ABB 68672970 ACS800-U31-0060-5 - Icont.max:82A
Part Number: 68672970
Quick Summary
ABB 68672970 ACS800-U31-0060-5 is a variable-speed drive that enables precise motor control for industrial automation and mid-range power applications. Manufacturers often grapple with energy waste, motor wear, and performance variability when selecting drives for medium-sized motors. This solution emphasizes CE conformity and robust protective features common to ABB drives, with safety-integrated architectures and enclosure protection that support reliable operation in demanding environments. By delivering predictable lifecycle costs, easy integration with plant controls, and strong energy-performance alignment, it helps unlock faster time-to-value and lower total cost of ownership for modernization projects and new line builds.
Product Information
Feature: Pcont.max 55 kW and Icont.max 82 A provide reliable, scalable motor control for medium-to-large drive applications in demanding environments. Business Impact: This delivers efficient operation with robust overload protection, reducing energy waste and thermal cycling on motors. Application: Well suited for conveyors, pumps, and fans across manufacturing lines and process industries. Feature: Built-in soft-start and controlled ramping reduce electrical stress, voltage dips, and mechanical wear during start-up and speed changes. Business Impact: Improves uptime, lowers maintenance costs, and helps meet corporate energy targets by smoothing demand. Application: Beneficial for process lines, HVAC systems, and material handling where frequent acceleration and deceleration occur. Feature: Compatible with standard control architectures and common fieldbus interfaces, enabling straightforward integration with existing PLCs. Business Impact: Accelerates commissioning, reduces integration risk, and shortens project timelines while maintaining reliable control. Application: Ideal for OEMs and system integrators deploying plant-wide automation in packaging, water treatment, and manufacturing lines. Feature: Advanced protections and built-in diagnostics enable proactive fault detection, safe shutdowns, and clear fault messaging. Business Impact: Increases uptime, minimizes unplanned outages, and supports predictive maintenance programs across operations. Application: Especially valuable in remote facilities and regulated environments where fast fault isolation is critical. Feature: Long service life and modular design help simplify maintenance planning and component replacement. Business Impact: Delivers strong ROI through energy savings, reduced spare parts, and lower total cost of ownership over the drive’s life. Application: Broadly applicable across packaging, water/wastewater, food and beverage, and material handling sectors.
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FAQs
This drive is designed for motors up to 55 kW continuous power and 82 A peak current. Ensure motor voltage and enclosure type match the drive’s specifications, and verify control wiring and fieldbus interfaces align with your PLC or OEM system.
Follow the manufacturer’s wiring diagram, connect standard fieldbus or control interfaces supported by the drive, and configure speed reference, torque limits, and protection settings in the ESC/drive parameter menu to align with your PLC logic.
Conveyors, pumps, and fans are ideal use cases, especially where precise speed control, energy efficiency, and reliable protection improve process stability and reduce energy costs in manufacturing and process industries.
CE conformity is typical for ABB drives; enclosure IP ratings depend on the specific installation, and SIL-related safety integration is possible within ABB’s safety architecture. Always verify certification scope for your region and application requirements.
Energy savings from smooth speed control and reduced mechanical wear lower operating costs, while built-in diagnostics reduce unplanned downtime. ROI depends on load profile, maintenance practices, and integration efficiency across the automated line.