ABB 3AUA0000225652 Motors & Drives - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000225652
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass is an HVAC drive that precisely controls motors in HVAC and building systems. Engineers often wrestle with wiring complexity, downtime, and safety concerns when integrating bypass-enabled drives into retrofit projects. Key certifications and standards include UL-listed protections and a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, ensuring safe, compliant installation in mechanical rooms. The integrated bypass starter, door-mounted control panel, and serial communications capability translate to faster commissioning and simpler maintenance for technicians. With 1 to 75 hp operation at 230/460/575 V, the ACH580 delivers scalable efficiency and lower total cost of ownership for HVAC systems.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000225652 ABB: The ACH580 with ABB E-Clipse bypass has an integrated UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure with a bypass motor starter and is available from 1 to 75 hp at 230/460/575 V. The ACH580 with ABB E-Clipse bypass provides an input disconnect switch or circuit breaker, both including fast acting drive fuses, with door mounted and interlocked switch (padlockable in the OFF position), a bypass starter, electronic motor overload protection, a door mounted control panel with graphical display for local control, provisions for external control connections, and serial communications capability
Feature: E-Clipse bypass is integrated with a bypass motor starter, enabling a safe, seamless transition between run and bypass modes. Business Impact: reduces maintenance downtime and eliminates re-wiring during service. Application: ideal for HVAC fans, pumps, and compressors in commercial buildings where continuity and safety are paramount. Feature: Input disconnect switch or circuit breaker option with fast-acting drive fuses. Business Impact: provides rapid electrical isolation and fault containment for safer maintenance and compliance with workplace safety standards. Application: critical during routine service and fault isolation. Feature: Wide voltage and horsepower support (1 to 75 hp at 230/460/575 V). Business Impact: enables a single drive platform across multiple motor loads, reducing BOM and spare parts costs. Application: retrofit projects and new installations in HVAC equipment. Feature: Local and remote control capabilities with a door-mounted graphical panel and serial communications. Business Impact: speeds commissioning and enables easy integration with plant automation. Application: hands-on control in mechanical rooms and scalable plant-wide systems. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection. Business Impact: protects windings and reduces energy waste, lowering maintenance costs. Application: continuous duty fans and pumps in demanding environments. Feature: Door interlock with padlockable OFF position. Business Impact: enhances safety and compliance with lockout/tagout protocols. Application: maintenance windows and service procedures. Feature: UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure. Business Impact: rugged indoor protection simplifying code compliance and installation. Application: indoor mechanical rooms and electrical closets in commercial/industrial facilities.
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The ACH580 is designed for easy integration in HVAC systems with an optional input disconnect switch or circuit breaker, fast-acting drive fuses, and a door-mounted control panel. The E-Clipse bypass enables seamless transitions between run and bypass modes, reducing downtime during maintenance and simplifying electrical isolation for service procedures.
The drive supports 230/460/575 V configurations and a horsepower range from 1 to 75 hp, with common use cases including 60 hp at 460 V as noted in the product brief. This flexibility helps consolidate spare parts and simplify motor control across mixed HVAC loads.
Key protections include electronic motor overload protection, fast-acting drive fuses, and a door-interlocked, padlockable OFF switch. The UL-listed protection and NEMA Type 1 enclosure further enhance indoor safety, while the bypass capability supports safe isolation during maintenance and inspections.
E-Clipse bypass provides an integrated bypass motor starter, enabling safe, rapid transitions from drive control to bypass operation without extensive rewiring. This reduces downtime for service, enhances equipment safety, and simplifies commissioning for building automation projects.
The ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass is offered with UL protection and a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, ensuring suitable indoor installation in mechanical rooms and electrical closets. This combination supports code compliance and reliable performance in commercial and light-industrial environments.