An essential and affordable machinery drive that provides reliable motor control in an incredibly small footprint.





The ABB ACS180 VFD is a compact and cost-effective machinery drive designed for reliable machine operations and essential application control. It is ideal for machine builders looking for easy installation, scalable performance, and high efficiency. With built-in features like EMC filter and Safe Torque Off (STO), the ACS180 reduces panel size, cost, and commissioning time while ensuring safe and efficient motor control.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Power | 1-phase: 200–240 V, 0.25 to 3 kW 3-phase: 200–240 V, 0.25 to 11 kW, 380–480 V, 0.37 to 22 kW |
| Applications | Pumps and fans Conveyors and material handling Textile machines Food & beverage processing Printing and packaging Plastics and extrusion machines Commercial appliances (washing machines, gates, etc.) |
| Protection Classes | IP20 (standard) |
| Motor Control | Scalar control Sensorless vector control Output frequency: 0 to 599 Hz |
| I/O Configuration | Digital Inputs: 4 Digital Outputs: 1 Analog Inputs: 2 Analog Outputs: 1 Relay Output: 1 STO (Safe Torque Off) |
| Fieldbus | Modbus RTU (EIA-485) – built-in |
| Cable Length | Up to 30–40 meters (depending on voltage and EMC class) |
| Overload (HD) | 150% overload capacity for 1 minute every 10 minutes |
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