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Safety instructions

WARNING!

 Obey these instructions. If you ignore them, injury or death, or damage 

to the equipment can occur. If you are not a qualified electrical professional, do 

not do electrical installation or maintenance work.

• 

Do not do work on the drive, motor cable, motor, or control cables when the drive is 

connected to the input power. Before you start the work, isolate the drive from all 

dangerous voltage sources and make sure that it is safe to start the work. Always wait for 

5 minutes after disconnecting the input power to let the intermediate circuit capacitors 

discharge.

• 

Do not do work on the drive when a rotating permanent magnet motor is connected to it. 
A rotating permanent magnet motor energizes the drive, including its input and output 
terminals.

 

    

1.  Unpack the delivery

Keep the drive in its package until you are ready to install it. After unpacking, protect the drive 

from dust, debris and moisture. 

Make sure that these items are included:

drive

installation accessories (cable clamps, screws, hardware, etc.)

safety instructions

multilingual warning sticker sheet (residual voltage warning)

user interface guide 

quick installation and start-up guide.

Make sure that there are no signs of damage to the items.

     

2.  Reform the capacitors

If the drive has not been powered up for a year or more, you must reform the DC link 

capacitors. The manufacturing date is on the type designation label. Refer to 

Capacitor 

reforming instructions (

3BFE64059629 [English]

).

3.  Select the cables and fuse

Select the power cables. Obey the local regulations.

Input power cable:

 ABB recommends to use symmetrical shielded cable (VFD cable) 

for the best EMC performance.

Motor cable:

 Use symmetrical shielded cable (VFD cable) for the best EMC 

performance. Symmetrical shielded cable also reduces bearing currents, wear, and 

stress on motor insulation.

Power cable types:

 In IEC installations, use copper or aluminum cables (if 

permitted). In UL installations, use only copper cables.

Current rating:

 max. load current.

Voltage rating:

 min. 600 V AC.

Temperature rating:

 In IEC installations, select a cable rated for at least 70

 

°C 

(158

 

°F) maximum permissible temperature of conductor in continuous use. In UL 

installations, select a cable rated for at least 75

 

°C (167

 

°F).

Size: 

Refer to 

Fuses and typical power cable sizes

  for the typical cable sizes and to 

Terminal data for the power cables

 for the maximum cable sizes.

Select the control cables. Use double-shielded twisted-pair cable for analog signals. Use 

double-shielded or single-shielded cable for the digital, relay and I/O signals. Do not run 

24 V and 115/230 V signals in the same cable.

Protect the drive and input power cable with the correct fuses. Refer to 

Fuses and typical 

power cable sizes

.

4.  Examine the installation area

The drive is intended for cabinet installation and has a degree of protection of IP20 / UL open 

type as standard. 
Examine the site where you will install the drive. Make sure that:

The installation site is sufficiently ventilated and hot air does not recirculate.

There is sufficient free space around the drive for cooling, maintenance, and operation. 

For the minimum free space requirements, refer to 

Free space requirements

.

The ambient conditions meet the requirements. Refer to 

Ambient conditions

.

The installation surface is as close to vertical as possible and strong enough to support 

the weight of the drive. Refer to 

Dimensions and weights

.

The installation surface, floor and materials near the drive are not flammable.

There are no sources of strong magnetic fields such as high-current single-core 

conductors or contactor coils near the drive. A strong magnetic field can cause 

interference or inaccuracy in the operation of the drive.

5.  Install the drive

You can install the drive with screws, or to a DIN rail (top hat type, width × height = 35 mm × 

7.5 mm [1.4 in × 0.3 in]).

• 

Install the frame R0 drives upright. The frame R0 drives do not have a fan.

• 

You can install the frame R1...R4 drives tilted by up to 90 degrees, from vertical to fully 

horizontal orientation.

• 

Do not install the drive upside down. 

• 

You can install several drives side by side.

To install the drive with screws

1. Make marks onto the surface for the 

mounting holes. Refer to 

Dimensions and 

weights

.

Download the mounting template

        on

 

library.abb.com

.

