industries.
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Yes. The drive variant ACS880-11-027A-5 supports 480 V operation and is UL-listed, with 27 A current at the rated voltage. This ensures safe, compliant integration in North American plants and aligns with standard industrial drive practices.
It is ideal for cranes, conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers, and winches where braking energy is frequent. The regenerative operation feeds energy back to the supply, improving efficiency in cyclic or continuous braking scenarios common in mining, metals, and material handling.
The wall-mounted design reduces enclosure footprint and wiring complexity, while the integrated active supply unit and low harmonic filter simplify mounting, wiring, and commissioning, enabling faster deployment in retrofit or new-build projects.
Regenerative braking returns energy to the electrical network, lowering cooling requirements and reducing energy consumption. The drive also maintains a unity power factor and includes a built-in low harmonic filter, improving power quality for other equipment on the same electrical system.
With a compact, integrated design and standard ACS880 interfaces, maintenance focuses on routine inverter checks, cooling, and wiring integrity. The integrated features reduce external components and wiring complexity, contributing to lower maintenance time and fewer spare parts.