New Micro Drive Product Line from ABB Designed for Simple Machine Interface
The drive offers two
degrees of environmental protection, starting with the standard IP20
panelmounted
chassis. For more demanding
environmental conditions, such wash-down applications that require
on-machine mounting, the IP66/UL
Type 4x drive is the perfect solution.
With its feed-thru
wiring, the IP20 chassis drive easily can replace motor starters, to
improve overall energy
efficiency, reduce mechanical stresses
and enhance the process control of many applications. The drive's
compact and uniform
dimensions facilitate multiple drive
solutions and cabinet installations, saving valuable installation space.
The IP66/NEMA 4X drive was designed with materials
that meet stringent hygiene standards, preventing the drive
from trapping bacteria, and allowing the
drive to thrive in harsh environments that contain dust, moisture and
chemicals. The
integrated keypad provides
straightforward drive commissioning and maintenance, and the sealed ABS
enclosure and
corrosion-resistant heat sink are ideal
for wash-down applications.
The drive supports
precise process control, with an enhanced V/Hz control with
variable-torque or
constant-torque V/Hz profiles, and
embedded Modbus-RTU communication interface for real-time control and
monitoring. The IP20
drive is available in 1~115 V In / 3~230
V out and 600 V In/Out, completing ABB's micro drives portfolio. The
IP66/NEMA 4X drive
offers one of the broadest voltage
ranges in the micro drives class - from 1~115V In/3~230V Out, to 600V
In/Out - covering all
the typical global voltage requirements
of machine builders with a single family of machinery drive.
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