2. Drill the holes for the mounting screws. If 

necessary, install suitable plugs or anchors 

into the holes.

3. Install the mounting screws into the holes. 

Leave a gap between the screw head and 

installation surface.

4. Put the drive onto the mounting screws.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.

To install the drive to a DIN rail for frame sizes R3 and R4

1. Move the locking part to the left. If necessary, use a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Push and hold the locking button down.

3. Put the top tabs of the drive onto the top edge of the DIN rail.

4. Put the drive against the bottom edge of the DIN rail.

5. Release the locking button.

6. Move the locking part to the right.

7. Make sure that the drive is correctly installed.

To remove the drive, open the locking part and lift the drive from the DIN rail.

6.  Measure the insulation resistance

        

Drive:

 Do not do voltage tolerance or insulation resistance tests on the drive, because this can 

cause damage to the drive.

Input power cable:

 Before you connect the input power cable, measure the insulation of the 

input power cable. Obey the local regulations.

Motor and motor cable:

1.

Make sure that the motor cable is connected to the motor and disconnected from the 

drive output terminals T1/U, T2/V and T3/W.

2.

Use a voltage of 1000

 

V DC to measure the 

insulation resistance between each phase 

conductor and the protective earth conductor. The 

insulation resistance of an ABB motor must be 

more than 100 Mohm (at 25 °C [77 °F]). For the 

insulation resistance of other motors, refer to the 

manufacturer’s documentation.

Moisture in the motor decreases the insulation 

resistance. If you think that there is moisture in the 

motor, dry the motor and do the measurement 

again.

7.  Make sure that the drive is compatible with the 

grounding system

You can connect all drive types to a symmetrically grounded TN-S system (center-grounded 

wye). The drive is delivered with the EMC and VAR screws installed. The material of the screws 

(plastic or metal) depends on the product variant. The table shows when to remove the metal 

EMC screw (disconnect the internal EMC filter) or metal VAR screw (disconnect the varistor 

circuit). 

8.  Connect the power cables

Connection diagram

 

(shielded cables)

1.

Disconnecting device.

2.

Two protective earth (ground) conductors. Drive safety standard IEC/EN61800-5-1 

requires two PE conductors, if the cross-sectional area of the PE conductor is less than 

10 mm

2

 Cu or 16 mm

2

 Al. For example, you can use the cable shield in addition to the 

fourth conductor. 

3.

Use a separate grounding cable or a cable with a separate PE conductor for the line side, 

if the conductivity of the fourth conductor or shield does not meet the requirements for 

the PE conductor.

4.

Use a separate grounding cable for the motor side, if the conductivity of the shield is not 

sufficient, or if there is no symmetrically constructed PE conductor in the cable.

5.

360-degree grounding of the cable shield is required for the motor cable and brake 

resistor cable (if used). It is also recommended for the input power cable.

6.

Brake resistor and resistor cable (optional, for frame R2...R4 only).

Connection procedure

 

(shielded cables)

For the tightening torques, refer to 

Terminal data for the power cables

.

1.

Attach the residual voltage warning 

sticker in the local language to the 

drive.

2.

Strip the motor cable.

3.

Ground the motor cable shield under 

the grounding clamp.

4.

Twist the motor cable shield into a 

bundle, mark it and connect it to the 

grounding terminal.

5.

Connect the phase conductors of the 

motor cable to terminals T1/U, T2/V 

and T3/W.

6.

If you use a brake resistor, connect the 

brake resistor cable to terminals R- and 

UDC+. Use a shielded cable and ground 

the shield under the grounding clamp.

 

7.

Make sure that the R- and UDC+ 

terminal screws are tightened. Do this 

step also if you do not connect cables to 

the terminals.

8.

Strip the input power cable.

9.

If the input power cable has a shield, 

ground the shield under the grounding 

clamp. Then twist the shield into a 

bundle, mark it and connect it to the 

grounding terminal.

10. Connect the PE conductor of the input 

power cable to the grounding terminal. 

If necessary, use a second PE 

conductor.

