Modernization services for low voltage AC drives

The ABB Low Voltage (LV) AC drive modernization service enables you to replace only the essential components of your drive. This means modernization can be carried out with minimal disruption to normal operations, while ensuring your investment is used in the most efficient way possible. The service is highly flexible and can be aligned with your planned shutdowns. It does not require major changes to your existing infrastructure, as current cabinet structures can be reused. This significantly reduces the total investment needed for a modernization project.

ACS800 single drives

ACS800 single drive modernization offers a fast, flexible, and environmentally friendly solution to extend the lifetime of your equipment. This service upgrades existing ACS800-07, -17, or -37 drives with advanced ACS880 digital technology—without the need to fully replace the drive cabinet. The result is optimized costs and minimized operational downtime.

Key benefits:

• Enhanced performance, usability, and safety of your equipment
• Access to digital services that help identify potential issues before they arise
• A tested and certified solution that ensures system resilience and compliance with safety standards

ACS800 multidrives

ACS800 multidrive modernization is a fast, flexible, and environmentally friendly solution designed to extend the lifetime of your equipment. This service allows new technology to be introduced gradually by replacing only the necessary components, rather than the entire drive lineup. This approach enhances the reliability and profitability of your multidrive system while optimizing investment.

Key benefits:

• Improved performance and reliability of your ACS800 multidrive
• Extended equipment lifetime
• A tested and certified solution that ensures system resilience and compliance with safety standards

ACS600 single drives

ABB offers a range of solutions to modernize existing ACS600 cabinet-mounted single drives using advanced ACS880 technology. Depending on the drive’s power rating, modernization may involve replacing only the drive module and necessary control connections. For higher-power units, all internal cabinet components are retrofitted with ACS880 technology.

Key benefits:

• Extended lifecycle of your drive
• Enhanced performance, usability, and safety
• Access to digital services that help detect emerging issues before they occur

ACS600 multidrives

ABB’s retrofit service offers a fast and efficient way to modernize your ACS600 multidrive, enhancing reliability across your plant and processes. The service can be performed in challenging environments and scheduled to align with your production timelines—minimizing unexpected downtime and avoiding additional maintenance interruptions.

Key benefits:

• Extended lifecycle of your drive
• Rapid deployment through phased modernization
• Reduced waste and optimized investment

ACW600 water-cooled drives

ABB’s retrofit solutions allow you to continue extracting value from your existing assets by upgrading them to the latest ACS880 technology. This service restores the drive’s lifecycle phase to Active, ensuring continued availability of spare parts and technical support, along with access to modern features.

Key benefits:

• Continued support and spare part availability for your equipment
• Modernization possible even in hard-to-access locations
• Minimized downtime during upgrade

Modernization services for medium voltage drives

ABB’s upgrade service unlocks the latest features of Medium Voltage (MV) drives by integrating state-of-the-art control systems into proven, existing designs. This engineered solution helps minimize investment costs and reduce required downtime. Additionally, the upgrade enhances the efficiency and reliability of your drive, aligning it with the latest technological advancements.

ACS1000

Modernizing your ACS1000 drive with ABB’s Main Board Upgrade (AMC34) extends its lifecycle support by integrating the latest AMC34 control platform. This upgrade replaces obsolete components, introduces new software features, and achieves all this with minimal CO₂ emissions.

Key benefits of the AMC34 upgrade:

• Up to 10 additional years of lifecycle support
• Enhanced cybersecurity through advanced gateway technology
• Optimized investment costs when bundled with preventive maintenance

ACS5000

ABB offers a comprehensive range of services to maintain the performance of ACS5000 converters in line with the latest technology—helping you maximize asset value and improve operational efficiency. These services include preventive maintenance kits for ACS5000 Water-Cooled Generation 1, upgrade kits for the same model, and combined preventive maintenance and upgrade kits for ACS5000 Air-Cooled systems.

Key benefits:

• Controlled maintenance and upgrade costs
• Optimized system availability
• Guaranteed lifecycle support
• Increased reliability and operational stability

ACS6000

Modernizing your ACS6000 drive with ABB’s UCU-26 control platform is a fast, reliable, and environmentally friendly way to extend the system’s lifetime. This upgrade introduces state-of-the-art technology inherited from the ACS6080, without requiring a full cabinet replacement. In addition to the well-established DTC (Direct Torque Control), the UCU-26 platform introduces MP3C (Model Predictive Pulse Pattern Control), which enhances drive efficiency and dynamic performance. This modernization not only boosts system reliability but also reduces CO₂ emissions, while extending the life expectancy of both the drive and motor.

Key benefits of the UCU-26 upgrade:

• Up to 50% reduction in motor harmonic losses
• 2-year warranty for added peace of mind
• Extended lifecycle support
• Optimized maintenance costs
• Cost-effective investment when bundled with preventive maintenance

PCS6000

Modernizing the PCS6000 wind converter with ABB’s PEC3 package enables wind farm owners to boost electricity production, reduce downtime, and extend the converter’s life expectancy. This tailored solution redefines the potential of LCI drives by increasing process power, enhancing reliability, and introducing advanced cybersecurity features—making it ideal for PCS6000 owners.

Two upgrade options available:

• Control Upgrade
• Power Upgrade

Key benefits:

• Up to 10% increase in production output
• Equipment lifetime extended by up to 2×
• State-of-the-art cybersecurity protection

MEGADRIVE-LCI

Modernizing a MEGADRIVE-LCI with ABB’s PEC3 package offers industrial operations increased production output and reduced CO₂ emissions, while extending the drive’s life expectancy. This upgrade redefines the potential of LCI drives by boosting process power, enhancing reliability, and improving overall efficiency.

Two upgrade options available:

• Control Upgrade (PSR to PEC3)
• Mainboard Upgrade (PEC2 to PEC3)

Key benefits:

• Up to 5% increase in production output
• Up to 10% reduction in CO₂ emissions
• Enhanced process reliability
• Extended equipment lifetime
• Fast remote troubleshooting and support

Modernization services for DC drives

Thyristor technology used in DC drives is highly robust. However, as the drive ages, the control electronics and other components must be replaced to maintain proper functionality. ABB’s DC modernization service upgrades the essential components of your DC drive, aligning it with the latest innovations in control technology and adding modern features to your existing installation. This minimizes downtime and ensures your investment is utilized as efficiently as possible.