ABB 3AUA0000225681 HVAC Drive - ACH580 Packaged UL Type 1
Part Number: 3AUA0000225681
Quick Summary
The ACH580 Packaged Drive provides integrated HVAC motor control for commercial and industrial climate systems. It reduces installation complexity and field wiring by combining a drive, input disconnect, and fast-acting fuses in a single enclosure, helping minimize commissioning time. It is available from 1 to 350 hp and supports 230/460/575 V, with a door-mounted control panel and optional external connections for flexible integration. It’s designed for safe operation and regulatory compliance, featuring UL-listed protection in a NEMA Type 1 enclosure and electronic motor overload protection. Together these capabilities deliver improved reliability, faster maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership for HVAC drives in commercial and industrial facilities.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000225681 ABB: The ACH580 Packaged Drive includes an ACH580 drive in a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with input disconnect switch or circuit breaker, both including fast acting drive fuses. It is available from 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V. The ACH580 Packaged Drive provides a door-mounted input disconnect switch (padlockable in the OFF position), 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: The ACH580 Packaged Drive combines a variable frequency drive, input disconnect or circuit breaker, and fast-acting fuses in a single UL Type 1/NEMA-ready enclosure. Business Impact: Reduces wiring complexity and commissioning time while improving safety. Application: Ideal for HVAC equipment in commercial and industrial facilities.\n\nFeature: Door-mounted input disconnect, padlockable in OFF. Business Impact: Enhances lockout/tagout and maintenance safety. Application: Service access in mechanical rooms and rooftop units.\n\nFeature: Electronic motor overload protection. Business Impact: Protects motors and feeders, minimizing unplanned downtime. Application: 10-350 hp HVAC drives across 230/460/575 V.\n\nFeature: Built-in local control panel with graphical display. Business Impact: Speeds commissioning and diagnostics on-site. Application: Local control in equipment closets or service panels.\n\nFeature: Serial communications capability and external control connections. Business Impact: Easy integration with building management systems (BMS) and PLCs. Application: Central HVAC control and remote monitoring.\n\nFeature: Wide voltage and horsepower range (1-350 hp; 230/460/575 V). Business Impact: Global compatibility and scalability. Application: New installs and retrofits in diverse markets.
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The ACH580 Packaged Drive is designed for straightforward installation in HVAC equipment. It comes in a UL Type 1 enclosure with a door-mounted input disconnect and optional circuit breaker, and it supports 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V. Connect to the controller and power with standard cabling, then use the built-in control panel for local setup and testing.
Core specs include 1-350 hp, voltages of 230/460/575 V, and a built-in electronic motor overload protector. The unit integrates a fast-acting drive fuse, compact wiring, and remote/serial communications to the controller. These features protect motors during start/stop events, reduce nuisance tripping, and simplify fault diagnosis for service teams in harsh environments.
Best suited for HVAC air handlers, rooftop units, and packaged equipment, the ACH580 Packaged Drive optimizes fan and pump speed control while preserving system stability. Its compact, single-enclosure design minimizes space in mechanical rooms, lowers installation costs, and enables consistent performance across diverse loads and building vintages, helping meet energy codes.
The product is UL-listed and shipped in a NEMA Type 1 enclosure with a padlockable disconnect option for lockout/tagout. Local control panel with graphical display supports safe commissioning, while external connection provisions and serial communications help meet building automation and safety requirements. These features support regulatory compliance and safer maintenance workflows.
By reducing field wiring, simplifying wiring diagrams, and enabling remote monitoring via serial links, the ACH580 packaged drive lowers installation time and maintenance visits. Energy-efficient speed control and motor protection minimize downtime and energy waste, delivering a shorter payback period and lower total cost of ownership across HVAC projects today.