ABB low voltage drives

Product guide

Profile

ABB has designed an extensive portfolio of variable speed drives

that is available through its sales offices and channel partners
around the world. Applications where drives are used vary widely in
terms of control requirements and environmental conditions.
To meet the varying requirements of its customers, ABB offers a
wide range of application specific solutions, ranging from pump,
fan, conveyor and compressor applications through to demanding
machinery and marine solutions.

All ABB low voltage drives have the following common features:
Easy to select Simply choose your power rating, select your
voltage and current and away you go. With limited options actually
needed, the ABB low voltage drive selection table on pages 4 and
5 should help you make your choice.
Easy to purchase ABB low voltage drives are now readily available, off-the-shelf, from selected ABB partners.

This product guide gives an overview of ABBs portfolio of low voltage AC and DC drives.

Easy to install The drives are simple to install, featuring a variety

of mounting options from wall-mounted to cabinet-mounted.

Benefits of using low voltage drives

Being able to vary the speed and torque of an electric motor, and in
turn the driven load, brings benefits including:

Easy to commission ABB has developed some of the most

advanced control panels in the world. The panels feature simple,
plain-language instructions which can be accessed via very simple
soft buttons. This combination, together with a series of Help menus, provides quick and effective access to all parameters needed
to make the drive operational. Programming of the most basic ABB
low voltage drive uses simple DIP switches, as no parameters are
needed.

Substantial energy savings Rather than have an electric motor

running continuously at full speed, an electric drive allows the user
to slow it down or speed it up depending on the demand.
Optimal process control An electric drive provides higher
process speed, torque and accuracy. It provides an increase in
process speed above the nominal.
Reduced need for maintenance Being able to vary the speed
and torque of an electric motor means there is less wear and tear
on the motor and the driven machine. For example, the ability to
bring a process up to speed slowly prevents the sudden shock
loading that can damage a motor and the driven machine over time.
Efficient system upgrade An electric drive allows the removal
of valves, gears and belts. It also ensures network dimensioning
based on a lower starting current.
ABB - global market and technology leader in AC and
DC drives
ABB (www.abb.us) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. ABB is the worlds
largest drives manufacturer. The ABB Group of companies operates
in around 100 countries and employs more than 120,000 people.

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Easy to use Once installed and commissioned, the drives are incredibly easy to use. The same control panel allows instant adjustments to speed or other more advanced parameters.

ABB low voltage drives

ABB AC drives
The ABB AC drives product range is the widest available from any
manufacturer, from 0.25 to 7500 hp. The ABB drives are the global
reference that signifies reliability, simplicity, flexibility and ingenuity
throughout the entire lifecycle of the drive.
Understanding energy consumption within a process is needed in
order to determine where additional energy savings can be made.
Many of the ABB drives provide energy use counters that help
process owners analyze energy use in their processes. The drives
can then be fine-tuned to help save even more energy.
The drives portfolio is supported by a selection of PC tools, fieldbus, and communication options.
ABB machinery drives
ABB offers machinery builders an AC drives portfolio featuring a
selection of component drives, a selection of general machinery
drives, and for high precision applications, a selection of high
performance machinery drives. Designed for use in very simple
machines such as industrial ovens, to the complex high speed
flying shear machinery, the drives are designed for OEM integration
into machines. The drives are easy to commission and maintain
and are widely available through the ABB distribution network.
ABB standard drives
The ABB standard drives portfolio provides a selection of drives
that are used to control a wide range of applications such as
pumps and fans, and for process industries like food and beverage. All the options needed for a particular application are built-in
the drive, reducing the need for external options or additional installation space. This portfolio of drives is easy to purchase through
the ABB distribution network.

ABB industrial drives

The ABB industrial drive portfolio is designed for heavy industrial applications such as pulp and paper, metals, mining, cement,
power, chemical, oil and gas, water and waste water, and food
and beverage. ABB industrial drives are available as wall mounted
drives, modules for cabinet assembly, or as complete cabinet-built
drives.
The industrial drive portfolio includes drives adapted and approved
for use in the marine environment.
ABB industrial drives have a wide selection of built-in options and
can be easily programmed to fit the needs of the application.
ABB DC drives
ABBs DC drive portfolio provides the highest power to size ratio on
the market. They are designed for most industries including metals,
cement, mining, pulp and paper, printing, food and beverage, wire
manufacturing, test rigs, ski lift and cranes. ABB DC drives are
available as complete cabinets, modules for cabinet assembly, and
as retrofit kits. With built-in field exciters and integrated PLCs, they
are the best choice in DC drives for all new and retrofit applications.
Additionally, the drives are used in non-motor applications such as
DC chargers and electromagnetic applications.
The DC drives feature auto-tuning capabilities and intuitive user
software minimize startup time and improves daily operation. This
helps to increase process productivity and improve production
quality.

