ABB Industrial Drives: ACS880, Single Drives 0.55 To 250 KW Catalog
ABB Industrial Drives: ACS880, Single Drives 0.55 To 250 KW Catalog
ABB Industrial Drives: ACS880, Single Drives 0.55 To 250 KW Catalog
Contents
Energy efficiency
The drive provides features
such as an energy optimizer
and energy efficiency
information that help you
monitor and save the energy
used in the processes.
Drive-to-drive link
Allows fast communication between
drives including master-follower
configurations without any additional
hardware.
Intuitive human-machine
interface
Intuitive, high-contrast
and high-resolution display
enabling easy navigation in
multiple languages.
Startup and
maintenance tool
PC tool for drive startup,
configuration and daily
use and process tuning.
PC tool is connected to the
drive via Ethernet or USB
interface.
Flexible product
configurations
Input/output Drives are built to order with a
extensions wide range of options such as
In addition to the standard EMC filters, braking options
interfaces the drive has two and different enclosure
built-in slots for additional variants.
input/output extension
modules.
Many of the features for the ACS880 single drives are built-in designation, which identifies the drive by construction,
as standard, making selection easy. A wide range of options power and voltage range. The options are added to the type
are available to optimize the drive for different requirements. designation with a “plus” code. Build up your own ordering
To choose the right drive for your application, please refer to code using the type designation key or contact your local ABB
the rating tables on page 13 and 15 or use ABB’s DriveSize drives sales office and let them know your needs/requirements.
dimensioning tool. The selected drive has a unique type
Product series
Types and construction
Ratings
Voltages
Options
Our wall-mounted drives are designed on ABB’s common Main features include
drives architecture. They are customized to the precise needs − Enclosure classes IP21 and IP55 for different environments
of industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, − Compact design for easy installation, commissioning and
cement, power plants, material handling, pulp and paper, maintenance
sawmills and marine. They are designed to control a wide − Incoming air temperature measurement for protecing the
range of applications including cranes, extruders, winches, drive from different temperature related failure mechanisms
winders, conveyors, mixers, compressors, pumps and fans. − Integrated safety including safe torque-off (STO) as
The drive comes in nine different frame sizes (R1 to R9) for standard with several safety functions as options
easy installment and commissioning. − Intuitive control panel with USB connection
− Removable memory unit for easy maintenance
At the heart of the drive is direct torque control (DTC), ABB’s − Drive composer PC tool for commissioning and
premier motor control technology. The extensive range of configuration
options include EMC filters, encoders, resolvers, du/dt filters, − Primary control program - common software used
sine filters, chokes and brake resistors, as well as application throughout the ACS880 drive series
specific software. Built-in safety features reduce the need for − Control unit supporting a wide range of fieldbuses,
external safety components. feedback devices and input/output options
− Coated boards as standard
Multiple drives can be daisy-chained for synchronized − Controllable cooling fan
drive-to-drive communication. The drives offering includes − Built-in braking chopper
enclosure classes IP21 and IP55 for dusty and wet − EMC filter option
environments. − du/dt and common mode filter options for motor protection
− Built-in choke
Frame sizes R1 to R9
UN = 500 V (range 380 to 500 V). The power ratings are valid at nominal voltage 500 V.
