ABB ACS880-01-061A-3 ACS880-01 30 kW Frame R4 AC Drive

ABB ACS880-01-061A-3 frame R4 drive at 380 to 415 V

Within the ACS880-01 series, ABB ACS880-01-061A-3 covers the 61 A step. It is packaged in frame R4, intended for wall mounting, and designed for 380 to 415 V three-phase networks.

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

Fitting frame R4: space, air and fuses

Plan a footprint of 203 x 580 mm with 274 mm depth and a mass of 18.6 kg. The manual asks for 200 mm clear above and 300 mm below, and quotes 818 W typical loss with 280 m3/h of air and 64 dB(A).

For the input circuit ABB lists a 80 A gG fuse (type OFAF000H80, size 000) with a minimum short-circuit current of 800 A. An ultrarapid alternative is Bussmann 170M1567 at 100 A, and the UL class T choice is JJS-80. A brake chopper is built into this frame as standard, so a brake resistor can be connected directly.

Frame R4 allows a maximum recommended motor cable length of 300 m. Longer cables or higher switching frequencies may stop the EMC Directive requirements from being met, according to the hardware manual.

Start from the motor nameplate current rather than the kilowatt figure alone. At 400 V this drive supplies 61 A nominal (30 kW), 58 A light duty or 45 A heavy duty, with 76 A as the maximum output current.

Because the code ends in -3, ratings are given for a 400 V supply alone; a higher-voltage network needs a -5 drive.

Reading the ACS880-01-061A-3 order code

Options are written as plus codes after the type. ABB lists +B056 (IP55), +C135 (flange mounting), +C132 (marine type approval), +D150 (brake chopper), +E200/+E201/+E202 (EMC filters) and +N5700 among others; not every code exists for every size.

For a project with several ACS880-01 sizes, list each drive code with its frame, motor power and cabling next to the others in one schedule. That makes it easier to check cabinet space, cooling air and fuse selection together, and to see whether the ACS880-01-061A-3 can share accessories with neighbouring ratings.

Application checks for a 30 kW ACS880-01

The 61 A rating of this drive covers many 30 kW pumps, fans and compressors on a 400 V network, but the application decides which current column applies. Ask how the load behaves at start, how often it starts and stops, and whether it ever has to hold torque at low speed. A water transfer pump running at steady speed is a very different duty from a crusher feeder or a hoist that sees repeated overload. When the heavy-duty figure is the relevant one, compare it honestly with the motor nameplate current; if it falls short, move to the next size up rather than relying on the maximum current for continuous work.

Where the motor must stop quickly or is driven by the load, plan the brake resistor at the design stage and confirm its rating with the ABB documentation. Also decide early which control signals and safety functions the project needs, because these affect the option list.

Cooling the drive in Gulf plant rooms

With 818 W of typical losses, this drive adds a meaningful heat load to a motor control room. In Oman and neighbouring GCC countries, where outside air in summer can be close to the drive operating limit, the room cooling design should include the losses of every drive installed there, not only this one. Avoid placing the drive where it draws in warm air from another unit, and keep the free space above and below clear so that the airflow stated by ABB can actually pass through the heatsink.

For pump stations or desalination and water facilities with dusty or salty air, review the enclosure choice carefully. The IP55 option listed on this page, or a filtered and cooled cabinet, can help keep dust and moisture away from the electronics, while condensation should be prevented by keeping the room conditioned even when the drive is stopped.

Start-up procedure

Check the incoming supply voltage against the -3 rating before energising, confirm that fuses match the types listed in the protection data, and verify that the motor and supply cable screens are terminated as the hardware manual describes. Enter the motor data, choose the control mode suitable for the load, run the motor identification and then test the start, stop and speed reference signals from the control system. Prove the Safe torque off function before handing over the machine.

Keeping the drive in service

Schedule regular cleaning of the air path, check that the cooling airflow is not reduced, inspect cable terminations for signs of overheating, and back up the parameters after any change. Keep the type code and option list in the maintenance file so a matching unit can be identified quickly if a replacement is ever required.

Documents and quotation

Where this page quotes ratings, fuses and losses, the origin is ABB’s ACS880-01 hardware manual; the catalogue adds ordering context. Browse AC Drives or see the ACS880-01 family.

Please match the exact type code and options to the installed equipment first. Seven Star LLC supplies as an independent business in Muscat and gives availability with each quotation.