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ABB ACS350 & PowerFlex 40

Displace Competitive Drives at Key Accounts!

April, 2006 Company Confidential

Summary
Why Would a Customer Buy the Competitive Product?
ACS350 has FlashDrop capability that allows configuration without the need to power the drive. Competitive pricing for distributors and direct OEM's. Has Panel Cover that allows FAULT and POWER LED display like the Bulletin 160, a single line LCD display/programmer Basic Control Panel or a 4 line LCD display/programmer Assistant Control Panel. Real time clock capability for time logging of faults. ACS350 uses application macros that are preprogrammed parameter sets. These pre-define I/O configuration. ACS350 can provide and accept pulse train signals. ACS350 Encoder option.

Key PowerFlex Selling Points

PowerFlex 40 has more communication adapters. ACS350 does not offer EtherNet or ControlNet. PowerFlex 40 has superior speed control as well as higher levels of torque especially at low speeds. The PowerFlex 40 has 150% overload capability for 1 minute and 200% for 3 sec. The ACS350 has 150% for 1 min and 180% for 2 sec. The ACS350 requires cable clamping plates to facilitate I/O grounding and securing multi-conductor cables. This adds more than 1" to overall height; therefore the ACS350 takes up more panel space than the PowerFlex 40. The ACS350 is limited to 10 Hp at 460V and has no 120 or 575 volt ratings. The ACS350 has 1-form C relay output, 1-digital output and 1 analog output (current only). The PF40 has 1-relay out, 2 digital outputs and analog output set for mA or V. ACS350 does not provide flange mounting. ACS350 requires current de-rating for ambient temp between 40-50 deg C (1%/ deg C). ACS350 requires extra hardware for drive mounted speed pot. PowerFlex 40 has 160 page user manual, ACS350 has 280 pages. PowerFlex 40 has configured program for assorted enclosure and hardware options. ACS350 configured options allow programmers to be shipped with drive UNINSTALLED. The ACS350 basic control panel blocks the FAULT LED, so removal is required to see it. The ACS350 basic control panel has an LCD display, but can only show 4 digit number for parameter number or fault code.

Features and Specifications

The marketing information and analysis provided are based upon information that is readily available.
Drive Model Catalog Number 120V 240V, 1-Phase 240V, 3-Phase 480V 575V Normal Duty Overload Continuous 1 Minute 3 Seconds Heavy Duty Overload Continuous 1 Minute 3 Seconds Frequency Control PWM Frequency Enclosures Types Power Ratings ACS350 ACS350-xx-xxxx-x N/A 0.5-3 Hp (0.37-2.2 kW) 0.5-5 Hp (0.37-4 kW) 0.5-10 Hp (0.37-7.5 kW) N/A N/A N/A N/A 100% 150% 180% for 2 seconds 500Hz 4, 8, 12 or 16kHz IP20 / Optional Nema 1 40C (Derate 1% per C above 40C) N/A N/A N/A PowerFlex 40 22B-xxxxxxx 0.5-1.5 Hp (0.4-1.1 kW) 0.5-3 Hp (0.4-2.2 kW) 0.5-10 Hp (0.4-7.5 kW) 0.5-15 Hp (0.4-11 kW) 1-15 Hp (0.75-11 kW) N/A N/A N/A 100% 150% 200% 400 Hz Max 2-16 kHz Open, Type IP21, Type 1 IP30 (with kit), Type 1/12/4/4X IP40/54/65 C frame heatsink out the back -10 to 50C

Ambient Temp Specifications Torque Control Open Loop Accuracy Closed Loop Accuracy Speed Control Open Loop Accuracy Closed Loop Accuracy Hp with DC Link Choke Hp with AC line choke Volt Tolerance Frequency Tolerance Compliance Marks Maximum Altitude

N/A N/A

1% across 60:1 speed range, with slip compensation N/A N/A N/A (External only) 15 Hp N/A N/A +/-10% +/-10% 48-63 Hz 47-63 Hz CE, UL, cUL, C-tick, GOST R CE, UL, cUL, C-Tick 1000m 1000m

