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ACS550

Quick Start Guide

ACS550-01 Drives (0.75…160 kW), 
IP54 / UL Type 12 Enclosure 

Overview

The installation of the ACS550 adjustable 
speed AC drive follows the outline below.

Application

This guide provides a quick reference for 
installations involving: ACS550-01 drives, cable 
connections and IP54 / UL type 12 enclosures.

Note:

This guide does not provide detailed 
installation, safety or operational 
instructions. See 

ACS550 User’s Manual

 for 

complete information.

Prepare for installation

WARNING!

 The ACS550 should ONLY be 

installed by a qualified electrician.

Unpack the drive

Note:

Lift the ACS550 by its chassis and not by its 
cover.

 1. Unpack the drive.
 2. Check for any damage. 
 3. Check the contents against the order / shipping 

label.

Check 

• Motor compatibility – Motor type, nominal 

current, frequency and voltage range must 
match drive specifications.

• Suitable environment – Drive requires heated, 

indoor controlled environment that is suitable 
for the selected enclosure.

• Wiring – Follow local codes for wiring, circuit 

protection and EMC requirements.

Refer to 

User’s Manual

 and confirm that all 

preparations are complete.

Drive identification

Use the following chart to interpret the type 
code found on the drive label.

Collect motor data

Collect the following data from the motor 
nameplate for later use in the ACS550 startup:
• Voltage __________________________
• Nominal motor current ______________
• Nominal frequency _________________
• Nominal speed ____________________
• Nominal power ____________________

Tools required

Screwdrivers, wire stripper, tape measure, 
mounting screws or bolts and drill.

Prepare the mounting location

The drive requires a 
smooth, vertical, solid 
surface, free from heat and 
moisture, with free space for 
air flow – 200 mm (8 in) 
above and below.

 1. Mark the mounting points 

using the template.

 2. Drill the mounting holes.

Remove the front cover

 1. If hood is 

present: 
Remove screws 
(2) holding hood 
in place.

 2. If hood is 

present: Slide 
hood up and off 
the cover.

 3. Loosen the 

captive screws 
around the edge 
of the cover. 

 4. Remove the 

cover.

Mount the drive

The holes providing for access to the drive 
mounting slots require rubber plugs.

 1. As required for access, 

remove the rubber 
plugs. Push plugs out 
from the back of the 
drive.

 2. R5 & R6: Align the 

sheet metal hood (not 
shown) in front of the 
drive’s top mounting 
holes. (Attach as part of 
next step.)

 3. Position the ACS550 and securely tighten in all 

four corners.

Note:

Lift the ACS550 by its metal chassis.

 4. Reinstall the rubber plugs.
 5. Non-English speaking locations: Attach a 

warning sticker in the appropriate language 
over the existing warning on the top of the 
module.

Install the wiring

General wiring 

 1. Cut the rubber cable 

seals as needed for the 
power, motor and control 
cables. The conical part 
of the seals must face 
downwards when 
inserted in the lead-
through plate holes.

Wiring power 

 1. On the input power 

cable, strip the 
sheathing back far 
enough to route 
individual wires.

 2. On the motor cable, 

strip the sheathing 
back far enough to 
expose the copper wire shield so that the shield 
can be twisted into a bundle. Keep the bundle 
bundle not longer than five times its width to 
minimize noise radiation. – 360° grounding 
under the clamp is recommended for the motor 
cable to minimize noise radiation. In this case, 
remove the sheathing at the cable clamp

.

 3. Route both cables through the clamps and 

tighten the clamps. 

 4. Connect the bundle created from the motor 

cable shield to the GND terminal.

 5. Strip and connect the power/motor wires and 

the power ground wire to the drive terminals 
using the torques given in the table below. See 

Power connections

 below or, for more detail, 

see 

User’s Manual

.

PREPARE

 for installation

PREPARE

 mounting location

REMOVE 

the front cover

MOUNT 

the drive

INSTALL

 wiring

CHECK

 installation

REINSTALL

 the cover

APPLY

 power

START-UP

Serno

ACS550-01-08A8-4

*2030700001*

U1            

3~ 380...480 V

I2N/ I2hd  

8.8/6.9 A

PN/Phd  

  4.0/3.0 kW

ACS550-01-08A8-4+B055+…

AC, Standard Drive – 550 series

See 

Ratings

 in 

User’s Manual

 for details 

Construction (region specific)

Output current rating 

Voltage rating

2 = 208…240 V AC
4 = 380…480 V AC
6 = 500…600 V AC

Examples of options:
No specification = IP21 / UL type 1
B055 = IP54 / UL type 12

UL type 12 is not available for type 
ACS550-01-290A-4.

0J400 = No control panel
J404 = ACS-CP-C Basic Control Panel

01 = Setup/parts for IEC install./compliance
U1 = Setup/parts for US install./compliance

Options

X0002

1

3

4

1

2

FM

3

1, 4

FM

5

Frame size

Tightening torque

N·m

lb·ft

R1, R2

1.4

1

R3

2.5

1.8

R4

5.6; PE: 2

4; PE 1.5

R5

15

11

R6

40; PE: 8

30; PE: 6

1

 

IP5003

3

1

IP5004

2

3

5

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