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ABB Drive Feature Comparison

AC drives family

ABB machinery drives

Type

ACS55

ABB standard drives

ACS150

ACS350

ACS310

ACS550

Voltage and power 1-phase, 100 to 120 V:

range
0.25 to 0.5 hp (0.18 to .37 kW)
1-phase, 200-240 V:
0.25 to 3 hp (0.18 to 2.2 kW)

1-phase, 200 to 240 V:

0.5 to 3 hp (0.37 to 2.2 kW)
3-phase, 200 to 240 V:
0.5 to 3 hp (0.37 to 2.2 kW)
3-phase, 380 to 480 V:
0.5 to 5 hp (0.37 to 4 kW)

1-phase, 200 to 240 V:

0.5 to 3 hp (0.37 to 2.2 kW)
3-phase, 200 to 240 V:
0.5 to 15 hp (0.37 to 11 kW)
3-phase, 380 to 480 V:
0.5 to 30 hp (0.37 to 22 kW)

3-phase, 200 to 240 V:

0.5 to 15 hp, 0.37 to 11 kW
3-phase, 380 to 480 V:
0.5 to 30 hp, 0.37 to 22 kW

3-phase 200 to 240 V:

1 to 100 hp (0.75 to 75 kW)
3-phase, 380 to 480 V:
1.5 to 550 hp (1.1 to 355 kW)
3-phase, 500 to 600 V:
1.5 to 150 hp (1.1 to 110 kW)

Enclosure class

UL open/ IP20 (standard)

UL open/ IP20 (standard)

UL Type 1/ NEMA 1 (option)

UL Open/ IP20
UL Type 1/ NEMA 1 (option)
UL Type 4X/ IP66/ NEMA 4x
(product variant)

UL open/ IP20 (standard)

UL Type 1/ NEMA 1 (option)

UL Type 1/ NEMA 1 (standard)

UL Type 12/ NEMA 12 (option)

Motor control

Open loop speed control

Open loop speed control

Open / Closed loop speed and

torque control

Open loop speed control

Open / Closed loop speed and

torque control

Supply options

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

6 pulse diode standard

1 AI
5 DI

2
5
1
1
1

2
5
1
1
1

2 AI
6 DI
2 AO

Input and output

connections
Analog input (AI)
1 AI
Digital input (DI)
3 DI
Analog output (AO)
Digital output (DO)
Relay I/O (R I/O)
1 RO

1 RO

AI
DI
AO
DO
RO (+3 with option)

AI
DI
AO
DO
RO (+3 with option)

3 RO

Fieldbusses

N/A

N/A

DeviceNet (option)
Profibus DP (option)
CANopen (option)
Ethernet/IP (option)
Modbus TCP (option)

Modbus (standard)

Output ratings
Output frequency
Overload capacity
Torque regulation
Speed regulation

0 to 130 Hz
50% overload is allowed for 1
minute every 5 minutes

0 to 500 Hz
50% overload is allowed for 1
minute every 5 minutes

0 to 500 Hz
50% overload is allowed for 1
minute every 5 minutes

0 to 500 Hz
0 to 500 hz
Continuous output current at max
1.5 x I2hd (1 min / 10 min)
ambient temperature of +50oC, 10%
overloadability for 1 minute every
ten minutes.

Safety options
Emergency stop
Safe Torque-Off

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Approvals

UL
cUL
CE
C-Tick
GOST R

UL
cUL
CE
C-Tick
GOST R

UL
cUL
CE
C-Tick
GOST R
NSF UL Type 4X (IP66)

UL
cUL
CE
C-Tick
GOST R

UL
cUL
CSA
C-Tick
GOST R
Seismic

Drive tools

Drive Config kit

FlashDrop tool/DrivePM

DriveWindow Light
FlashDrop tool/DrivePM

DriveWindow Light (Ver. 2.9 or later) DriveWindow Light

FlashDrop tool/DrivePM (Ver. 2
FlashDrop tool/DrivePM
or later)

