Month: July 2025

Maximum reliability, performance, flexibility and safety

The ACS8080 next-generation medium voltage drives take reliable performance to another level.

Designed for almost any industrial application, it seamlessly integrates to meet your specific needs with unmatched compatibility and flexibility.

Supported by cutting-edge digital technology, ACS8080 sets a new standard in drive technology and safety.

Discover how the ACS8080 can play an integral role in your industrial production and manufacturing processes,

delivering maximum efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership over the long term.

Maximum flexibility. Easy integration.

Engineered for diverse industrial applications,

it integrates seamlessly to meet your needs with

unmatched compatibility and flexibility. One

product that fits almost any application thanks

to its modular design and durability.

Maximum safety. Protection of your people and equipment.

Equipped with a comprehensive array of safety features, including an arc-proof design, 

a DC grounding switch, and functional safety mechanisms,

it helps protect personnel and equipment from unpredictable and unsafe situations.

Simple installation

As the drive comes in one complete package, its installation is

simple, and there is no need to add extra equipment like solar

shielding. Electrical connections to the supply and motor are

designed to be simple and quick: three cables in, three cables out.

Reliable operation even at low temperatures

Temperature is adjusted by controlling the airflow through the

enclosure with an air control flap. When the drive is not running,

the flap is closed and space heaters maintain a minimum

temperature to ensure that it is possible to continue operating

even at low temperatures.

Product highlights

Based on ABB’s ACS1000 medium voltage drive,

which has been proven reliable in numerous

installations worldwide

Wide power range and several output voltage

variants: 315 to 2000 kW, 3300/4000/4160 V output

Enclosure designed for harsh outdoor environments

• High enclosure class, NEMA/UL Type 3R, which

provides protection against falling rain, sleet,

snow and external ice formation

• Robust and durable enclosure made out of 2.5 mm

zinc-coated sheet metal

Lockable enclosure construction

Operates at temperatures from -5 up to +50 °C

Wide range of options

Possibility for remote connectivity, which enables

easy asset management and remote assistance

Designed specifically for outdoor use, the environmental extension of the ACS1000 medium 

voltage drive provides reliable operation even in remote locations and in installations where no fixed facilities are present.

Solution for harsh outdoor environments

Enclosure rated for outdoor use

ABB’s outdoor NEMA/UL Type 3R-rated drive provides reliable and

continuous process control, regardless of the installation location.

It is protected against harsh weather conditions and is suitable for

various industries, such as oil and gas, as well as mining.

Automated cooling system

The drive has a fully automated cooling system and a controlled

heater to protect against condensation. With indoor solutions,

cooling the electrical room becomes a major expense. With

outdoor applications, the need for additional cooling is eliminated,

resulting in reduced operating cost.

Whatever your industry, the medium voltage ACS1000 drive is an all-rounder 

to control your standard applications and optimize your processes. 

Tailor the drive to your specific application by selecting from an extended choice of pre-engineered options.

Extensive versatility makes the ACS1000 suitable for operations in different conditions and environments,even hazardous areas.

High reliability in your daily business is ensured by the drive’s simple design and robust control platform that has proven itself over many years.

Highlights

•High reliability due to proven design and low parts count

•High compatibility with standard motors due to standard output sine filter

•Fuseless design

•Constant network power factor across the whole speed range

•Direct Torque Control (DTC)

•Flexible input (DFE with integrated trafo or external trafo, 12/24pulse)

•Air and water cooled

•Simple integration: 3 cables in – 3 cables out

Arc resistant design

Power range 315 kW up to 5 MW

NEMA 3R variant for harsh outdoor environments

Keep your system running smoothly 

ACS580 drives are designed for customers who value reliability, high quality, and robustness in their applications. 

Product features, such as coated boards, compact UL Type 12 (IP55) and UL Type 4X (IP66) enclosure for wall-mounted drives and UL

Type 3R enclosure for packaged drives make the ACS580 suitable for harsh conditions.

The UL Type 4X wash-down duty enclosure is NSF169 certified for splash zones in Food and Beverage applications.

Additionally, all ACS580 drives and their protective functions are thoroughly tested for performance at maximum temperature with nominal loads.

Contain costs to improve your bottom line 

When you think of VFDs, you likely think of energy savings – and rightly so. 

Energy savings alone can easily justify the cost of a VFD, even on small applications that traditionally use starters. 

Just by up-grading from constant to variable speed,you can cre ate energy savings of up to 50%.

Add to that the ability to track the savings, in both energy and dollars, so you can evaluate the effectiveness of your system, 

and adjust accordingly for even more savings.

When your processes runs more efficiently, the result is not only energy savings, but minimized wear and tear on your mechanical equipment,

and overall process efficiencies, which results in financial savings.

The ACS580 design helps to contain costs as well.

Because all the essential features, including Safe Torque Off (STO), are integrated into the ACS580,the amount of equipment that needs to be

installed, commissioned, and maintained is less.

