ABB 3AXD50000146116 ACS880-37-0460A-5 - Ultra-low harmonic drive
Part Number: 3AXD50000146116
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ABB 3AXD50000146116 ACS880-37-0460A-5 is a high-performance drive for precise motor control in industrial automation applications. Harmonics on shared networks can distort sensitive equipment and waste energy, leading to reduced uptime. It meets key standards and protections, including IEEE 519, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-12, EC61000-3-4, and IP54-rated rugged design. The technology reduces harmonic content by up to 97% and supports network power factor correction, improving overall efficiency. For operations teams, the combination of configurable standard configurations and ABB’s Order-Based Engineering translates to faster deployment, lower maintenance, and measurable energy savings across manufacturing lines. Secondary benefits include better voltage stability and reduced system losses, reinforcing ROI over the asset lifecycle.
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3AXD50000146116 ABB: Harmonic distortions can disturb or even damage sensitive equipment connected in the same environment. Harmonics also cause additional losses in the network. =20
The ACS880-37 ultra-low harmonic drive produces exceptionally low harmonic content and exceeds the requirements of harmonic guidance/standards such as IEEE 519, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-12, EC61000-3-4 and G5/4. Compared to a conventional drive, the harmonic content is reduced by up to 97%. The total harmonic current distortion is typically <3% in a nominal situation and an undistorted network.
The drive offers the possibility for network power factor correction to compensate for the low power factors of equipment connected to the same network. Lower harmonics and full motor voltage at all times mean reduced system losses and better overall system efficiency.
The ACS880-37 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 ACS880-37 suitable for even very harsh environments.
Feature: Ultra-low harmonic drive reduces harmonic distortion and improves power quality. Business Impact: Allows closer to sinusoidal current with typically less than 3% total harmonic current distortion in nominal conditions, reducing equipment stress and energy losses. Application: Ideal for mixed-load manufacturing lines, packaging machines, and conveyors where sensitive equipment shares a network with drives. Feature: Harmonic mitigation with up to 97% reduction versus conventional drives. Business Impact: Decreases heat generation and network losses, which lowers cooling costs and extends motor life. Application: Suitable for facilities seeking energy efficiency improvements and reduced utility penalties. Feature: Network power factor correction capability. Business Impact: Improves overall system power factor, enabling smaller upstream transformers and lower utility charges. Application: Data centers, process facilities, and large-scale automation lines with high reactive power loads. Feature: Wide range of standardized configurations with Order-Based Engineering options. Business Impact: Speeds deployment, reduces engineering time, and enables customer-specific devices in a controlled, certified cabinet. Application: OEM lines and retrofit projects requiring quick, reliable installation. Feature: IP54 enclosure and robust design for harsh environments. Business Impact: Enhances reliability in dusty or humid plants, reducing unplanned downtime. Application: Food & beverage, packaging, and heavy industrial environments. Feature: 315 kW rating with IN 460 A compatibility. Business Impact: Simplifies integration with large motors while maintaining voltage stability and torque control. Application: Heavy-duty pumps, fans, and conveyors within ABB-compatible ecosystems. Industry insight: The ACS880-37 platform aligns with modern Industry 4.0 deployments, enabling predictive maintenance and better asset utilization through consistent motor voltage and refined harmonic management.
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The ACS880-37-0460A-5 is designed to integrate with motors up to 315 kW and 460 A input. Its standardized configurations simplify wiring, while ABB's documentation and Order-Based Engineering options support cabinet pairing and field-installation planning. Confirm motor nameplate, encoder feedback needs, and control topology to ensure seamless commissioning and optimal performance.
The drive delivers exceptionally low harmonic content, with typical total harmonic current distortion under 3% in nominal operation and harmonic reductions up to 97% compared with conventional drives. This helps protect sensitive equipment, improves network efficiency, and reduces the need for separate harmonic filters in many installations.
Yes. The ACS880-37-0460A-5 features an IP54-rated enclosure, making it robust for challenging environments such as dusty or humid industrial plants. This reduces ingress-related failures and supports longer intervals between maintenance cycles while maintaining performance across temperature and vibration conditions.
The drive complies with IEEE 519, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-12, and EC 61000-3-4 harmonic standards. These certifications help ensure regulatory compliance for electromagnetic compatibility and harmonic control, easing integration into regulated facilities and supporting reliable performance in critical processes.
Deploying this drive reduces energy losses through improved power factor and lower harmonics, which lowers utility costs and cooling requirements. It also enables more stable motor voltage and torque, improving uptime and reducing maintenance. The configurable configurations and engineering services accelerate deployment, delivering a faster ROI on automation projects.