See Page

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DeviceNet (option)
Profibus DP (option)
CANopen (option)
ControlNet (option)
Ethernet/IP (option)
EtherCat (option)
Modbus TCP (option)
PROFINET IO (option)

ABB industrial drives

ACS850

ACS800,
single drive modules

ACS800,
single drives

ACS800,
liquid-cooled, single drives

ACS800,
multidrives

ACS800,
liquid-cooled multidrives

DCS800

3-phase, 380 to 480 V:

1 to 600 hp (1.1 to 500 kW)

3-phase, 230 to 690 V:

1 to 600 hp (600 V),
1.1 to 560 kW

3-phase, 230 to 690 V:

0.75 to 3000 hp (600 V),
0.55 to 2800 kW

3-phase, 380 to 690 V:

75 to 6000 hp (600 V),
55 to 5600 kW

3-phase, 380 to 690 V:

1 to 6000 hp (600 V),
1.1 to 5600 kW

3-phase, 380 to 690 V:

1 to 6000 hp (600 V),
1.1 to 5600 kW

10-4000 hp (7.5-3000 kW)

240-500, 600, 700-800
-1000,1200 Vdc

IP20 (Frame A E)
IP00 (Frame G)

UL open/ IP20 R2 R6
UL Type 1/ IP21, IP22
(with IP55 power section for and IP42
flange mounting)
UL Type 12/ IP54
UL open/ IP00 R7 R8

UL Type 1/ IP42
UL Type 12/ IP54

UL Type 1/ IP21, IP22

and IP42
UL Type 12/ IP54

UL Type 1/ IP42
UL Type 12/ IP54

IP00

Closed loop speed with or

without transducer

ABBs Direct Torque Control (DTC)

6 pulse diode

2
6
2
2
3

6 pulse diode

AI
DI
AO
DIO (inputs or outputs)
RO

6 pulse diode
12 pulse diode
Low harmonic
Regenerative

6 pulse diode
12 pulse diode
Low harmonic
Regenerative

3
7
2
3

DeviceNet (option)
Profibus (option)
CANopen (option)
Modbus (option)
Ethernet/IP (option)*
Modbus TCP (option)*
Ethercat (option)*

6 pulse diode
12 pulse diode
Regenerative

AI (+2 with options)

DI (+6 DI without options)
AO (+2 with options)
DO (+2 with options)

6 pulse diode
12 pulse diode
18 pulse diode
24 pulse diode
Regenerative

N/A

4
8
3
7
1

AI
DI
AO
DO
RO

DeviceNet (option)
Profibus DP (option)
CANopen (option)
ControlNet (option)
Ethernet/IP (option)
Modbus TCP (option)
Modbus RTU (option)

*Available Q2, 2010

DeviceNet (option)
Profibus DP (option)
CANopen (option)
ControlNet (option)
CC-Link (option)
Ethernet/IP (option)
EtherCat (option)
Modbus TCP (option)
PROFINET IO (option)
PowerLink (option)

0 500 Hz
150% for 1 min/every 5 min
Open: +/- 4% w/ nom torque
Closed: +/- 3% w/ nom torque
Open: 10% of motor slip
Closed: 0.01% of nom speed

0-300 Hz
50% OL for 1 minute/every 5 minutes
Open Loop: +/- 4% with nominal torque
Closed Loop: +/- 1% with nominal torque
Open Loop:10% of motor slip
Closed Loop: 0.01% of nominal speed

N/A
150% for 1 min/every 15 min
+/- 0.1%
.1% nom speed w/ tachometer
.005% nom speed w/ encoder

Emergency stop
Safe Torque Off

Emergency stop
Prevention of unexpected start-up

Emergency stop

UL
cUL
CSA (pending)
C-Tick (pending)
GOST R

UL
cUL
CSA
C-Tick
GOST R
Marine

UL*
cUL*
CSA*
C-Tick
CE

DriveStudio
DriveSPC
Drive Size

DriveWindow
DriveAP
DriveWindow Light

*600V and below

DriveWindow
DriveWindow Light
DriveSize
9

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ABB Drive Family Descriptions

ACS55 Adjustable Speed AC Drives

The ACS55 can be integrated easily into
existing panels, replacing contactors and motor starters; its compact size is also ideal for
new installations, or wherever energy savings
of small AC induction motors is desired.
Typical Applications
The ABB ACS55 Component Drive can be
used in a wide range of industries. Typical
applications include pumps and fans, as well
as constant-torque applications such as material handling. The ABB ACS55 Component
Drive is ideal for those situations where a low
cost, easy to install and operate product is
needed.

