ABB 3AXD50000145928 ACS880-17 Regenerative Drive - IP54
Part Number: 3AXD50000145928
Quick Summary
ACS880-17 regenerative drive provides compact energy-regeneration for braking in cranes, elevators, and heavy test benches. Many facilities struggle with wasted braking energy, driving higher energy costs and excess cooling requirements. Its IP54 enclosure protects against dust and splash, while unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content help meet electrical standards in demanding environments. This drive integrates with standard ABB configurations and enables fast deployment, while ABB's Order-Based Engineering can add customer-specific features for scalable plant implementation. In short, it delivers reliable energy recovery and seamless integration to support uptime and savings across your motion-centric operations.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000145928 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 energy return → reduces energy consumption and cooling loads, improving overall plant efficiency in cranes, elevators, centrifuges, and downhill conveyors. This translates to lower operating costs and gentler thermal management, enabling longer equipment life and less downtime. Compact, complete drive → minimizes panel space and installation time, with configurations that fit common control architectures and faster time-to-value on new or retrofit projects. Compatibility advantages include standard line-contactor configurations and the option to extend with customer-specific devices via ABB Order-Based Engineering, reducing the need for external cabinets and bespoke engineering. IP54 enclosure and robust enclosure design → supports harsh environments, enabling reliable operation in workshops, outdoors, or industrial facilities with dust and splash exposure, while protecting reliability and reducing maintenance surprises. High-power capability (900 kW, 950 A) → supports heavy-duty applications, delivering strong braking performance without compromising drive stability or motor protection, which lowers equipment wear. Unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content → improves electrical efficiency, reduces utility penalties, and eases compliance with power quality standards. Real-world context from the field shows engineers achieving payback timelines by reclaiming braking energy and consolidating control assets within a single cabinet.
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FAQs
What you need to plan includes confirming a 900 kW, 950 A power interface, ensuring cabinet space for an IP54-rated drive, and aligning with your existing motor control scheme. The ACS880-17 is compatible with standard ABB configurations and can be augmented with customer-specific devices via ABB Order-Based Engineering to minimize external panels and simplify wiring. Proper braking resistor or regeneration energy routing should be evaluated to maximize energy return without compromising motor protection.
The drive offers a 900 kW power rating with 950 A input, and an IP54 enclosure protection. It provides energy regeneration back to the supply, maintains unity power factor, and features ultra-low harmonic content to enhance power quality. These specs support high-demand braking applications while simplifying integration with existing electrical infrastructure.
Yes. The ACS880-17 regenerative drive is specifically advantageous for cranes, downhill conveyors, elevators, centrifuges, and test benches where braking energy can be efficiently recovered. Regeneration reduces energy costs, lowers cooling needs, and improves overall process efficiency, making it a strong choice for cyclic braking and heavy-duty duty cycles.
The drive features an IP54-rated enclosure for robust protection in harsh environments, along with design characteristics that support compliant electrical performance, such as unity power factor and low harmonic content. For project-specific compliance requirements, ABB can tailor configurations through Order-Based Engineering to meet site standards.
ROI is driven by energy recovered during braking, reduced cooling loads, and lower electrical losses thanks to high power factor and low harmonics. Maintenance benefits come from a robust, compact package with fewer external components and ABB support options. The result is lower total cost of ownership and quicker project realization in motion-intensive applications.