ABB 3AXD50000145706 Motors & Drives - IP54
Part Number: 3AXD50000145706
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000145706 Motors & Drives is a compact regenerative drive solution designed to recover braking energy in cyclic and continuous braking tasks such as cranes, elevators, and test benches. This technology helps address the common challenge of wasted energy and excessive cooling loads by feeding braking energy back to the supply network for reuse. The system emphasizes reliability with unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content, while its IP54 enclosure protects against challenging environments. By combining standardized configurations with ABB’s engineering capabilities, this solution delivers predictable performance, reduced operating costs, and straightforward integration with existing automation architectures.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000145706 ABB: The ACS880-17 regenerative drives are a compact and complete regenerative drive solution, with every-thing you need for regenerative operation in cyclic or continuous braking applications. Such applications include cranes, elevators, centrifuges, downhill conveyers and test benches.=20
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.=20
Compared to mechanical or resistor braking, where braking energy is wasted as heat, regenerative drive operation offers significant energy consumption and cooling savings.
The ACS880-17 regenerative drives achieve a unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content, indicating that electrical energy is being used efficiently and the drive.=20
The ACS880-17 comes with wide variety of standardized configurations for different application requirements, from line contactors, to preventing unexpected motor starts. If the application requires more, ABB=E2=80=99s Order-Based Engineering services can add special features to the standard product, such as an additional cabinet for customer-specific devices. The robust design and enclosures up to IP54 make the ACS880-17 suitable for even very harsh environments.
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Regenerative braking energy returns to the power network, reducing heat generation and cooling requirements while boosting overall system efficiency. This translates to lower energy consumption and improved equipment uptime in heavy-duty operations like cranes and downhill conveyors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content improve power quality, minimize electrical stress on motors and feeders, and support compliant commissioning in industrial plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A compact, complete drive with standard configurations accelerates deployment and reduces engineering time, enabling faster commissioning for material handling and packaging lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP54-rated enclosure enables installation in semi-exposed or harsh environments without excessive protective enclosures, lowering total-installed-cost and simplifying outdoor or dirty-area setups. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Order-Based Engineering services allow feature augmentation with customer-specific devices, improving fitment in customized automation cells and increasing the value of legacy ABB ecosystems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Broad compatibility with line-contactor configurations and safety interlocks supports seamless integration into existing ABB-driven architectures, improving maintenance predictability and spare parts planning.
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FAQs
Plan for a compact cabinet footprint with IP54-rated protection, ensure proper heat dissipation, and verify wiring to meet 450 A input current. Use ABB’s standard configurations as a baseline and leverage Order-Based Engineering for customer-specific wiring diagrams and integration with existing ABB drives to minimize commissioning time.
The drive is rated for 250 kW output with an input current of 450 A. It features regenerative braking, returns energy to the supply network, and maintains a unity power factor with ultra-low harmonic content to improve power quality and reduce grid stress.
Yes. The regenerative functionality is especially beneficial in applications with frequent braking events such as cranes and elevators, delivering energy savings and improved overall system efficiency while maintaining reliable control and protection features in harsh environments.
The unit is designed with an IP54 enclosure for robust protection in challenging environments and is built to align with common industrial standards in ABB's drive families. For specific CE, SIL, or UL certifications, confirm via ABB’s Order-Based Engineering or regional compliance teams to ensure exact certification scope for your project.
Regenerative braking reduces heat load and energy consumption, lowering cooling and electrical losses. By returning braking energy to the grid and enabling higher efficiency, users can achieve faster payback in high-duty cycles such as cranes or downhill conveyors, with long-term savings in maintenance and energy costs when integrated into a broader ABB automation strategy.