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ABB general purpose drives

For effortless energy efficiency

Introduction
New ABB general purpose drive the ACS580

The new ABB general purpose drive is designed for a broad

range of standard drive applications.
Virtually plug-in-ready to control fans, pumps, centrifuges,
conveyors and other variable- and constant-torque
applications.
Built-on ABBs new all-compatible drives architecture.

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The new ABB general purpose drive

Another step forward to simplifying your world
2003

2014

ABB launched the

all-inclusive ACS550
standard drive with the
most intuitive user interface
ever seen

Proven quality with installed

base of over 3 million units

New, all-compatible ACS580 drive:

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Backwards-compatible with the

ACS550 and ACS400
All-inside concept simplifies
selection, commissioning and use
Life cycle services protecting
investment and guaranteeing long
lifetime
New energy efficiency features

ACS580 general purpose drives

Switch on simplicity without trading off efficiency
Simple to select, install and use
All essential options and combinations
built into the drive simplifying selection,
ordering and installation
Simplicity at your fingertips
Simplified settings menu and assistants on the
control panel help you set up the drive quickly
and effectively

Improved energy efficiency features

Energy optimizer and energy efficiency
information help you save energy in your
process and monitor how much you save

Compatible with various motor types

Compact and practical design
Lighter and smaller units saving wall
space and suitable for retrofit
installations in tight spaces

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Support for energy-efficient IE4 PM motors

along with regular AC motors

All-compatible in all directions

New common drives architecture driving ease of use
Ease of installation, commissioning and
use

Built-in features simplify ordering and

installation

Versatile drive ready for a broad range of

standard drive applications

Simplified settings menu and assistants

help you commission the drive

Communication with all major automation

systems

Operate the drive in your own language

Power range up to 250 kW

Functional safety as standard (STO)

Truly global product with a wide voltage

range

Save energy and the environment

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Ready to control your process

Supporting your business

Support for new energy-efficient

IE4 class motors

Latest technology cuts operating costs

and boosts productivity

Reduce energy usage and CO2

emissions with variable speed
control and built-in features

Life cycle services protect your

investment and guarantee a long
lifetime

Drive helps improve process

control and reduce waste

Extensive range of products and

services for all your needs

Human all-compatible
Ease of installation, commissioning and use

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Simplified settings menu and assistants

speed up commissioning no need to know
drive parameters.

Built-in features simplify ordering and delivery

all you need is the motors nominal current
or power.

Compact size, laser-marked terminals and

conduit box for easy installation.

Diagnostic tools collect drive information in a

file for fast problem-solving.

Monitor your drive and process with one look

from the control panels editable home view.

For more detailed monitoring and

diagnostics, the free PC tool Drive composer
is available from www.abb.com.

Process all-compatible
Ready to control your process

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Two control modes: Scalar for fast speed

control, and vector for good torque response
and high torque throughout the speed range.

Communication with all major industrial

automation systems with fieldbus adapters.

A truly global product with a voltage range of

208 to 480 V and a power range of
0.75 to 250 kW.

Robust design with coated circuit boards and

IP21 enclosure. IP55 as an optional variant
for harsh environments.

For commercial and residential environments

on public low-voltage network with EMC filter
for C2 standard.

Complies with EN61000-3-12 for harmonic

emissions.

Business all-compatible
Supporting your business

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Grow your bottom line by controlling

processes efficiently with the latest drive
technology.

ABBs life cycle services protect your

investment and keep processes running:

accurate advice and timely support before

and during installation

drive care contract offers full range of

services at a fixed price

extended warranty options available.

ABB and ABB authorized value providers are

ready to support your business, locally and
globally.

The ACS580 is part of ABBs extensive

product range, covering a full range of
products and services for all automation
needs.

Environment all-compatible
Save energy and the environment

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Energy savings of up to 70% the ACS580

helps to use only the exact amount of energy
needed to run the motor.

The energy optimizer feature ensures

maximum torque per ampere, reducing
energy drawn from the supply by 10 percent.

The drive is compatible with energy-efficient

IE4 motor types such as PM motors.

Analyze and optimize processes with built-in

energy efficiency calculators.

Life cycle services ensure your processes

run efficiently, year after year.

ABB general purpose drives are part of a new

family
Shared elements with other all-compatible
drives

Same control interface

Easy navigation and

monitoring

Harmonized parameters
and common shared
functions

Built-in USB connection

to the PC tool

Same universal
connectivity

Same fieldbus options

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Same start up and

maintenance tool

Free entry-level PC tool

Quick access to drive settings

Flexible monitoring capabilities

Diagnostics support with

one mouse click

Additional features in Pro

version

Compact and practical

design

Lighter and smaller units

Harmonized connections
and terminal markings

ABB general purpose drives

ACS580, 0.75 to 250 kW

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208 to 480 V, IP21 or IP55

Built-in features that simplify ordering,

delivery and commissioning since everything
is provided in a single, compact package

Part of the new all-compatible drives portfolio

featuring the same control panel, parameter
menu structure, universal accessories and
engineering tools

Intuitive control panel heralds a new era in

drive user interfaces

Provides a variety of energy efficiency

information helping to optimize energy use

Safe torque off functionality as standard

Supports all major fieldbus protocols as well

as remote monitoring solutions

Ideal for technical distributors and electrical

wholesalers

Backwards-compatible with the ACS550

Want to learn more?

More information available from:

ACS580 catalog

ACS580 product presentation

Technical guide 3:
EMC compliant installation and configuration for
a power drive system
Technical guide 6:
Guide to harmonics with AC drives

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