The ABB 3AXD50000145768 is an ACS880-17-1700A-3 regenerative drive rated for 1000 kW normal-use output and 1700 A continuous current at 380-415 V three-phase input (48-63 Hz). Three duty classes are listed: normal use 1700 A, heavy-duty use 1272 A, and light-overload use 1632 A — the figures correspond to 1000 kW, 710 kW, and 900 kW respectively. The heavy-duty current is the one to match against a motor's nameplate full-load amps if you expect continuous rated operation. Apparent power output sits at 1178 kVA, which sets the minimum upstream transformer rating before any service factor. Enclosure is IP22 — fine for a dry control room or switchgear lineup, but keep it out of washdown areas or dusty floors. The drive includes a control unit, four analog inputs and outputs, and 14 digital inputs / 10 digital outputs. Communication is CAN; no onboard Industrial Ethernet, so plan a gateway if your network is PROFINET or EtherNet/IP. Physical footprint is 2xR8i+2xR8i (parallel chassis halves), so rack or cabinet depth needs checking before finalising the panel layout. Sound pressure is 77 dB(A) — not silent, but expected for a drive pulling 1700 A. Lithium coin cells (BR2032, two pieces) back the real-time clock; they are field-replaceable but plan for a five-year replacement interval.
Noise and signal integrity notes
At 77 dB(A) the drive is audible in a quiet electrical room; the switching noise from the IGBTs will couple into nearby unshielded sensor cables if the line reactor and output filters are not installed. Shield the analog I/O with the drain grounded at the drive end only. CAN bus wiring needs proper termination at both ends or the frame will generate CRC errors under light load. The regenerative design feeds braking energy back to the line. Input voltage is 380-415 V; altitude rating is 1000 m.
The drive is current production and can be specified into a new BOM line without obsolescence risk. Lead times for the 1700 A frame are typically quoted to order; we confirm availability against RFQ on a per-shipment basis.