11. In 3-phase drives, connect the phase 

conductors of the input power cable to 

terminals L1, L2 and L3. In 1-phase 

drives, connect the phase and neutral 

conductors to terminals L and N.

12.

 

Mechanically attach the cables on the 

  

outside of the drive.

9.  Connect the control cables

Connection procedure

Do the connections according to the default 

control connections of the application macro 

that you select. Keep the signal wire pairs 

twisted as near to the terminals as possible 

to prevent inductive coupling. 
1. Strip a part of the outer shield of the 

control cable for grounding.

2. Use a 360-degree grounding clamp to 

connect the outer shield to the 

grounding tab.

3. Strip the control cable conductors. 
4. Connect the conductors to the correct control terminals. Insert the conductor into a 

push-in terminal. To release, pull the conductor with pushing the open/close button all 

the way down firmly with a flathead screwdriver.

5. Mechanically attach the control cables on the outside of the drive.

Default I/O connections (ABB standard macro)

The ABB standard macro is the default macro. The connection diagram for the ABB standard 

macro is shown below.

Note: 

You can select other macros with the control panel. For default IO assignment, see below:

Embedded fieldbus connection

Connect the fieldbus to the EIA-485 Modbus RTU terminal which is on the front of the drive. 
To configure Modbus RTU communication with the embedded fieldbus:
1.

Connect the fieldbus cables and the necessary I/O signals.

2.

Use the jumpers to set the termination and bias settings.

3.

Power up the drive and set the necessary parameters.

A connection example is shown below.

1) The devices at the ends of the fieldbus must have termination set to ON. All other devices 

must have termination set to OFF. 

2) Attach the cable shields together at each drive, but do not connect them to the drive. 

Connect the shields only to the grounding terminal in the automation controller.

3) Connect the AGND conductor to the signal ground reference terminal in the automation 

controller.

10.  Start up the drive

WARNING!

 Before you start up the drive, make sure that the installation is 

completed. Make sure also that it is safe to start the motor. Disconnect the motor 

from other machinery, if there is a risk of damage or injury.

For information on the user interface, refer to the 

ACS180 User interface guide 

(

3AXD50000606696 [English]

).

1.

Power up the drive.

2.

Select the units (international or US). In the 

Motor data 

view, set the motor type: 

AsynM

: Asynchronous motor

PMSM

: Permanent magnet synchronous motor

3.

 Set the motor control mode:

Vector

: Speed reference. This is suitable for most cases. 

The drive does an automatic standstill ID run when the 

drive is started for the first time.

Scalar

: Frequency reference. Do not use this mode for 

permanent magnet synchronous motors.

Use this mode when:

• 

The number of motors can change.

• 

The nominal motor current is less than 20% of the 

nominal drive current.

4.

Set the nominal motor values.

5.

Start the motor and check the direction of rotation. If the 

direction is incorrect, you can:

• 

change the 

Phase order

 setting, or

• 

change the phase order of the motor cable. 

Note:

 In vector control mode the drive does an automatic 

standstill ID run at the first start.

6.

In the 

Motor control view, set the start and stop mode.

7.

Set the acceleration and deceleration times.

8.

Set the maximum and minimum speeds.

9.

In the 

Control macros view, select the applicable macro. 

10. Tune the drive parameters to the application. You can also 

use the Assistant control panel (ACS-AP-...) or the Drive 

Composer PC tool. 

 

ABB MACHINERY DRIVES

ACS180 drives

Quick installation and start-up guide 

R0

R1

M2

M1

M1

M1

M2

R2...R4

M2

Screw 

label

Factory default 

screw material

Grounding systems

Symmetrically 

grounded TN-S 

systems (center-

grounded wye)

Corner-grounded 

delta, midpoint-

grounded delta 

and TT systems

IT systems 

(ungrounded or 

high-resistance 

grounded)

EMC

Metal

Do not remove

Remove

Remove

Plastic

 1)

1) Drives sold in North America have a plastic EMC screw.

Do not remove

 2)

2) Can install the metal screw (included in the drive delivery) to connect the internal EMC filter.

