ABB 3AUA0000220472 Motors & Drives - Ultra-low harmonic
Part Number: 3AUA0000220472
Quick Summary
ACH580 HVAC drive provides precise control for fans, pumps, and compressors in HVAC systems. Too much harmonic distortion and lengthy commissioning can compromise reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance costs. UL-listed with an IP21 enclosure, and IP55 options for harsher environments, this drive is engineered for wall-mounted installation and mission-critical operation. By delivering ultra-low harmonic performance, built-in voltage boost, and power factor correction, it reduces energy waste while simplifying setup. Operators gain predictable HVAC performance and technicians benefit from intuitive control features and remote commissioning options.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000220472 ABB: ACH580 HVAC drive offering has all key features built-in to control fans, pumps and compressors, and more complex equipment like air-handling units and chillers, ensuring smooth, energy-efficient operation of your HVAC systems in normal and mission-critical situations. This ultra-low variant provides ultimate harmonic performance, reaching even less than 3 % THDi, and exceeding the requirements set by low harmonic recommendations. The drive includes an active supply unit and integrated low harmonic line filter, meaning there is no need for external filters, multi-pulse arrangements or special transformers. Other features include output voltage boost and power factor correction. The built-in features significantly reduce installation time, and the intuitive HVAC specific control panel and help assistants make operation easy. The optional Bluetooth=C2=AE capability enables the commissioning and monitoring of the drive from a distance. The variant comes in IP21 enclosure as standard and can be installed on the wall. Also, IP55 and flange mounting units are available.
Ultra-low harmonic performance starts with an integrated active supply unit and a built-in low harmonic line filter, delivering THDi under 3%. This reduces electrical noise, improves power quality, and helps meet low-harmonic guidelines for sensitive HVAC circuits. In practice, facilities with this drive experience smoother operation of fans and pumps, lower transformer sizing, and fewer external filters required, saving installation time and material costs. The solution also features output voltage boost and power factor correction, which enhances starting torque and grid interaction, translating to measurable energy savings and quieter, more stable operation of air-handling equipment and chillers. Built-in HVAC-specific control panels and help assistants streamline commissioning, while optional Bluetooth enables remote commissioning and monitoring, reducing on-site visits. The IP21 standard enclosure supports reliable wall mounting, with IP55 as an available upgrade for harsher environments, and flange mounting options to fit retrofit projects. Overall, the ACH580 variant combines ease of installation with robust performance for mission-critical HVAC systems, delivering reliability, compliance, and a clear return on investment. Industry professionals will appreciate the reduced maintenance burden from integrated filters and fewer external components, along with the assurance of consistent control across varying load profiles.
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FAQs
Installing the ACH580 in HVAC systems involves mounting the unit on a clean, vertical wall surface within the IP21-rated enclosure. Connect the 460 V power supply, tie in the motor leads for fans, pumps, or compressors, and configure the built-in HVAC control panel. The process is simplified by the drive’s integrated low harmonic filter and activation of the built-in voltage boost and PF correction, reducing external wiring and additional components. For retrofit projects, ensure compatible enclosure options and mount type (wall or flange) to match your panel footprint and service access requirements.
The ACH580 ultra-low harmonic variant delivers THDi under 3%, achieved through an integrated active supply unit and a built-in low harmonic line filter. This design eliminates the need for external harmonic filters or multi-pulse transformers in many HVAC installs, enabling smoother operation of motors and gearboxes, reducing electrical interference with other equipment, and simplifying compliance with utility and standard-mandated low-harmonic guidelines.
Yes. The ACH580 is engineered for HVAC control, including fans, pumps, and compressors in air-handling units, chillers, and related equipment. It supports wall-mounted installations, features HVAC-tailored control panels, and offers optional Bluetooth for remote commissioning. Its built-in voltage boost and power factor correction improve starting performance and grid interaction, while the ultra-low harmonic design minimizes distortion across fluctuating load conditions typical of AHUs and chiller plants.
This ACH580 variant ships with an IP21 enclosure as standard for wall mounting. For harsher environments or retrofit scenarios, IP55 enclosure options and flange mounting units are available. These choices provide installation flexibility across plant layouts, minimize duct or cabinet adjustments, and support safer, more reliable operation in humid or dusty HVAC environments while preserving the drive’s compact form factor.
ROI is driven by energy savings from improved PF and significantly reduced harmonic distortion, which lowers energy waste and can reduce transformer and cable sizing. Maintenance burden decreases due to fewer external filters and simplified commissioning, along with easier remote monitoring via Bluetooth. Over time, this translates to lower total cost of ownership, improved system reliability, and faster project deployment for HVAC upgrades and new builds.