Reconciling the ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 purchasing reference with the manufacturer drive designation and the complete installed motor-control package
ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 is preserved exactly as supplied in the purchasing list. ABB publishes the closely corresponding designation ACS880-01-430A-3 under product ID 3AUA0000108038, described as a wall-mounted industrial drive with IEC nominal values of 250 kW, 430 A and 400 V. Confirm this designation match from the nameplate before treating those values as the delivered configuration.
Resolve the spelling before comparing ratings
The extra hyphen in ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 belongs to the supplied purchasing record and is retained for exact search. Ask for a readable nameplate to verify its relationship to the manufacturer’s ACS880 designation. Record the confirmed code alongside the original request. That prevents a quotation from silently changing the identifier while still allowing the technical team to use the correct manufacturer documentation for the actual unit.
Describe the motor and load cycle
A drive inquiry for ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 should include motor data and the operating duty, including the acceleration and overload requirements that matter to the process. The nominal power entry is only one selection input.
Ask the drive engineer to review the required output current under the actual installation conditions. Include any known derating factors in the comparison rather than assuming catalog nominal values apply unchanged.
Nameplate comparison before a drive order
| Selection item | Verified information or configuration check |
|---|---|
| Purchasing keyword | ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 |
| Manufacturer reference to verify | ACS880-01-430A-3 |
| Published ABB ID | 3AUA0000108038 |
| Published nominal values | 250 kW, 430 A, 400 V for the stated ABB reference |
| Duty selection | Confirm actual load, overload requirement and derating |
| Options | Obtain complete plus-code list and fitted interface inventory |
| Mechanical package | Verify enclosure, cooling, connections and installation drawing |
Shared reference image associated with ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3; it does not establish the exact delivered model, options or accessories.
Keep the option inventory with the backup
- For ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3, collect the installed option codes, communication hardware and a controlled parameter backup.
- Record the system interface and any external feedback used by the machine.
- A replacement base drive can require additional work when the original option package is undocumented.
- The quotation should state which options are included and which existing components are intended to remain in the installation.
Check the physical replacement route
The procurement package for ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 needs the installation drawing and access constraints. Review cooling space, cable approach, mounting and the means of handling the unit. A wall-mounted designation does not specify every enclosure or site arrangement. Include the surrounding cabinet or room conditions in the technical inquiry so mechanical fit and electrical selection are reviewed together.
Separate hardware delivery from restored operation
For ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3, define whether the supplier scope ends with the drive or includes parameter preparation and commissioning support. The site team should retain responsibility for its approved isolation and restoration procedures.
Record the acceptance evidence required for the actual motor system. Purchasing a matching base reference does not by itself restore communication mappings, motor data or application settings.
Evaluate nearby ratings as engineering changes
Other ACS880-01 current ratings should remain separate alternatives to ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3. Compare duty capability, physical package and options rather than treating a larger number as automatically better. Receiving inspection for ABB ACS-880-01-430A-3 should match the full nameplate and accessory inventory to the approved offer. Preserve that record with the drive backup so the next maintenance request starts from verified equipment identity.
