ABB 3AXD50000145881 ACS880-17 Regenerative Drive - IP54
Part Number: 3AXD50000145881
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000145881 ACS880-17 regenerative drive enables efficient regenerative braking for cranes and conveyors. This solution addresses the common challenge of wasted braking energy and excessive cooling by returning energy to the supply network. It features IP54 enclosure protection for harsh environments and delivers unity power factor with ultralow harmonic content, helping facilities meet energy and compliance targets. ABB’s configurable options and Order-Based Engineering allow you to tailor the drive to your exact application, improving motor control, reliability, and total cost of ownership in industrial automation environments.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000145881 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 returns energy to the power system, reducing heat in braking resistors and cutting cooling loads. The business impact is lower energy costs and smaller HVAC requirements, especially in cyclic braking applications like cranes, centrifuges, and downhill conveyors. This drive’s unity power factor and ultralow harmonic content help meet grid codes and minimize utility penalties, improving electrical system stability in busy plant environments. The IP54 enclosure protects sensitive electronics in harsh environments, enabling easier installation in outdoor or dirty locations and reducing enclosure-related downtime. Configurability via ABB Order-Based Engineering means you can add features such as line contactors and customer-specific devices inside the cabinet, speeding deployment and ensuring safety compliance. The compact, all-in-one package simplifies panel footprint, reduces wiring complexity, and enhances maintenance access for long-term reliability. Compatibility with ABB’s motor and drive ecosystem supports seamless upgrades and predictable service. These factors translate to measurable ROI through improved uptime, lower energy costs, and simplified procurement and maintenance workflows.
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FAQs
The ACS880-17 regenerative drive is designed for straightforward integration with ABB motors and a wide range of automation architectures. It supports common electrical connections, standard cabinet configurations, and ABB’s Order-Based Engineering for customer-specific wiring and interlocks. This minimizes retrofitting challenges, reduces commissioning time, and ensures reliable motor control without extensive rewiring or reprogramming in mature production lines.
Regenerative braking recovers energy during deceleration and feeds it back into the supply network, lowering heat and reducing cooling loads. The drive delivers a unity power factor with ultra-low harmonic content, improving power quality and reducing utility penalties. In crane and conveyor applications, this translates to lower energy bills, improved system efficiency, and enhanced control precision during braking cycles.
Yes. The ACS880-17 regenerative drive is tailored for cyclic and continuous braking in demanding environments, including downhill conveyors and test benches. Its IP54 enclosure supports harsh environments, while configurable options allow integration of safety interlocks and cabinet additions. The solution maintains stable motor control, meets energy efficiency targets, and accommodates the specific braking profiles typical of these applications.
ABB emphasizes robust protection and integration capabilities for the ACS880-17. The drive features an IP54 enclosure suitable for challenging environments and is designed to fit into ABB’s broader motor and drive ecosystem with configurable configurations. For industry-specific regulatory requirements, ABB’s engineering services can tailor features to meet customers’ standards and safety practices, ensuring compliant deployment in your facility.
The regenerative drive reduces energy consumption and cooling requirements, delivering an attractive ROI through energy savings and lower operating costs. Maintenance is streamlined by the compact, integrated design and compatibility with ABB service networks. Typical gains include extended component life due to reduced braking heat, simpler panel wiring, and predictable performance supported by ABB’s engineering and support ecosystem.