Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Drive Series & Model ABB ACS550 General Purpose Drive
Product Code ACS550-U1-072A-4
Rated Output Power 22 kW (30 HP)
Rated Output Current 72 A (Output, three-phase)
Input Supply Voltage 1-phase, 200 - 240 V AC (±10%)
(*The "U1" denotes single-phase input*)
Input Current Approx. 144 A (at rated load, single-phase)
Input Supply Frequency 47 - 63 Hz
Output Frequency Range 0.1 - 500 Hz
Control Method Scalar Control (V/Hz) with flux optimization and Automatic Energy Optimization (AEO).
Enclosure Class IP21 / UL Type 1 (Chassis Type). Requires installation in a suitable protective enclosure.
Built-in EMC Filter Typically Class A (Standard). Limits electromagnetic interference.
Fieldbus Interface Integrated Modbus RTU via RS-485.
Digital/Analog I/O 3 Digital Inputs (DI)
1 Digital Output (DO) - Relay
1 Analog Input (AI) (0/4-20 mA or 0-10 V)
1 Analog Output (AO) (0/4-20 mA)
Key Application Features • PID Controller
• Sleep/Wake Function
• Flying Start
• Auto Energy Optimization (AEO)
• Pump & Fan Macros
Overload Capacity 110% of rated current for 60 seconds (typical for centrifugal loads).
Braking Chopper Not internally integrated. Supports connection of an external brake resistor.
Protection Features Comprehensive: Motor thermal (I²t) overload, short circuit, ground fault, over/under voltage, phase loss, etc.
Derating Requirement Typically required due to single-phase input. Consult datasheet for exact derating curves based on load and ambient temperature.
Operating Temperature -10°C to +40°C (without derating). Derating often required above 40°C.
Mounting Wall mounting (vertical orientation recommended for optimal cooling).
Approvals & Standards CE, cULus, RoHS, compliant with IEC 61800-5-1, EN 61800-3.
The ABB ACS550-U1-072A-4 is a High-Performance General-Purpose AC Drive (Variable Frequency Drive, VFD) from ABB's renowned ACS550 series, specifically designed for Single-Phase Input applications. It is rated for 22 kW (30 HP) output power, making it a powerful solution for applications where only single-phase power is available but three-phase motor operation is required.