ABB ACS880-37-1680A-7

**ABB ACS880-37-1680A-7** is a **heavy-duty cabinet-built** industrial AC drive with a **rated current of 1680 Amps**. It is specifically designed for driving ultra-high power three-phase AC motors and serves as a core product in the ABB ACS880 series for the most demanding and critical applications.
Simply put, it is a **1680 Amp ultra-high power industrial frequency converter cabinet**, acting as the power core in heavy industries.
### **Model Number Breakdown**
The model number reveals key information:
*   **ACS880**: Indicates the ABB all-drives family.
*   **-37**: Signifies that the drive is **Cabinet-built** and designed for a wide voltage range of **three-phase 380V to 690V AC**.
*   **-1680A**: Clearly specifies its **rated output current of 1680A**, indicating its massive power driving capability.
*   **-7**: Typically indicates the hardware version or optimization for the 400V voltage class.

### **Key Features & Parameters**

| Feature/Parameter | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Product Series** | ABB ACS880 Cabinet-built Drives |
| **Rated Power** | Approx. **900 kW** (at 400V)
Approx. **1400 kW** (at 690V) |
| **Rated Current** | **1680 A** |
| **Supply Voltage** | Three-phase **380 - 690 V AC** (±10%) |
| **Output Frequency** | 0 - 500 Hz (adjustable) |
| **Control Methods** | **Direct Torque Control (DTC)** and **Scalar Control (SCALAR)** |
| **Construction** | **Complete Electrical Cabinet**. This is a large, self-contained cabinet integrating input switches, cooling units, monitoring systems, etc., providing a "turnkey" solution. Standard protection ratings include **IP21, IP22, IP42, IP54** (selectable). |
| **Core Technology** | **Direct Torque Control (DTC)**: Provides outstanding dynamic torque response and speed control accuracy, even at this immense power level. |
| **Communication Interfaces** | Standard robust communication capabilities. Supports nearly all major industrial networks like PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, etc., via optional **fieldbus adapter modules**, enabling easy integration into plant-wide automation systems. |
| **Control Unit** | Features an advanced **control panel (e.g., ACS-CP-X type)** with a color touchscreen and graphical interface for intuitive operation, debugging, and advanced diagnostics. |
| **Built-in/Optional Features** | • **Line-side Unit**: Often integrates or offers as options **main circuit breakers or disconnectors**.
• **Advanced Cooling System**: Employs efficient internal separate air duct cooling, ensuring effective heat dissipation for high-power components and offering high reliability.
• **Built-in du/dt reactors or sine wave filters** (optional): For protecting motor insulation, especially when using long cables.
• **Built-in brake chopper** (optional): For connecting braking resistors to dissipate regenerative energy.
• **Comprehensive Safety Functions**: Standard **Safe Torque Off (STO)**, expandable to include more safety functions like **Safe Stop 1 (SS1), Safely Limited Speed (SLS)**, etc. |

### **Main Advantages**
1.  **Ready-to-Install & High Reliability**: As a complete cabinet solution, it eliminates complex system integration work. Designed for continuous operation in heavy industries, it offers an extremely long Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
2.  **Unmatched Power Driving Capability**: Capable of directly starting and controlling ultra-high power motors in the megawatt range, meeting the starting and running demands of the heaviest loads.
3.  **Excellent Control Performance**: Utilizing DTC technology, it achieves precise speed and torque control for high-inertia loads, ensuring process stability.
4.  **High System Integration**: Modular design allows users to select various optional accessories based on needs, such as line switches, advanced cooling, and various filters, forming a fully functional power center.
5.  **Powerful Cooling Capacity**: The specially designed forced air cooling system is key to ensuring long-term stable operation under full load.
6.  **Comprehensive Safety Features**: Provides a complete safety function solution compliant with international safety standards, protecting personnel and equipment.

### **Typical Application Areas**
Due to its power rating of 900kW/1680A (at 400V) and even higher, it is specifically used for driving extra-large and heavy-duty industrial equipment and is the preferred choice for core power systems in many industries:
*   **Mining & Metals**: Mine hoists, large ball mills, semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mills, main drives for rolling mills.
*   **Material Handling**: Large port container cranes, container stackers, heavy-duty belt conveyors.
*   **Process Industries**: Ultra-large extruders (e.g., pelletizing lines), reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors.
*   **Energy & Water**: Main pumps in large pumping stations, induced draft (ID) fans, forced draft (FD) fans in power plants.
*   **Marine**: High-power drives on docks and ships.

### **Summary**
The **ABB ACS880-37-1680A-7** is an **ultra-high power cabinet-built frequency converter** at the pinnacle of industrial power transmission. It is not just a drive device but a complete "power island" solution. It integrates drive control, power distribution, cooling, and advanced safety protection into one robust cabinet. If you need to drive an extra-large motor in the megawatt class and pursue ultimate reliability, superior control performance, and simplified system engineering, this converter cabinet is one of the most professional and powerful choices in the heavy industry sector.

**Important Notes**:
*   The selection, installation foundation preparation, electrical design, and commissioning of such ultra-high power equipment must be performed by ABB or certified professional engineering teams.
*   Its large footprint, weight, ventilation/cooling requirements, and grid capacity (possibly requiring a dedicated transformer) must be fully considered.
*   Please refer to the **latest product manuals and technical documentation** from ABB for precise parameters, options, and functionalities.

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