As one of ABB’s all-compatible products, fieldbus adapters, flange mounting kit, and PC tools are consistent, 

to simplify commissioning and minimize your need for training, as well.

Partner with ABB to achieve success

We encourage you to collaborate with ABB’s factory and local VFD experts who are available throughout the lifecycle of your system. 

You have access to this team of experts to assist with developing functional,cost-effective, and easy-to-maintain systems,

improving designs to meet specific project requirements, ensuring that you include the latest technologies, 

and training your staff on appropriate topics. 

Our goal is to ensure your success.

We also offer preventive maintenance to keep your system in tip-top shape and service plans in the event a machine does go down. 

You can also count on our free, 24/7/365 technical support to assist whenever you need help.

Switch on simplicity

The ACS580 general purpose drive is equipped with built-in features that simplify ordering and delivery, 

and reduce commissioning costs. Everything is provided ina single, compact and ready-to-use package.

The all-compatible ACS580 series Effortless energy efficiency

ABB’s ACS580 drives provide the quality, reliability, and energy savings you expect from ABB drives as well as features, 

such as the primary settings menu and Bluetooth connectivity, that will make it easier to use and safer to maintain.

With offices in over 90 countries and a network of global technical partners, you can rely on ABB for

technical assistance and local support worldwide.

Save time and money

The ACS580 is simple to install, commission, use,expand, and even upgrade, when the time comes.

A compact design makes handling the units easy and with all the essential features built-in,

commissioning and setup time is greatly reduced by leveraging the Primary Settings menus and assistants. 

The assistant control panel, which provides 16 different language options, can be upgraded to an optional Bluetooth control panel to

enable wireless commissioning and monitoring.

The ACS580 is simple to install,commission, use, expand, and even upgrade, when the time comes.

Get started, without the hassle

• Optional Bluetooth assistant control panel for controlling

the drive up to 75 meters and out of the arc flash boundary

• Connection to all major industrial automation systems via

plug-in fieldbus and Ethernet adapters

• USB port for transferring information between PC and drive

• Optional remote monitoring module for configuring the drive

parameters, and monitoring various data such as load levels,

runtime, energy consumption, I/O data, and bearing

temperatures of the motor

• Free DriveComposer software to program and monitor

drive performance

Learn it once, use it everywhere

• Common drives architecture enables a smooth transition

to other all-compatible drives in the ABB portfolio, such as

the ACS480 or ACS880

• The drives share the same user interfaces and options,

enabling users to use the knowledge gained with the ACS580 drives

Easier than ever before

ACS580 drives have all the essential features built-in, reducing

commissioning and setup time. The assistant control panel with a broad

set of languages is standard for ACS580 drives. It can be also upgrade

to an optional Bluetooth® control panel for wireless commissioning and

monitoring. Primary settings and control macros ensure quick setup and

the help button on the control panel offers instant advice in unclear situations.

Instant availability

ACS580 products are available from central stocks around the world for

immediate delivery up to 500 kW. The product is also widely available

from ABB distributors globally.

Simple. Connected. All-compatible.

Essential features inside

• Integrated safe torque off (STO)

• Removable Modbus RTU terminal

• Two option slots, one for a fieldbus adapter

and one for an I/O extension

• External +24 V AC/DC

• USB interface for PC tool connection

• Optimized DC choke

• Integrated EMC filter

Designed to simplify drive selection, set up, operation and maintenance, 

the ACS580 general purpose drives conquer more applications in more industries without the head scratching complexities.

One product, many applications

The drive includes all the essential components for typical light

industry applications. The ACS580 is ready to control compressors,

conveyors, mixers, chippers, extruders, as well as many other variable

and costant torque applications.

Reliability and constant high quality

ACS580 drives are designed for customers who value high quality and

robustness in their applications. Coated control boards, high enclosure

classes, and motor temperature monitoring along with supervision and

other protection functions ensure your processes will run smoothly – even

in harsh conditions. In addition, all the drives are tested during production

at maximum temperature and with nominal loads. We make sure the

drives perform as they should so you do not need to worry about it.

Efficiency and simplicity for many applications

All the essential features are built-in, which makes the drive

suitable for a broad range of applications. Built-in features

and components simplify drive selection and reduce

the need for additional hardware. The user-friendly,

functionality-focused menu with multiple languages on

the ACS480 control panel provides smart and quick

commissioning and startup of the drive. Users can also

upgrade the panel to an optimal Bluetooth control panel for

wireless commissioning and monitoring. Primary settings

and integrated macros are designed to make setting

parameters and commissioning as simple as possible

with only a few clicks.

Scalable offering

What if you require even more flexibility? You can choose

the next member of the all-compatible drives portfolio,

such as the ACS580 general purpose drive, or for even more

demanding applications, the ACS880 is there to help you.

These drives share similar user interfaces and options,

enabling you to use the knowledge you have gained with

the ACS480 drives. You increasingly keep saving time,

as it is not wasted on learning one new interface after

another. And saving time translates to saving money and

improving profit potential.