ABB ACH580 Packaged Drive 3AUA0000226296 - UL Type 1/12/3R
Part Number: 3AUA0000226296
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 Packaged Drive 3AUA0000226296 is an HVAC drive that precisely controls motor speed for HVAC equipment. Many installers face space constraints and integration challenges when adding drives, which can lead to delays, commissioning errors, and warranty concerns. The unit is UL-listed with NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures and includes electronic motor overload protection, plus a door-mounted control panel with a graphical display for local control and diagnostics. External control connections and serial communications support seamless integration with building management systems and industrial automation. This packaged drive delivers energy efficiency, easier commissioning, and scalable performance, aligning with modern HVAC design goals and procurement requirements for reliability and lifecycle cost reduction.
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3AUA0000226296 ABB: The ACH580 Packaged Drive includes an ACH580 drive in a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with either an input disconnect switch and fast acting fuses or an input circuit breaker. 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: Packaged enclosure with UL/NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R options → Business Impact: simplifies installation in tight spaces and ensures code-compliant, service-friendly setups → Application: new builds or retrofits in commercial HVAC equipment, where space and access are limited. The rugged enclosure reduces field wiring complexity and enables faster project timelines, improving overall project ROI. Feature: Input disconnect switch with padlockable OFF → Business Impact: enhances safety with lockout-tagout compliance and easier maintenance planning → Application: service windows for air handling units and packaged rooftop units. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection → Business Impact: protects motors from short- and long-term damage, lowering repair costs and downtime → Application: continuous-duty fans and pumps in tricky duty cycles, where reliability matters. Feature: Door-mounted control panel with graphical display → Business Impact: speeds commissioning, on-site tuning, and local troubleshooting, reducing commissioning time by days → Application: on-site startup of packaged drives in industrial facilities. Feature: External control connections and serial communications → Business Impact: enables PLC/BMS integration and remote monitoring, lowering integration risk and enabling predictive maintenance → Application: connected HVAC systems and smart buildings. Feature: Voltage and horsepower range (230/460/575 V, 1–350 hp) → Business Impact: offers a single solution for a wide range of equipment, reducing part variety and stocking costs → Application: scalable projects from small air handlers to large variable-frequency drive installations. Industry context: aligns with energy-management initiatives and reliability standards, while supporting field installation, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operation in commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
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The ACH580 Packaged Drive supports 230/460/575 V supply and offers serial communications and external control connections, enabling straightforward integration with PLCs and building management systems. Its door-mounted panel accelerates commissioning, while the built-in overload protection protects motors in variable-speed HVAC applications, reducing field troubleshooting time and ensuring reliable control for air handlers, pumps, and fans.
Key specs include 1 to 350 hp operation, voltage options of 230/460/575 V, UL-listed NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, a door-mounted graphical control panel, electronic motor overload protection, and input disconnect with padlockable OFF. The drive also provides external control connections and serial communications, making it suitable for integrated HVAC systems and scalable projects.
This packaged drive is ideal for packaged HVAC equipment, air handling units, rooftop units, and large fans or pumps where space is constrained and reliability matters. Its integrated disconnect, protection, and local control simplify installation and maintenance, while its broad horsepower and voltage range allow a single solution for multiple unit sizes.
The ACH580 Packaged Drive is UL-listed and designed for NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, supporting safe indoor installation in diverse environments. It includes electronic motor overload protection and a padlockable input disconnect for compliance with lockout-tagout practices, helping to meet safety and maintenance requirements in industrial and commercial HVAC projects.
Benefits include reduced energy consumption through precise motor control, shorter commissioning times thanks to the graphical local panel, and fewer faults due to electronic overload protection. The integrated disconnect and flexible enclosure options minimize field wiring and revisions, boosting uptime and lowering total cost of ownership across life cycles.