ABB DC Industrial Drives
The DCS800 DC industrial drive is the latest from ABB, combining the newest control technology with a thyristor power platform that has been factory-proven all over the world. The DCS800 boasts a wider power range than any other DC drive on the market. The hardware and software are designed with you, the user in mind. Special features make installation and configuration simple and allow you to customize the application to your needs.
Industrial Applications
The DCS800 can be used in a wide range of industrial applications including:
- Metals
- Ski lifts
- Material handling
- Test rigs
- Electrolysis
- Printing
- Food & Beverage
- Plastic & Rubber
- Pulp & Paper
- Magnets
- Battery Chargers
- Mining
DCS800 DC Drive Promises
The drive meets the requirements of the most demanding drive applications. Embedded software functions offer upgrades to classic installations like 12-pulse, double motor operation, and field reversal.
Highlights
- Reduced installation and commissioning work
- Internal three phase exciter without additional external hardware(D1-D5)
- Excellent control performance up to highest dynamic application in field weakening operation
- All ACS800 PC tools (via DDCS) can be connected
- Able to be customized to your needs with Adaptive programming and with option Control Builder
- Flexible fieldbus system with built-in Modbus and numerous internally moutable fieldbus adapters
Virtually all DCS800 component parts are suitable for recycling.
PC Tool for ABB Drives
DriveWindow Light is an easy-to-use tool for your PC for start up and maintenance of your ABB drive. It is included with every DCS800 drive and has the following features:
- User interface tool to view and set parameters
- Startupt Assistant tool
- Adaptive prgramming (AP) tool
It supports a wide range of ABB industrial drives, including ACS350, ACS550, ACS800, DCS400, as well as the DCS800.
Standard Features
Basic Control
- Transducer and transducerless operation
- Macros to simplify setup
- High-speed serial via Ethernet, ControlNet, etc.
- On/Off control with pulsed or maintained inputs
- Field heating
- Adaptive programming
- Remembers two sets of motor parameters
- Drive position display
- Save parameter set to PC or keypad
Motion
- Easily switches between local control via keypad and remote control via D-I/O or high-speed serial
- Window speed control
- Flying start
- Field reversal, boost and opti-torque
- Motor pot up and down control
Drive Configurations
- Stand-alone
- Master-follower (up to 10 followers)
- 12-pulse operation
- Hard-parallel operation (D7 only)
Inputs and Outputs
- All user-designated inputs and outputs
- Hard contact output for AC or DC contactor control
- Motor brake control, including torque proving
- Motor temperature sensor monitoring
- High speed DC breaker monitoring
Faults and Diagnostics
- Fault logging with time and date stamp
- Diagnostic assistant activates when fault occurs
Notes
Normal Duty: 110% overload for 60 seconds, then <= 100% for 10 minutes
Standard Duty: 150% overload for 30 seconds, then <= 100% for 15 minutes
Heavy Duty: 150% overload for 60 seconds, then <=100% for 15 minutes
All DCS800-EP panel drives have a heavy duty rating except DCS800-EP2-1010-05 which has a normal duty rating.

Dimensions and Weights - Module Drive
Frame Size | Height (in) | Width (in) | Depth (in) | Weight (lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|
D1 | 14.6 | 10.6 | 7.9 | 24 |
D2 | 14.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 35 |
D3 | 18.1 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 55 |
D4 | 25.4 | 10.6 | 13.6 | 84 |
D5 | 39.6 | 20.1 | 16.1 | 242 |
D6 | 69 | 18.1 | 16.1 | 396 |
D7 | 69 | 30 | 22.4 | 693 |
Dimensions and Weights - DCS800-EP Panel Drive
Panel Size | Frame Size | Height (in) | Width (in) | Depth (in) | Weight (lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | D1 | 18.8 | 12.2 | 14.4 | 62 |
B | D2 | 19.3 | 20 | 13.8* | 103 |
B | D3 | 19.3 | 20 | 13.8* | 130 |
C | D3 | 35.3 | 23.6 | 16.2 | 231 |
C | D4 | 35.3 | 23.6 | 16.2 | 260 |
D | D4 | 36 | 20.3 | 20 | 0 |
*19.3 inch depth when internal reactor option is included.