Features Include
Fast set-up
Compact size and slim shape
DIN rail mounting
Automatic switching frequency up to 16 kHz
DriveConfig Kit - configuration of unpowered drives
Highlights
0.25 to 0.5 Hp (120V); 0.25 to 3 Hp (240V)
Protected Chassis (IP20)
UL, cUL, C-Tick, GOST-R and CE approved
Coated boards as standard
RoHs (verify label)
Suitable for domestic applications
Optional built-in EMC filter
Optional potentiometer

ACS150 Adjustable Speed AC Drives

The ACS150 provides the additional capability and range of offering to support the
needs of customers controlling small AC
induction motors. The drive features an easy
to use operator interface and simple to set
up, configure, and apply.

Features Include
Integral Control Panel - clear LCD display with backlight
Fixed potentiometer for frequency setting
Built-in EMC filter for 2nd environment
Built-in brake chopper as standard

Typical Applications
The ABB ACS150 component drives are
designed to meet the requirements of an extensive range of machinery applications. The
drive is ideal for food and beverage, material
handling, rubber and plastics, and woodworking applications.

Highlights
0.5 to 3 Hp (240V); 0.5 to 5 Hp (480V)
FlashDrop
Coated boards as standard
Unified height and depth
UL, cUL, C-Tick and CE approved
RoHs
Optional NEMA 1 Kit
Pulse train frequency input

ACS310 Adjustable Speed AC Drives

An extension to the ABB standard drives
family is a series of drives specifically designed for variable torque applications such as
pumps and fans.

These features, combined with pre-programmed application macros, an intuitive user interface and several
assistant screens, speed up the installation, parameter
setting and commissioning of the drive.

The specific design includes a powerful

set of features which benefit pump and fan
applications including built-in PID controllers
and PFC (pump and fan control) that varies
the drives performance in response to changes in pressure, flow or other external data.

Highlights
0.5 to 15 Hp (240V); 0.5 to 30 Hp (480V)
Energy optimizer
Embedded Modbus RTU (EIA-485) fieldbus interface
FlashDrop tool
Built-in energy counters, energy saved displayed in
local currency
Load analyzer for optimized dimensioning of the drive,
motor and process

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ABB Drive Family Descriptions

ACS350 Adjustable Speed AC Drives

The ABB ACS350 general machinery drive is
designed specifically for the OEM machine
building sector. In this sector, the manufacturing time per unit is critical. The ACS350 is
designed to be the fastest drive in terms of
installation, setting parameters and commissioning. The ACS350 has been designed to
be as user-friendly as possible, yet provide
high application flexibility. The ACS350 offers
diverse functionality to cater to the most
demanding needs.
Features Include
Sensorless Vector Motor Control
(8) Sequence programming
Optimized interfaces for users and
machines
Built-in brake chopper as standard
Built-in 2nd environment EMC filter
High-speed communications

Highlights
0.5 to 5 Hp (240V); 0.5 to 30 Hp (480V)
FlashDrop
Unified height and depth
Coated boards as standard
UL, cUL, C-Tick, GOST-R and CE approved
RoHs (verify label)
Optional NEMA 1 Kit
DriveWindow Light - Programming tool
NEMA 4X (IP66) keypad cover mounting
Pulse Encoder interface
Potentiometer with Start/Stop and Forward/Reverse switches
Pulse train frequency input
UL Type 4x (IP66) product variant (NSF certified,
IP69K rating)

ACS550 Adjustable Speed AC Drives

The ABB ACS550 standard drive is simple to
buy, install, configure and use, saving considerable time. The drive has common user
and process interface with fieldbus, common
software tools for sizing, commissioning,
maintenance, and common spare parts.
Typical Applications
The ABB ACS550 is ideal for those situations where there is a need for simplicity to
install, commission and operate, and where
customizing or special product engineering
is not required.
Features Include
Easy installation
Trouble-free start-up
Intuitive operation
Sensorless Vector Control

