ABB 68672040 Motors & Drives - Pcont.max:55kW, Icont.max:82A
Part Number: 68672040
Quick Summary
ABB 68672040 is a drive that precisely controls AC motors in industrial automation lines. Engineers often grapple with integration complexity, motor protection, and energy waste in demanding environments. This model offers CE marking for EU safety and EMC compliance, with rugged enclosure options and safety features aligned with industry standards. With scalable power handling up to 55 kW and a continuous current of 82 A, it supports reliable operation across conveyors, pumps, and fans, delivering measurable business value and predictable performance within ABB’s integrated automation ecosystem.
Product Information
Feature: Pcont.max 55 kW and Icont.max 82 A provide robust continuous output for mid-size motors. Business impact: Enables precise torque control through variable speed, reducing acceleration-induced wear and energy spikes, lowering maintenance costs and extending motor life. Application: ideal for conveyors, pumps, fans, and process lines where consistent performance matters. Feature: Compatibility with the ACS800-31 family enables quick integration with existing ABB control architectures. Business impact: reduces engineering time, simplifies parameter transfer, and minimizes wiring complexity. Application: retrofit projects and new line builds. Feature: Built-in safety and protection features align with industry standards, including overcurrent and thermal protection, improving uptime. Business impact: reduces unplanned downtime and protects critical loads. Application: metal forming, heavy packaging lines. Feature: Energy-efficient VFD control matches motor speed to load, delivering measurable energy savings and improved power factor. Business impact: lowers operating costs and supports compliance with energy regulations. Application: HVAC, pumping stations, bottling lines. Feature: Compact footprint and simple wiring with standard connectors facilitate fast installation and easier maintenance. Business impact: shorter commissioning times, lower installation costs, easier field service. Application: OEM cabinets and retrofit installations.
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FAQs
ABB 68672040 ACS800-31-0060-5 is designed to integrate with standard industrial control panels. Ensure the panel provides compatible supply voltage, appropriate wiring size for 82 A continuous current, and room for safe heat dissipation. Verify parameter migration from legacy drives and confirm wiring terminals align with the drive’s connection diagram to minimize commissioning time and reduce risk during startup.
Pcont.max of 55 kW and Icont.max of 82 A indicate substantial continuous torque capability, which supports smooth acceleration and deceleration for high-inertia loads such as conveyors or large pumps. When selecting, match the motor’s running torque and startup torque needs to these values to prevent overshoot, reduce mechanical stress, and ensure reliable performance under peak load conditions.
Yes. The 68672040 is designed to meet CE marking requirements for EU safety and EMC standards, and it includes protective features that align with typical industrial safety practices. For regulated installations, verify local certifications for your country and ensure ongoing conformity with operational conditions, fault protection, and proper enclosure protection to maintain compliance over the system’s life.
Schedule routine health checks of DC bus connections, fan/ventilation paths, and heatsink temperatures to prevent thermal faults. Use the drive’s fault logs to anticipate wear, perform software parameter backups before firmware updates, and implement a preventive maintenance rhythm. Regularly validate motor alignment and cooling efficiency to sustain energy savings and minimize unplanned downtime on packaging lines.
ABB drives in this family typically support integration with ABB’s broader automation ecosystem, enabling remote monitoring, parameter profiling, and data export to centralized HMI/SCADA. Leveraging these features helps track energy consumption, monitor motor performance, and perform predictive maintenance, delivering improved uptime, reduced maintenance costs, and a clearer ROI for ongoing automation projects.