Nominal ratings Light-overload Heavy-duty Noise Heat Air flow Type designation Frame
use use level dissipation size
IN I max PN ILd PLd IHd PHd dBA W m³/h
A A kW A kW A kW
2.1 3.1 0.75 2.0 0.75 1.7 0.55 46 30 44 ACS880-01-02A1-5 R1
3 4.1 1.1 2.8 1.1 2.1 0.75 46 40 44 ACS880-01-03A0-5 R1
3.4 5.6 1.5 3.2 1.5 3 1.1 46 52 44 ACS880-01-03A4-5 R1
4.8 6.8 2.2 4.6 2.2 3.4 1.5 46 73 44 ACS880-01-04A8-5 R1
5.2 9.5 3 4.9 3 4 2.2 46 94 44 ACS880-01-05A2-5 R1
7.6 12.2 4 7.2 4 5.2 3 46 122 44 ACS880-01-07A6-5 R1
11 16 5.5 10.4 5.5 7.6 4 46 172 44 ACS880-01-11A0-5 R1
14 21 7.5 13 7.5 11 5.5 51 232 88 ACS880-01-014A-5 R2
21 29 11 19 11 14 7.5 51 337 88 ACS880-01-021A-5 R2
27 42 15 26 15 21 11 57 457 134 ACS880-01-027A-5 R3
34 54 18.5 32 18.5 27 15 57 562 134 ACS880-01-034A-5 R3
40 64 22 38 22 34 18.5 62 667 200 ACS880-01-040A-5 R4
52 76 30 49 30 40 22 62 907 200 ACS880-01-052A-5 R4
65 104 37 62 37 52 30 62 1117 280 ACS880-01-065A-5 R5
77 122 45 73 45 65 37 62 1120 280 ACS880-01-077A-5 R5
96 148 55 91 55 77 45 67 1295 435 ACS880-01-096A-5 R6
124 178 75 118 75 96 55 67 1440 435 ACS880-01-124A-5 R6
156 247 90 148 90 124 75 67 1940 450 ACS880-01-156A-5 R7
180 287 110 171 110 156 90 67 2310 450 ACS880-01-180A-5 R7
240 350 132 228 132 180 110 65 3300 550 ACS880-01-240A-5 R8
260 418 160 247 160 240** 132 65 3900 550 ACS880-01-260A-5 R8
361 542 200 343 200 260 160 68 4800 1150 ACS880-01-361A-5 R9
414 542 250 393 250 361*** 200 68 6000 1150 ACS880-01-414A-5 R9
** 130% overload, *** 125% overload
Nominal ratings Frame Height 1 Height 2 Width Depth Weight
IN Rated current available continuously without overloadability at 40 °C. size (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
PN Typical motor power in no-overload use. R1 405 370 155 226 6
I max Maximum output current. Available for 10 seconds at start, then as R2 405 370 155 249 8
long as allowed by drive temperature. R3 471 420 172 261 10
Light-overload use R4 573 490 203 274 18.5
ILd Continuous current allowing 110% I Ld for 1 min/5 min at 40 °C. R5 730 596 203 274 23
P Ld Typical motor power in light-overload use. R6 726 569 251 357 45
Heavy-duty use R7 880 600 284 365 55
IHd Continuous current allowing 150% I Hd for 1 min/5 min at 40 °C. R8 963 681 300 386 70
P Hd Typical motor power in heavy-duty use. R9 955 680 380 413 98
The current ratings depend on the supply voltage. H1 = Height with cable entry box
The ratings apply at 40 °C ambient temperature. At higher temperatures (up to 55 °C) H2 = Height without cable entry box
the derating is 1%/1 °C. Width and depth with cable entry box
Our cabinet-built single drives are built to order, meeting Main features include
customer needs despite any technical challenges. Designed − Compact design for easy cabinet assembly and
on ABB's common drives architecture, this compact drive maintenance
comes in four different sizes (R6 to R9) for easy assembly and − Cabling solutions include bottom and top entry and exit
commissioning. cabling
− Enclosure classes IP22, IP42 and IP54 for different
These single drives are customized to the precise needs of environments
industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, − Integrated safety including safe torque-off (STO) as
cement, power plants, material handling, pulp and paper, standard with several safety functions as options
woodworking and marine. Typical applications include cranes, − Drive composer PC tool for commissioning and
extruders, winches, conveyors, mixers, compressors, pumps configuration
and fans. The drive configuration contains a rectifier, DC link − Intuitive and easy to operate control panel with USB
and an inverter, all built into a compact cabinet. The features connection
and options include extended inputs and outputs, fieldbus − Device panel for optional switches and pilot light
options, du/dt filtering, EMC filtering, a brake resistor, fuses − Primary control program – common software used
and a main switch. throughout the ACS880 drive series
− Control unit with three inputs and outputs and fieldbus
Induction motors, synchronous motors and induction servo extension slots supporting a wide range of fieldbuses
motors are all supported as standard without the need for − Removable memory unit for easy maintenance
additional software. The drive can control the motors in either − Coated boards as standard
open loop or closed loop, through its high precision motor − Extensive, programmable digital and analog inputs and
control platform, direct torque control (DTC). Built-in safety outputs
features reduce the need for external safety components. − Long lifetime capacitors and cooling fan with on-off control
− Braking option inside the module
− EMC filter option
− du/dt and common mode filter options for motor protection
− Cabinet light and heater option
UN = 500 V (range 380 to 500 V). The power ratings are valid at nominal voltage 500 V.
