ABB ACS880 Industrial Heavy Duty Frequency Inverters
The ABB ACS880 Drive Series (featured model: ACS880-01-087A-4 45 kW 400V) is ABB's flagship flagship all-compatible industrial variable frequency drive platform, engineered for severe-duty applications, extreme dynamic load handling, and precision motor control. Powered by ABB's market-leading **Direct Torque Control (DTC)** technology, the ACS880 delivers instantaneous torque response without encoder feedback across asynchronous motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors, and SynRM motors. Built with **Safe Torque Off (STO SIL3/PL e)** functional safety, a removable ZCU/BCU memory unit for instant swap-outs, and native support for all major industrial fieldbuses (PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS DP, CANopen), the ACS880 covers power ratings from 0.55 kW up to 5600.0 kW (R1 to R11 frame sizes in wall-mounted -01 execution, as well as -04 module and -07 cabinet configurations). Designed for heavy process environments, the ACS880 serves as the direct 1-to-1 modernized replacement for legacy **ABB ACS800** drives in cranes, winches, winders, extruders, test benches, and heavy conveyors.
Technical Specifications
| Featured Model | ACS880-01-087A-4 (45 kW Heavy Duty, 87A, 3-Phase 380V-480V Input, Wall-Mounted R5 Frame) |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | ABB (Motion Drive Division) |
| Product Series | ACS880 Industrial Drives: ACS880-01 (Wall-Mounted), ACS880-04 (Module), ACS880-07 (Cabinet-Built) |
| Power Range Covered | 0.55 kW to 5600.0 kW (0.75 HP to 7500 HP) across 230V, 400V, 500V, and 690V Mains |
| Mains Voltage Supply | 3-Phase 208V-240V / 380V-480V / 500V-525V / 525V-690V AC (50/60 Hz) |
| Motor Control Architecture | Direct Torque Control (DTC) — High-precision open/closed-loop torque and speed control |
| Functional Safety & Memory | Safe Torque Off (STO SIL3 / PL e) Standard; Removable Drive Memory Unit for fast parameter cloning |
| Enclosure Protection Rating | IP21 / UL Type 1 Standard; IP55 / UL Type 12 Harsh Environment Washdown Option |
Documentation & Resources
ABB ACS880 Drive Power Rating & Frame Size Matrix
Full selection matrix for ABB ACS880 industrial single drives (3-Phase 380V-480V AC supply). Review heavy-duty power ratings, output current, frame designations, and standard order codes:
| Mains Voltage (3-Phase) | Heavy-Duty Power (kW) | Nominal Output Current (A) | Standard Part Number Code | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380V - 480V AC | 4.0 kW | 9.4 A | ACS880-01-09A4-4 | R1 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 7.5 kW | 17.0 A | ACS880-01-17A0-4 | R2 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 15.0 kW | 31.0 A | ACS880-01-031A-4 | R3 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 22.0 kW | 45.0 A | ACS880-01-045A-4 | R4 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 45.0 kW | 87.0 A | ACS880-01-087A-4 | R5 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 75.0 kW | 145.0 A | ACS880-01-145A-4 | R6 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 110.0 kW | 206.0 A | ACS880-01-206A-4 | R7 Frame |
| 380V - 480V AC | 160.0 kW / 200.0 kW | 293.0 A / 363.0 A | ACS880-01-293A-4 / 363A-4 | R8 / R9 Frame |
| 380V - 480V Heavy | 250.0 kW to 5600.0 kW | 430.0 A - 8000.0 A | ACS880-04 / ACS880-07... | R10 to R11 / Multi-Module |
Legacy ABB ACS800 to ACS880 Industrial Drive Upgrade Guide
Obsolete ABB ACS800 single drives (ACS800-01, ACS800-04, ACS800-07) can be directly upgraded to modern ACS880 drives featuring enhanced DTC performance, STO safety, and modern fieldbus modules:
| Legacy ABB Inverter Code (Obsolete) | Legacy Drive Power & Current | Current ACS880 Equivalent Model | Key Upgrades & Performance Enhancements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS800-01-0011-3 / ACS800-01-0016-5 | 11.0 kW / 23 A 400V | ACS880-01-031A-4 100% Drop-In | Second-generation Direct Torque Control (DTC), integrated STO SIL3/PL e safety. |
| ACS800-01-0030-3 / ACS800-01-0040-5 | 22.0 kW / 45 A 400V | ACS880-01-045A-4 100% Drop-In | Removable memory unit for fast parameter cloning, intuitive graphic assistant panel. |
| ACS800-01-0060-3 / ACS800-01-0070-5 | 45.0 kW / 88 A 400V | ACS880-01-087A-4 100% Drop-In | Identical cabinet mounting dimensions, built-in support for IE4/IE5 SynRM motors. |
| ACS800-01-0100-3 / ACS800-01-0120-5 | 75.0 kW / 145 A 400V | ACS880-01-145A-4 100% Drop-In | Direct drop-in replacement for heavy overhead cranes, paper winders, and mine hoists. |
Expert Technical Sourcing & System Integration Notes
When replacing older ABB ACS800 drives in heavy industrial facilities, switching to current ACS880 drives provides immediate benefits: enhanced DTC motor control precision, integrated STO SIL3 safety compliance, reduced energy consumption, and native fieldbus integration with modern PLC systems. Simply supply us with your existing drive nameplate code or serial number (e.g., ACS800-01-0060-3 or ACS880-01-087A-4), and our technical engineering team will deliver a 100% compliant replacement specification and proposal.
Core Benchmark Model Standard Configurations
- ACS880-01-09A4-4 (4.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-12A6-4 (5.5 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-17A0-4 (7.5 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-025A-4 (11.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-031A-4 (15.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-045A-4 (22.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-062A-4 (30.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-087A-4 (45.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-105A-4 (55.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-145A-4 (75.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-206A-4 (110.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-293A-4 (160.0 kW DTC)
- ACS880-01-363A-4 (200.0 kW DTC)
- ABB ACS800-01-0011-3 Replacement
- ABB ACS800-01-0030-3 Replacement
- ABB ACS800-01-0060-3 Replacement
- ABB ACS800-01-0100-3 Replacement
- ACS880 PROFINET Dual-Port Module
- ACS880 EtherCAT Fieldbus Module
- ACS880 IP55 Washdown Heavy Drive
