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title: ABB Drives Discontinued: ACS800/ACS550/ACS355 Replacement Guide
date: 2026-04-15
author: ZZSL Automation
category: Discontinued Replacement Guide
tags: discontinued replacement, ABB, VFD, ACS800, ACS550, inverter, drives
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# ABB Drives Discontinued: ACS800/ACS550/ACS355 Replacement Guide

**Published**: April 15, 2026  
**Author**: ZZSL Automation  
**Category**: Discontinued Replacement Guide  
**Tags**: discontinued replacement, ABB, VFD, ACS800, ACS550

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## ABB Drives Discontinuation Timeline

ABB has been streamlining its variable frequency drive (VFD) portfolio, discontinuing older series:

### Discontinued Series
- **ACS800 Single Drives** - End of life 2023
- **ACS550 General Purpose** - Discontinued 2021
- **ACS355 Machinery** - Discontinued 2022
- **ACS400** - Fully obsolete

### Replacement Platforms
- **ACS880** - Direct replacement for ACS800
- **ACS560** - General purpose replacement
- **ACS310** - Machinery drive replacement

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## ACS800 to ACS880 Migration

The ACS880 series offers direct replacement capability for ACS800:

| ACS800 Model | ACS880 Equivalent | Notes |
|--------------|-------------------|-------|
| ACS800-01-0045-3 | ACS880-01-045A-3 | Direct replacement |
| ACS800-01-0070-3 | ACS880-01-072A-3 | Direct replacement |
| ACS800-01-0100-3 | ACS880-01-100A-3 | Direct replacement |

### Key Benefits of ACS880
- **Same footprint** - Easy retrofit
- **Same parameter structure** - Simplified migration
- **Advanced safety** - Built-in STO, SS1-t, SS2, SLS, SBC, SSB
- **Energy savings** - Better efficiency ratings

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## Original Stock Availability

We maintain limited inventory of discontinued ABB drives:

- **ACS800 series** - New and refurbished
- **ACS550 series** - New and refurbished
- **Spare parts** - IGBT modules, capacitors, fans

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## Success Case

**Client**: German Water Treatment Plant  
**Challenge**: Needed 3 units of ACS800-01-0100-3 (discontinued)  
**Solution**: Provided ACS880-01-100A-3 with parameter conversion service  
**Result**: Zero production downtime, 15% energy savings achieved

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## Our Services

- **Drive Analysis** - Technical compatibility assessment
- **Parameter Migration** - Copy parameters to new drives
- **Installation Support** - Remote or on-site assistance
- **Training** - Free technical documentation

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## Contact Us

**ABB VFD replacement inquiries:**

- **WhatsApp**: +86 188 1597 8706
- **Email**: module@zzsl-dcs-plc.com

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