ABB 3ABD00049841 ACQ531-01 Drive - IP20 Enclosure
Part Number: 3ABD00049841
Quick Summary
ABB ACQ531-01 drive is a compact, wall-mounted pump controller engineered for water and wastewater applications, delivering energy-efficient flow management. Engineers frequently battle energy waste, variable pressures, and complex pump sequencing; this drive simplifies start-stop control and duty cycling in a space-saving package. CE-compliant and IP20-rated, it is designed for indoor installations and supports optional Hand-Off-Auto panels, Drive Composer PC tooling, and Bluetooth control. The built-in energy calculator helps quantify savings, while a 0.75 kW rating and 2.6 A input suit small to mid-size pumping tasks in municipal and industrial water applications.
Product Information
Extended Description
3ABD00049841 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 → Business Impact → Application: The ACQ531-01 delivers pump-optimized control logic designed to minimize energy usage across varying flow demands, translating to lower operating costs and extended motor life in municipal water networks. This energy-efficient drive reduces peak electrical draw during start-up, enabling safer grid interactions and predictable chemical dosing in water treatment facilities. Application-wise, it supports compact, retrofit-friendly installations in space-constrained pump rooms, improving reliability in existing plants without major infrastructure changes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The IP20 enclosure and wall-mount design save footprint and simplify installation in indoor control rooms, reducing cabinet costs and allowing for quick integration with existing MCCs. In water and wastewater networks, this enables faster commissioning and easier maintenance with less downtime. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Optional Hand-Off-Auto control panels improve operator usability, enabling quick mode switching on-site, while the Bluetooth panel option or Drive Composer PC tool streamlines remote configuration and diagnostics for field teams. This suits automation projects seeking reduced on-site labor and faster ROI. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in Drive energy calculator provides immediate visibility into potential savings, supporting justification for upgrades and enabling ongoing optimization in pumping stations. Application spans municipal pumps, plant automation, and industrial water networks that require traceable energy performance. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compatibility with Drive Composer and scalable options supports future-proofing, allowing plant managers to adjust control strategies as process requirements evolve without replacing the drive. This is particularly valuable for retrofit programs and new-build water infrastructure projects.
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FAQs
The ACQ531-01 is designed for wall-mount installation in indoor control rooms. Connect the motor to the drive output, wire the power supply and ground according to the ABN wiring diagram, and attach the optional Hand-Off-Auto panel or Bluetooth control if needed. Compatible with Drive Composer PC tool for configuration and commissioning, the unit fits retrofit projects and new installations alike.
Key specs include 0.75 kW nominal power with 2.6 A input current and an IP20-rated enclosure. The drive supports typical pump control functions for water and wastewater applications, enabling energy-efficient speed control, smooth starts, and programmable duty cycles. It is suitable for small-to-mid-size pumps in municipal and industrial settings.
Yes. With its 0.75 kW rating and 2.6 A input, the ACQ531-01 is well-suited for smaller municipal pumping stations, water treatment processes, and similar water-management tasks. Its energy calculator helps quantify savings, while the IP20 enclosure and wall-mounted design ease installation in standard plant rooms.
The drive is CE compliant and features an IP20 enclosure suitable for indoor operation. These attributes support safety and reliability requirements in utility and industrial environments, while providing a clear path for regulatory alignment during audits and project handoffs.
Expect reduced energy costs from optimized pump operation and longer motor life due to soft-start capabilities. With Drive Composer tooling and optional interfaces, maintenance becomes easier through remote diagnostics and streamlined commissioning. The energy calculator further aids ROI analyses by quantifying annual energy savings across varying operating conditions.