Nominal ratings Light-overload Heavy-duty Noise Heat Air flow Type designation Frame
use use level dissipation size
IN Imax PN ILd PLd I Hd PHd dBA W m³/h
A A kW A kW A kW
96 148 55 91 55 77 45 67 1295 435 ACS880-07-0096A-5 R6
124 178 75 118 75 96 55 67 1440 435 ACS880-07-0124A-5 R6
156 247 90 148 90 124 75 67 1940 450 ACS880-07-0156A-5 R7
180 287 110 171 110 156 90 67 2310 450 ACS880-07-0180A-5 R7
240 350 132 228 132 180 110 65 3300 550 ACS880-07-0240A-5 R8
260 418 160 247 160 240** 132 65 3900 550 ACS880-07-0260A-5 R8
361 542 200 343 200 260 160 68 4800 1150 ACS880-07-0361A-5 R9
414 542 250 393 250 361*** 200 68 6000 1150 ACS880-07-0414A-5 R9
** 130% overload, *** 125% overload
The ACS880 single drives offers a wide range of standard input/output extension modules, feedback modules and a
interfaces. In addition the drive has three option slots that can safety functions module.
be used for extensions including fieldbus adapter modules,
The same software, the primary control program, is used Additional software features include:
across the whole ACS880 series. Features such as built-
in pre-programmed application macros save time during − Access levels
configuration and drive commissioning. The application − Adaptive programming
macros help set parameters for various functions including: − Automatic reset
− Automatic start
− Basic setup for input/output control and fieldbus − Constant speeds
adapter control − Critical speeds and frequencies
− Hand/auto control for local and remote operation − DC hold
− PID control for closed loop processes − DC magnetizing
− Sequential control for repetitive cycles − Diagnostics
− Torque control − Drive-to-drive link for master-follower control
− Four user sets, for saving multiple drive configurations − Flux braking
− Mechanical brake control
The drives are equipped with direct torque control (DTC), − Output phase order, switches rotation direction of the
ABB’s signature motor control platform which supports motor
motors such as induction motors, permanent magnet − Power loss ride-through
synchronous motors and servo motors. DTC helps control the − Process PID control with trim function
motor from standstill to maximum torque and speed without − Programmable and pre-programmed protection functions
the necessity of encoders or position sensors. DTC allows − Programmable inputs and outputs
high overloadability, gives high starting torque and reduces − Scalar control with IR compensation
stress on mechanics. − Speed controller with auto tuning
− Startup assistants
The drives come with built-in energy efficiency information − User adjustable load supervision/limitation
that helps the user fine-tune processes to ensure optimum − User selectable acceleration and deceleration ramps
energy use. The energy optimizer mode ensures the maximum − Variable slope
torque per ampere, reducing energy drawn from the supply.
The load profile feature collects drive values with three Removable memory unit
loggers: two amplitude loggers and one peak value logger. The removable memory unit stores the software that includes
Calculators provide essential energy efficiency information: user settings, parameter settings and motor data. Situated on
used and saved electrical energy, CO2 reduction and money the control unit, the memory unit can easily be removed for
saved. maintenance, update or replacement purposes. This common
type of memory unit is used throughout the ACS880 series.
The assistant control panel features intuitive use and easy text editor, users can also add information, customize text
navigation. High resolution display enables visual guidance. and label the drive. Powerful backup and restore functions
The panel saves on commissioning and learning time by are supported as well as different language versions. The
means of different assistants, making the drive simple to set help key provides context sensitive guidance. Faults or
up and use. warnings can be resolved quickly since the help key provides
troubleshooting instructions.
It is possible to organize parameters in different ways and
store essential parameters for different configurations One control panel can be connected to several drives
for any specialized application needed. The menus and simultaneously using the panel network feature. The user can
messages can be customized for specific terminology so also select the drive to operate in the panel network. The PC
that each application can be set up and configured to its tool can be easily connected to the drive through the USB
optimum performance. This makes the drive easier to use connector on the control panel.
with information that is familiar to users. With the panel's
The Drive composer PC tool offers fast and harmonized Drive composer pro
setup, commissioning and monitoring for the whole drives Drive composer pro provides basic functionality, including
portfolio. The free version of the tool provides startup and parameter settings, downloading and uploading files and
maintenance capabilities, while the professional version search parameters. Advanced features such as graphical
provides additional features such as custom parameter control diagrams and various displays are also available.
windows, control diagrams of the drive's configuration and The control diagrams save users from browsing long lists of
safety settings. parameters and help to set the drive’s logic quickly and easily.
