About ABB AC DRIVE ACS180-04N-01A8-4
Basic Description
- Type: Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) / Inverter
- Series: ABB ACS180 (machinery drives)
- Manufacturer: ABB
- Application: Industrial motor control
It is mainly used to control motor speed by varying frequency and voltage, improving efficiency and process control.
Key Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 380480 V AC (3-phase)
- Rated Motor Power: ~0.55 kW (light duty), ~0.37 kW (heavy duty)
- Phase: Three-phase
- Control Type: Sensorless vector control (for precise speed/torque)
- Built-in Features:
- EMC filter
- Safe Torque Off (STO) safety
- Modbus communication
- Basic control panel
Typical Applications
This drive is used in small industrial machines like:
- Pumps & fans
- Conveyors
- Mixers
- Compressors
- Packaging or textile machines
Main Functions
- Controls motor speed and torque
- Saves energy (runs motor as per demand, not full speed)
- Provides smooth start/stop (soft operation)
- Protects motor (overload, voltage issues, etc.)