Features and Specifications (continued)

Drive Model Catalog Number EMC Filtering ACS350 ACS350-xx-xxxx-x Internal - 2nd Environment (30m cable max) Heatsink Out the Back No Zero Stacking Yes Internal DB Transistor Hp 0.5-10 Hp Internal DB Resistor Option 0.5-10 Hp Hp Encoder Input Standard No Additional Feedback No Options Number of Comms. 1 Supported Simultaneously in Drive Removable MOV to Ground No Safe-Off No Max. Short Circuit Rating 100,000A Standard Discrete Inputs (5) 24V sink/source PowerFlex 40 22B-xxxxxxx Internal - 1-Phase 230V only, External - 3-Phase Yes, All Frames Yes Yes N/A N/A No 1

Hardware

Analog Inputs Discrete Outputs Analog Outputs Pulse Output Optional I/O Voltage PTC Input Encoder Input Pulse Input Additional I/O Input Timer / Counter Functions Output Timer / Counter Functions Encoder Output Digital Input Scan Time (Not Through Put Time) Analog Input Resolution Analog Input Scan Time (Not Through Put Time) Analog Output Resolution Analog Output Scan Time (Not Through Put Time)

Yes N/A 100,000A (7) 24V sink/source (3 for Start/Stop/Reverse, 4 fully programmable) 2 Unipolar (0-10V or 0-20 mA) 1 Bipolar, +/-10V or 4-20 mA, 1 Unipolar 4-20 mA 1 - Form C Prog. Relay 1 - Form C Relay, 2 - Optos 1 Analog output 1 - (0-10V or 4-20 mA) No No No N/A Yes Yes (Analog In) Yes with Encoder Option No Yes (0 to 16 kHz) No No No Yes Yes No No N/A 0.10% N/A N/A N/A No No 1 ms 10 Bit 100 Hz Bandwidth 10 Bit 10 ms

Input / Output Spec.

Inputs / Outputs

Features and Specifications (continued)

Drive Model Catalog Number HIM - Local LCD HIM - Remote LCD HIM - Hand-held HIM - CopyCat function HIM - Languages HIM - Local LED HIM - Auto/ Manual function Motor Control Type Flying Start Bus Regulator S-Curve Drive Overload Protection Advanced Diagnostics Input Phase Loss User Sets Preset Speeds Process Control Loop Fast Flux Up Fast Brake to Stop Flux Braking Feedback Loss Switchover Battery Back-up Multi-Motor Parameters SynchLink Motion Controller Inertia Adaptation Speed Profiles Position Control P-jump (traverse function) Lifting Application Winder Application Electronic Gearing/Line Shaft HIM Information Application Features Features ACS350 ACS350-xx-xxxx-x Yes Yes with accessory kit No Yes Yes-Multiple No Yes V/Hz and SVC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 PID No No No No No No No No No Yes No No No No No PowerFlex 40 22B-xxxxxxx No Yes Yes Yes (7) Remote HIM Yes, including pot and control keys Yes - Remote HIM V/Hz and Sensorless Vector Yes No Yes Yes No No No 8 PID No No No No No No No No No Step Logic Basic, Using Digital Input No No No No

Torque Performance
ACS350 3 Hp High Speed Notes

3 Hp Low Speed

3 Hp Ultra Low Speed

3 Hp Accel into 150% Load

The PowerFlex 40 had better speed control and produced higher levels of torque then the ABB ACS350. The lowest speed that the drive would run was 0.8 Hz Total Acceleration time for the ABB ACS350 was 2.24 seconds.

PowerFlex 40 3 Hp Vector Mode Heavy Duty High Speed

Notes

3 Hp Vector Mode Heavy Duty Low Speed

3 Hp Vector Mode Heavy Duty Ultra Low Speed

The lowest speed that the drive would run was 0.6 Hz.

