The ABB ACS180 drive 3AXD50000814152 is an LV AC machinery drive module rated for 7.5 kW normal-use output at 17.0 A on a 400 V three-phase supply. It handles heavy-duty loads at 5.5 kW / 12.6 A and light-overload use at 7.5 kW / 16.2 A. Under UL ratings, light-overload output is 10 Hp at 14.0 A. Input voltage range is 380 to 480 V, 47 to 63 Hz. The drive ships as a module (includes control unit, frame size R2) with IP20 finger-safe enclosure — intended for installation inside a cabinet or panel, not for washdown environments. NEMA Open Type.
The 7.5 kW normal-use rating (17.0 A) is the continuous motor rating for a standard-duty application — a pump, fan, or conveyor running within its nameplate. The heavy-duty 5.5 kW / 12.6 A rating applies when the drive must handle 150% overload for 60 seconds, typical for crushers, extruders, or hoists. The light-overload 7.5 kW / 16.2 A rating sits between the two, covering applications with moderate overload profiles. The UL heavy-duty rating of 7.5 Hp / 11.0 A and light-overload 10 Hp / 14.0 A align with North American motor frame sizing. Efficiency is IE2 class — standard for this drive class. Power factor is 0.98. Standby loss is 12 W, so the drive draws minimal power when the motor is stopped but the control section stays live. Built-in MODBUS RTU communication (one hardware interface, no Industrial Ethernet) means it integrates directly with a PLC over RS-485 without an option card. Two analog inputs, one analog output, four digital inputs, and two digital outputs are available for basic I/O control.
Sound pressure level is 62 dB(A) — typical for an R2 frame drive at full load; no special acoustic enclosure needed for most industrial areas.