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The simple user interface features an icon-based menu, similar in use to a smart phone, making setting-up the drive straightforward. Adaptive programming provides additional flexibility to meet different machine requirements, and safe torque-off (STO) is built-in as standard. The IP20 drive is available from 0.25 to 7.5kW, 200 to 240V (single-phase) and 380 to 480V (three-phase). Typical applications include mixers, conveyors, cranes, material handling and other low-power, constant-torque applications in machine building.

Also new, the ACS880-M04 has direct torque control which enables high static and dynamic motor speed accuracy, without a motor feedback device. 

Integrated safety features reduce the need for additional costly external devices. Safe torque-off (STO) comes as standard and additional features include the plug-in safety functions module and PROFIsafe over Profinet connectivity between drive and PLC. 

The adaptive IEC 61131-3 programming capability offers additional flexibility in designing the control logic and integrating the drive with other automation devices. General motion control features improve the precision performance of applications. Optimised for serial machine building, this IP20 drive will is available from 0.37 to 45 kW, 230 to 500 V (three-phase). Typical applications include winders, wire drawing, mixers, extruders, cranes and other high-performance applications in machine building.

The machinery drives are built using an architecture that is uniform across all ABB drives. As such, users only need to learn one drive type to then be familiar with all others. The new ABB machinery drives support a wide range of motors including standard induction, permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance.