Low voltage AC • Machinery

ACS180 drives

Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Compact and easy like a micro drive, with great performance and reliability to meet the quality demands of machine builders seeking simplicity and efficiency without compromise.​

Reliable operations and essential machine control​

The ACS180 machinery drive delivers reliable operation and essential control for machine builders in a compact footprint. Everything you need, nothing you don’t - quality you expect from ABB in a simple, essential package for machinery applications.​

Technical data

The ACS180 machinery drive is equipped with all essential features in a single, compact package, simplifying ordering and delivery while reducing commissioning costs.​

22 kW
wide power range all the way from 0.25 kw
480 V
wide voltage range all the way from 200 V
IP20
enclosure classes
C2, C3, or C4
category

Key benefits

The ACS180 is an all-compatible ABB machinery drive ideal for compact machines. This cost-effective and compact drive is optimized for machine builders requiring ease of use and reliable machine performance.

Harsh conditions
Reliable (even) in harsh conditions
Coated circuit boards, optimized airflow, 50°C ratings, and up to 60°C with derating ensure reliable operation even in harsh conditions.
Space saver
Space saver
The ACS180's compact size allows for effortless side-by-side integration in space-constrained enclosures.​
workload
Handles heavy and light workloads
With a single ACS180, you get the flexibility to manage both heavy and light overloadability in your applications.
Motors
Serves diverse motors
The ACS180 seamlessly supports both induction and permanent magnet motors, providing you with motor control options to suit your specific needs.
Motor control
Excellent motor control
Supports sensorless vector control for precise torque without an encoder and offers adaptive programming to meet customer needs.​
Energy savings
Saves energy
The ACS180's built-in energy optimization function automatically adjusts motor flux reducing motor current, saving energy, and keeping operations quiet.
Effortless communication
Effortless communication
Connect effortlessly to your industrial network and PLCs with the ACS180's standard Modbus RTU interface.
Remote connectivity
Remote connectivity
Monitor, adjust, and optimize drive parameters wirelessly with the Bluetooth control panel.
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Protect your equipment and environment with the ACS180-04S's built-in EMC filter. Reduce cost by eliminating the need for external filters
Flexibility
Flexible for your needs
Adaptive programming allows you to develop customized logic for your drive, ensuring it perfectly suits your application.
Drives Product Family
All-compatible drives portfolio
Simplify your operation with ABB all-compatible drives. One platform, one set of tools, countless possibilities.
Safety
Safety first
ABB machinery drives come standard with the Safe Torque Off function, ensuring a safe working environment.
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ABB offers several software tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. Especially when straightforward routines cannot be applied, these tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the selection, commissioning and use of ABB drives.

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ABB offers several software tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. Especially when straightforward routines cannot be applied, these tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the selection, commissioning and use of ABB drives.

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ACS180 machinery control program Firmware manualSummary: The manual applies to the control program 2.21 or later.Manual - English - 2026-04-09 - 7,84 MB
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ACS180 catalogSummary: ABB machinery drives, ACS180, 0.25 to 22 kW (1/3 to 30 hp)Catalogue - English - 2023-05-10 - 4,67 MB
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ACS180 list of hyperlinks to all manualsSummary: No summary availableManual - English - 2026-04-17 - 0,04 MB
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ACS180 drives hardware manualSummary: No summary availableManual - English - 2024-03-08 - 17,20 MB
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ACS180 drives Quick installation and start-up guideSummary: No summary availableManual - English - 2026-05-06 - 1,37 MB

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