The tool has fast monitoring capabilities of multiple signals
The Drive composer tool is connected to the drive using from several drives in a PC tool network. Full backup and
an Ethernet connection or through the USB connection restore functions are also included. Safety settings can be
on the assistant control panel. All drive information such configured with Drive composer pro.
as parameter loggers, faults, backups and event lists are
gathered into a support diagnostics file with a single mouse
click. This provides faster fault tracking, shortens downtime
and minimizes operational and maintenance costs.
Integrated safety reduces the need for external safety done through the Drive composer pro PC tool. The safety
components, simplifying configuration and reducing functions module supports the following safety functions
installation space. The safety functionality is a built-in feature (which at least achieve up to SIL 3 or PL e safety level (Cat. 3)):
of the ACS880. The ACS880 comes with safe torque-off as
standard. Optional safety functions include safe stop 1, safe − Safe stop 1 (SS1) initiates motor deceleration
stop emergency, safely-limited speed, safe brake control and (eg, emergency stop, stop category 1), monitors
safe maximum speed. The drives’ functional safety complies deceleration and automatically activates the safe
with the requirements of the European Union Machinery torque-off. When stopped, this function corresponds
Directive 2006/42/EC. to a controlled stop in accordance with EN 60204-1.
Safe torque-off as standard − Safely-limited speed (SLS) prevents the motor from
Safe torque-off (STO) is used for prevention of unexpected exceeding the specified safe speed.
startup and stopping-related functions enabling safe machine
maintenance and operation. With safe torque-off activated, − Safe brake control (SBC) provides a safe output for
the drive will not provide a rotational field. This prevents the controlling the motor’s external (mechanical) brakes.
motor from generating a torque on the shaft. This function
corresponds to an uncontrolled stop in accordance with stop − Safe maximum speed (SMS) monitors the drive output
category 0 of EN 60204-1. frequency to ensure it does not exceed the set. This
function is set to be continuously active, to provide
The safety functions module protection for eg, structural maximum motor frequency.
The safety functions module FSO-11 comes with a range of
safety functions including the self-diagnostic functionality − Safe stop emergency (SSE) can be configured to, upon
that meet current safety requirements and standards in request, either active STO instantly (category 0 stop) or to
one compact module. Compared to using external safety first initiate motor deceleration and then activate the STO
components, the FSO-11 provides a cost-efficient solution (category 1 stop) after the motor has stopped.
packed into a single safety functions module to ensure safe
drive operation. The FSO-11 is easy to install in the drive.
Commissioning and configuration of the safety functions is
ACS880 drives can be connected to various feedback is installed in the option slot on the drive. It is possible to use
devices, such as HTL pulse encoder, TTL pulse encoder, two feedback modules at the same time, either of the same
absolute encoder and resolver. The optional feedback module type or different type.
Brake options
Brake chopper dissipation capacity of the resistor is sufficient for the drive
The brake chopper is built-in as standard for the ACS880-01 application. No separate fuses in the brake circuit are required
frame sizes R1 to R4. For other frames, a brake chopper is a if the conditions eg, the mains cable is protected with fuses
selectable internal option. Braking control is integrated into and no mains cable/fuse overrating takes place.
the ACS880 single drives. It not only controls braking, but
also supervises system status and detects failures such as
brake resistor and resistor cable short-circuits, chopper short-
circuit, and calculated resistor overtemperature.
Brake resistor
The brake resistors are separately available for ACS880-01 and
built in for the cabinet-built ACS880-07. Resistors other than
the standard option resistors may be used, provided that the
specified resistance value is not decreased and that the heat
Note: All brake resistors are to be installed outside the converter module.
* = Connected in series The SACE brake resistors are built-in to an IP21 metal housing.
** = Connected in parallel The SAFUR brake resistors are built-in to an IP00 metal frame.
Maximum braking power of the ACS880 equipped with the standard Brake resistor Width Depth Weight
chopper and the standard resistor (mm) (mm) (kg)
Pbrcont Continuous brake chopper power. The value applies to the minimum SACE08RE44 290 131 6.1
resistance value. With a higher resistance value the P brcont may SACE15RE22 290 131 6.1
increase in some ACS880 units. SACE15RE13 290 131 6.8
R Resistance value for the listed resistor type. Note: This is also the SAFUR80F500 300 345 14
minimum allowable resistance value for the brake resistor. SAFUR90F575 300 345 12
Er Energy pulse that the resistor assembly will withstand (400 s duty cycle). SAFUR160F380 300 345 25
This energy will heat the resistor element from 40 °C to the maximum SAFUR180F460 300 345 32
allowable temperature.
