To boost the productivity of your processes, improve energy efficiency and cut maintenance costs, you can rely on our broad portfolio of low voltage AC drives to deliver just that.

The portfolio covers the complete spectrum of drives. From micro and machinery drives for machine building to industrial drives for controlling processing lines, all the way up to industry specific drives with purpose-designed features and functionality.

ABB drives are available directly from stock or can be built to order to meet more complex requirements. Our life cycle services ensure your processes run exactly as you expect, year after year.

Take charge of control and energy saving. Enjoy the plug and play motor control convenience, straight from the box. When you are looking for simplicity and intelligence in a self-contained solution, general purpose drives cover your options wisely. Wherever your business needs are, our globally renowned reliability and service easily matches your requirements.

The all-compatible general purpose drives are designed to control a wide range of applications such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, fans, pumps, centrifuges, as well as process control in industries including material handling, food and beverage, chemical, rubber and plastics, textile and printing. The drives are easy to select, install, configure and use, saving considerable time.   

Whatever your industry, the medium voltage ACS1000 drive is an all-rounder to control your standard applications and optimize your processes. Tailor the drive to your specific application by selecting from an extended choice of pre-engineered options. Extensive versatility makes the ACS1000 suitable for operations in different conditions and environments, even hazardous areas. High reliability in your daily business is ensured by the drive's simple design and robust control platform that has proven itself over many years.

• High reliability due to proven design and low parts count

• High compatibility with standard motors due to standard output sine filter

• Fuseless design

• Constant network power factor across the whole speed range

• Direct Torque Control (DTC)

• Flexible input (DFE with integrated trafo or external trafo, 12/24pulse)

• Air and water cooled

• Simple integration: 3 cables in – 3 cables out

 • Arc resistant design

• Power range 315 kW up to 5 MW

• NEMA 3R variant for harsh outdoor environments

The medium voltage ACS2000 drive is an industrial all-rounder that perfectly adapts to a wide variety of standard applications across all industries. Various options and drive configurations allow you to choose a perfect match to increase efficiency of your processes and systems. Boundless versatility makes the ACS2000 sure to fit perfectly into different conditions and environments, including hazardous areas, all over the world. Benefit from the drive's simple design and robust control platform which ensures reliable operations every day, everywhere.

• High reliability due to proven design and low parts count

• High compatibility with standard motors due to multilevel topology

• Fuseless design

• Constant network power factor across the whole speed range

• Direct Torque Control (DTC)

• Flexible input (DFE with integrated trafo or external trafo, 24pulse, AFE, DTL)

• Simple integration: 3 cables in – 3 cables out

• Arc resistant design

• IEC- and NEMA-specific designs

• Power range 250 kW up to 3.68 MW

The ACS580MV medium voltage converter turns complicated to simple while ensuring the highest reliability. The straightforward settings menu and assistants help you to commission the variable speed drive quickly and get it into action. All the essential features are built-in as standard, which reduces the need for additional hardware and facilitates drive selection. The drive is easy to use in terms of controlling pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and many other variable and constant torque applications.

• Reliability and efficiency throughout the whole life cycle

• Built-in energy efficiency calculators ensure optimal energy use

• Performance-based reliability thanks to the power loss ride-through and automatic restart function

• Simple to operate, safe to use

• User-friendly, intuitive control panel

• Startup and maintenance tool

• Communication with all major automation networks

• Advanced diagnostics and warning system enables users to effectively analyze and resolve issues

• Power range: 200 kW up to 6.3 MW

• Voltage range: 3.3 to 11 kV

Look no further than the ACS6000 if your high performance applications require a single or multi-motor drive solution. Well-proven, certified modules, redundancy possibilities and a compact footprint have been instrumental in having its design commonly referred to as “best-in-class”. The drive is configured to fit with your needs and adapts to the requirements of your business. The tailored drive solutions deliver fast and accurate control of dynamic processes in the metals, marine and mining industries. The drive`s multi-motor operation optimizes efficiency while reducing your costs and space requirements.

• Flexible modular design for single and multi-motor applications

• High reliability due to proven design and low parts count

• Fuseless design

• Constant network power factor across the whole speed range

• Direct Torque Control (DTC)

• Highest level of personnel safety due to arc fault resistant design with fast fault elimination

• Industry-specific features

• Power range from 3.0 to 36.0 MW

• Increased productivity due to new MP3C motor control

• Flexible modular design for customized solutions, smooth integration and for use in single and multi-motor applications

• Highest possible level of personnel safety

• All-compatible user experience

• High reliability due to proven design and low parts count

• ABB AbilityTM services and possibility to connect the drive to the cloud

• Constant network power factor across the whole speed range

• Power range from 5.0 to 36.0 MW

The VFD-C2000 series is a high-level field oriented control AC motor drive with a high-performance variable-frequency technology, FOC control. It features versatile driving controls, modular design, wide variety of applications, easy maintenance, low malfunction rate, self diagnosis and competitive market price and brings customers not only the high-efficiency construction but also the most economic solution to compete with the global market.

The VFD-C2000 series is a high-level field oriented control AC motor drive with a high-performance variable-frequency technology, FOC control. It features versatile driving controls, modular design, wide variety of applications, easy maintenance, low malfunction rate, self diagnosis and competitive market price and brings customers not only the high-efficiency construction but also the most economic solution to compete with the global market.