ACS180 drives

Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Compact and easy like a micro drive, with great performance and reliability to meet the quality demands of machine builders seeking simplicity and efficiency without compromise.

Reliable operations and essential machine control

The ACS180 machinery drive delivers reliable operation and essential control for machine builders in a compact footprint. Everything you need, nothing you don’t - quality you expect from ABB in a simple, essential package for machinery applications.

Technical data

The ACS180 machinery drive is equipped with all essential features in a single, compact package, simplifying ordering and delivery while reducing commissioning costs.

Up to 22 kW

wide power range all the way from 0.25 kw

Up to 480 V

wide voltage range all the way from 200 V

PRESENTING IP20

enclosure classes

EMC FILTERS FOR C2, C3, or C4

Key benefits

The ACS180 is an all-compatible ABB machinery drive ideal for compact machines. This cost-effective and compact drive is optimized for machine builders requiring ease of use and reliable machine performance.

Reliable (even) in harsh conditions

Coated circuit boards, optimized airflow, 50°C ratings, and up to 60°C with derating ensure reliable operation even in harsh conditions.

Space saver

The ACS180's compact size allows for effortless side-by-side integration in space-constrained enclosures.

Handles heavy and light workloads

With a single ACS180, you get the flexibility to manage both heavy and light overloadability in your applications.

Serves diverse motors

The ACS180 seamlessly supports both induction and permanent magnet motors, providing you with motor control options to suit your specific needs.

Excellent motor control

Supports sensorless vector control for precise torque without an encoder and offers adaptive programming to meet customer needs.

Saves energy

The ACS180's built-in energy optimization function automatically adjusts motor flux reducing motor current, saving energy, and keeping operations quiet.

Effortless communication

Connect effortlessly to your industrial network and PLCs with the ACS180's standard Modbus RTU interface.

Remote connectivity

Monitor, adjust, and optimize drive parameters wirelessly with the Bluethooth control panel.

Noise reduction

Protect your equipment and environment with the ACS180-04S's built-in EMC filter. Reduce cost by eliminating the need for external filters

Flexible for your needs

Adaptive programming allows you to develop customized logic for your drive, ensuring it perfectly suits your application.

All-compatible drives portfolio

Simplify your operation with ABB all-compatible drives. One platform, one set of tools, countless possibilities.

Safety first

ABB machinery drives come standard with the Safe Torque Off function, ensuring a safe working environment.

Digital tools and connectivity

ABB offers several software tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. Especially when straightforward routines cannot be applied, these tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the selection, commissioning and use of ABB drives.

Software tools

Mobile tools

ABB offers several mobile tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. These tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the commissioning, servicing and use of ABB drives.

Connectivity

ABB drives offer connectivity to your systems and personnel extending the basic functionality and data transfer capabilities of our drives. From fieldbus adapters to safety functions modules, human-machine interfaces and peripheral options, our broad range of connectivity products is designed to offer you the optimal solution.

User interface options

A variety of different panels is available for ABB low voltage AC drives. Some of the drives come with a control panel as standard and in some cases a panel can be ordered as an option. All panels can also be bought as a spare part.

Drive options

ABB provides Drive options with features that ensure equipment availability, reliability, and easy maintenance.

The remote monitoring options deliver real-time insights into drive events, combining remote connectivity, diagnostic tools, and technical support. ABB drives also come with a wide range of installation accessories that streamline the setup process, reduce engineering time, and minimize errors.

Additionally, the drives offer flexible I/O modules and adapters, enhancing their functionality to meet specific application needs. Various braking options, including built-in flux braking, resistor braking, and energy-efficient regenerative braking, further optimize performance while ensuring reliable operation in diverse environments.