SAFUR125F500 300 345 25
Prcont Continuous power (heat) dissipation of the resistor when placed
SAFUR200F500 300 345 30
correctly.
SAFUR210F575 300 345 27
Energy Er dissipates in 400 seconds.
DriveSize is designed to help select the optimal drive, motor Easy to access and use
and transformer for the application. Based on data supplied DriveSize is a free software and can be used either online
by the user, the tool calculates and suggests which drive and or downloaded for PC from www.abb.com/drives.
motors to use. DriveSize uses technical specifications found
in our technical catalogs and manuals. It provides default
values which can be changed by the user.
Each ACS880 model can be equipped with a built-in filter to 1 st environment versus 2nd environment
reduce high frequency emissions. 1 st environment includes domestic premises. It also includes
establishments directly connected without an intermediate
EMC standards transformer to a low voltage power supply network that
The EMC product standard (EN 61800-3 (2004)) covers the supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
specific EMC requirements stated for drives (tested with motor
and cable) within the EU. EMC standards such as EN 55011 2 nd environment includes all establishments other than those
or EN 61000-6-3/4 are applicable to industrial and domestic directly connected to a low voltage power supply network that
equipment and systems including components inside the supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
drive. Drive units complying with the requirements of
EN 61800-3 are compliant with comparable categories in
EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-3/4, but not necessarily vice
versa. EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-3/4 do not specify cable
length or require a motor to be connected as a load. The
emission limits are comparable to EMC standards according
to the table below.
EMC standards
EMC according to EN 61800-3 (2004) EN 61800-3 EN 55011, product family EN 61000-6-4, generic EN 61000-6-3, generic
product standard product standard for industrial, emission standard for emission standard for
standard scientific and medical industrial environments residential, commercial and
(ISM) equipment light-industrial environment
1st environment, unrestricted distribution Category C1 Group 1, Class B Not applicable Applicable
1st environment, restricted distribution Category C2 Group 1, Class A Applicable Not applicable
2nd environment, unrestricted distribution Category C3 Group 2, Class A Not applicable Not applicable
2 nd environment, restricted distribution Category C4 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Type Voltage Frame sizes 1st environment, 2nd environment, C3, 2 nd environment, C3,
restricted distribution, C2, grounded network (TN) ungrounded network (IT)
grounded network (TN)
Option code Option code Option code
du/dt filtering suppresses inverter output voltage spikes If the motor does not fulfil the following requirements, the
and rapid voltage changes that stress motor insulation. lifetime of the motor might decrease. Insulated N-end (non-
Additionally, du/dt filtering reduces capacitive leakage driven end) bearings and/or common mode filters are also
currents and high frequency emission of the motor cable as required for motor bearing currents with motors bigger than
well as high frequency losses and bearing currents in the 100 kW. For more information, please see the ACS880
motor. The need for du/dt filtering depends on the motor hardware manuals.
insulation. For information on the construction of the motor
insulation, consult the manufacturer. Please see below about how to select a filter according to the
motor.
NOCH0016-62 NOCH0016-60
NOCH0120-60 *)
NOCH0016-60
NOCH0030-60
NOCH0070-60
NOCH0016-62
NOCH0030-62
NOCH0070-62
NOCH0120-62
NOCH0016-65
NOCH0030-65
NOCH0070-65
NOCH0120-65
FOCH0260-70
FOCH0320-50
FOCH0610-70
ACS880-07. They are installed inside the drive cabinet.
400 V 500 V
02A4-3 02A1-5 1 1 1
03A3-3 03A0-5 1 1 1
Dimensions and weights of the du/dt filters
04A0-3 03A4-5 1 1 1
05A6-3 04A8-5 1 1 1 du/dt filter Height Width Depth Weight
07A2-3 05A2-5 1 1 1 (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
09A4-3 07A6-5 1 1 1 NOCH0016-60 195 140 115 2.4
NOCH0016-62/65 323 199 154 6
12A6-3 11A0-5 1 1 1
NOCH0030-60 215 165 130 4.7
017A-3 014A-5 1 1 1
NOCH0030-62/65 348 249 172 9
021A-5 1 1 1
NOCH0070-60 261 180 150 9.5
025A-3 027A-5 1 1 1
NOCH0070-62/65 433 279 202 15.5
032A-3 034A-5 1 1 1 NOCH0120-60** 200 154 106 7
038A-3 040A-5 1 1 1 NOCH0120-62/65 765 308 256 45
045A-3 052A-5 1 1 1 NOCH0260-60** 383 185 111 12
061A-3 065A-5 1 1 1 FOCH0260-70 382 340 254 47
072A-3 077A-5 1 1 1 FOCH0320-50 662 319 293 65
087A-3 096A-5 1 1 1 FOCH0610-70 662 319 293 65
105A-3 124A-5 1 1 1
145A-3 156A-5 1 ** 3 filters included, dimensions apply for one filter.
