H880 - AZIPOD® CO/DO TECHNICAL TRAINING

Upskill your teams with training in Azipod® CO propulsion systems. Learn from ABB experts how to understand and maintain the control system with AC800M application

COURSE OVERVIEW

Strengthen your onboard expertise with the ABB Marine Academy H880 – Azipod® CO/DO Technical Training course, designed to help marine engineers and electro‑technical personnel confidently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Azipod® CO propulsion system. Participants gain practical, actionable skills, from understanding system structure and drive control to mastering ACS800 drive operations and effective fault‑tracing techniques.

Across four immersive days in Helsinki, you’ll accelerate your technical capability through a blend of theory, hands‑on PC tool exercises, workshop sessions with real equipment, and exclusive factory visits. This comprehensive, experience‑driven format ensures you leave prepared to make faster decisions, perform maintenance more efficiently, and keep your vessel’s propulsion systems operating at 
their best.

<p>This course provides a deeper understanding of the Azipod® propulsion systems, and how to operate, maintain and troubleshoot the system components.</p>

  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Venue: Venue: Helsinki, Finland
  • Prerequisites: Participants should have attended the Marine Power Plant Basic for 
Technical Staff from ABB Marine Academy.
  • Additional information: Minimum 6, maximum 8 participants.
  • Student profile: Marine engineers and electro-technical personnel at operational 
and management level.

Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Have advanced knowledge of Azipod® CO system.
  • Understand the functioning of the propulsion and drive control.
  • Operate and maintain ACS8X0 Azipod® CO/DO drive system.
  • Trace and correct basic faults.

Theory and exercises on the PC tool programs are included.

General topics:

  • Azipod CO/DO propulsion system structure.
  • Drive control and electrical steering gear.
  • Construction and function of ACS8X0 single drive and ACS8X0LC drive.
  • Fault tracing methods, exchanging the parts and modules.
  • Theory and exercises on the drive and controller PC tool programs.
  • Factory visit.

  • Workshop exercises with demo equipment.
  • Manual exercises; general, propulsion, maintenance.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

<p>While the daily agenda may vary, upon completion of the four days, participants will have advanced knowledge of the Azipod® CO/DO propulsion system with the ability to operate and troubleshoot with confidence.</p>

Day 1

<ul> <li>Introduction to the course</li> <li>Introduction to Azipod® CO/DO system</li> <li>Azipod® CO/DO system structure and overview of maintenance</li> <li>Operation of Azipod® CO/DO</li> <li>Azipod® CO/DO marine software (propulsion and steering control)</li> <li>Azipod® factory tour</li> </ul>

Day 2

<ul> <li>Summary of Azipod® CO/DO control</li> <li>Hands-on training with steering simulator</li> <li>AC800M control system structure</li> <li>AC800M system fault tracing and recovery</li> </ul>

Day 3

<ul> <li>ACS8X0 &amp; ACS8X0L single drive and ACS800LC drive presentation</li> <li>Diode Supply Unit (DSU)</li> <li>Inverter Unit (INU)</li> <li>Liquid Cooling Unit (LCU)</li> <li>Brake unit</li> <li>Commissioning procedures</li> </ul>

Day 4

<ul> <li>DiveWindow &nbsp;software</li> <li>CDP control panel</li> <li>Exercise: DSU module replacement</li> <li>Exercises: LCU water filling</li> </ul>

Day 5

<ul> <li>Drive window software</li> <li>Exercise: INU module replacement</li> <li>Exercise: start-up</li> <li>Fault tracing</li> </ul>

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

<p>Learn more about how the ABB Marine Academy H880 – Azipod® CO/DO Technical Training course can benefit your fleet with our frequently asked questions.</p>

The Azipod® CO/DO propulsion system is part of our wider Azipod® electric propulsion portfolio. It is a gearless, steerable electric drive system housed in a pod outside the hull, capable of rotating 360 degrees for superior manoeuvrability, efficiency, and fuel savings of up to 20% compared with conventional shaftline systems.

The H880 course provides advanced knowledge of the Azipod® CO/DO system, including propulsion structure, drive control, electrical steering gear, ACS800 and ACS800LC drive functions, fault tracing, maintenance, and PC tool program exercises. It also includes theory sessions, workshop exercises, manual drills, and a factory visit.

This course is designed for marine engineers and electro‑technical personnel at operational and management level seeking deeper capability in operating and maintaining Azipod® CO/DO propulsion systems.

The ACS800 drive system is central to operating and maintaining the Azipod® CO/DO propulsion, enabling engineers to manage drive control functions and handle propulsion performance. The H880 program specifically trains participants to operate the ACS800 drive system and trace/correct basic faults, improving reliability and vessel availability.

Through a combination of theory, hands‑on PC tool exercises, and workshop demonstrations, participants gain practical experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting key Azipod® CO/DO components, including the ACS800 drive system and electrical steering gear. This structured practice improves day‑to‑day operational efficiency and maintenance readiness.

Hands‑on exercises with PC diagnostic tools and demo equipment allow engineers to apply theoretical knowledge directly to real system behaviours, building troubleshooting accuracy and confidence. ABB emphasizes that such training improves safety, availability, and operational performance across the vessel.

Absolutely. The H880 program specifically teaches fault tracing methods, part and module replacement, and corrective troubleshooting techniques tailored to the Azipod® CO/DO system, including ACS800 drives. These hands‑on skills directly strengthen your ability to respond to real‑world issues on board and maintain high vessel availability.

Marine engineers should choose the H880 course when they need advanced technical understanding of Azipod® CO/DO propulsion components, including structural design, drive control, electrical steering gear, and ACS800 drive systems. This course is ideal for engineers seeking deeper maintenance and troubleshooting capability rather than operational or managerial‑level training.

Yes. Because the H880 course delivers advanced knowledge of Azipod® CO/DO systems, ACS800 operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, it serves as a strong technical foundation for progressing into higher‑level or management‑level Azipod® training programs within ABB Marine Academy’s portfolio.

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