ABB ACS-AP-I Product Description
November 14, 2026

ABB ACS-AP-I Product Description

ABB ACS-AP-I is an ABB assistant graphical control panel with product ID 3AUA0000088311 for ACS380, ACS580 and ACS880 drives, featuring high-resolution display, USB and RJ45 connections, status LED, CR2032 battery, 0.129 kg net weight and 74 by 130 by 26 mm dimensions, used as a replacement operator interface spare for existing ABB variable-frequency drive installations.

Description

ABB ACS-AP-I Product Description

Overview

ABB ACS-AP-I is an ABB assistant control panel for ABB ACS380, ACS580 and ACS880 drive families. The official ABB product record identifies product ID 3AUA0000088311, type designation ACS-AP-I, as a multilingual graphical control panel with high-resolution display intended to make drive setup, monitoring and diagnostics intuitive. It is an operator interface and programming panel spare for existing ABB variable-frequency drive installations.

Features

The ACS-AP-I industrial control panel provides graphical display and panel keys for drive operation, parameter setting, monitoring and fault diagnostics. ABB assistant panel references list display, USB connector, RJ45 connector, status LED, help key, left and right softkeys, arrow keys, stop key, start key and local or remote key. The panel is designed for use with compatible ABB drives and can be mounted on the drive or used with a door-mount accessory arrangement according to the installation.

Official ABB dimensions list net weight 0.129 kg or 0.284 lb, product depth or length 26 mm, height 130 mm and width 74 mm. Package level 1 dimensions are 83 mm depth, 37 mm height and 139 mm width, in one carton. The panel uses one lithium coin battery, CR2032, 220 mAh, 3 V, 3 g.

ABB catalog reference lists customs tariff code 85049090 and HS code 850490 for electrical machinery, static converter and inductor parts. The panel has CE EMC and RoHS declaration references, RoHS status following EU Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863, and REACH declaration references. It is classified as frequency controller accessory or spare part in external ETIM and UNSPSC categories.

Specs

Brand: ABBProduct: Assistant control panel Model: ACS-AP-IABB type designation: ACS-AP-IProduct ID: 3AUA0000088311EAN: 6438177306757Product category: Drive accessory or operator control panel Compatible drive families: ACS380, ACS580, ACS880 per ABB accessory references Display: High-resolution graphical display Interfaces: USB connector; RJ45 connector per assistant panel manual references Status: Status LED Keys: Help, left softkey, right softkey, arrow keys, stop, start, local or remote per panel references Battery: One CR2032 lithium coin, 220 mAh, 3 V, 3 gNet weight: 0.129 kg; 0.284 lbProduct depth or length: 26 mmProduct height: 130 mmProduct width: 74 mmPackage depth: 83 mmPackage height: 37 mmPackage width: 139 mmTariff code: 85049090HS code: 850490Conformity: CE EMC and RoHS declaration; RoHS following EU 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 External category: ETIM EC002025 frequency controller accessory or spare part; UNSPSC 39120000 or 39122004 Exact protection rating: Unconfirmed in public product record; verify ABB panel manual Product status: Legacy or existing-installation ABB drive control panel spare

Principle

The ACS-AP-I panel connects to a compatible ABB drive through the panel platform, slot or RJ45 connection and communicates drive status, parameters, faults and operating data to the operator. The graphical display shows drive status, motor speed or frequency, current, power, faults, parameter menus and monitoring values. Panel keys allow local start and stop, local or remote selection, parameter navigation, help access and setup or diagnostic actions.

The USB and RJ45 connections support panel configuration, service connection or drive communication according to the ABB assistant panel manual and drive model. The CR2032 battery supports panel-retained functions where applicable. Replacement should verify the compatible drive family, panel type code, connection cable, mounting method, panel language, parameter backup, firmware compatibility and whether the original panel was drive-mounted or door-mounted.

Applications

ABB ACS-AP-I is used on existing ACS380, ACS580 and ACS880 variable-frequency drives in industrial machinery, pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, material handling, packaging machines, process equipment, HVAC, water and wastewater, utilities, marine auxiliary drives and general motor-control panels. In legacy ABB drive installations, the panel serves as a direct replacement operator interface spare when the drive family, connection, mounting, firmware and panel configuration match the original unit.


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