ABB ACS880-01-025A-3 ACS880-01 11 kW Frame R2 AC Drive

ACS880-01-025A-3 for 11 kW motors on 380 to 415 V supplies

The ABB ACS880-01-025A-3 drive converts a 380 to 415 V supply into variable-frequency output of up to 598 Hz at 25 A nominal current. Its nominal-use motor rating is 11 kW, and it is built in frame R2.

A Bluetooth-capable ACS-AP-W assistant panel is included, and the standard type carries no EMC filter, so a filter plus code is needed where C2 or C3 emission limits apply.

Technical specifications

What to size around 025A A

The rating table is split into nominal, light-duty and heavy-duty use. For this type the currents are 25, 24 and 17 A respectively, with a maximum of 29 A, and the three motor powers read 11, 11 and 7.5 kW.

The -3 suffix limits the type to 380 to 415 V networks, which is the usual Middle East 400 V supply.

Heat is the planning figure for this size: 412 W typical power loss, removed by 88 m3/h of cooling air at 59 dB(A). The IP21 housing is 155 mm wide and 8.4 kg.

For the input circuit ABB lists a 32 A gG fuse (type OFAF000H32, size 000) with a minimum short-circuit current of 250 A. An ultrarapid alternative is Bussmann 170M1563 at 40 A, and the UL class T choice is JJS-35. A brake chopper is built into this frame as standard, so a brake resistor can be connected directly.

ABB recommends motor cables of no more than 150 m for frame R2; beyond that, or with a switching frequency above default, the EMC requirements may not be fulfilled.

Reading the ACS880-01-025A-3 order code

Reading the code: ACS880-01-025A-3 identifies the 25 A drive for 380 to 415 V. Fieldbus and I/O options use plus codes such as +K454 (FPBA-01), +K475 (FENA-21), +K490 (FEIP-21), +K492 (FPNO-21), +L502 (FEN-31) and +L500 (FIO-11).

When specifying the ACS880-01-025A-3, compare the drive rating with the motor nameplate rather than with kilowatts alone. Check the rated motor current, the duty cycle and the ambient temperature at the site, and then confirm that the supply voltage and fault level match this size. A drive with the right current but a mismatched network or cable length can need extra filters, so send the full application details with your enquiry.

Installation checks for a wall-mounted R2 drive

Mount the ACS880-01-025A-3 vertically on a solid, non-flammable surface and leave the free space above and below that the hardware manual specifies, so that the 88 m³/h of cooling air can move through the unit without recirculating. When the drive is placed inside a larger enclosure, the cabinet ventilation has to remove the 412 W typical loss together with the heat from any other equipment in the same panel. Avoid locations directly above heat sources or in the path of hot exhaust air from other devices.

Use the cable sizes and fuse types listed in the specification table, keep motor cables separate from control and fieldbus wiring, and terminate the motor cable screen as described in the ABB manual. Where an EMC filter plus code is ordered, follow the earthing instructions for that option, and check the network earthing system before connecting the drive to an IT or corner-grounded supply.

Commissioning the drive and motor

Before the first start, confirm the supply voltage, check insulation of the motor and cable with the drive disconnected, and make sure all covers are fitted. Enter the motor nameplate data through the assistant panel and run the identification routine that suits the load; if the motor cannot be uncoupled, choose a standstill identification as described in the firmware manual. Then set acceleration and deceleration ramps, current limits and the control source for start, stop and reference.

If the Safe torque off function is part of the machine safety concept, wire and validate it according to the ABB safety instructions and record the test result. When a brake resistor is connected to the built-in chopper, enable the related protection parameters and check resistor sizing against the braking duty. Save a parameter backup once the application is running correctly.

Operating environment in Oman and the GCC

The drive is rated up to +55 °C with derating, and many plant rooms, pump houses and outdoor kiosks in Oman reach high temperatures in summer. Size the installation for the hottest expected cabinet air rather than the average day, and apply the ABB derating rules where the temperature or altitude requires it. Fine sand and dust can block air paths and settle on heat sinks, so filtered or conditioned enclosures are common in industrial areas around Sohar, Duqm and the interior.

Coastal sites add humidity and salt in the air. The coated boards help, but the enclosure should still keep condensation and airborne salt away from the electronics, especially during shutdown periods when the drive cools down.

Routine maintenance

Inspect air inlets and outlets on a regular schedule, clean dust from the heat sink as recommended in the manual, and re-tighten power terminals during planned outages. Review the event and fault logger to spot repeated overtemperature or overcurrent warnings, and keep the latest parameter backup with the plant documentation.

Documents and quotation

Data here follows the ABB catalogue (document 3AUA0000098111) and hardware manual. For neighbouring sizes, open the ACS880-01 family page or browse AC Drives.

Confirm voltage band, frame, plus codes and control panel with us before ordering. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat; stock and lead time are stated in the quotation.