ABB ACS380-040S-032A-4 Machinery Drive 15 kW 32.0 A

Where the ACS380-040S-032A-4 fits

ABB’s catalogue lists the ACS380-040S-032A-4 as an ACS380 module-type drive for a 3-phase 380 to 480 V network. It delivers 32.0 A continuously (15 kW typical motor power) and sits in frame R4. It suits machines whose main drive sits near 15 to 22 kW. The standard variant (I/O and Modbus, BMIO-01 module fitted) comes with the low filtering level (C3 filter on 400 V, no internal filter on 230 V).

Technical specifications

Ratings, duty classes and motor matching

Duty class decides the column: 27 A (15 kW) for light-overload loads, 21 A (11 kW) for heavy-duty loads, and a peak of 37.8 A. Overload capability is 110% for one minute out of ten in light use and 150% in heavy duty, valid at 50 degrees C ambient. UL rating on the ABB page: 20 Hp, 27 A at 480 V. Start from the motor nameplate current rather than the kilowatt figure.

For the supply side ABB lists IEC fuses of 63 A (gG) or 100 A (gR), and UL class T fuses of 60 A. The UL input current is 37.9 A, and the Type E manual motor protector named is MS165-54. Expect about 460 W (1570 BTU/h) of heat loss; air flow 216 m3/h (127 ft3/min), maximum sound level 69 dBA.

Braking needs no add-on module because the chopper is part of the drive. Choose a resistor between 6 and 29 ohm; the rating is 15 Hp continuous and 22 kW maximum. Cranes, hoists and high-inertia fans can stop quickly without extra hardware.

How the ACS380-040S-032A-4 is configured

Read ACS380-040S-032A-4 as series ACS380, construction 04 (module), EMC digit 0, connectivity letter S, size 032A and voltage code 4. Three connectivity letters exist: S (BMIO-01 I/O and Modbus), N (base, no module) and C (configured). ABB’s examples of configured-variant options are +L511 for the BREL-01 relay module, +L534 for BAPO-01 external 24 V DC, +L535 for BTAC-02 encoder interface.

Mount it where the air stays between -10 and +50 degrees C (derated to 60 on R1 to R4) and non-condensing. Derate above 1000 m; the limit is 4000 m on 400 V units and 2000 m on 230 V units. A motor cable of up to 150 m needs no extra filter, according to the catalogue.

Related ABB products: ABB ACS380-040S-02A6-4 Machinery Drive 0.75 kW 2.6 A, ABB ACS380-040N-05A6-4 Machinery Drive 2.2 kW 5.6 A, ABB ACS580-01-033A-4 AC Drive 15 kW 32 A, ABB ACS355-03E-04A1-4 Machinery Drive 1.5 kW 4.1 A, ABB ACS355-03E-02A4-4 Machinery Drive 0.75 kW 2.4 A and ABB ACS355-03E-12A5-4 Machinery Drive 5.5 kW 12.5 A.

Design features listed in the ACS380 catalog

ABB’s ACS380 machinery drives catalog describes the series as a robust, compact drive built for machine builders. Many features that would otherwise need extra hardware are included as standard, which simplifies selection and panel design:

• Integrated control panel with an icon-based menu, so basic commissioning can be done without studying the manual. An alphanumeric, multilingual assistant panel is available as an option.
• Built-in features including an EMC filter (on EMC variants), adaptive programming, Safe Torque Off (STO), a brake chopper and a Modbus RTU fieldbus interface.
• Connectivity variants with preconfigured fieldbus protocols, so the drive can be connected to the machine’s automation system with minimal setup.
• Durability: coated circuit boards and an IP20 enclosure as standard, with every drive tested in production at maximum temperature and nominal load. The drives are designed for ambient temperatures up to 50 °C without derating.
• Protection: three-phase current measurement gives reliable earth fault protection, the foil-coated control panel resists dust and gases, and the galvanically isolated fieldbus improves noise immunity.

Typical machines for this drive

ABB lists conveyors, mixers, extruders, winders and cranes as typical applications for the ACS380. In Oman these duties appear in packaging lines, building-material plants, food processing and material handling. The ACS380 is part of ABB’s all-compatible drives portfolio, which shares the same architecture and user interface, so technicians familiar with other ABB all-compatible drives will find the parameters and menus familiar. ABB’s DriveSize tool can be used to confirm the drive and motor combination before ordering; if you send us the motor nameplate data and the load type, we can check the selection with you.

Datasheet and quotation

Ratings, fuses, dissipation and braking values were read from ABB’s ACS380 catalogue (US edition, Rev E) together with the ABB product page. Seven Star LLC supplies the ACS380-040S-032A-4 on request from Muscat; availability and lead time are stated in the quotation.

Confirm before ordering: the full type code with plus options, motor current at your voltage, EMC category, brake resistor and derating for temperature and altitude. The catalogue is a US edition, so cross-check IEC values against ABB hardware manual 3AXD50000029274. Browse neighbouring sizes in AC drives; for a larger general purpose range see the ABB ACS580 drive.