Catalog | ABB micro drives ACS150 3

Easily integrated drives for a wide range of applications

ABB micro drives bring speed control benefits to a wide

variety of applications.

In mixing applications the drive provides high starting torque

which benefits the start of the mixing operation. The silent

operation mode adjusts the switching frequency of the drive

to a higher level after the high-torque start, resulting in lower

audible noise. The FlashDrop tool provides a quick and safe

way to configure multiple drives for identical mixer applications.

In conveyors the belt speed can be controlled using a drive

and a motor. Production lines often have multiple stages,

including conveyors, which need to be efficiently linked with

each other to provide high production output. A drive provides

smooth start and stop of the conveyor, thereby reducing

mechanical stress and lowering maintenance costs.

A heat pump system consists of an indoor unit with fan and

an outdoor unit with a compressor and a blower. The heat

pump cools indoor environment by gathering heat from the air,

and transferring the heat outside. The outdoor unit uses the

compressor and the blower to dissipate the heat. The cooled

air is blown indoors by fans located in the indoor unit. Drive

allows the user to variably control the cooling power based

on customer request. AC drives optimizes systems’ energy

efficiency and smoothens system operation.

Fans are used for process cooling and ventilation in industrial,

commercial and domestic environments. Using a drive to

control air flow enables energy savings compared to mechanical

flow control methods. An ABB drive has integrated PID control

which provides optimal air flow by adjusting the fan speed

based on a given reference value. Compact size and various

mounting methods enable flexible system design.