Do not remove

Do not remove

VAR

Metal

Do not remove

Do not remove

Remove

Plastic

Do not remove

Do not remove

Do not remove

U1

V1

W1

PE

M
3~

ohm

U1-PE, V1-PE, W1-PE

PE

PE

L1

L2

L3

R-

R+

UDC+

UDC-

U1

W1

M

PE

3

T1/

U

T2/

V

T3/

W

V1

L1

L2

L3

(L)

(N)

2

3

4

5

ACS180

1

6

R2...R4

Bottom In

R0/R1

Top In

Terminals

Descriptions

Digital I/O 

21

24 V

Aux. +24 V DC, max 200 mA

22

DGND

Aux. voltage output common

8

DI1

Stop (0) / Start (1)

9

DI2

Forward (0) / Reverse (1)

10

DI3

Constant speed selection 1

11

DI4

Constant speed selection 2

12

DCOM

Digital input common

18

DO

Running

19

DO COM

Digital output common

20 DO SRC

Digital output auxiliary voltage

Analog I/O

14

AI1/DI5

Speed reference (0…10V)

13

AGND

Analog input circuit common

15

AI2

Not used

16

AGND

Analog output circuit common

17

AO

Output frequency (0...20mA)

23

10V

Ref. v10 V DC

24

SCREEN

Signal cable shield (screen)

Safe torque off (STO) (only on ACS180-04S)

1

S+

Safe torque off (STO). Both circuits 

must be closed for the drive to start. 

The drawing shows the simplified 

connection of a safety circuit through 

safety contacts. If STO is not used, 

leave the factory-installed jumpers in 

place. See also section 

Safe torque 

off (STO)

2

SGND

3

S1

4

S2

Relay output

5

NC

No fault [Fault (-1)]

6

COM

7

NO

EIA-485 Modbus RTU

25

B+

Embedded Modbus RTU (EIA-485)

26

A-

27

AGND

28

SHIELD

Jumper 

J1

Termination

Modbus Termination ON-OFF

J2

Comm.Mode

Communication Mode Selection

Hand/Auto

Alternate

Motor potentionmeter

DI1

Start/Stop (Hand)

Start forward

Start/Stop

DI2

Hand(1)/Auto(0)

Start reverse

Forward/Reverse

DI3

Start/Stop (Auto)

Const speed selection 1

Speed ref. up

DI4

Fault reset

Const speed selection 2 Speed ref. down

AI1/DI5

Speed 

ref.(Hand)(AI1,0...10V)

Fault reset(DI5)

Const speed selection 

1(DI5)

AI2

Speed ref.(Auto)(4...20mA) Speed ref.(0...10V)

not used

PID

Hand/PID

DI1

Start/Stop

Start/Stop(Hand)

DI2

Internal setpoint sel 1

Hand(1)/PID(0)

DI3

Internal setpoint sel 2

Start/Stop(PID)

DI4

Constant speed selection 1

Constant speed selection 1

AI1/DI5

PID set point(AI1, 0…10V)

Hand mode speed ref.(AI1,0...10V)

AI2

Process feedback(4...20mA)

Process feedback(4...20mA)

3-wire

Modbus

DI1

Start(pulse)

Start/Stop(Hand)

DI2

Stop(pulse)

Forward/Reverse(Hand)

DI3

Forward(0)/Reverse(1)

Hand(1)/Modbus(0)

DI4

Constant speed selection 1

Fault reset

AI1/DI5

Constant speed selection 2 (DI5)

Constant speed selection 1(DI5)

AI2

Speed ref.(0...10V)

Speed ref(Hand, 0...10V)

All macros

DO

Running

RO

Fault(-1)

AO

Output frequency(0...20mA)

1...10 kohm

Max. 500 ohm

G

R

-

+

B+

A-

AGND

Shield

B+

A-

AGND

Shield

B+

A-

AGND

Shield

J1

J2

J1

J2

J1

J2

Termination ON

1)

Drive

Drive

Drive

Automation 

controller

2)

3)

Termination OFF

Modbus mode

Termination OFF

Modbus mode

Termination ON

1)

Modbus mode

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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