ABB 3ABD00049861 ACQ531-01 Drive - IP20 Enclosure
Part Number: 3ABD00049861
Quick Summary
ABB 3ABD00049861 ACQ531-01 Drive is a compact wall-mounted pump drive that optimizes water and wastewater pumping. End users commonly confront rising energy costs, lengthy commissioning cycles, and limited visibility into savings from variable speed pumping. The drive supports IP20 protection and standard safety certifications common to industrial automation, with optional SIL-rated configurations in select builds. Built-in energy calculators, simple pump features, and flexible control options—including Hand-Off-Auto, Drive Composer, and Bluetooth panels—translate into measurable business value. The result is faster commissioning, reduced maintenance, and quantified energy savings that support lifecycle cost reductions in municipal and industrial pumping. This makes it a practical upgrade path for retrofit projects and new installations alike.
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Extended Description
3ABD00049861 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.
Built-in pump application functionality streamlines setup and reduces commissioning time for standard pump routines across municipal and industrial pumping stations. This feature provides predefined sequences for common pump tasks, eliminating the need for extensive custom programming and accelerating factory acceptance tests and field commissioning. In municipal water treatment and industrial process applications, you gain faster project delivery, more consistent performance across sites, and smoother integration with variable-speed drives. An integrated energy calculator quantifies potential savings from speed modulation and optimized flow, turning theoretical gains into actionable targets for project planning and operations. It enables engineers to simulate duty cycles during design reviews and set energy targets that align with utility incentives, sustainability goals, and equipment lifecycle cost optimization. Coupled with real-time monitoring, the device highlights efficiency windows, supports proactive maintenance scheduling, and provides dashboards for benchmarking across multiple sites. The compact wall-mounted IP20 enclosure reduces footprint and simplifies retrofits in existing pump rooms, helping maintain clean, safe electrical cabinets. It minimizes wiring complexity while enabling safer, more reliable control panels in environments with routine washdowns, dust, or moisture exposure. This enclosure pairing also supports straightforward integration with Drive Composer tools during commissioning, diagnostics, and remote troubleshooting. Optional Hand-Off-Auto control panel, PC-based Drive Composer tool, and Bluetooth control panel enable flexible, remote-ready operation across shifting plant configurations and shifts. Field technicians can commission quickly, monitor performance, and adjust setpoints without opening the cabinet, reducing on-site time, risk, and the need for specialist visits. This flexibility supports scalable deployments across water utilities and industrial plants where different sites require diverse control philosophies and integration with plant-wide automation. The drive’s 160 kW rating and 293 A input capability address high-power pumping needs in municipal and industrial systems, ensuring robust performance under varying loads. Rugged design paired with built-in energy optimization helps reduce total cost of ownership over the system lifecycle and supports proactive asset management. With Drive Composer and optional Bluetooth monitoring, operators gain actionable insights for maintenance planning, spare parts, and uptime guarantees that improve plant reliability and return on investment.
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FAQs
Plan for a wall-mounted installation with an IP20 enclosure and adequate clearance for cooling and wiring. Confirm 3-phase supply and current rating to match the 160 kW drive output (IN 293 A). Use the optional Hand-Off-Auto panel and Drive Composer PC tool for commissioning, diagnostics, and configuration, and route cables per electrical safety guidelines to ensure reliable operation.
The drive delivers precise variable-frequency control that reduces pump wear, minimizes energy consumption, and maintains desired flow. Built-in pump application features simplify startup sequences, while the energy calculator provides tangible savings estimates. This is particularly beneficial for variable-demand systems such as lift stations and treatment processes, enabling consistent performance with lower operating costs.
Yes. The ACQ531-01 drive supports the PC-based Drive Composer tool for commissioning, monitoring, and parameter management, and offers optional Bluetooth control panel integration for remote diagnostics. This combination enables faster installation, easier maintenance, and plant-wide visibility without costly on-site visits.
Key protection is IP20 enclosure protection suitable for indoors and standard industrial safety practices. The product line typically ships with CE conformity and may offer SIL-rated configurations for safety-critical pumping applications. Availability of specific certifications can vary by region and build, so confirm with your supplier for the exact configuration.
Energy savings arise from optimized pump speed and duty-cycle management, quantifiable with the built-in energy calculator. Reduced wear from smoother starts lowers maintenance frequency, while remote diagnostics via Drive Composer and optional Bluetooth panel shorten downtime and support proactive asset management. Collectively, these factors improve plant reliability and shorten the payback period.