The ACBU-A1 is an active crowbar unit designed to protect the rotor-side converter of the ACS800-67LC by ensuring stable operation during grid voltage dips and preventing damage due to excessive DC link voltage or rotor current.
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Technical specifications for ACBU-A1
Manufacturer:
ABB
Part Number:
ACBU-A1
Product Family:
ABB Drives
Protection Function:
DC link overvoltage, rotor overcurrent
Compatible Converter:
ACS800-67LC
Components:
6-pulse diode bridge, power semiconductors, brake resistor
Trigger Conditions:
High DC link voltage or high rotor current
Bridge Voltage Signal:
06.11 CB BRIDGE VOLTAGE ≥ DC link × 1.10
IGBT Voltage Signal:
06.12 CB IGBT VOLTAGE ≥ DC link × 1.10
Connection:
3-phase rotor-side converter terminals
Operating Temperature:
20°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature:
-40°C to +85°C
Protection Class:
IP65
Weight:
14 kg
Estimated shipping dimensions:
15x10x15cm
Tariff Code:
8537101190
Country of origin:
Sweden
Place of shipment:
Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Description
The ABB ACBU-A1 Active Crowbar Unit is a critical component in the ACS800-67LC drive system, designed to provide robust protection against overvoltage and overcurrent conditions on the rotor-side converter. Equipped with a 6-pulse diode bridge, power semiconductors, and a brake resistor, this unit ensures operational safety during grid voltage dips and sudden faults. The crowbar unit is firmware-controlled, providing independent protection by triggering when either the DC link voltage or rotor current exceeds preset limits.
This protective device helps maintain drive stability and prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring the system can operate under fault conditions. Monitoring and control are facilitated via key signals including bridge voltage, IGBT voltage, and IGBT temperature, which are available for diagnostics and system health checks. It operates effectively within a wide temperature range and is compatible with the ACS800-67LC, making it an essential piece of the modular protection system.
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