Looking for a drive that can keep your machines running smooth and fast? The ABB MotiFlex e180 AC Servo Drive is built for factories that cannot afford downtime. It turns electrical power into precise motion, so you can control motors with exact speed and torque. If you have been fighting jerky starts, wasted energy, or hard-to-tune controllers, this drive solves those problems and lets you focus on production.
ABB MotiFlex e180 MFE180-04AN-016A-4 AC Servo Drive
Many industrial users struggle with drives that are too slow to respond or that overheat under load. When a drive cannot match the motors demand, the whole line can stop, costing time and money. This servo drive removes that bottleneck by delivering up to 7.5 kW of power, fast response, and built-in safety features. It connects through EtherCAT, so you get reliable communication without complex wiring, and it works with both resolvers and encoders for flexible feedback.
Benefits
- Quick start-up saves you minutes every shift.
- Precise torque control reduces wear on belts and gears.
- EtherCAT interface cuts wiring time and errors.
- Safe Torque Off protects operators during maintenance.
- Air cooling keeps the unit quiet and low-cost.
Usages
The drive fits well in packaging lines where fast pick-and-place motions are needed. It also works in CNC machines that require exact positioning for metal cutting. Conveyor systems benefit from its smooth speed changes, and robotic arms can use the high torque for heavy payloads. Anywhere you need reliable motion control in a factory, this drive can be mounted on a panel and start working.
Key Features
- Three-phase input 380-480 V, 50/60 Hz.
- Rated output current 16 A.
- Power rating about 7.5 kW.
- Servo control method for exact speed and position.
- EtherCAT communication for fast data exchange.
- Supports resolver or encoder feedback devices.
- Safe Torque Off (STO) for operator safety.
- Air cooling eliminates the need for fans or water.
- Panel-mount design saves space on control cabinets.
- IP20 protection suitable for indoor industrial environments.
Specifications:
| Product Name |
MFE180-04AN-016A-4 |
| Product Type |
LV AC Servo Drive |
| Series |
MotiFlex e180 |
| Manufacturer |
ABB |
| Input Voltage |
3-phase 200–480 VAC |
| Input Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Output Current (200% overload mode) |
9 A |
| Output Current (300% overload mode) |
7 A |
| Peak Current (200% mode) |
18 A (3 s) |
| Peak Current (300% mode) |
21 A (3 s) |
| Frame Size |
Frame B |
| Control Type |
Single-axis servo control (Mint) |
| Communication |
Ethernet-based industrial protocols |
| Feedback Support |
Incremental / Hall encoder |
| Programming Environment |
Mint WorkBench |
| PWM Switching Frequency |
4 kHz / 8 kHz |
| Protection Class |
IP20 |
| Cooling Method |
Air cooling |
| Mounting Type |
Panel mount |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
380 × 100 × 221 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 5 kg |
| Application |
Industrial motion control / automation |
