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ABB drives
| Product guide
The most effective way to a green process
is also the most profitable
Benefits of using ABB drives
Substantial energy savings
– Rather than have an electric
motor running continuously at full speed, an electric drive
allows the user to slow down or speed up the motor
depending on the demands. Reducing motor speed to meet
the actual demand of the process often means substantial
energy savings and reduced operating costs.
Optimal process control
– An electric drive enables
a process to achieve the right speed and torque while
maintaining its accuracy – this contributes to a more
consistent quality and throughput of the end product.
Reduced need for maintenance
– Being able to vary the
speed and torque of an electric motor means there is less
wear and tear on the motor and the driven machine. For
example, the ability to bring a process up to speed slowly
prevents the sudden shock loading that can damage the
motor and the driven machine over time.
Efficient system upgrade
– An electric drive allows for the
removal of valves, gears and belts. It also ensures network
dimensioning based on a lower starting current.
Functional safety
– Most ABB drives offer functional
safety features providing safety for machine operators.
The features comply with the requirements of the European
Union Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. This directive is
associated with standards like EN 62061 (IEC, defining
SIL – Safety Integrity Level) and EN ISO 13849-1 (defining
PL – Performance Level).
ABB drives common features
Easy to select
– Selection can be as simple as choosing
the power rating, voltage and current through detailed
dimensioning and adding of various options.
Easy to purchase
– ABB drives are available from ABB and
selected ABB authorized value providers. See the following
page for more details about our value provider network.
Easy to install and commission
– The drives are simple
to install and commission. ABB has developed some of the
most advanced control panels and PC tools in the world. The
control panels feature plain-language instructions, which can
be accessed via soft buttons. This combination, together
with a series of Help menus, provides for quick and effective
access to all parameters. PC tools provide an easy approach
for the selection, commissioning and use of ABB drives.
Easy to use
– The drives are designed with the end user in
mind, to make it as easy as possible to use our drives. The
advanced control panel allows instant adjustments to speed
or other application parameters.