169A-3 180A-5 1
206A-3 240A-5 1
246A-3 260A-5 1
293A-3 1
363A-3 361A-5 1
430A-3 414A-5 1
NOCH0016-65 FOCH0610-70
Technical support
Contracts
The services offered for ABB low voltage drives span the Upgrade and retrofit
entire value chain, from the moment a customer makes An existing ABB drive can often be upgraded to the latest
the first enquiry through to disposal and recycling of the software or hardware to improve the performance of the
drive. Throughout the value chain, ABB provides training application.
and learning, technical support and contracts. All of this is
supported by one of the most extensive global drive sales and Existing processes can be economically modernized by
service networks. retrofitting the latest drive technology to mechanical control
equipment, such as inlet guide vanes or dampers or older
Pre-purchase generations of drives.
ABB provides a range of services that help guide the
customers to the right products for their applications. Instead of replacing an entire drive or drive system, it is often
Examples of services include correct drive selection and more economical to modernize the old installation by reusing
dimensioning, energy appraisal, harmonic survey and EMC all relevant parts of the original equipment and purchasing
assessment. new where necessary.
ABB’s sales and services network offers timely deliveries Entire value chain services
including express delivery. The main services available throughout the value chain include:
Installation and commissioning − Training and learning – ABB offers product and application
While many customers have the resources to undertake training in classrooms and on the Internet.
installation and commissioning on their own, ABB and its third
party channel companies are available to advise or undertake − Technical support – At each stage of the value chain,
the entire drive installation and commissioning. an ABB expert is available to offer advice to keep the
customer’s process or plant operational.
Operation and maintenance
Through remote monitoring, ABB can guide the customer − Contracts – Drive care contracts and other types of
through a fast and efficient fault-finding procedure as well as agreements, from individual services through to complete
analyze the operation of the drive and the customer’s process. drive care covering all repairs and even drive replacements,
From maintenance assessment to preventive maintenance are available.
and reconditioning of drives, ABB has all the options covered
to keep its customers’ processes operational.
ABB follows a four-phase model for managing the life cycles To ensure the availability of complete life cycle services, ABB
of its drives. The life cycle phases are active, classic, limited recommends that a drive is kept in the active or classic phase
and obsolete. Within each phase, every drive series has a by upgrading, retrofitting or replacing.
defined set of services.
In the classic phase ABB carries out an annual review for each
Examples of individual services are drive selection and drive life cycle plan. Should any changes to the availability or
dimensioning, installation and commissioning, preventive and duration of the services be necessary, ABB gives a life cycle
corrective maintenance, remote monitoring and intelligent announcement indicating eventual change of life cycle phase
diagnostics, technical support, upgrade and retrofit, and/or any change in the duration of services.
replacement and recycling plus training and learning.
In the limited phase, ABB issues a life cycle phase change
In the active phase the drive is in serial production. The drive, announcement, half a year prior to shifting the product into
with complete life cycle services, is available for purchase. the obsolete phase.
In the classic phase, the serial production of the drive Maximizing return on investment
has ended. The drive, with complete life cycle services, is The four-phase life cycle management model provides
available for plant extensions. customers with a transparent method for managing their
investment in drives. In each phase, customers clearly see
In the limited phase, the drive is no longer available. The life what life cycle services are available, and more importantly,
cycle services are limited. Spare parts as well as maintenance what services are not available. Decisions on upgrading,
and repair services are available as long as materials can be retrofitting or replacing drives can be made with confidence.
obtained.
The drive, with complete life cycle The drive, with complete life cycle Spare part, maintenance and repair ABB cannot guarantee availability of life
services, is available for purchase. services, is available for plant extensions. services are available as long as cycle services for technical reasons or
materials can be obtained. within reasonable cost.
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