Unlock peace of mind for your business with our state-of-the-art real-time simulator, DriveLab ACS880, a tool you need, to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and optimize performance – all within a dynamic, virtual, real-time environment.
What is DriveLab ACS880
Complementary to our other simulation products, DriveLab ACS880 is complete HIL compatible system, productized by ABB and Typhoon, for ABB ACS880 multidrive.
It is characterized by:
High-fidelity plant model
- The plant, consisting of grid, filter, power modules, batteries, generators etc., is simulated in the industry top of the line Typhoon emulator.
- The plant model uses high fidelity components and is simulated in nano-second step size.
Seamless integration between HIL environment and your real-world hardware
- Identical drive control hardware and firmware are used as on site.
- It can be easily extended with real PLC having real Fieldbus and I/O connections.
Capabilities of DriveLab ACS880
Without changing hardware, only by flexibly selecting ABB modules between R8i, R7iLC and R8iLC, DriveLab ACS880 can be operated as:
- INU – Motor Inverter
- ISU - Active Rectifier
- DDC - DC/DC chopper
- RRU - Regenerative Rectifier Unit
Beyond the convention with our DriveLab ACS880, vast possibilities for marine-specific testing can be unlocked, e.g.:
Drive (ISU, OGC, INU, DDC) operational and control simulation
- Navigating through intricate scenarios from engine startup to emergency maneuver
- Testing control algorithms, response time, and system behavior – all in a virtual marine environment
Hybrid vessel simulation
- Verifying the functionality and balance of power generation and consumption in the vessel’s power distribution network
- Safely simulating DC short circuits, assessing protection mechanisms
Power Management System (PMS) control connection testing
- Testing control connections (Fieldbus, I/O) of PMS to the vessel
- Validating control logics, fault handling, real-time communication
Voltage and frequency variation tests
- Testing grid disturbances, transient events, and load changes
- Ensuring the stability of the system