ABB 68279658 ACS800-04M-0170-7 - Pcont.max:160kW, Icont.max:166A
Part Number: 68279658
Quick Summary
ABB 68279658 ACS800-04M-0170-7 is a high-performance drive for precise motor control in automation applications. Engineers rely on reliable startups, efficient energy use, and stable speed responses to meet production targets. This model addresses common challenges like startup surges and energy waste with a robust control loop and proven ABB interfaces. It also aligns with CE marking for European safety standards and offers designs suitable for SIL-ready safety integration and IP-rated environments. By combining familiar ABB hardware with a scalable control strategy, this drive delivers tangible business value through improved uptime, lower operating costs, and easier integration into existing automation workflows.
Product Information
Precise motor control and torque performance enable tight process stability even with fluctuating loads. This translates into reduced throughput variation and improved product quality across automated lines. In conveyors and pump applications, the drive maintains consistent speed, reduces mechanical stress, and lowers energy consumption. High continuous power and current ratings provide resilience for demanding installations. The Pcont.max of 160 kW and Icont.max of 166 A support larger motors and longer duty cycles, reducing the need for upsizing and simplifying spare parts. This results in lower initial capex and easier lifecycle planning for industrial plants. Easy integration with ABB control systems minimizes commissioning time. Standard interfaces and familiar ABB software workflows shorten start-up, reduce wiring errors, and improve diagnostic visibility. This improves field reliability and accelerates project timelines when retrofitting existing equipment. Compliance and safety considerations are addressed through CE-compliant design and safety-ready features. The drive integrates with approved safety architectures, helping you meet regulatory requirements without overhauling control logic. Customers gain lower risk and faster acceptance in regulated environments. Compact form factor and modular installation support flexible layouts. The drive's installation footprint, common control schematics, and spare-part compatibility reduce maintenance overhead and downtime, while ensuring long-term interoperability with plant-wide automation strategies.
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FAQs
ABB 68279658 ACS800-04M-0170-7 is designed for straightforward integration with standard control panels and ABB-compatible interfaces. Before installation, verify supply voltage and motor rating match the drive, confirm available panel space, and ensure adequate cooling. Use familiar ABB engineering workflows for parameter loading, diagnostics, and commissioning to minimize setup time and avoid wiring errors.
Key performance specs include continuous power up to 160 kW and continuous current up to 166 A, enabling control of mid-to-large motors. The drive supports precise speed control, torque ramping, and load matching for stable operation under varying loads. This helps maintain process precision and energy efficiency in conveyors, pumps, and fans.
Yes, the ACS800-04M-0170-7 is well-suited for those applications due to its robust torque control, smooth start/stop, and energy-saving operation. In process industries, reliable power, consistent performance, and straightforward maintenance are critical—match the drive with appropriate enclosure ratings and safety features to meet industry standards.
Look for CE compliance to ensure EU regulatory alignment and safety-related certifications that support risk reduction in automated systems. Verify compatibility with your plant safety architecture, including SIL-ready configurations and compliance with established electrical safety standards through ABB documentation.
Using the ACS800-04M-0170-7 can lower energy consumption through accurate motor control and soft-start features, reducing peak demand and wear on drive components. With ABB's familiar hardware ecosystem, maintenance planning is simplified, spare parts are standardized, and uptime improves, delivering a favorable return on investment over the system lifecycle.