Developed for sectors such as semi-conductors, large-scale manufacturing, mining, metals, and oil & gas, the system ensures continuous operation by correcting voltage sags, swells and fluctuations in real time—without the need for batteries.
Across heavy-industry networks, even brief disturbances can lead to unplanned downtime, equipment damage and lost revenue. The new 600V/690V PCS100 AVC-40 corrects voltage sags with a response time under 250 microseconds and minimal energy loss with operational efficiency above 98%. Its modular, inverter-based design scales from 150 kVA to 3600 KVA, (600V/690V is 3.6MVA only) eliminates battery-related maintenance and supports 100 percent regenerative loads.
“ABB is the market leader in power conditioning, helping smart industries and semiconductor makers worldwide solve voltage disturbance problems.” says Sébastien Surply, Head of Power Protection, ABB Electrification. “By expanding our PCS100 AVC-40 platform with the 600V/690V range, we’re offering high-power users a more compact, energy-efficient way to secure uptime and protect sensitive assets.”
Key features of the PCS100 AVC-40 include:
- 208–690V compatibility: ideal for high-voltage industrial networks, reducing transformer requirements
- Fast correction of voltage disturbances in less than 5 ms
- Over 98 percent efficiency to minimize energy losses
- Modular architecture from 150 kVA up to 3.6 MVA
- Battery-free inverter design for low maintenance and total cost of ownership
- Bidirectional power module for seamless integration of regenerative loads
- Industrial process load capable with small footprint
With digitalization and electrification reshaping industry, the PCS100 AVC-40 supports ABB’s mission to enable a more efficient and resilient energy future.
