ABB has extended its general purpose ACS580 variable speed drives offering which includes plug-in simplicity, protection options for harsh environments, and connectivity with smart phone apps for advanced services.
ABB’s all-compatible general purpose drive portfolio extends the ACS580 offering to new power range with new drive modules for cabinet installations, complementing the wall-mounted drives offering for IP21 and IP55 protection classes.
The ACS580 drive module range supplies 250 to 500 kW of power in a 380 to 480 V voltage range. The new drive modules for cabinet installations complement ABB’s wall-mounted drives offering which is available with IP21 and IP55 protection class cabinets for harsh operating environments.
The drive modules feature a robust IP00 enclosure with coated circuit boards as standard for improved reliability. The ACS580 is virtually plug-in ready to control a variety of pumps, compressors, fans, conveyors, mixers and other variable and basic constant-torque applications. It features an advanced pedestal system and ramp for quick and easy installation, and takes very little time for setup and commissioning.
As standard, the control panel and control unit are mounted to the module. The drive module provides reduced harmonics with built-in choke and has integrated EMC class C3 filter and common mode filter as standard.
Drive modules are small and compact offering significant power density. Other built-in features include Modbus RTU fieldbus interface and dual-channel safe torque off with SIL 3 PL e. The drive modules are also designed for standardized installation with ready part lists and easy installation instructions.
As all the essential features are built into the drive module as standard, the need for external components, extra cabling and space requirements is reduced to minimum. The wall-mounted power range is 0.75 to 250 kW and voltage range is 380 to 480 V.
ABB’s drive with IP55, UL Type 12 protection class is designed for applications exposed to dust, moisture, vibrations, and other harsh environments. The drive is similar in size to ABB’s compact IP21 drives with only slightly more depth, which provides very compact IP55 protection over the whole power range for various harsh environment applications.
The ACS580 has features that improve energy efficiency and reduce operating wear without the need of additional external programmable logic controllers. In pumping applications, the drive can momentarily raise levels or pressure to extend energy-saving sleep mode. The ACS580 drives support connectivity to mobile applications with built-in features. applications on the mobile device.
Details at: www.abbaustralia.com.au