ABB ACS480-04-17A5-2 general purpose drive module, a 4 kW variable-torque (VT) / 3 kW constant-torque (CT) three phase AC variable frequency drive designed for efficient motor control in light industrial and machinery applications.
£756.80
The ABB ACS480-04-17A5-2 is a compact and reliable AC variable frequency drive (VFD) designed for efficient motor control in light industrial and machinery applications. Identified by ABB product code 3AXD50000217373, this drive is part of the ABB ACS480 general purpose drive series, offering dependable performance in a practical cabinet-mounted format.
The ACS480 series is designed to simplify drive selection, installation and commissioning. With essential motor control features built in, it provides smooth speed regulation, improved process control and energy-efficient operation for pumps, fans, conveyors and other common industrial loads.
With a rated output power of 4 kW (VT / normal duty) or 3 kW (CT / heavy duty), a nominal output current of 17.5 A and a three-phase 200–240 V AC supply, the ACS480-04-17A5-2 is well suited for smaller machinery and automation systems requiring compact, efficient and reliable motor speed control.
Variable frequency drives such as the ABB ACS480-04-17A5-2 regulate motor speed by adjusting output voltage and frequency. This allows equipment to operate according to actual process demand, improving control accuracy while helping to reduce energy consumption and mechanical wear.
The ACS480 platform is designed for practical, everyday motor control in compact installations. Its cabinet-mounted design and general purpose functionality make it a strong choice for machine builders, system integrators and maintenance teams working with smaller industrial motor applications.
| Power | 4 kW |
|---|---|
| Current | 17.5 A |
| Voltage | 240 V |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Series | ACS480 General Purpose Drives |
| Product ID | 3AXD50000217373 |
| EAN | 6438177513131 |
| Product type | AC variable frequency drive module |
| Rated output power (VT / normal duty) | 4 kW |
| Rated output power (CT / heavy duty) | 3 kW |
| Nominal output current (IN) | 17.5 A |
| Output current, VT / normal duty (ILd) | 16.7 A |
| Output current, CT / heavy duty (IHd) | 12.2 A |
| Input voltage | 200–240 V AC |
| Input phases | 3-phase |
| Frequency | 47.5–63 Hz |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Mounting type | Cabinet / panel mounting |
| Frame size | R3 |
| Operating temperature | up to 50 °C |
| Application type | General purpose motor control |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| EMC Filter | None |
This drive is used to control the speed and torque of AC motors in light industrial applications such as pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers and machinery.
The drive supports motors with a rated output power of 4 kW on variable-torque (normal duty) loads, or 3 kW on constant-torque (heavy duty) loads.
The ACS480-04-17A5-2 operates from a three-phase 200–240 V AC supply.
This model has an IP20 protection rating, making it suitable for installation inside electrical cabinets or control panels.
The drive is typically installed inside electrical control panels or machine cabinets as part of industrial automation and motor control systems.
ABB ACS480 general purpose drives are used by machine builders, panel builders and automation engineers to deliver efficient motor control, reliable operation and practical integration across light industrial applications.
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