
3ADW000374R0101 | DCS550 Product flyer
ABB DC drive DCS550
Simplicity as a principle
The DCS550 is based on the well-proven concept of ABB’s
digital converters, which is highly appreciated around the world
for its simplicity. Each operating step is displayed explicitly and
easily comprehensible for the user.
The basic version of the DCS550 is already equipped with a
large number of standard hardware interfaces like an encoder,
an analog tachogenerator and four analog input devices.
Since the basic unit includes all important functions nearly all
applications are covered – options are not necessary.
The one-volume documentation provides comprehensive
information on the unit, firmware and hardware. The guided
start-up and complementary support functions reduce start-up
times to a minimum. The grouped structure of the parameters
provides easy and clearly arranged navigation within the
various features and functions. Error messages and help texts
are displayed in plaintext in the user’s native language. The
reduced need for training is an additional advantage created
by the synergies and similarities with ABB’s DCS800 converter
and ABB AC-drives.
Control panel: High level of convenience included
The assistant control panel is part of the basic unit. It offers
a multi-language alpha-numeric display (EN, DE, ES, FR, IT)
with multilingual help function. The large graphic display
allows the user to freely select actual and set values. Another
additional advantage: the user can call up a list of all changed
parameters. The control panel can also store parameters as a
security backup or copy them for use in other converters.
Fieldbus: Pluggable flexibility
The pluggable fieldbus options allow the connection to
most automation systems. A single cable with two twisted
conductors replaces complex conventional cabling while
reducing cost and increasing the reliability of the entire system.
− Profibus
− CANopen
− DeviceNet
− ControlNet
− Modbus RTU
− Ethernet IP
− Modbus TCP
− EtherCAT
− ProfiNet
I/O extension modules:
The pluggable I/O modules extend the basic I/O’s.
− RDIO-01 Digital extension module 3 x DI, 2 x DO
− RAIO-01 Analogue extension module 2 x AI, 2 x AO
DCS550 converter module
Fieldexciter connection
R-Fieldbus module
R-IO extension module
R-IO extension module
Digital input, 8 x DI
Digital output, 4 x D0
Digital output, Relay
Encoder interface
DCS550 Control panel
Tacho input /10 ... 270 V
Analog input, 4 x AI
Analog output, 2 x AO
Armature Connection
AC Connection
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