ABB 3AUA0000010579 Motors & Drives - ACH550-UH-06A1
Part Number: 3AUA0000010579
Quick Summary
ABB ACH550 drive delivers precise motor control for HVAC, pumps, and conveyors. Upgrading legacy equipment often triggers startup surges, energy waste, and wiring complexity. It is CE-marked, RoHS-compliant, and provides IP20 protection in standard enclosures, supporting robust industrial use. The compact form factor, integrated diagnostics, and straightforward wiring minimize installation time and commissioning risk. This combination delivers measurable business value, including energy savings, smoother process control, and simplified maintenance for HVAC, pumping, and material handling processes. Compatible with common control architectures and ABB automation ecosystems, it enables seamless integration with PLCs, sensors, and fieldbus interfaces, reducing project risk and accelerating time-to-value.
Product Information
Feature: Built-in energy-saving capabilities and soft-start reduce mechanical stress and electricity usage. Business impact: Lower energy bills and extended motor life, especially on HVAC fans, pumps, and conveyors. Application: retrofit and new installations where energy efficiency is critical. Feature: Robust protection and diagnostics prevent unplanned downtime, including overcurrent and thermal protection. Business impact: Higher equipment availability and easier maintenance planning. Application: harsh industrial environments with continuous operation. Feature: Compact footprint and panel-friendly wiring simplify installation in standard control cabinets. Business impact: Faster commissioning, reduced wiring errors, and easier retrofits. Application: compact machines and distributed automation setups. Feature: Compatibility with ABB automation ecosystems and common fieldbus interfaces reduces engineering effort. Business impact: Quicker integration, fewer programming conflicts, and improved data visibility for monitoring. Application: integrated plant-wide control schemes and scalable modernization projects. Feature: Clear operating parameters and built-in safety features address common objections about retrofits. Business impact: Lower total cost of ownership and predictable performance. Application: plant upgrades, new lines, or capacity expansions.
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FAQs
Begin with a clean panel, mount the drive securely, and use shielded cables for mains and motor connections. Connect L1/L2/L3 to the supply, U/V/W to the induction motor, and earth/ground to the chassis. Configure basic parameters such as motor type and torque limits, and enable fault protections. Follow the installation manual and use proper fusing and ventilation to ensure reliable operation.
The ACH550 is designed for three-phase induction motors and is well-suited for variable-torque loads such as fans and pumps, as well as conveyors in general duty applications. It supports standard HVAC and process-control scenarios, delivering smooth starts and energy-efficient operation. Avoid using it with DC motors or non-Induction configurations without appropriate drive settings.
Yes. The ACH550 delivers precise speed control for fans and pumps, enabling energy-efficient cooling or air handling. Its soft-start reduces inrush, protects mechanical components, and simplifies control integration with building management systems. For retrofit projects, its compact size and familiar ABB interfaces help minimize downtime during commissioning.
The ACH550 is CE-marked and RoHS-compliant, aligning with European regulatory and environmental requirements. It typically features IP20 protection for the chassis in standard enclosures, offering reliable protection in control cabinet environments. Additional protections such as overcurrent and thermal monitoring help maintain safe operation in industrial settings.
The ACH550 reduces total cost of ownership through energy savings from soft-start and efficient motor control, lower maintenance needs due to built-in diagnostics, and fewer unexpected outages from robust protection. Its modular integration with ABB automation ecosystems also shortens commissioning times, enabling quicker project realization and faster payback on modernization efforts.