ABB 3AXD50000145843 ACS880-17 Regenerative Drives - Unity PF
Part Number: 3AXD50000145843
Quick Summary
The ACS880-17 regenerative drive delivers efficient braking energy recovery for cranes, elevators, centrifuges, and downhill conveyors. This solves a common pain point where braking energy is wasted as heat, increasing cooling needs and energy costs. The design emphasizes reliability, delivering unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content to boost electrical efficiency across loads. Enclosures up to IP54 and configurable options with ABB's Order-Based Engineering enable easy installation in harsh environments. For automation teams, the drive integrates with existing controls and offers scalable configurations that reduce total cost of ownership. Industry feedback notes faster amortization, lower cooling loads, and flexible engineering support to meet SIL or CE-ready configurations.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000145843 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.
Regenerative braking is at the core of the ACS880-17. The drive returns energy to the DC bus, reducing heat generation and lowering cooling requirements, which translates to measurable energy cost savings. In crane, elevator, centrifuge, and downhill-conveyor applications, this energy reuse improves overall system efficiency and extends motor life by smoothing braking transients. With unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content, the drive minimizes the impact on the electrical network, simplifying compliance and reducing the need for oversized upstream equipment, which translates into smaller installation footprints and lower capital cost. ABB offers standard configurations for line contactors and anti-start features; when more is required, Order-Based Engineering can add features such as an additional cabinet for customer-specific devices, ensuring seamless integration with existing PLCs and control architectures. The rugged IP54 enclosure supports dusty and damp environments, reducing field service frequency and enabling reliable operation in harsh facilities. In automation environments, the ACS880-17 is designed for easy retrofit and scalable configurations, helping teams manage lifecycle costs and maintenance planning. Industry experience shows this family delivers faster amortization, improved uptime, and flexible engineering support to meet SIL or CE-ready configurations.
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FAQs
Begin by confirming motor ratings and wiring them to the ACS880-17 per the installation manual. Configure the drive for regen mode, select the appropriate fieldbus interface (for example, EtherCAT or Modbus) to communicate with the PLC, and enable safety interlocks and anti-start features. Use ABB’s Order-Based Engineering options if you require a cabinet extension or customer-specific devices. Verify IP54 enclosure suitability and ensure proper grounding and EMC compliance for reliable operation in harsh environments.
The unit delivers a unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content, reducing electrical stress and improving power quality on the bus. Regenerative braking returns energy to the supply, decreasing cooling load and energy costs in dynamic load cycles. These characteristics support compact plant design, smaller upstream equipment, and easier regulatory compliance, especially in facilities with multiple drives operating concurrently.
Yes. The ACS880-17 is designed for cyclic braking in these applications, with regenerative energy recovery that improves overall system efficiency. Its IP54-rated enclosure and configurable configurations support installation in harsh industrial environments. The drive’s compatibility with standard control platforms and ABB engineering services enables tailored configurations for each use case, from basic control to customer-specific device integration.
Key considerations include IP54 enclosure suitability for dusty and damp environments and the potential for CE-ready or SIL-ready configurations through ABB’s engineering services. Ensure proper electrical isolation, correct wiring practices, and compliance with local electrical codes. Leverage ABB’s configuration options to align the drive with your plant’s safety and regulatory requirements and perform validation testing after installation.
Regenerative braking lowers energy consumption and reduces cooling duties, contributing to quicker payback and lower total cost of ownership. The robust IP54 enclosure and scalable configurations minimize field service and maintenance complexity, while seamless integration with existing controls reduces downtime during upgrades. In high-cycle systems, energy recovery also spreads the capital cost across multiple operating cycles, improving overall plant productivity.