ABB 68255805 Motors & Drives - ACS800-07-0170-7 Pcont.max:160kW
Part Number: 68255805
Quick Summary
ACS800-07-0170-7 drive controllers deliver precise motor control for industrial automation and process lines. Engineers often struggle with energy waste, startup delays, and maintenance uncertainty when selecting drives that aren’t matched to a motor load. This model supports CE compliance and robust IP-rated enclosure options, with safety features aligned to SIL concepts for safer plant operation. Its compact integration with ABB automation ecosystems reduces wiring complexity and commissioning time. In practice, customers see faster payback through improved energy efficiency and easier maintenance, while staying compliant and scalable for future line changes. The design prioritizes reliability in harsh environments, helping to minimize unplanned downtime in conveyors, pumps, and fans.
Product Information
Feature drives energy efficiency and precise control → Business impact is lower operating costs and reduced carbon footprint → Application includes conveyors, pumps, and fans in manufacturing. Feature enables safe, scalable control within ABB ecosystems → Business impact is faster commissioning and easier integration with existing control networks → Application spans packaging and material handling lines. Feature includes CE compliance and IP-rated enclosure options → Business impact is enhanced safety and environmental protection, supporting regulated installations → Application is suitable for harsh industrial environments. Feature offers integrated fault diagnostics and remote monitoring → Business impact is improved maintenance planning and reduced unplanned downtime → Application covers retrofit projects and new builds with common fieldbus interfaces. Feature supports standard wiring practices and modular installation → Business impact is simplified installation and lower upfront labor costs → Application spans retrofits and greenfield projects. Feature delivers 160 kW continuous power and 166 A current → Business impact is clear performance headroom for peak loads and extended motor life → Application includes high-demand conveyors and pump drives in continuous processes.
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FAQs
Retrofit installations benefit from matching the drive to the motor's voltage and current requirements, using ABB-approved cables, and leveraging existing fieldbus interfaces. Confirm enclosure IP rating for the operating environment, ensure proper grounding and brake resistor sizing, and align with your control panel layout to minimize downtime during the swap. ABB documentation provides wiring diagrams and safe-start procedures for a smooth transition.
The ACS800-07-0170-7 supports a continuous power rating of 160 kW and a continuous current rating of 166 A. These specifications enable precise torque control and efficient operation across high-demand applications such as conveyors, pumps, and fans, while maintaining safe starting characteristics and reduced inrush stress on electrical infrastructure.
Yes, the drive is designed to meet CE safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements and offers enclosure options with IP protection suitable for demanding industrial environments. This combination helps ensure regulatory compliance in European facilities and provides the rugged protection needed for dust, splash, or splash-prone areas in manufacturing lines.
In most cases, yes. The ACS800-07-0170-7 supports common fieldbus interfaces and standard wiring practices, which minimizes changes to the control network. Check the motor compatibility, existing PLC interfaces, and encoder feedback requirements. Use ABB’s installation guidelines to map control signals, set up safe torque off, and confirm motor protection settings before commissioning.
The drive offers built-in fault diagnostics and remote monitoring capabilities, enabling proactive maintenance and faster troubleshooting. Improved energy efficiency reduces operating costs, while reliable torque control minimizes mechanical wear and downtime. Over time, these factors translate into a shorter payback period, higher throughput, and greater equipment life for repetitive production cycles.