Highlights
0.75 to 100 Hp (240V); 1 to 550 Hp (480V); 1.5 to
150 Hp (600 V)
Advanced control panel permitting intuitive operation
Patented swinging choke for superior harmonic
reduction
Built-in 1st environment EMC filter
Built-in Modbus with optional internally mounted
fieldbus adapters available
UL, cUL listed and CE approved (600V product is
CSA only)
FlashDrop
Coated boards as standard
Built-in brake chopper up to 15Hp
Start-up Assistants
These asssistants include: Diagnostic, Maintenance, Start-up, PID Controller, Real-time Clock,
Serial Comm, Drive Optimizer
DriveWindow Light - Programming tool
Relay output extension module
Pulse Encoder interface
115/230V Digital Input Interface
NEMA 3R enclosure option
Flange Mounting Kits

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ABB Drive Family Descriptions

ACS800 Adjustable Speed AC Drives

Integration and Compact Design

Anything that is required from an AC drive, like EMC and harmonic
filters, is inside the drive, so no extra space or cabling is needed.
Furthermore, there is always space inside the ACS800 for three
option modules for I/O extensions, fieldbuses, pulse encoder
interface or a PC connection.
Flexibility
The ACS800 family is a fully configurable product line. It allows
the customer to choose what they need and want. The ACS800 is
avialble in a number of packages and configurations:
Standard Module Drives (1 to 600 Hp)
Designed for efficient installation in user supplied enclosures
and offer the most cost-effective solution for performance
drives

Common technology for different applications

One of the main benefits of the ACS800 series is a wide range of
drive products with common technologies. This includes Start-up Assistant, Adaptive Programming and DTC, common user and process
interfaces, software tools for sizing, commissioning and maintenance,
and common spare parts.

Standard Wall Mount Drives (1 to 200 Hp)

Available in NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 enclosures and ready for
installation right on the factory floor.
Cabinet Drives (100 to 3000 Hp)
Available in NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 enclosures. Available with
hundreds of option combinations, these drives are built to your
order and standards.

Premium Technology
Direct Torque Control
The heart of the ACS800 is DTC - Direct Torque Control. Its a first
class motor control system. The consistently excellent performance of
the ACS800 guarantees that the drive is not the limiting factor in your
process.

Low Harmonic Drives

Available from 10 to 125 Hp in a NEMA 1 wall mount drive and
from 75 to 2800 Hp in a NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 cabinet drive.
ABBs ULH drives meet IEEE 519-1992 at the drives AC input
terminals.

DTC technology is well proven in various applications and demanding

environments, guaranteeing the high reliability of the drive.

Regenerative AC Drives
Available from 10 to 125 Hp in a NEMA 1 wall mount drive and
from 75 to 2600 Hp in a NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 cabinet drive.

Start-up Assistant
ABB AC drives have always been top of their class in user-friendliness. This product series brings a whole new meaning to userfriendliness. Thanks to the Start-up Assistant, the commissioning and
tuning of a high-performance drive could not be easier.
Adaptive Programming
The ACS800 goes one step further (compared to normal parameter
programming) with the addition of Adaptive Programming. It is like
having a small PLC inside your drive. Adaptive Programming needs no
additional hardware or software but is always there when needed.

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ABB Drive Family Descriptions

DCS800 Adjustable Speed DC Drives

Macros
DCS800 drives are equipped with macros to cover the
most frequent parameter settings. macros are preprogrammed parameter subsets. The functions of inputs
and outputs and elements of the control structure are
set up by downloading the macro. Macros will configure
for: basic operation, torque control, manual/auto, manual/motor-pot, and motor-pot operation.
Additional Features
Use one or more of the following features to make the
drive work for you:

The latest technology on a proven platform

The DCS800 DC industrial drive is the latest drive from ABB, combining the newest control technology with a thyristor power platform
that has been factory-proven all over the world. The DCS800 boasts
a wider power range than any other DC drive on the market. The
hardware and software are designed with you, the user, in mind. Special features make installation and configuration simple and allow you
to customize the application to your needs.

AC and DC contactor control

DC breaker control
Motor brake control
Motor temperature monitoring
Ramp stop, DB stop, and torque limit stop
Field weakening
Field heating (field economy)
Field reversal
Two motor control
Master-Follower operation
12-pulse operation
Flying start
Drive position display

Start-up Assistant
The Start-up assistant is part of the standard DCS800 DC drives
software package. It guides you through the commissioning procedure either through the control panel or with your PC using DriveWindow
Light. It is multilingual, requests data with clear and plain text messages, and sets the required parameters to your needs.
Adaptive Programming
Adaptive programming gives you the ability to customize the drive to
your needs without adding more hardware. Change how a digital output works, modify speed or torque reference, or filter an analog input
- all these things are possible. You program the drive with the control
panel or you PC using DriveWindow Light. Sixteen function blocks are
available. If more are required, Control Builder, which uses compact
flash memory, is available with expanded capacity.

