ABB ACS380-042N-050A-4 Machinery Drive - PROFIsafe Ready
Part Number: 3AXD50000136742
Quick Summary
ABB ACS380-042N-050A-4 machinery drive is a compact LV AC drive for motors in packaging, material handling, and textiles. Engineers often struggle to integrate drives that connect seamlessly to automation systems while maintaining safety and energy efficiency. This solution supports CE conformity and UL-rated power levels, with built-in functional safety features that enable PROFIsafe over PROFINET for safe stops within the machine safety system. The drive’s adaptive programming helps tailor operation to your exact process needs, reducing commissioning time and enabling faster deployment. By combining safety, configurability, and straightforward installation, it adds business value through improved uptime and consistent performance across mid-size automation projects.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000136742 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.
22 kW IEC rating at 400 V with 50 A nominal current and UL 42 A capability at 480 V provides broad motor compatibility, reduced overdesign, and energy efficiency in packaging lines, conveyors, and mixers. Integrated PROFIsafe over PROFINET enables inclusion in a machine safety system, cutting wiring and external safety relays while delivering reliable stop and restart behavior for EOT cranes and extruders. Adaptive programming allows engineers to tune torque and velocity profiles to exact loads, improving process stability and reducing wear on mechanicals, with straightforward integration into existing automation architectures. The compact footprint and straightforward wiring simplify panel design, speeding installation and lowering labor costs while enabling scalable automation across facilities. Safety features, diagnostics, and fault protection help maintenance teams identify issues early, boosting uptime and total cost of ownership across mid-size manufacturing environments.
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FAQs
ACS380-042N-050A-4 is designed for three‑phase 400 V networks. Install with adequate enclosure ventilation, ensure proper cable sizing for 50 A, and use shielded Profinet/ProfIsafe wiring. Follow the manufacturer’s installation guide for motor tuning, parameterization, and safety settings to achieve reliable operation and compliance with local electrical codes while minimizing heat and EMI concerns.
Key electrical specs include 22 kW IEC power rating, 50 A line current at 400 V, and UL-listed 42 A capability at 480 V. The drive supports PROFIsafe over PROFINET for integrated safety and can be programmed with adaptive logic to optimize loads. It also provides motor control features such as smooth acceleration, torque control, and fault protection to minimize wear.
This drive is well suited for mid‑size automation tasks in packaging, material handling, textile machinery, mixers, conveyors, EOT cranes, extruders, and related equipment. It delivers reliable startup and precise motor control, reduces cycle times, and lowers energy usage. Safety features and straightforward integration support faster deployment within existing automation architectures.
Certifications include CE conformity and UL ratings for 480 V operation. The drive supports PROFIsafe safety integration to connect with machine safety systems. Exact SIL or IP classifications depend on installation and usage, so verify local regulatory requirements and follow vendor guidance to ensure compliant integration in your application.
ROI stems from reduced downtime, faster commissioning via adaptive programming, and energy savings from precise motor control. The drive’s compact installation lowers panel space and wiring complexity, while diagnostics and firmware updates enable proactive maintenance. ABB’s service network supports spare parts, remote monitoring, and ongoing optimization to sustain long-term reliability.