ABB’s new ACS480 drive for energy
efficiency and effortless operation in pumps,
fans and compressors
The new ACS480 drive complements the existing ACS580 drive series and
offers fundamental functionality in a compact package to effortlessly
improve processes and operations. The result is energy savings in many
common speed controlled applications like pumps, fans and compressors.
Nuremberg, Germany, November 22, 2016 – ABB is introducing the ACS480 general purpose allcompatible drive to meet the energy-efficiency needs of a variety of light industries, including food &
beverage, logistics & warehousing, and water & wastewater. This new drive series is specifically designed
to optimize pump, fan and compressor operations in an energy efficient and simple manner. In a compact
package, users get the exact functionality they need to effortlessly and intuitively control many standard
applications.
All you need – for all your basic needs
The ACS480 general purpose drive has all essential functions built inside and is therefore optimized to
manage common variable-torque applications via numerous integrated and pre-programmed features
such as PID (proportional integral derivative), pump and fan macros and timers. Inbuilt EMC C2 filter
secures compliance with the latest European and international standards allowing the drive to be used in
industrial and commercial (building) environments. To protect both people and machinery, the drive
comes with key safety functions such as a TÜV-certified safe-torque-off (STO) as standard. In addition,
the drive is enabled for connectivity to most common automation networks and has Bluetooth capability
for easy configuration of the drive and monitoring of parameters with mobile devices. With its
straightforward control panel settings menu, the ACS480 is easy to start up, commission and operate.
Pure essentials for maximum energy efficiency
Energy reduction is the number one focus area for the ACS480 and the built-in energy optimizer gives
easy direct access to critical energy efficiency information, helping users monitor and systematically
reduce the amount of energy used in their processes for big savings on energy bills. The new drive also
supports synchronous reluctance motors for even greater efficiency and savings.
Seamless scalability with other all-compatible drives
In keeping with ABB’s all-compatible philosophy, the ACS480 shares the same user interface, tools and
options as other ABB all-compatible drives. This makes drive selection, installation and operation
extremely easy. The new ACS480 general purpose drive allows seamless scalability to the ACS580
whenever more power or features may be needed.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and
motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport &
infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the
future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in
more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com
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The new ACS480 general purpose drive series offer energy efficiency with all essentials inside and easy
scalability with other all-compatible drives, such as the ACS580.
For more information please contact:
Drives and Controls
Harri Mustonen
Product Line Manager – General Purpose Drives
Phone: +358102222171
e-mail address: [email protected]