3 Hp Vector Mode Heavy Duty Accel into 150% Load

Total Acceleration time for the PowerFlex 40 was 2.12 seconds

Current

Torque Speed

Torque Performance (continued)

ACS350 3 Hp Torque Accuracy without Encoder Notes The ABB ACS350 could not control torque with a set torque level of 25%.

N/A 3 Hp Torque Accuracy with Encoder N/A 3 Hp Full Torque, Zero Speed with Encoder

PowerFlex 40 N/A 3 Hp Vector Mode Heavy Duty Torque Accuracy without Encoder N/A 3 Hp Vector Mode Heavy Duty Torque Accuracy with Encoder N/A 3 Hp Full Torque, Zero Speed with Encoder

Notes

Pricing
OEM Net Price Comparison

$1,300.00 $1,200.00 $1,100.00 $1,000.00 $900.00 $800.00

OEM Net

$700.00 $600.00 $500.00 $400.00 $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 $HP 0.5 HP 1 HP 2 HP 3 HP 5 HP 7.5 HP 10 HP 15 HP

PF40

ABB ACS350

PowerFlex 4

Competitive price levels shown are for reference only and may not represent actual values. Competetion The ACS350 is available from 1/2 through 10 Hp at 240 and 480V. The ACS350 does not include Ethernet communication. The ACS350 requires derating if operated above 40 degrees C. Will sometimes offer free extended warranty. Rockwell Automation Strategy PowerFlex 40 ratings are 1/2 through 15 Hp, and include all voltages: 120, 240, 480 and 575V. Sell the PowerFlex 40 communication capabilities, including Ethernet. Both the PowerFlex 4 and 40 are rated for 50 degrees C.

RA offers extended warranty as well - you should never lose an order based on t his requirement. Contact your Drive Area Manager for assistance. Will often bypass their distributors and Sell YOUR value as local distributor - stock, service, technical take business direct at large OEM expertise, support, relationships. Contact your Drive Area accounts. Manager if special pricing is required.

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Dimensions
ACS350 (drives are IP20 without cable clamping plates) Height Width Frame/Horsepower mm mm R0 / 0.5 Hp, 1-ph, 200-240V 202 70 R1 / 1-1,5 Hp, 1-ph, 200-240V 202 70 R2 / 2-3 Hp, 1-ph, 200-240V 202 105 R0 / 0.5-0.75 Hp, 200-240V 202 70 R1 / 1-2 Hp, 200-240V 202 70 R2 / 3-5 Hp, 200-240V 202 105 R0 / 0.5-0.75 Hp, 480V 202 70 R1 / 1-5 Hp, 460v 202 70 R3 / 7.5-10 Hp, 460V 202 169 PowerFlex 40 Depth mm 161 161 165 161 161 165 161 161 169 Height Frame/Horsepower mm Frame B / 0.5-5 Hp 180 Frame C / 7.5-15 Hp 260 Width mm 100 130 Depth mm 136 180

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Terminal Comparison
Description Input AC Line - R(L1) Input AC Line - S(L2) Input AC Line - T(L3) Motor - U (T1) Motor - V (T2) Motor - W (T3) Brake Resistor Brake Resistor DC Bus DC Bus + DC Bus Inductor Connection DC Bus Inductor Connection Motor Ground Drive Ground Analog Input 1 Comm. Analog Input 1 (+/-) Shield Analog Input 2 Comm. Analog Input 2 (+/-) Analog Input 3 (NTC-) Comm. Analog Input 3 (NTC+) Shield Analog Output 1 (-) Analog Output 1 (+) Analog Common Analog Output 2 (-) Analog Output 2 (+) +10v Reference Reference Common -10V Reference Encoder A Encoder A (Not) Encoder B Encoder B (Not) Encoder Z Encoder Z (Not) Encoder Reference (+) Encoder Reference (-) Encoder Shield 24V DC Common (-) 24V DC Source (+) Digital/Relay Output 1(N.O) 12 Terminal Designation ACS350 U1/L V1/N W2 U3 V3 W3 BRK+ BRKPowerFlex 40 R (L1) S (L2) T (L3) U (T1) V (T2) W (T3) BR+ BRDCDC+ P2 (C frame only) P1 (C frame only) PE PE 14 13 19

