ABB 3AXD50000047504 Drive - Regenerative 18.5 kW, 500 V
Part Number: 3AXD50000047504
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000047504 Drive is a LV AC industrial wall-mounted regenerative drive for conveyors and pumps. It addresses energy waste and cooling by returning braking energy to the supply network, improving overall plant efficiency. While many facilities struggle with harmonic distortion and heat dissipation, this drive offers unity power factor and an integrated low harmonic filter to help keep electrical systems in check. Although certifications vary by region, common standards such as CE compliance and IP-rated enclosures are important considerations for European and harsh-environment deployments. By aligning with the ACS880-11 control ecosystem, this solution supports scalable motion control and a clear path to reduced operating costs, while enabling reliable performance in challenging industrial settings.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000047504 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 energy to the supply network. Benefit: Energy efficiency gains and reduced cooling load, lowering operating costs in cyclic or braking-heavy duty cycles. Application: Cranes, winders, conveyors in mining and material handling setups. Feature: Unity power factor and integrated low harmonic line filter. Benefit: Cleaner electrical drawings, improved grid compliance, and fewer suppression requirements for nearby equipment. Application: Any mission-critical line-side power in steel mills or chemical plants. Feature: Active supply unit with compact, wall-mounted design. Benefit: Simplified installation, reduced control cabling, and space savings in retrofit projects. Application: Retrofit projects in compact plant rooms or existing MCCs. Feature: Broad applicability across industries. Benefit: Standardized drive control across pumps, fans, extruders, and mixers reduces part numbers and training time. Application: Oil & gas, cement, food & beverage, automotive and more. Feature: Compatibility with ACS880-11 architecture. Benefit: Easier commissioning, diagnostics, and seamless integration with existing safety and control schemes. Application: Plants deploying ACS880 family controls for consistent performance. Feature: Built for reliability under demanding duty cycles. Benefit: Higher uptime, predictable maintenance, and longer asset life for critical processes. Application: Pulp and paper, marine, wastewater treatment and process industries.
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The 3AXD50000047504 is designed to integrate with the ACS880-11 control ecosystem, supporting standard motor control interfaces and fieldbus options. It simplifies commissioning through familiar programming paradigms, offers diagnostic data for predictive maintenance, and can be laddered into PLC control for conveyors, pumps, and cranes without a complete control-system rewrite.
Key specs include 18.5 kW (Pn 18.5 kW), maximum current 34 A, and a 500 V nominal supply. The drive provides unity power factor operation and includes an integrated low harmonic line filter to limit grid distortion, supporting reliable performance in demanding environments.
Yes. The regenerative functionality returns braking energy to the supply, which reduces heat in braking resistors and can lower overall energy usage in cyclic-duty loads such as cranes, winders, and conveyors. The compact, wall-mounted design also eases installation in space-constrained facilities.
Certifications vary by region. Typical considerations for this class of drive include CE compliance for Europe, and industry practice often requires IP-rated enclosures and SIL-related safety considerations depending on application. Always verify specific markings with the supplier for your installation site and regulatory requirements.
ROI depends on braking energy availability and the duty cycle. Regenerative braking reduces energy drawn from the grid and lowers cooling needs, which translates to lower energy costs and reduced plant heat load over time. A detailed site audit can quantify payback based on braking energy, load profile, and maintenance savings.