ABB 3AXD50000145935 ACS880-17 Regenerative Drive - IP54
Part Number: 3AXD50000145935
Quick Summary
ACS880-17 regenerative drive by ABB is a compact regenerative solution for cranes, elevators, and downhill conveyors. Too often braking energy is wasted as heat, driving higher cooling costs and reduced overall efficiency. CE marking and IP54-rated enclosure ensure safe operation in harsh environments, while unity power factor and low harmonic content minimize electrical distortion on the plant network. Standard configurations and ABB’s Order-Based Engineering make it easy to tailor cabinets to your application, avoiding costly custom builds. The drive integrates with ABB motor control ecosystems and supports reliable braking energy recovery, delivering measurable energy savings and improved uptime—essential for process lines, material handling, and testing benches.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000145935 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 recovery returns braking energy to the electrical supply, reducing waste heat and cooling loads. This delivers tangible reductions in energy costs and improves overall plant efficiency in braking-intensive operations. It is especially effective in cranes, elevators, centrifuges, downhill conveyors, and braking-heavy test benches where stored energy can be reused by other equipment. Unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content improve power quality, helping facilities stay compliant with electrical standards and avoiding unnecessary upstream penalties. The ACS880-17 maintains stable current draw and reduces voltage distortion, which supports reliable operation of connected drives, PLCs, and sensors in demanding environments. Standard configurations cover common automation needs, including line contactors and preventing unexpected motor starts, with IP54-rated enclosures for harsh environments. This design simplifies installation, lowers risk during commissioning, and supports both indoor and outdoor mounting with minimal protective measures. Order-Based Engineering lets ABB tailor the drive with extra cabinet space or customer-specific devices, shortening lead times and avoiding costly custom builds. Compatibility is reinforced by ABB interfaces and fieldbus options, enabling seamless integration with existing motor control ecosystems and scalable automation architectures. From a maintenance and ROI perspective, regenerative braking reduces thermal stresses on drive components and cooling systems, translating to longer service intervals and lower lifetime costs. Real-world deployments show faster payback in material handling and process lines, while the robust design and CE/IP54 footprint help ensure regulatory compliance and lower total cost of ownership.
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FAQs
The ACS880-17 is designed to integrate within ABB’s motor control ecosystem and supports standard configurations with ABB line contactors and safety features. For custom cabinet needs, ABB’s Order-Based Engineering can add customer-specific devices, enabling seamless retrofits or new-line deployments while keeping wiring and control logic consistent with existing drives.
Key specifications include regenerative braking capability, unity power factor, and ultra-low harmonic content to minimize grid disturbance. The drive is CE-marked and available in IP54-rated enclosures, suitable for harsh environments. It supports standard fieldbus interfaces and configurable cabinet options to match installation requirements.
Yes. The ACS880-17 features IP54-rated enclosures, offering protection against dust and moisture. This makes it appropriate for outdoor installations, dusty plants, and challenging site conditions, while maintaining reliable performance and protection for sensitive electronic components.
Regenerative braking returns energy to the power network, reducing heat generation in motors and braking resistors. This lowers cooling requirements and operating costs, improves energy efficiency, and can shorten payback periods in braking-heavy applications such as cranes, conveyors, and testing benches.
Plan standard cabinet configurations first, leveraging ABB interfaces and fieldbus options for easy integration. Consider Order-Based Engineering for any customer-specific devices, and ensure proper enclosure selection (IP54) for the site. Review wiring diagrams and ensure compatibility with existing motor control systems to minimize commissioning time and maximize uptime.