Key facts
- Brand
- ABB
- Model
- ACS55
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 5
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-08-07
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ABB ACS55 User Manual
This guide covers safety instructions, installation steps, and start‑up procedures for the ABB ACS55 drive, which controls the speed of a 3‑phase AC induction motor. It includes warnings about dangerous voltages, required earthing, and the need for a qualified electrician to perform the installation.
The manual also lists the delivery contents, explains the function of DIP switches, control potentiometers, and various terminals, and provides reference tables for input voltage, output current, and EMC filter options.
ABB ACS55 specifications
| Power range | 0.18 to 2.2 kW |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 110‑120 V and 200‑240 V |
| Frequency | 48 to 63 Hz |
| Standard switching frequency | 5 kHz (adjustable to 16 kHz) |
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Ambient temperature range | -20 °C to 40 °C |
| Nominal output current | 0 to 1000 mA |
Source: ABB component drives ACS55 0.18 to 2.2 kW 0.25 to 3 hp
All ABB ACS55 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the power range of the ACS55 drives?
The ACS55 drives cover a power range from 0.18 kW to 2.2 kW.
From: ABB component drives ACS55 0.18 to 2.2 kW 0.25 to 3 hp
Which input voltages are supported?
They accept single‑phase 110‑120 V or 200‑240 V input voltages.
From: ABB component drives ACS55 0.18 to 2.2 kW 0.25 to 3 hp
Who is allowed to install the ACS55 drive?
Only a competent electrician may install the ACS55.
From: ABB ACS55 User Manual
What supply voltage options are available for the ACS55?
The drive can be powered from 110‑120 VAC (+10%/‑15%) or from 200‑240 VAC (+10%/‑15%).
From: ABB ACS55 User Manual
What safety precautions are required before installing the ACS55?
Only qualified electricians may install the drive, the main power must be disconnected and the unit must be left idle for at least 5 minutes to discharge internal capacitors, and the heatsink must be properly grounded to avoid electric shock.
What input voltage options does the ACS55 support?
The drive can be powered from 110‑120 VAC or 200‑240 VAC, with a tolerance of +10%/‑15% on each range.
