ABB ACS380-040N-038A-4 Machinery Drive - PROFIsafe
Part Number: 3AXD50000048274
Quick Summary
ABB ACS380 machinery drive provides precise LV AC motor control for conveyors and mixers in manufacturing. For engineers and procurement teams, the challenge is delivering reliable performance while minimizing integration time and testing costs. By combining PROFIsafe over PROFINET for safety integration with UL-ready performance, ABB ACS380 streamlines regulatory alignment. The drive supports 18.5 kW IEC ratings and 400 V operation, with 480 V UL references, making it suitable for varied line voltages. In practice, users achieve faster commissioning, reduced downtime, and safer operation across conveyors, mixers, EOT cranes, extruders, and textile machinery. This article outlines key features, installation tips, and real-world value realized by early adopters in automation environments.
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3AXD50000048274 ABB: The ACS380 machinery drive comes in several variants ensuring seamless integration into machines and connecting perfectly to automation systems. It=E2=80=99s a great fit for industries such as food and beverage, material handling and textile. Typical applications include mixers, conveyors, EOT and tower cranes, extruders and textile machinery.
With the integrated functional safety features, the ACS380 drive can be also part of the machine=E2=80=99s safety system via PROFIsafe over PROFINET, ensuring the motor is safely stopped when required. In addition, the drive=E2=80=99s software can be easily customized with adaptive programming to match any specific application requirements.
Feature: Integrated functional safety via PROFIsafe over PROFINET ensures the motor stops safely when required and the safety logic can be embedded directly in the drive, reducing reliance on external safety relays. Business impact: this minimizes wiring, accelerates validation during commissioning, and lowers total installed cost while enhancing machine safety. Application: ideal for packaging lines, textile machinery, and material handling where safety-critical stops must be guaranteed without sacrificing production throughput. Real-world tip: enable PROFIsafe with proper parameter sets and use diagnostic alerts to streamline auditing and maintenance. Feature: Adaptive programming capabilities let users customize control strategies on the ACS380-040N-038A-4 without extensive PLC changes. Business impact: users realize faster commissioning, tighter process control, and reduced engineering hours when tuning torque curves and acceleration ramps. Application: conveyors, mixers, extruders, and EOT cranes benefit from on-device logic that adapts to product changeovers and line speed variations. Insight: ABB's software tools simplify policy-driven control for compliant operations and traceable changes. Feature: Seamless integration with automation systems through PROFINET, plus compatibility with 400 V and 480 V variants, enables straightforward replacement and scaling across lines. Business impact: shorter installation times, fewer wiring errors, and improved maintainability thanks to uniform interfaces. Application: new line builds or retrofits in food & beverage, textiles, and material handling see immediate uptime gains. Insight: field-proven on-site configurations reduce risk during upgrades. Feature: Industrial robustness and safety features designed for demanding environments, with a compact module that withstands typical factory conditions. Business impact: improved reliability, lower service frequency, and safer operation for operators. Application: machine centers, conveyors, mixers, and cranes where continuous duty and safety compliance matter. Insight: choose the ACS380 for a standardized drive platform across multiple assets to simplify spares and training. Feature: Installation and life-cycle efficiency are enhanced by the drive’s compact LV form factor, flexible mounting, and straightforward parameter transfer between machines. Business impact: lower enclosure footprint, easier cabinet design, and quicker factory acceptance testing. Application: new machines or retrofits in high-mix low-volume production and continuous process lines benefit from scalable variants and consistent performance data.
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FAQs
Begin by aligning the 400 V supply to L1-L3 and connecting the motor as per the drive’s terminal diagram. Use shielded cables for PROFINET and motor leads, configure the appropriate parameter groups for voltage and current ratings, and enable PROFIsafe if safety-critical stops are required. Verify network addressing, perform a basic commissioning, and validate safety interlocks with the machine’s control system.
Key specs include 18.5 kW IEC rating with 38 A at 400 V, and UL reference of Pld 25 Hp, 34 A at 480 V. Consider torque response, acceleration ramps, and PWM control for smooth starts and stops. The drive’s safety integration and programmable logic support precise motion profiles essential for conveyors, mixers, and extruders.
Yes, the ACS380-040N-038A-4 includes integrated PROFIsafe over PROFINET, enabling safe-stop and machine-safety logic within the drive. This reduces external safety hardware and simplifies compliance workflows. Proper configuration and validation are required to ensure safety routines align with your plant’s risk assessment.
Industries such as food and beverage, material handling, and textiles benefit most, with applications including mixers, conveyors, EOT and tower cranes, extruders, and textile machinery. The integrated safety, network connectivity, and adaptable programming support reduced downtime, faster changeovers, and scalable performance across multi-asset plants.
Expect reduced commissioning time, fewer external safety relays, and lower wiring complexity contributing to shorter project timelines. Ongoing maintenance benefits from unified diagnostics, easier spare-part provisioning, and consistent software. Regularly update firmware, review safety configurations, and monitor energy-use patterns to quantify efficiency gains over time.