GRD GRD 3 2 1 6 5

7 8

12 14

9 19

11 R1

Terminal Comparison (continued)

Description Digital/Relay Output 1Comm. Digital/Relay Output 1(N.C) Digital/Relay Output 2 (N.O) Digital/Relay Output 2 Comm. Digital/Relay Output 2 (N.C) Digital/Relay Output 3 (NC) Digital/Relay Output 3 Comm. Digital/Relay Output 3 (NO) Digital/Relay Output 4 (NC) Digital/Relay Output 4 Comm. Digital/Relay Output 4 (NO) Digital Input 1-3 Comm. Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4-6 Comm. Digital Input 4 Digital Input 5 Digital Input 6 Digital Input 7 Digital Input 8 Digital Input 9 Digital Input 10 48V Control Power Supply +24V User Output Drive Enable (Secure Disable Function) HW PTC Input 1 HW PTC Input 2 Terminal Designation ACS350 17 18 20 21,22 PowerFlex 40 R2 R3

17 18

11 12 13 14 15 16

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Communications
Product Model Number DF1 AS-i BACnet CANopen CC-Link ControlNet Data Highway DeviceNet Ethernet EtherNet/IP FIP I/O Foundation Fieldbus Interbus LonWorks Metasys N2 Modbus ASCII Modbus Plus Modbus RTU Modbus TCP/IP PROFIBUS DP PROFINET Remote I/O SERCOS Siemens P1 Uni-Telway ACS350 No No No Yes No No No Yes No No No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No No No No No PowerFlex 40 Yes (with SCM adaptor) No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes No No No No No

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Software
Software Feature Software Versions ABB DriveWindow Lite 2 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes English, German ACS 140, ACS160, ACS350, ACS400, ACS550, ACS800, ACH400, ACH 550, DCS 400 DriveTools SP/ DriveExplorer Yes Yes (freeware) Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes English only PowerFlex 7-Class, PowerFlex 4-Class, SMC Flex, SCANport-based products

Connectivity

Select Features

Full version 'Lite' version Pocket PC version Palm version Serial Point-to-Point Serial Multi-drop Ethernet Direct ControlNet DeviceNet Profibus DP Bluetooth WiFi Other / Proprietary Offline capability Setup Wizards Diagram Views User-created Views I/O Terminal Configuration Control Oscilloscope / Graph Project Management Flash File Conversion Tool On-line Help Multi-language

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Support Information
Rockwell Automation - Mequon
Tel: (1) 262.512.8200

Commercial Engineering
Roman Lichon, Jeff Theisen, Steve Wirtz, Gary Woltersdorf

Product Marketing
Lynn Cooksey, Jeff Fell, Stan Ho, Paul Nolden, Nancy Rivard, Brian Taylor, Doug Weber

Technical Support Hotline

Tel: (1) 262.512.8176

Commercial Support
Tom Benner, Jay Mistry

Pricing
Lisa Rakoczy

Extended Warranty Support

support@drives.ra.rockwell.com

Internet
Drives Home Page (www.ab.com/drives) The Literature Library (www.rockwellautomation.com/literature Drives Service & Support Page (www.ab.com/support/abdrives) PowerFlex Public Forum (www.ab.com/support/abdrives) PowerFlex Private Forum (www.ab.com/support/abdrives)

Intranet
Drive Business Home Page (http://drivehq.ra.rockwell.com/main.shtml) Drive Products Home page (http://drivehq.ra.rockwell.com/abdrives) PowerFlex Home Page (http://drivehq.ra.rockwell.com/abdrives/PowerFlex/Index/powerflex.shtml) PowerFlex Flash Files Download (http://icon.meq.ra.rockwell.com/mlcg/) PowerFlex Release Schedules http://drivehq.ra.rockwell.com/abdrives/PowerFlex/Index/status/status.shtml Energy Savings Information (http://www.ab.com/drives/energy_savings/index.html)
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