ABB ACS480-04-018A-4
1. Product Overview
The ABB ACS480-04-018A-4 is a low-voltage general-purpose AC variable frequency drive, belonging to ABB’s ACS480 series drive product line. Covering a power range from 0.75kW to 22kW, the ACS480 series is an integral part of ABB’s fully compatible drive product portfolio.
Designed with the core concept of “pure simplicity”, the ACS480 series delivers highly efficient and user-friendly motor drive solutions for common applications including pumps, fans and compressors. It balances reliable performance, simple operation and cost-effectiveness to meet the standard speed regulation and energy-saving demands of industrial general scenarios.
2. Technical Specifications
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Parameter Category
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Technical Specifications
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Model
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ACS480-04-018A-4 / 3AXD50000047792
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Rated Power
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7.5 kW (10 HP) / 5.5 kW (7.5 HP)
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Input Voltage
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380-480 V AC, 3-phase
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Input Frequency
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48-63 Hz
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Rated Output Current
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17 A
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Output Frequency Range
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0-599 Hz
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Input Frequency Range
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48-63 Hz
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Ingress Protection Rating
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IP20
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Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)
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172 × 207 × 220 mm (R3 Frame)
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Weight
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3.52 kg
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Overload Capacity
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150% (60s/10min) or 110% (60s/10min)
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Ambient Temperature Rating
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Max. 50°C
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EMC Standard
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EN 61800-3 C2
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3. Product Features
3.1 Design and Installation Advantages
- Wall-mounted Design: Features a lightweight and compact wall-mounted structure, enabling quick installation and effective space saving.
- Cabinet-optimized Structure: Optimized structural size and heat dissipation layout for standard cabinet installation, adapting to most industrial electrical cabinet layouts.
- Integrated Compact Size: Adopts an all-in-one integrated design without redundant structural parts, minimizing installation space occupancy.
3.2 Core Control Functions
- Dual Control Modes: Supports V/F control and sensorless vector control, meeting different speed regulation precision and dynamic response requirements.
- Wide Motor Compatibility: Applicable to 3-phase AC induction motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) and ABB Synchronous Reluctance Motors (SynRM).
- Broad Speed Regulation Range: Provides a 0-599 Hz wide frequency range for flexible and precise motor speed control.
3.3 Safety Protection Features
- Built-in STO Function: Equipped with Safe Torque Off (STO) function to ensure safe motor shutdown and meet industrial safety standards.
- Dynamic Braking Support: Compatible with dynamic braking modules to realize fast motor stop and stable speed regulation.
- Comprehensive Protection Mechanism: Built-in over-current protection, over-voltage protection, under-voltage protection and over-temperature protection to avoid equipment damage caused by abnormal operating conditions.
3.4 Connection and Communication Performance
- Standard I/O Slots: Preserves universal input and output module slots for flexible function expansion.
- Modbus RTU Communication: Standardly supports Modbus RTU fieldbus interface for convenient connection with industrial control systems such as PLC.
- USB Keyboard Connection: Compatible with USB keyboard for simple parameter setting and device debugging.
- I/O Expansion Capability: Supports external I/O expansion modules to enrich signal collection and control functions.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Partial models are equipped with Bluetooth function for wireless parameter monitoring and debugging.
- Advanced Protocol Compatibility: Optional PROFINET and PROFIBUS interfaces to adapt to high-end industrial network communication scenarios.
3.5 Energy Efficiency Management
- Built-in Energy Optimizer: Integrates professional energy optimization algorithm, which can automatically adjust motor operating parameters and directly view real-time and historical energy consumption data.
- High-efficiency Motor Adaptation: Perfectly matches high-efficiency synchronous brushless motors and permanent magnet motors, giving full play to the energy-saving advantages of high-efficiency motors.
4. Structure and Composition
4.1 Mechanical Structure
- Housing Material: Adopts industrial-grade high-strength protective housing, with good dustproof, anti-corrosion and anti-collision performance, suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Heat Dissipation Design: Equipped with upper and lower through-type heat dissipation channels. A 75mm ventilation gap must be reserved at the top and bottom respectively to ensure unobstructed heat dissipation and avoid overheating failure.
