DCS550 Standard DC Drives

DCS550 Standard DC Drives

DCS550 Standard DC Drives

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.

Product Description

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 -15% / +10%
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.