Key facts
- Brand
- ABB
- Model
- ACS600
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 17
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-03-22
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ABB ACS 600 Firmware Manual
This manual is intended for engineers and technicians who need to install, program, operate and service the ABB ACS 600 drive. It assumes knowledge of basic electrical wiring, components and ABB terminology, but no prior experience with the ACS 600 is required.
The document covers safety instructions, an overview of the CDP‑312 control panel, start‑up data, control operation, application macros, full parameter listings, fault‑tracing procedures and several appendices including complete parameter tables, a PFC application example and fieldbus control information.
ABB ACS600 specifications
| ACS600 max continuous output current | 6652 A |
|---|---|
| ACS600 max short‑period output current | 10773 A |
| ACS800 max continuous output current | 1624 A |
| ACS800 max short‑period output current | 2252 A |
| Maximum input voltage (both series) | 600 V AC |
Source: ABB ACS600/ACS800 Variable Speed Drive Certificate of Compliance
All ABB ACS600 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
What standards does the certificate cover?
The certificate indicates compliance with CSA standards for Canada and ANSI/UL standards for the United States.
From: ABB ACS600/ACS800 Variable Speed Drive Certificate of Compliance
What protection features are included in the drives?
Drives are provided with solid‑state short‑circuit protection and motor overload protection.
From: ABB ACS600/ACS800 Variable Speed Drive Certificate of Compliance
What safety steps must be taken before working on the ACS 600?
All electrical work must be done with the power off, wait at least 5 minutes after switching off, and verify that the voltage between terminals and frame is close to 0 V before starting any work.
What minimum inverter power is required when a braking section is installed?
The combined inverter power must be at least 30 % of the total inverter power and at least 30 % of the rated power of the braking section.
What functional unit is used for the life‑cycle assessment?
The functional unit is 1 kW of rated output power.
From: ABB Environmental Product Declaration 9780_EPD for ACS600 Manual
What are the main material quantities for the ACS 600 converter?
Each unit contains 100.82 kg steel, 24.39 kg copper, 34.88 kg aluminium, 12.50 kg plastics and 19.62 kg cardboard.
From: ABB Environmental Product Declaration 9780_EPD for ACS600 Manual
