ABB general purpose drives

ABB general purpose drives are simple to buy, install,

configure and use, saving considerable time. They are

widely available through ABB channel partners. The drives

have common user and process interfaces with fieldbuses,

common software tools for sizing, commissioning,

maintenance and common spare parts.

Applications

ABB general purpose drives can be used in a wide range

of industries. Typical applications include pump, fan and

constant torque use, such as conveyors. ABB general

purpose drives are ideal in those situations where there is a

need for simplicity to install, commission and use and where

customizing or special product engineering is not required.

Highlights

− FlashDrop tool

− Intuitive use with assistant control panel

− Swinging choke for superior harmonic reduction

− Vector control

− Coated boards for harsh environments

− Built-in category C2 EMC filter (1st environment) as

standard

− Flexible fieldbus system with built-in Modbus and numerous

internally mountable fieldbus adapters

− UL, cUL, CE, C-Tick and GOST R approved

− RoHS compliant

Feature Advantage Benefit

Energy efficiency

counters

Several counters to illustrate saved energy (kWh), carbondioxide

emissions (CO2) and cost in local currency.

Shows direct impact on energy bill and helps control

operational expenditure (OPEX).

Load analyzer Load analyzer saves process data, such as current and

torque values, which can be used to analyze the process

and dimensioning of the drive and motor.

Optimized dimensioning of the drive, motor and

process.

FlashDrop tool Faster and easier drive set-up and commissioning. Patented, fast, safe and trouble-free parametrization

method without electricity.

Assistant control panel Two soft-keys, function of which changes according to the state

of the panel.

Built-in help function via dedicated button.

Real-time clock, allows timed tracing of faults and setting of

parameters to activate at various times of day.

Changed parameters -menu.

Easy commissioning.

Fast set-up.

Easier configuration.

Rapid fault diagnosis.

Quick access to recent parameter changes.

Commissioning

assistants

PID controller, real-time clock, serial communications assistant,

drive optimizer, startup assistant.

Easy set-up of parameters.

Maintenance assistant Monitors consumed energy (kWh), running hours or motor

rotation.

Takes care of preventative maintenance of drive, the

motor or run application.

Intuitive features Noise optimization.

Increases switching frequency of drive when drive temperature is

reduced.

Controlled cooling fan: the drive is cooled only when necessary.

Considerable motor noise reduction.

Reduces inverter noise and improves energy efficiency.

Choke Patented swinging choke - matches the right inductance to the

right load, thereby suppressing and reducing harmonics.

Reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) emissions up

to 25%.

Vector control Improved motor control performance. Enables wider range of applications.

Built-in EMC filter Category C2 (1st environment) and category C3 (2nd environment)

RFI filters as standard.

No need for additional external filtering.

Brake chopper Built-in up to 11 kW. Reduced cost.

Connectivity Built-in Modbus using EIA-485.

Simple to install:

– Easy connection of cables

– Easy connection to external fieldbus systems through multiple

I/Os and plug-in options

Reduced cost.

Reduced installation time.

Secure cable connections.

Mounting template Supplied separately with unit. Quick and easy to mark mounting screw holes on

installation surface.

RoHS compliant ACS550 drives comply with EU Directive RoHS 2002/95/CE