- Frame Specification: Standard R3 frame size, with standardized installation dimensions and strong versatility.
4.2 Electronic Components
- Main Circuit System: Consists of rectifier, DC bus and inverter module, realizing AC-DC-AC power conversion.
- Main Control Board: Equipped with high-performance digital control processor, with firmware version V2.02.0.8, supporting stable operation and precise parameter adjustment.
- Power Supply Module: Independent control board power supply unit, providing stable and reliable working voltage for the control system.
- Expansion Slots: Reserved dedicated slots for fieldbus adapters and I/O expansion modules for subsequent function upgrading.
4.3 Accessories and Optional Configurations
- I/O Module: Standard built-in input and output modules, meeting basic signal control demands.
- Braking Resistor: External braking resistor is optional for fast braking and frequent start-stop working conditions.
- Communication Adapter: Fieldbus communication adapters need to be purchased separately for extended industrial communication functions.
- Control Panel: Optional ACS-AP-x advanced control panel or ACS-BP-S basic control panel for on-site operation and parameter viewing.
5. Application Fields
5.1 Mechanical Equipment Applications
- Pump Equipment: Widely used in various water supply, drainage and fluid delivery pumping systems, realizing energy-saving speed regulation and constant pressure control.
- Fan Equipment: Suitable for industrial ventilation, cooling and exhaust fan equipment, effectively reducing fan energy consumption.
- Compressors: Applied to air compressors and gas compression equipment to stabilize operating speed and improve operation efficiency.
- Conveying Equipment: Used in automated conveying systems and belt conveyors, realizing stable start-stop and stepless speed regulation.
5.2 Industry Applications
- Food and Beverage Industry: Applied to automated production lines for food processing and beverage manufacturing, meeting hygienic and stable operation requirements.
- Logistics and Warehousing Industry: Suitable for automated warehousing, sorting and material handling systems to support efficient logistics operation.
- Water Treatment Industry: Used in urban water supply, sewage treatment and industrial wastewater treatment systems.
- Rubber and Plastics Industry: Matched with rubber and plastic processing machinery to meet variable speed operation demands of processing equipment.
- Textile and Auto Parts Industry: Applied to textile machinery and automobile parts manufacturing equipment, ensuring precise and stable equipment operation.
6. Installation and Maintenance
6.1 Mechanical Installation Requirements
- Installation Mode: Adopt vertical wall-mounted installation, ensuring the equipment is vertically fixed without inclination.
- Ventilation Clearance: Reserve a 75mm heat dissipation space at the top and bottom of the drive respectively to guarantee normal heat dissipation.
- Fixing Requirements: Install the drive firmly on a smooth and rigid vertical surface to avoid vibration and displacement during operation.
6.2 Electrical Installation Key Points
- Grounding Specification: Strictly comply with industrial electrical safety grounding standards to ensure equipment and personal safety.
- Cable Selection: Select matched power cables and control cables according to rated parameters to avoid cable overload and signal interference.
- Electrical Standards Compliance: The whole electrical installation conforms to IEC and UL (NEC) international product safety standards.
- EMC Processing: Follow electromagnetic compatibility installation specifications to reduce electromagnetic interference and ensure stable operation of surrounding electrical equipment.
6.3 Commissioning and Startup
- Pre-installation Inspection: Complete all items of the official installation checklist before power-on to eliminate hidden installation dangers.
- Quick Startup: Complete equipment startup and basic debugging in accordance with the ACS480 quick installation and startup guide.
- Parameter Configuration: Set and optimize operating parameters strictly in accordance with the official control program firmware manual.
6.4 Daily Maintenance Requirements
- Regular Inspection: Periodically check the on-site operating environment, dust accumulation and the working state of cooling fans.
- Temperature Monitoring: Real-time monitor the operating temperature of IGBT modules and ambient temperature to prevent over-temperature faults.
- Braking Resistor Inspection: For equipment equipped with braking resistors, regularly check the heating state to avoid overheating damage.
- Fault Reset: After troubleshooting equipment faults, manually reset the fault through the panel menu to restore normal operation.

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