ABB 3AXD50001057497 ACS880-17 Regenerative Drive - IP54
Part Number: 3AXD50001057497
Quick Summary
The ACS880-17 regenerative drive from ABB delivers compact, energy-recovering control for cranes, elevators, and cyclic braking applications. Wasted braking energy and thermal load are common pain points; this drive returns energy to the supply network, lowering energy costs and cooling needs. Typical configurations support CE compliance and IP54 enclosures, with SIL-rated safety options available through ABB’s Order-Based Engineering for safety-critical systems. Beyond performance, standardized configurations simplify procurement and installation, enabling faster uptime in demanding environments and improving total cost of ownership. In industrial automation contexts, this regenerative drive aligns with energy efficiency initiatives and scalable retrofits for expanding production lines.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001057497 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 energy is returned to the supply network, reducing waste heat and cooling requirements during braking-intensive cycles. In practice, this means fewer kilowatts to dissipate and lower cooling load on drives, switchgear, and feeders. For heavy operations such as cranes, elevators, centrifuges, downhill conveyors, and testing rigs, energy recovered during braking can contribute to meaningful annual savings depending on the duty cycle and plant energy mix. The ACS880-17 achieves unity power factor with ultra-low harmonic content, improving power quality and helping facilities meet grid connection standards. This reduces reactive power charges and EMI concerns in electrically dense environments, supporting stable operation of other machinery sharing the same supply. The result is smoother motor starts, improved drive reliability, and longer service life for power electronics downstream. Designed as a compact, complete regenerative drive, it ships with standardized configurations that cover common application needs—from integrated line contactors to motor-start safeguards that prevent unexpected starts. Compatibility with existing MCCs and control systems accelerates installation, while ABB’s Order-Based Engineering can add features or an extra cabinet for customer-specific devices. This approach shortens lead times, simplifies procurement, and reduces engineering risk during project rollout. This strategy supports BOM reduction and faster commissioning, with documented interfaces and proven interlock logic that streamline acceptance testing. The drive integrates with popular control architectures and fieldbus protocols, enabling smooth retrofits into current automation ecosystems without major rewiring. IP54-rated enclosure and rugged construction allow reliable operation in challenging environments, from factory floors to exposed installations. The robust design translates to lower maintenance costs, fewer unplanned outages, and longer motor life in demanding industrial settings.
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FAQs
The ACS880-17 is designed to interface with standard AC motors and common control architectures. It supports configurable protections, line contactors, and motor-start safeguards, enabling straightforward wiring into MCCs and control panels. ABB’s documentation and engineering services help tailor interfaces to your PLCs, safety circuits, and fieldbus protocols, reducing integration risk and commissioning time.
Regenerative braking energy is returned to the power network, cutting heat dissipation and cooling requirements. The drive provides unity power factor with ultra-low harmonic content, which lowers reactive power charges and improves grid compatibility. In practice, this translates to lower operating costs, steadier power quality, and longer life for drive components in high-duty braking cycles.
Yes. The ACS880-17 features an IP54 enclosure, offering robust protection against dust and water ingress, making it suitable for harsher industrial and outdoor conditions. Its rugged design helps minimize unscheduled downtime, while standardized configurations speed up installation in challenging sites such as loading docks, yards, and harsh factory floors.
ABB provides Order-Based Engineering to tailor the drive with additional features or an extra cabinet for customer-specific devices. This supports integration of bespoke sensors, safety interlocks, or control interfaces, enabling a precise fit for unique production lines and ensuring alignment with site safety standards and regulatory requirements.
ROI improvements come from energy savings due to braking energy recovery, reduced cooling load, and fewer heat-related losses. The IP54 rugged design and standardized configurations also shorten commissioning and reduce maintenance intervals. Over time, operators can expect lower energy costs, less downtime, and longer motor life in demanding industrial applications.