ABB 3AUA0000226278 Packaged Drive - UL Type 1 Enclosed
Part Number: 3AUA0000226278
Quick Summary
ABB 3AUA0000226278 Packaged Drive is a compact HVAC motor controller for fans, pumps, and compressors. It reduces installation complexity and cabinet footprint while elevating safety with a door-mounted disconnect and padlockable OFF position. UL-listed with NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosure options delivers robust protection in demanding environments. The drive also supports external control connections and serial communications, enabling seamless integration with modern building management systems and faster commissioning. This combination translates to lower lifecycle costs, predictable performance, and reliable operation in commercial and industrial HVAC applications.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000226278 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 → Business Impact → Application: The door-mounted input disconnect switch, padlockable in OFF, enhances safety during maintenance, reduces lockout-tagout risk, and streamlines startup sequencing for retrofit projects in mechanical rooms and equipment lockers. This translates to safer installations and faster commissioning of packaged drives in HVAC systems. Application: New or retrofit fan and pump assemblies in commercial buildings. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Electronic motor overload protection guards motors and drives from fault currents and thermal stress, extending motor life and reducing costly unscheduled downtime. Application: High-demand HVAC fans and pumps operating under variable loads. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Local control panel with a graphical display provides on-site visibility, diagnostics, and intuitive configuration, cutting service time and enabling rapid troubleshooting. Application: Field service and preventive maintenance in packaged HVAC units. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Serial communications capability enables easy integration with building management systems and industrial automation networks, supporting remote monitoring and control. Application: Coordinated control of multiple AHU components in data centers and commercial facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 1 to 350 hp performance with 230/460/575 V options and fast-acting drive fuses within a UL/NEMA enclosure simplifies installations and reduces inventory variety. Application: New installations and upgrades in HVAC drives and motor control centers.
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FAQs
The installation begins with confirming the enclosure type, UL/NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R, to match your cabinet. Mount the ACH580 Packaged Drive inside the enclosure, connect the input disconnect switch or circuit breaker, install fast-acting drive fuses, and wire external control connections as required. Use the door-mounted control panel for local setup and verify serial communications with your building management system. This approach minimizes cabinet changes and speeds commissioning while preserving safety and diagnostics.
The packaged drive covers 1 to 350 horsepower and supports voltages of 230/460/575 V. It includes electronic motor overload protection and a graphical local control panel. With a UL-listed enclosure and options for 1, 12, or 3R enclosure types, it suits a wide range of HVAC fans, pumps, and compressors, delivering reliable variable-speed control and energy optimization.
Yes. The ACH580 Packaged Drive is designed for HVAC applications such as fans, pumps, and cooling compressors. Its packaged enclosure, door-mounted disconnect, motor overload protection, and serial communications enable easy integration with building management systems, improving temperature control, airflow regulation, and overall system efficiency while reducing maintenance time and risk.
The drive is UL-listed and available in NEMA Type 1, Type 12, or Type 3R enclosures. These configurations support safe operation in standard electrical rooms and harsher environments, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and enabling reliable operation within commercial HVAC equipment.
Using the packaged drive simplifies installation, reduces cabinet space, and lowers wiring complexity, which speeds commissioning and minimizes downtime. Electronic overload protection and remote/local diagnostics improve motor life and predict maintenance needs. The integration with serial communications and control panels supports proactive energy management, delivering measurable energy savings and a quicker return on investment.