ABB ACS880-11-065A-5 Regenerative Drive - 480 V UL
Part Number: 3AXD50000047506
Quick Summary
ABB ACS880-11-065A-5 regenerative drive enables regenerative braking in industrial LV AC systems for cranes, conveyors, and pumps. Many facilities struggle with wasted braking energy and cooling requirements in conventional drives, driving operating costs higher. UL-listed, with IEC-aligned specifications, it is built with an active supply unit and integrated low harmonic filter to support power quality in demanding environments. This solution delivers energy recovery, unity power factor, and compact footprint, reducing cooling loads and overall energy bills. By returning braking energy to the grid, it lowers maintenance needs and improves process control for cyclic and continuous braking applications. It is well-suited for industries including oil & gas, mining, metals, and material handling.
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3AXD50000047506 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 a core feature of the ACS880-11-065A-5, returning braking energy to the supply network rather than wasting it as heat. Business impact: lower energy consumption, reduced cooling loads, and closer to unity power factor, which lowers utility penalties in sensitive facilities. Application: ideal for cranes, winders, conveyors, pumps, and fans in process industries such as oil & gas, mining, metals, and chemical plants. Power quality and efficiency are enhanced by an active supply unit and an integrated low harmonic line filter, helping maintain a clean electrical profile and enabling reliable operation in demanding environments. This drives improved process stability and compliance in continuous operations across material handling, cement, and water treatment facilities. Installation and compatibility are simplified by a compact, wall-mounted design with integrated features, reducing panel footprint and accelerating commissioning. Industry readiness is reinforced by 37 kW IEC and 50 Hp UL ratings, delivering dependable torque control for heavy-duty applications. Objection handling is addressed by eliminating the need for separate braking resistors in many setups, thanks to true regenerative operation and robust protection schemes, which lowers maintenance and total cost of ownership. In practice, engineers report faster start-ups, smoother ramping, and improved uptime in sectors such as oil & gas, mining, and automotive manufacturing.
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FAQs
Plan for the wall-mounted form factor by allocating adequate clearances for heat dissipation and access to wiring terminals. Ensure a stable 480 V supply, proper protective devices, and compliant enclosure for industrial environments. Favor close proximity to the driven load to minimize cabling, and integrate with existing stop/start signals and safety interlocks to streamline commissioning.
Key specs include 37 kW (IEC) with 65 A at 500 V, and UL-rated 50 Hp at 65 A and 480 V. The drive also features an active supply unit and integrated low harmonic filter, enabling unity power factor operation and reduced harmonic distortion for improved power quality in demanding facilities.
Yes. The regenerative capability offers energy recovery during braking, which is beneficial for high-inertia loads like cranes and winding systems. Its compact, wall-mounted design and robust protections support continuous operation in mining, metals, and material handling plants, with torque control suitable for precise positioning and speed regulation.
The ACS880-11-065A-5 is UL-listed for safety and performance on 480 V systems, with IEC-rated specifications for 37 kW and 65 A. This combination supports safer operation, easier supplier qualification, and reliability in regulated industrial environments.
Regenerative braking reduces energy consumption and cooling load, contributing to lower operating costs. With fewer external components required (thanks to an integrated active supply unit and low harmonic filter), maintenance intervals can be extended. ROI depends on duty cycle, braking energy use, and throughput, but industries with frequent braking—such as conveyors and cranes—typically see faster payback.