ABB DCS550 is an ideal DC drive solution for the market of OEM machine manufacturer – both in new installations or as a replacement for older analog devices. Integrated “winder” and various interfaces provide machine manufacturers with a maximum of flexibility in terms of machine integration.
DCS550 - The highlights
- Compact dimensions for installations with limited space
- Integrated three phase field exciter up to 35 A fits all available motors.
- “Winder” with commissioning assistant for easy adaption to applications
- Different Fieldbus interfaces (incl. EtherCAT, PROFINET…) for easy integration into automation
- Additional PID-controller for overriding control functions (e. g. pressure- or level control)
- Adaptive programming with Drive AP, ABB’s graphical PC-tool for easy implementation of additional functions
- Various start-up assistants and auto-tune functions for fast commissioning
- Large control panel for straight forward and self-explanatory operation
- Rugged design for rough environments, high reliability
- Worldwide local service in more than 60 countries
DCS550 - Extensive applications
- Extruders
- Sugar centrifuges
- Wire drawing machines
- Coating lines
- Printing machines
- Presses
- Tools machines main drives
- Food processing machines
- Woodworking (wooden products and MDF industry)
- Retrofit of analog DC-technology
| Mains supply |
| Voltage - power part, 3-phase |
230V to 525V in acc. with IEC60038 |
| Voltage deviation |
-10%/+10% permanent |
| Rated frequency |
50Hz or 60Hz |
| Voltage - electronic. supply |
230V |
| Voltage deviation |
-1.5 |
| Frequency range |
45Hz to 65Hz |
| Voltage - fan supply, 1-phase |
no ext. supply for units up to 100A |
| 115V / 230V for units 135A to 520A |
| 230V for units 610A to 1000A |
| Degree of protection |
IP 00 |
| DC outputs |
| DC motor voltage |
The maximal motor voltage is 600V, depending on supply voltage and converter type (2-Q or 4-Q). |
| DC motor current |
According rated current of frame sizes from 20A to 1000A. |
| DC field voltage |
Max. field voltage, depending on supply voltage. |
| DC field current |
Maximal field current according to frame sizes from 12A to 35A. |