ABB 3AXD50000048746 ACS880-37 Engineered cabinet-built low harmonic single drive - Low Harmonics
Part Number: 3AXD50000048746
Quick Summary
ABB ACS880-37 Engineered cabinet-built low harmonic single drive is a high-power motor control solution for heavy industry applications. Engineers often wrestle with harmonic distortion, downtime, and complex cabinet integration; this drive mitigates harmonics, reduces startup shock, and simplifies commissioning in demanding environments. It is CE compliant with robust cabinet enclosures and SIL-ready safety features to meet standard plant requirements, including IP-rated options. Designed for scalable power and seamless compatibility with ABB's ACS880 ecosystem, it delivers reliability, energy efficiency, and a lower total cost of ownership for industrial automation projects.
Product Information
Feature: Cabinet-built, low-harmonic design reduces electrical distortion at the source, delivering cleaner power to large motor systems. Impact: By mitigating harmonics and smoothing startup transients, the drive lowers voltage fluctuations and extends bearing life and equipment reliability. Application: Ideal for high-power motors in conveyors, crushers, mills, and pumping stations across steel, mining, and chemical processing. Feature: Wide power range of 160-3200 kW in a single cabinet-driven package eliminates the need for multiple drives in sprawling plants. Impact: Enables scalable motor control, reduces spare parts and wiring footprint, and lowers total cost of ownership with standardized components. Application: Suitable for large fans, pumps, and mill drives requiring precise speed control, torque shaping, and reliable soft-start behavior for demanding industrial environments. Feature: One drive serving multiple loads simplifies electrical architecture and reduces cabinet footprint and wiring complexity. Impact: Consolidates diagnostics, streamlines commissioning, and enhances system reliability by using a unified fault management and firmware update pathway. Application: Beneficial for packaged line equipment, water treatment, and mining conveyors where space and maintenance constraints are critical. Feature: Seamless integration with ABB ACS880 family and proven cabinet engineering practices ensures consistent hardware and software interfaces for global deployment. Impact: Accelerates installation, enables remote monitoring, and supports predictive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime. Application: Fits automation projects and OEM panel builds seeking turnkey deployment and scalable control strategies. Feature: Built-in safety and compliance features tuned for industrial environments enhance operator protection and asset integrity. Impact: Supports CE compliance, durable enclosure performance, and SIL-ready concepts to meet common regulatory requirements. Application: Suitable for regulated industries where reliability, traceability, and rapid service response drive uptime and production continuity.
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FAQs
Install in a properly sized, vented cabinet with adequate cooling and access for maintenance. Ensure mains wiring matches the 160-3200 kW rating and that motor connections align with ABB guidelines. Verify cabinet parasitics, shielding, grounding, and control panel compatibility before commissioning to guarantee reliable operation and safe serviceability.
The drive mitigates harmonic distortion at the source, reducing current and voltage harmonics, improving power quality, and lowering transformer and bus losses. This leads to smoother torque, reduced wear on electrical components, and improved overall efficiency, especially under variable load conditions common in conveyors, pumps, and fans in heavy industries.
Yes. The cabinet-built ACS880-37 is designed for heavy-duty motor control, with a robust enclosure and low harmonic output that supports high reliability in conveyors and pumps. It accommodates high-power applications up to 3200 kW and offers reliable soft-start, precise speed control, and resilience in challenging environments such as mining and steel processing.
Key considerations include CE compliance and options for IP-rated enclosures, with SIL-ready safety concepts to align with common plant safety requirements. Certification specifics can vary by configuration, so confirm exact standards with ABB during procurement and project planning to ensure regulatory alignment and site acceptance.
The ACS880-37 supports remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and predictive maintenance workflows that reduce unplanned downtime. ROI is driven by energy efficiency, reduced spare parts, simplified wiring, and faster commissioning, especially in large-scale automation projects where power quality improvements translate to longer asset life and higher production uptime.