ABB ACS580-01-206A-4 ACS580 110 kW Frame R7 AC Drive

ACS580-01-206A-4: frame R7 drive for heavy pumps and fans

Where a motor of 110 kW needs adjustable speed on a 400 V supply, the ACS580-01-206A-4 offers 206 A of nominal current in frame R7. ABB builds it for water, HVAC-style and industrial machinery work, with the common ACS580 control program.

It ships as IP21; the IP55 version is selected at order time with a plus code and cannot be added later.

Technical specifications

Choosing the overload class

For heavy-duty operation the drive provides 169 A (90 kW) at 150% overload for one minute in ten; light duty is 196 A (110 kW) at 110%. The maximum output current is 287 A for two seconds at start.

With a mass of 54 kg this frame R8 drive is a two-person lift unless a hoist is used. The IP21 body is 284 mm wide, 880 mm high and 370 mm deep; ABB lists 2310 W of loss, 450 m3/h of cooling air and 67 dB(A). Suitable fuses: 315 A OFAF1H315 (gG), 350 A 170M3818 (aR) or JJS-300 for UL. Cable: 3×150+70 mm2 copper per phase.

Free space for frame R8 is 155 mm above, 300 mm below and 150 mm beside the drive, and ABB’s R8 terminals accept two cables per phase of up to 150 mm2 each.

Reading the ACS580-01-206A-4 order code

ABB’s key for ACS580-01-206A-4 lists plus codes for control panels (+J400, +J425, +J429, +J404), I/O (+L501, +L512, +L523), fieldbus adapters (+K454, +K457, +K451, +K473, +K475) and construction (+B056, +C135, +H358). State each one when requesting a price.

Please include the planned installation altitude, the ambient temperature range and the type of enclosure or cabinet in your request, so that derating and cooling can be checked against the manufacturer’s data before a quotation is issued.

The ACS580-01-206A-4 sits in ABB’s general purpose ACS580 range, and its assistant control panel and built-in functions are described in the manual set. Before ordering, confirm the motor current, the supply voltage, the cable length to the motor and whether an EMC category or filter is required, because these affect the type code that ABB lists.

Selection considerations for a 110 kW drive

The first decision is the duty profile of the driven machine. Centrifugal pumps and fans with a variable torque characteristic normally fit the light-duty rating, while conveyors, mixers, positive displacement pumps and other constant torque loads that need high starting torque usually call for the heavy-duty rating. Compare the motor nameplate current with the relevant drive current rather than relying on the kW figure alone, because motor efficiency, pole count and supply voltage all change the current drawn for a given power.

Also consider how the motor will be stopped. The braking chopper is not built in, so applications with high inertia or overhauling loads need their deceleration and braking requirements reviewed at the design stage.

Installation and commissioning practice

Plan the mounting location around cooling. The drive releases a significant amount of heat, and the cooling air must be able to enter and leave freely, whether the drive is wall-mounted in a plant room or built into a cabinet. Observe the free space requirements in the hardware manual, keep the enclosure ventilation sized for the stated losses, and use shielded motor cable with correct earthing practice to support the EMC performance of the installation.

Before power-up, check the supply voltage, the protective device and cable sizing against the manual. Use the assistant control panel to enter the motor nameplate data, run the motor identification routine where the application allows it, and then set ramps, speed limits and protection functions. If Safe torque off is used in the machine safety concept, test the function and document the result as part of the commissioning record.

Integration in typical plant systems

In water and wastewater stations, the drive is commonly used to hold pressure or level by varying pump speed from a process signal. In building services and industrial ventilation it controls fan speed against a pressure, flow or temperature setpoint. Control can be through the standard I/O or through one of the fieldbus adapter options, so define early whether the drive will be controlled from a PLC, a SCADA system or locally.

Operation and maintenance in GCC conditions

High ambient temperatures in Oman and the GCC reduce the cooling margin, and above the rated ambient limits derating applies as described in the manual. Dust can build up on heat-dissipating surfaces and reduce cooling, so periodic inspection and cleaning according to ABB’s maintenance schedule is important, especially for the IP21 version in dusty plant rooms. In humid coastal sites, keep the enclosure closed and avoid condensation when the drive is de-energised for long periods. Keep the parameter settings backed up so that the drive can be restored quickly after any service work.

What to include in your RFQ

List the full type code with all required plus codes, the motor data, the duty profile, the supply voltage, the enclosure class, and the installation conditions, including ambient temperature and altitude.

Documents and quotation

The attached manual (ABB ACS580-01 hardware manual, English Revision E, attached to this page) holds the full rating tables. Neighbouring sizes appear under AC Drives; the ACS580 page gives the family overview.

To avoid a mismatch, send the existing drive label, quantity and options. Seven Star LLC, independent supplier in Muscat, confirms availability when it quotes.