ABB MotiFlex e180 three-phase drive range

The ABB MotiFlex e180 range of three-phase drives can be used without additional hardware in many types of applications - with many different control system architectures, communications and motor feedback schemes.

MotiFlex e180 is an all-new design, and offers a flexible upgrade path from the previous e100 models. Nine drives offer a choice of continuous power outputs up to 90 A, and peak outputs up to a maximum of 120 A. Four different continuous/peak output level and time combinations can be selected for each of the nine power levels, providing great scope for matching drive performance to specific applications.

At the heart of the drive’s flexibility is a universal ethernet communications capability. The drives may be software-configured for EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP or Powerlink based systems - with further options in development. The drives also support many different forms of feedback including incremental and digital absolute encoders with different output formats, resolvers and the new generation of Hiperface DSL encoders which combine motor power and feedback in a single cable and offer significant cost savings on cabling and installation time for companies building large multi-axis systems.

The drives feature dual-channel support for safe torque off (STO) functional safety, conforming to PL e SIL3. Each drive also comes with a range of built-in I/O including six digital inputs, two fast-latch inputs, four digital outputs, two analog inputs and an analog output, a high-power relay output, and a PTC sensor for motor thermal protection.