ABB 3AXD50001057480 ACS880-17 Regenerative Drive - IP54
Part Number: 3AXD50001057480
Quick Summary
ACS880-17 regenerative drive is a compact, complete regenerative solution for cyclic braking in cranes, elevators, and conveyors. Traditional braking wastes energy as heat, increasing cooling requirements and operating costs across industrial equipment. The drive offers IP54 protection, unity power factor, and ultra-low harmonic content to ensure efficient, dependable operation. Standard configurations and ABB Order-Based Engineering support quick integration with existing systems. The solution enhances energy recovery, reduces total cost of ownership, and fits your industrial automation roadmap. In demanding environments like cranes and downhill conveyors, the rugged enclosure helps minimize downtime.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001057480 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.
Feature: Regenerative energy recovery returns braking energy to the power supply, reducing overall energy consumption and cooling load. Business impact: Lower energy costs and improved plant efficiency, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint. Application: Ideal for cyclic braking tasks in cranes, elevators, centrifuges, and test benches, where frequent deceleration occurs. Feature: Unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content improve electrical efficiency and grid compatibility. Business impact: Better power quality reduces demand charges and simplifies compliance with utility requirements. Application: Large facility drives and multi-drive installations that demand stable voltage and harmonic performance. Feature: IP54 enclosure provides robust protection in harsh environments. Business impact: Lower maintenance downtime and longer service intervals, safeguarding uptime in outdoor or dusty plants. Application: Outdoor installations, heavy industry cabinets, and environments with exposure to dust and weather. Feature: Configurable standard configurations with Order-Based Engineering. Business impact: Faster deployment, reduced engineering hours, and easier scaling across multiple lines or plants. Application: New projects or multi-site rollouts where rapid, repeatable setup is critical. Feature: Built-in safety and compatibility features, including prevention of unexpected motor starts and easy cabinet integration. Business impact: Safer operation and smoother commissioning, reducing risk during startup and handover. Application: Industrial automation environments with safety-critical equipment and integrated line protection.
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FAQs
Follow ABB cabinet installation guidelines for the ACS880-17: mount in a suitable drive cabinet, ensure IP54 protection, and wire the drive to the main power source with appropriate line contactors. Use the 460 A input rating as a guideline for feeder sizing and protect with standard motor protection devices. Commission the drive with ABB’s configuration templates to ensure correct regenerative settings and safe starts.
The unit is a 450 kW regenerative drive with an input current of 460 A. It provides a unity power factor and ultra-low harmonic content, enabling efficient energy use and grid compatibility. The IP54-rated enclosure supports operation in harsh environments, and the drive offers standard configurations with options for additional customer-specific features via ABB Order-Based Engineering.
Yes. The ACS880-17 regenerative drive is designed for cyclic and continuous braking applications, including downhill conveyors. By returning braking energy to the supply, it lowers energy costs and reduces heat generation. Its robust IP54 enclosure and configured safety features help ensure reliable operation in challenging conveyor environments.
The drive features an IP54 enclosure for protection against dust and water ingress, contributing to durability in demanding plants. It also delivers regenerative operation with unity power factor and low harmonic distortion for dependable electrical performance. While IP54 is the primary protection specification, the system is designed to meet common industrial safety and installation practices within ABB’s standard configurations.
Adopting the ACS880-17 regenerative drive can reduce energy consumption by recovering braking energy and lowering cooling requirements. The configurable configurations and Order-Based Engineering streamline commissioning, shortening project timelines and reducing engineering costs. With durable IP54 protection and fewer heat losses, maintenance intervals can be extended, delivering a favorable total cost of ownership in heavy-usage environments.