ABB ACQ531-01 Drives - Wall-Mounted Pump Controller IP20
Part Number: 3ABD00049821
Quick Summary
ACQ531-01 drives deliver energy-efficient pump speed control for water and wastewater applications. Many plants wrestle with wasted energy and unstable flows when pumps run at fixed speeds. This solution is CE-certified and comes in an IP20 enclosure, aligning with common regulatory and indoor installation standards. With a compact wall-mount footprint and built-in pump application features, it reduces installation time and field wiring while enabling precise flow control. Optional Hand-Off-Auto hardware, Drive Composer PC tool, and Bluetooth panels expand operator versatility and shorten commissioning, delivering measurable business value.
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Extended Description
3ABD00049821 ABB: The ACQ531-01 drives deliver innovative pump features for the water and wastewater industry, securing energy efficient flow of water and wastewater in your pumping solutions. This robust and compact wall-mounted drive has built-in simple pump application functionality. Usability is further enhanced with the optional intuitive Hand-Off-Auto control panel, the PC tool Drive composer and an optional Bluetooth=C2=AE control panel. The built-in energy calculator visualizes the energy savings achieved with the use of the drive. The ACQ531-01 variant comes in an IP20 enclosure as standard and can be installed on the wall.
Feature: Built-in pump application functionality provides preset pump control modes and safety logic. Business impact: Speeds up commissioning, reduces wiring errors, and delivers consistent performance across fluctuating demand. Application: Water supply and wastewater pumping where reliable startup and precise head control are essential. Feature: Energy calculator and reporting tools embedded in the drive. Business impact: Quantifies potential energy savings from optimized speed profiles, supporting energy audits and utility compliance. Application: Facilities pursuing lower operating costs in pumping stations and municipal water networks. Feature: IP20 enclosure and compact wall-mounted design. Business impact: Enables safe indoor installation with easy access for service, while minimizing footprint and materials cost. Application: Indoor pump rooms and control cabinets where space is at a premium. Feature: Optional Hand-Off-Auto control panel and Bluetooth control panel. Business impact: Improves operator flexibility and remote diagnostics, reducing field visits and downtime. Application: On-site and remote control scenarios in treatment plants and distribution networks. Feature: Drive Composer PC tool for commissioning and diagnostics. Business impact: Accelerates setup, streamlines parameter tuning, and provides actionable insights for maintenance. Application: System integrators and service technicians deploying pumping systems in water and wastewater installations. Feature: Compatibility with standard sensors and PLCs, robust mechanical design. Business impact: Simplifies integration with existing automation architectures and reduces spare-part variety. Application: Retrofit projects and new builds across municipal and industrial pumping infrastructure.
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FAQs
The ACQ531-01 is designed for wall mounting in indoor pump rooms with an IP20 enclosure. Begin by selecting a clean, dry wall surface, mount the unit, and attach input power and motor wiring per the installation manual. The drive supports optional Hand-Off-Auto controls and can be commissioned quickly with Drive Composer. This minimizes field wiring and accelerates deployment in municipal and industrial pumping systems.
The drive delivers 2.2 kW of power with a 5.6 A input, built-in pump application features, and an optional H-O-A control panel for local operation. It can be commissioned via Drive Composer PC tool and supports Bluetooth control panels for remote adjustment. Its design supports integration with standard sensors and PLCs common in water and wastewater installations.
Key specs include 2.2 kW power and 5.6 A input current, with a compact wall-mounted IP20 enclosure. This enables smooth speed control, soft-start behavior, and energy-efficient pumping, reducing peak loads and electricity costs. The built-in pump application features help optimize flow and head in variable-demand scenarios typical of water utilities and wastewater networks.
The ACQ531-01 is designed for indoor installations with an IP20 enclosure, providing protection suitable for standard plant rooms. The drive aligns with common electrical safety and regulatory expectations, including CE-style compliance in many regions, which supports safe operation and regulatory adherence in municipal and industrial pumping applications.
By enabling energy-efficient pump control and providing an energy calculator, the ACQ531-01 helps quantify potential energy savings and payback periods. Easy commissioning with Drive Composer, plus optional remote and handheld controls, reduces on-site visits and downtime. The compact, robust design also simplifies maintenance planning for long-term serviceability in water and wastewater facilities.