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Connectivity Products

Connectivity of products provides simplified interface for control and management of drives. ABBs universal connectivity means we connect to virtually all process controllers and communication networks, allowing users to choose the best network to meet their needs.
Advantages

Reduced site wiring

Reduction in hardware
Reduced start up time
Decreases mechanical & electrical installation time
Diagnostic provide predictive failure warnings
Decreases point of failure
Remote access to drive status and parameter configuration
Improved quality, productivity, flexibility and scalability
More information available at a lower cost
Reduces time and cost of machine expansion or relocation

Customer Benefits
Cabling: Substituting the large amount of conventional drive control cabling with a single cable reduces costs and increased system
reliability.
Machine Commissioning: The modular machine configuration allows pre-commissioning of single machine sections and provides easy
and fast assembly of the complete installation.
Machine Expansion: Network communication simplifies the latest trend of modular machine design, enabling expansion of the installation
at a later stage with little effort.
Profitability: Process control and system maintenance is considerably improved reducing operational expenses.
Fieldbus Adapter Protocol offering:

CANopen
ControlNet
DeviceNet
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP

Modbus-RTU
Modbus/TCP
Profibus-DP
PROFINET

DriveWare Product Portfolio:

DriveBrowser
DriveStudio & DriveSPC
DriveWindow & DriveAP
DriveWindow Light
DriveCam

Remote Access Product Portfolio:

NETA-01
SREA-01

Industrial Ethernet & Fieldbus modules are

designed to application protocol specifications

Drive Control
Through the selected protocol adapter it is possible to send control commands start, stop, run enable, reset, control ramp generator,
speed or torque reference, PID reference, etc - to the drive
Drive Commissioning and Maintenance
The portfolio of DriveWare tools provide a method to set, backup and restore drive parameters. In addition the drive can be monitored,
signals can be trended and used to tune the drive system.
Remote Access
Accurate and reliable diagnostic information can be obtained remotely via the remote access products. Providing remote access to drive
parameters, alarm and fault words. Signals from the drive can be trended and alarm notifications can be setup to notify maintenance personnel via email or SMS messaging reducing the downtime of the drive and the manufacturing process.

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Drive Selection Guide Flowchart

Step

1
2
3

Process

Action

Identify the Application

Continue to step 2

Gather the load data; system inertia, required accel & decel rates, min and max speed, overload requirements, etc.

Continue to step 3

Gather the motor data: rated torque, HP/kW, Volts, insulation class, speed, etc.
Continue to step 4
Whether an existing motor or a new motor is being used, the motor information is critical to choosing a drive.

Does the motor meet or exceed the application requirements?

Choose a drive.

Is the drive offered in the correct HP/kW/Amp rating?

Is the drive offered in the correct enclosure and environmental ratings?

Does this drive have the features needed to meet the applications demands?

Does this drive have the motor control performance to meet the application demands?

If yes, continue to step 5

The data gathered in Step 3 must meet or exceed the data from Step 2. This assures that the motor can produce the
torque, speed and power required to do the application

Match the data gathered in Steps 1-3 against the chart of drive features on pages 4-5. Select a drive that meets the
motor requirements and has all the software features needed to do the application.

If no, replace the existing motor

with a new motor and return to
step 3

Continue to step 6.

If yes, continue to step 7

The drive you choose must be able to supply the necessary current to the motor to produce the torque required. This
includes normal and overload conditions

If no, go to step 5.

If yes, continue to step 8

The drive you choose must be available in an enclosure style that will withstand the applications environment. It also
must produce the required current at the applications altitude and ambient temperature

If no, go to step 5

If yes, continue to step 9

The drive you choose must have a feature set that matches the application. It also must have sufficient hardware (I/O,
feedback, communications, etc.) to perform the application.

If no, go to step 5.

If yes, continue.
The drive you choose must be able to produce the needed torque at the necessary speeds. It must also be able to
control speed and torque depending on the application requirements.

If no, go to step 5.

Congratulations!
The ABB drive you have chosen has the features and performance needed to have a successful application.
As the leading supplier of adjustable speed drives, ABB can help in nearly any drive application.

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Discrete Automation and Motion
Low Voltage Drives
16250 W. Glendale Drive
New Berlin, WI 53151
Tel: (800) 752-0696
Fax: (262) 785-0397
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