ABB 3AUA0000005396 ACH550-UH-143A-2+B055 - ACH550 Drive
Part Number: 3AUA0000005396
Quick Summary
The ABB ACH550-UH-143A-2+B055 is a variable speed drive that precisely controls three-phase motors for industrial applications. For engineers and maintenance teams, choosing a drive that combines reliability with straightforward commissioning reduces downtime and lifecycle costs. This family typically carries CE compliance for Europe, robust IP-rated enclosures for harsh environments, and SIL-capable configurations in certain builds. By aligning with ABB’s architecture, users gain predictable motor control, improved energy efficiency, and smoother integration with existing automation ecosystems. In practice, this translates to faster project start-ups, lower maintenance resources, and a clearer path to regulatory compliance in industrial automation environments.
Product Information
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compact installation footprint reduces panel space and simplifies wiring, cutting assembly time and enabling easier relocation of drives on conveyors or packaging lines. This translates to lower capital and labor costs while supporting scalable automation deployments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Advanced motor control with vector-focused performance enhances energy efficiency and reduces motor wear, delivering measurable energy savings on fans, pumps, and compressors across HVAC and process automation. Applications include climate control, fluid handling, and material conveying where precise speed control matters. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in protection and diagnostics minimize unexpected faults and downtime; quick fault localization lowers maintenance costs and improves OEE on critical lines such as bottling, CNC feeding, and packaging. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Flexible communications and compatibility with common PLCs and SCADA systems enable seamless integration into existing control architectures, reducing system integration time and ensuring data visibility for performance analytics. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Easy commissioning and intuitive parameterization shorten startup times and reduce the need for specialized commissioning teams, delivering faster return on investment in automated manufacturing lines and process plants.
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FAQs
Plan for a suitable enclosure and mounting method to accommodate the drive’s size and ventilation needs. Verify three-phase input wiring, proper grounding, and appropriate cable routing to minimize EMI. Use the manufacturer’s commissioning guide to set motor parameters, overload protection, and safe-stop features for your specific motor type and application.
The drive provides smooth speed ramping, precise proportional control, and protective functions that reduce motor wear and energy use. For HVAC pumps, you gain consistent head and flow; for conveyors, you achieve controlled acceleration and deceleration to prevent product damage and improve line balance.
Yes, the ACH550 family supports integration with standard control architectures. Depending on configuration, it can communicate via widely used protocols and interfaces, enabling data exchange with PLCs and SCADA systems. Verify the exact protocol set for your model variant in the official ABB documentation to ensure seamless integration.
Check for CE marking to confirm EU safety and electromagnetic compatibility compliance, and confirm enclosure IP ratings suitable for your environment. In some configurations, SIL safety capabilities may be available. Always reference the specific model’s certification data in ABB’s product documentation to ensure your regulatory needs are met.
ROI is driven by energy savings from precise speed control, reduced motor wear, and lower maintenance costs due to built-in protection and diagnostics. The drive also shortens commissioning time and minimizes downtime, contributing to higher equipment availability and faster payback on automation projects.