Low-voltage AC drive offers reliability and ease of use

Provides user-friendly, energy-efficient motor and process control

Dec 29th, 2017
ABB ACS580 Drive
ABB ACS580 Drive

The ABB ACS580 all-compatible, general purpose drive controls pumps, fans, conveyors and mixers; it also is suitable for other variable and basic constant-torque applications. Features include reduced harmonics with built-in, second-generation swinging choke technology; an EMC filter; a brake chopper up to frame R3; a Modbus RTU fieldbus interface; conformal coated circuit boards; and Safe Torque Off. Available in UL Type 1 and 12 enclosures, the wall-mounted, low-voltage AC drive comes in power ranges from 1 to 350hp at 460V.

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