Category: ABB

Modular and compact design

− Seven compact frame sizes with several with several mounting and cooling options

− Function block programming capability according to IEC61131

− Scalability with internal and external options

− Global compatibility with machinery environment and standards

System offering

ABB offers a broad motion control automation system comprising

controllers, drives, motors and accessories that are designed to work

seamlessly together. The services offered to support the integrated system

span the entire value chain, from the moment a customer makes the first

inquiry to disposal and recycling of the various components. All of this is

supported by one of the most extensive global sales and service networks.

Real-time control of multi-axis system with EtherCAT®

EtherCAT® connectivity offers a realtime drive control interface for advanced

multi-axis systems. The drive is an ideal partner to the ABB AC500 PLC product

line, providing an industry standard solution with IEC 61131 programming

and PLCopen motion functions.

Applications

− Plastics and rubber

− Material handling

− Woodworking

− Printing

− Food and beverage

− Extruders

− Label printing

− Coaters

− Winders

− Automatic storage

Designed for machine builders The proven motor control platform,

direct torque control (DTC), provides high performance across all applications.

The drives with various mounting options give flexibility for a variety

of cabinet designs. Control and communication options can be added

via three slots. A series of drive tools support commissioning, tuning and

programming.

Machine safety

The drives feature a built-in safe torque off (STO) function as standard which

disables the power semiconductors. As such, the drive cannot power the

motor making it torque-free. More safety functions, such as safe stop 1. safe

brake control, safely limited speed, safe speed monitor and safe direction, can

be implemented with external safety system options.

ACSM1-04 drives provide speed,torque and position control for

demanding applications. They can control induction, synchronous

and asynchronous servo and high torque motors with various feedback

devices. The compact hardware, different variants and programming

flexibility ensure optimum system solutions.

Highlights

− Wide power range up to 355 kW

− Compact design for single and multidrive systems

− Regenerative supply for applications

with high braking power duty cycles

− Functionality can be easily extended

using a block programming tool

− Functional safety as standard

Applications

− Plastics and rubber

− Material handling

− Woodworking

− Printing

− Food and beverage

− Extruders

− Label printing

− Coaters

− Winders

− Automatic storage

Features / Applications

 • 32 analog / temperature inputs, channel-wise configurability in 2-conductor switch

 • 16 temperature inputs in 3/4-conductor switch

 • Central galvanic separation through opto-coupler

 • Functional channel-wise galvanic separation of the inputs through relay multiplexer

 • 16-Bit A/D transformer

 • Module is capable of redundancy

 • Monitoring the module

 • Linearization

 • Reference junction compensation

 • Compensation of the line resistances

 • Standardization of the measured values

Features / Applications

 • 32 analog / temperature inputs, channel-wise configurability in 2-conductor switch

 • 16 temperature inputs in 3/4-conductor switch

 • Process current circuits in accordance with EN 50020 with type of protection EEx ib IIC

 • Combined installation possible with “Non-Ex-modules” in one module sub-rack

 • Assembly outside areas where there is a danger of explosion

 • Central galvanic separation through opto-coupler

 • Functional channel-wise galvanic separation of the inputs through relay multiplexer

 • 16-Bit A/D transformer

 • Module is capable of redundancy

 • Monitoring the module

 • Linearization

 • Reference junction compensation

 • Compensation of the line resistances

 • Standardization of the measured values

Application

Manual motor starters (also known as motor

protection circuit breakers or manual motor

protectors) protect the load and the installation

against short-circuits and overloads. They are

three pole protection devices with thermal tripping

elements for overload protection and electromagnetic

tripping elements for short-circuit protection.

Furthermore, they provide a disconnect function for

safe isolation of the installation and the supply, and

they can be used for manual switching of loads.

Manual motor starters have a setting scale in amperes,

which allows direct adjusting of the device without any

additional calculation.

In compliance with international and national

standards, the setting current is the rated current of the

motor and not the tripping current.

The MNS iS network is based on distributed microprocessor

modules (MControl) connected through a serial gateway

interface (MLink) to a local Human System Interface (MView)

and to higher level systems.

– MControl: the microprocessor unit performs all the

protection control and monitoring functions and grants

connection to and from each single feeder or motor unit.

– MLink: the MNS iS interface module grants connectivity

from the local control modules to any higher system and

to the local Human System Interface.

– MView: a local Human System Interface based on touch

screen technology providing easy access to all kind of

data and control functions.

The use of the programmable microprocessor based

technology in conjunction with a strong focus on the design

optimization grant an overall reduction of the control and

power components with the advantage of reducing potential

point of failure and spare parts.

Results and customer’s benefits

As a result of all the integration and optimization activities,

the WAGP Utorogu and Oben Gas Compressor Stations were

delivered in prefabricated E-houses pretested and preset to

minimize the field installation and start-up activities.

The ABB intelligent MCC

The project includes four ABB MNS iS Power and Motor

Control Centers for a total of over 50 sections and 160

feeders in all kind of configurations, from the Direct On Line

starters to the highest version of the ABB softstarters. In

order to optimize the E-house layouts two of the ABB MNS iS

where provided in back to back configuration granting a more

efficient footprint.

MNS iS is the latest evolution of the ABB Low Voltage Power

and Motor Control Center: the “Intelligent switchgear”.

The MNS iS intelligence is guaranteed by the complete

integration and harmonization of all the different control,

protection and data processing functions into the MNS iS

concept.

As a result of all the integration and optimization activities,

the WAGP Utorogu and Oben Gas Compressor Stations were

delivered in prefabricated E-houses pretested and preset to

minimize the field installation and start-up activities.

Cable Compartments

Access to integrated components such as electronic protection relays on standard switchgear is usually

not possible if the module is energized.

As an outstanding attribute MNS iS switchgear provides separate compartments,

one for power cables on the right hand and another for control cables on the left hand.

The two cable compart-ments can be provided with different key locks in order to assure specific access

rights.

MNS iS motor/feeder cables are housed in their own power cable compartment completely isol-ated

from any control equipment or wiring.

The cubicle arrangements are configured suitable for front cable access.

The power cable compartment can be provided with cable entry from the top or bottom of the cubicle.

The control cables have their own control cable compartment completely segregated from the power

compartments.

This control compartment also houses the integrated motor control units MControl and other associated

control equipment.

The control wiring can enter from the top or bottom as required for the project. 

External signals (such as pushbuttons, indicators etc.) connect directly to the MControl main board.

Functional separation

The switchboard is divided into vertical and horizontal compartments thus separating different functional

areas.

As even power cabling and control wiring are strictly separated within MNS iS, the switch-board is

structured as follows:

1. Equipment compartment

All equipment, including the standard motor starter modules MStart or feeder modules MFeed in

withdrawable design, is situated therein.

The compartment can be divided in horizontal and vertical sub compartments.

2. Control cable compartment

Contains the integrated control devices MControl, control cables and terminals.

3. Power cable compartment

Contains power cables and connection units.

4. Busbar compartment

Contains the MNS main busbar system and distribution bars. The distribution bars are embedded

in the Multifunction Separation Wall (MFW) which is located between the Equipment compartment and

the Busbar compartment