B&D Industrial is proud to be one of the top 3 ABB channel partners in the US for ABB drives. We are your single-source provider. We have decades of experience helping industrial customers with the drives throughout their entire lifecycle. From specifying, supplying and start-up to maintenance, repair, and retrofitting obsolete or classic ABB VFDs, we’re here to help with your needs.
ABB’s is the world’s leading supplier of low voltage drives for virtually every application. ABB’s drive solutions deliver proven energy savings up to 50%, advanced motor control technology and built-in safety features. They offer exceptional value through increased uptime and lower total cost of ownership.
As a premier ABB partner, B&D provides expertise Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We provide custom panel fabrication services, backed by a massive stocking inventory required to quickly deploy ABB’s technology.
ABB’s micro VFDs are compact systems that are built directly into machinery or automation cabinets. Models include:
ABB ACS180 – a compact, cost-effective variable speed micro drive. It’s ideal for machine builders who require simplicity and reliability at a lower cost. The ACS180 features built-in energy optimization, sensorless vector control, and standard Safe Torque Off function. They are easy to install and integrate, ready for efficient performance right out of the box.
ABB ACS380 – for more demanding OEM applications, the ACS380 supports multiple motor types and features flexible configuration with adaptive programming capabilities and built-in data logging functionality. Safe Torque Off comes standard, providing seamless compatiblity across ABB drives offerings.
ABB’s Industrial drives deliver exceptional performance, precise motor control and proven reliability for demanding applications across virtually every industry. With flexible customization, advanced energy-savings features, and a 9-year maintenance interval, ABB industrial drives are engineered for maximum uptime to keep operations running reliably.
ACS580 Series (General Purpose) – rugged, plug-and-play general purpose drive with all essential features built in as standard. These general purpose drives are easy to select, install and commission for pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and other critical assets. They also feature built-in energy optimization, SIL 3 Safe Torque Off, and wide fieldbus support. The ACS580 series delivers reliable performance and considerable energy savings and works across ABBs compatible drive portfolio.
ACS880 Series (Industrial Flagship) – ABB’s line of heavy-duty, high-performance industrial drives that deliver advanced Direct Torque Control (DTC), flexible hardware and software customization, and proven reliability with a 9-year maintenance window.
ACS880 drives are built for harsh environments, and feature built-in Safe Torque Off, broad fieldbus compatibility, and a removable memory unit for effortless commissioning. They are typically used for cranes, winders, heavy manufacturing and other demanding applications. Liquid cooled options are available for marine vessels, offshore oil rigs and tightly sealed spaces with little or no ventilation.
ACQ580 – Based on the same core hardware as the ACS580, this application-specific model is built exclusively for pumping, water, and wastewater applications. It includes features such as anti-cavitation control, pump cleaning cycles, and other features unique to water/wastewater operations. Ultra-low harmonic configurations are available as well.
B&D is truly your one-stop source for your ABB drive needs. In addition to providing new systems, we have deep experience helping customers retrofit and repair obsolete/legacy and classic systems. For instance, if you’re running an old ACS600, we’ll work with you to migrate your infrastructure to a modern and efficient ABB platform.
As a leading ABB supplier, we are also well stocked with ABB spare parts and maintenance kits to keep your older ACS800 series and other drive systems up and running. Replacement inventory has just about anything you’d need including cooling/heat sink fans, DC Bus Capacitors, IGBT power modules, and much more.
B&D’s ABB drive coverage varies by product and service type. Here’s where we’re authorized:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Model Number | e.g., ACS580-01-031A-4 |
| Motor Amps | Rated output current (A) |
| Voltage | e.g., 480V, 600V |
| HP | Horsepower rating |
| IP Rating / Ambient Conditions | Enclosure rating and temperature range |
| Application | e.g., pump, fan, conveyor, mixer |
| Control Options | Keypad, I/O, Fieldbus, encoder feedback |
| Cable Length (VFD to Motor) | Max supported distance |
| Special Considerations | High switching frequency / low motor noise, high-speed applications, etc. |
| Model/Series | ACS180 | ACS380 | ACS580 | ACS880 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Amps* | 1.6-50.2 | 1.6-52.8 | 1-414 | 7.6 to 2,610 |
| Voltage | 120-480 | 240-480 | 208-600 VAC | 380-690 VAC, 3-Phase (varies by model) |
| Hp | 0.5-30 | 0.5-30 | 1 HP-350 HP | 3 HP to 2,950 HP |
| IP rating/Ambient conditions | UL Type Open/IP20 -10…+50°C | UL Type Open/IP20 -10…+50°C | UL Type 1/IP21, Type 12/IP55, Type 4X/IP66, 40°C Ambient Rated | UL Type 1/IP21 and IP55 options for wall-mounted units; IP20/IP00 for module and cabinet configurations; operating temperatures typically -15°C to +40°C standard, up to +55°C with derating. |
| Lead Applications | Small conveyors, Material handling equipment, Packaging machines, Filling machines, Basic pumps, Small mixers and agitators, Textile machinery, Winding and unwinding equipment for simple machines, Woodworking machinery (saws, cutters, sanders), Food and beverage processing machines | Conveyors, Light duty cranes and hoists, Mixers, Centrifuges, Extruders, Winders and unwinders, Advanced material handling systems, High-speed packaging machinery, Printing and converting equipment, Automated assembly machinery | Pumps (water, wastewater, process, booster, irrigation), Fans (ventilation, exhaust, cooling), Compressors, Conveyors, Mixers and agitators, Centrifuges, Industrial refrigeration systems, Agricultural ventilation, Food and beverage processing, Material handling | Conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, mixers, extruders, material handling, mining, metals, process industries, test benches, cranes, elevators, and other demanding industrial applications |
| Control options. (keypad, I/O, Fieldbus, encoder feedback) | Control Panel | Control Panel, Extended I/O, Fieldbus, Encoder, 24VDC External power | Assistant Keypad, USB, Modbus RTU, Fieldbus Options, I/O Expansion, STO | Bluetooth Assistant Control Panel, Built-in Modbus RTU, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, CANopen, encoder feedback, I/O expansion, STO (Safe Torque Off) |
| Length of cable between VFD and Motor | Varies1 | Varies1 | Varies1 | Varies1 |
| Special considerations, such as high switching frequency/low motor noise requirements, high speed applications, etc. | CIP Safety™, ProfiSAFE® | Built-in Choke, Vector Control, STO, Adaptive Programming, PM & SynRM Support, Brake Chopper (up to 30 HP), Coated Boards, Bluetooth Option | ABB DTC (Direct Torque Control), STO standard, CIP Safety™, PROFIsafe®, high-speed operation, long motor lead capability with optional sine and du/dt filters, voltage boost capability, and flexible system integration. ACS880-11 and ACS880-14 provide active regenerative operation. ACS880-31 and ACS880-34 provide integrated ultra-low harmonic performance (<3% THDi typical) without external harmonic mitigation equipment |
1 Depends on carrier frequency, EMC filter enabled or not, and EMC category trying to be achieved.
* Depends on model & frame size
