ABB ACS580-01-106A-4 AC Drive 55 kW 106 A

ACS580-01-106A-4 at a glance

Typical motor power of 55 kW, 106 A nominal current and a 203 x 295 mm frame R5 base describe the ACS580-01-106A-4, one rating in ABB’s ACS580-01 line for 380 to 480 V networks. Frame R5 carries 55 kW and a nominal current of 106 A. It is a common choice for large pumps, chillers’ condenser fans and heavy conveyors.

All ACS580-01 drives share a control platform with scalar and vector control and support for induction, permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance motors. The package includes a built-in choke, EMC filter and STO. Related products are in AC drives and on the ABB ACS580 drive page.

Technical specifications

Overload, fuse and cooling data for the ACS580-01-106A-4

Start from the motor nameplate. If it shows up to 100 A and the load is a pump or fan, light duty applies; for crushers, mixers or conveyors that see peaks, use the 87 A heavy-duty figure, good for about 130.5 A during a one-minute overload. At 480 V the same drive gives 96 A light duty and 77 A heavy duty.

For protection the catalogue recommends 125 A gG fuses (150 A UL Class T). Plan for roughly 1287 W of heat loss and 139 m3/h of cooling air at a maximum noise level of 63 dBA. The recommended motor cable length is 300 m. Neighbouring catalogue types are ACS580-01-089A-4 (45 kW, 89 A) below and ACS580-01-145A-4 (75 kW, 145 A) above.

Type designation and variants

Reading ACS580-01-106A-4: ACS580 names the series; 01 means wall-mounted; 106A is the rating field taken from the ratings table; the final 4 selects 380 to 480 V. Optional features are appended, for example +B056 for an IP55 / UL Type 12 unit, +B063 for IP66 / UL Type 4X, +F278 for an integrated main switch, +E223 for an integrated C1 filter, +C135 for flange mounting or +P944 to remove the conduit box on frames R5 to R9.

Fieldbus choices include FPBA-01 (+K454, PROFIBUS DP), FSCA-01 (+K458, Modbus RTU), FEIP-21 (+K490, EtherNet/IP) and FMBT-21 (+K491, Modbus/TCP). For harsh sites, the IP55 form of frame R5 measures 732 (1023 with options) x 203 x 320 mm. The catalogue dimension table lists IP66 only for frames R1 to R3.

Key features of the ACS580 general purpose platform

• Integrated harmonic and EMC measures: the built-in choke and EMC filter reduce the need for separate external components in typical installations.
• Safe Torque Off as standard: STO allows the drive to be integrated into a machine safety function without an extra output contactor in many designs.
• Wide motor compatibility: induction, permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance motors can be controlled from the same platform.
• Assistant control panel: the ACS580 uses an assistant-type panel with setup wizards in plain language, which speeds up commissioning for maintenance teams.
• Application functions: built-in PID control and pump and fan oriented functions mean many simple process loops can run without a separate controller.

Light duty or heavy duty: matching the rating to the load

A variable-torque load such as a centrifugal pump or fan needs little overload capacity, because torque rises with speed and the motor rarely sees sudden peaks. For such loads the light-duty rating of this drive is usually the right reference. Constant-torque loads, including conveyors, positive displacement pumps, mixers and crushers, can demand high torque at low speed and during start-up, so the heavy-duty rating applies and the drive may then suit a motor one size smaller than the nominal rating suggests. Selecting on current rather than on kilowatts avoids surprises with motors that have unusual pole numbers or low efficiency classes.

Derating for site conditions

Like all air-cooled drives, the ACS580-01 has published derating rules for high ambient temperature, altitude and switching frequency. Plant rooms in Oman and the wider GCC can be hot in summer, so check the actual cabinet or room temperature against the hardware manual and size cooling for the heat loss shown in the table above. If the drive is installed inside a closed panel, the panel ventilation or air conditioning must remove that heat continuously.

Installation and commissioning notes

The wall-mounted IP21 version is intended for clean electrical rooms. Mount it vertically with the clearances given in the hardware manual so that cooling air can enter at the bottom and leave at the top. Use symmetrical shielded motor cable, terminate the shield with a 360-degree connection at both ends where the manual requires it, and keep motor cables separate from control and communication wiring.

During commissioning, enter the motor nameplate data, run the identification routine where the application allows it, and set acceleration and deceleration ramps that suit the mechanical system. For pump and fan systems, the energy optimiser and PID functions can be set up directly from the panel menus. Fieldbus adapters are available as options when the drive must report to a PLC or building management system.

Maintenance in dusty environments

Sand and dust are the main enemies of drives in the region. Clean or replace cabinet filters regularly, check the heatsink for blockage, and follow ABB’s recommended intervals for cooling fan replacement and, after long storage, capacitor reforming.

Typical applications in Oman and the GCC

At this power level the ACS580-01-106A-4 is used on water transfer and irrigation pumps, cooling tower and air handling fans, chilled water pumps in district cooling plants, aggregate conveyors and process blowers in municipal and industrial facilities.

What to include in an RFQ

• Type designation ACS580-01-106A-4 and any plus codes required.
• Motor nameplate data and the load type (variable or constant torque).
• Supply voltage, ambient temperature and enclosure requirement.
• Fieldbus or I/O extension options and panel type needed.
• Quantity and delivery location.

Documents and RFQ

The linked catalogue, ABB document 3AUA0000145061, is the reference for every rating on this page. Seven Star LLC supplies the ACS580-01-106A-4 to project and maintenance buyers on request; a quotation lists availability and lead time once we have your duty details.

Always check the type code, options, motor current and ambient conditions against your own documents before ordering, since catalogue ratings apply at 40 degrees C and altitudes up to 1000 m.