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News Release from: ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) | Subject: DCS 500-A5 compact DC drive
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
Compact DC drive from shrinks size by
25%
A DC drive with drastically reduced space requirements enables system integrators to fit the drive into small cubicles, for instance a standard 600mm Rittal cabinet.
A DC drive with drastically reduced space requirements has been launched by ABB The DCS 500-A5 is 25% smaller than its predecessor, with a compact design that makes it the market's smallest product in the 1000-2000 A range
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This enables system integrators to fit the drive into small cubicles, for instance a standard 600mm Rittal cabinet.
Combined with the high power density and small dimensions of the DC motor, this makes the DCS 500-A5 well suited for any application where space is at a premium.
The smaller size has been achieved using a more efficient design with a smaller number of parts.
This contributes to improved airflow inside the drive, enabling the use of a smaller heat sink and a smaller fan.
It has also simplified manufacturing, enabling ABB to reduce the list price for this power range by approximately 5%.
The DCS 500 series comprises an extensive range of DC drives based on the same advanced design.
Modules are available as 6-pulse, 2- or 4-quadrant units from 25 A to 5150A, for supply voltages of 220-1000V AC.
Featuring function block programming, the drives can be configured for specialist applications such as paper winding or metal processing.
Each drive can be connected via a serial bus for multiple drive installations.
A wide selection of options for different requirements is available.
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