ABB has integrated position control into the ACS880 variable frequency governor, enabling the operating equipment to meet the needs of the motion system without the need for an external controller. Embedding position control in the inverter minimizes the design and installation of the machine without the need for additional equipment, thus reducing costs.
ABB has integrated position control into the ACS880 variable frequency governor, enabling the operating equipment to meet the needs of the motion system without the need for an external controller. Embedding position control in the inverter minimizes the design and installation of the machine without the need for additional equipment, thus reducing costs.
Prior to this, different devices were needed to implement position control, speed and torque functions. Position control is achieved through motion controllers with specific tools, user interfaces, and programming languages. The power range of these individual controllers is typically limited to less than 20 kilowatts (kW), and the requirements vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The ACS880 provides an alternative solution with embedded position control software with a power range of up to 5600 kW. It has a variety of pre-programmed features, including zero search mode, absolute and relative positioning, planned positioning path, position synchronization, and fast position locking. The ACS880 also offers encoderless positioning and energy feedback solutions.
The motion control function can be realized through the simple parameter interface, and the PLC Open motion module can be used to modify and expand the function through the universal IEC61131 programming. The ACS880 supports almost every type of motor, feedback device, and communication protocol.
The ACS880 inverter is suitable for a variety of applications and can operate in harsh environments. "These drives have been successfully tested for a variety of motion control applications, including tower cranes, metal forging, sorting and packaging lines, turntables and cutting systems," said Tuomo Tarula, global product management manager for ABB Drives. "These tests demonstrate the high performance and flexibility of the drive."
Whether positioning, speed or torque control is required, the ACS880 platform can use the same product family across the entire production line. This means fewer training, tools and spare parts are required.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a global technology leader in power grids, electrical products, industrial automation and robotics and motion control, serving customers worldwide in the power, industrial, transportation and infrastructure industries. Building on more than 130 years of innovation, ABB technologies cover the power and industrial automation value chain, from generation to consumption, from natural resource extraction to finished products, and write the future of digital industry. As the title partner of the ABB International Automobile Alliance Formula E Championship, ABB is also actively engaged in the future of sustainable development and expanding the boundaries of electric mobility technology.
