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29/09/2025
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Inside ABB’s ACS380-E: The Future of Smart Machinery Drives
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, host Dave Howell is joined by Umit Kahraman and Prabhu Nagavi to explore the changing landscape of industrial automation and machine building. Together, they take a closer look at ABB’s new ACS380-E machinery drive, discussing how it has been designed with connectivity, usability and future regulations in mind.
The conversation covers practical features such as dual Ethernet ports for simpler integration, USB-C cold commissioning and firmware updates without the need for external power. They also examine how built-in cybersecurity measures, like secure boot and signed firmware, are helping machine builders prepare for upcoming EU Machinery Regulations in 2027.
Listeners will also hear how the drive supports a wide range of motor types, works across global voltages and offers tools like ABB’s Drive Composer 3 to make commissioning and troubleshooting more efficient.
Rather than just another product release, the discussion highlights what these innovations mean for OEMs, engineers, and the wider process industry, from streamlining operations to improving safety and future-proofing automation systems.
Topics include:
- Meeting the 2027 EU Machinery Regulations on cybersecurity with the ACS380-E
- The significance of dual Ethernet ports with multi-protocol support in a standard drive
- Overcoming commissioning and firmware management challenges for OEMs
- The impact of supporting multiple motor types and global voltages on machinery design and export
- How the Drive Composer 3 tool transforms drive configuration and performance optimisation
- The role of embedded safety features like Safe Torque Off in modern industrial applications
- Benefits of simplified cabinet integration and space-saving design
- Strengthening operational security through tamper-proof supply chains and secure boot
- Key industries and applications where the ACS380-E will have the greatest immediate impact
- Long-term sustainability advantages through EU Ecodesign compliance and life cycle transparency
Get in touch with Umit Kahraman and Prabhu Nagavi
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