ABB 3AUA0000226915 Motors & Drives - E-Clipse Bypass UL Type 1 Enclosure
Part Number: 3AUA0000226915
Quick Summary
ACH580 HVAC drive provides precise motor control for commercial HVAC systems. It enables smooth starts, reliable operation, and energy-efficient fan and pump management in a compact package. Installers often battle wiring complexity and downtime during maintenance; the E-Clipse bypass simplifies servicing and reduces sequence interruptions. This unit is UL-listed and designed for a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, featuring a bypass motor starter and door-mounted control panel for intuitive local control. With fast-acting fuses and integrated protections, it supports safer, compliant installations. The ACH580 offers 1 to 75 hp operation at 230/460/575 V, delivering reliable performance while helping to lower total cost of ownership. Secondary benefits include robust remote monitoring via serial communications for smarter building automation.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000226915 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: Integrated E-Clipse bypass and bypass starter. Business Impact: Minimizes downtime during maintenance and allows smooth transition between drive and bypass, improving equipment availability. Application: Ideal for HVAC fans and pumps where service interruptions must be minimized. Feature: UL/NEMA Type 1 enclosure with door-mounted control panel. Business Impact: Enhances safety and simplifies local control, reducing panel space and wiring complexity. Application: Suitable for electrical rooms in commercial buildings with standard indoor environments. Feature: Input disconnect switch or circuit breaker with fast-acting drive fuses. Business Impact: Improves protection and compliance, enabling safer lockout/tagout procedures and fast fault isolation. Application: Essential for preventive maintenance and risk management in HVAC systems. Feature: Power range 1–75 hp with 230/460/575 V operation. Business Impact: Flexible sizing for a broad set of fans and pumps, reducing spare-part inventories and procurement cycles. Application: Retrofit and new builds across commercial and light-industrial facilities. Feature: Serial communications capability and external control connections. Business Impact: Enables remote monitoring, integration with building management systems, and scalable automation. Application: Supports centralized control and energy optimization initiatives. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection and door-interlocked control. Business Impact: Protects motors from overloads, extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs. Application: Critical for long-term reliability in high-use HVAC environments.
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FAQs
The ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass is designed for indoor use in a UL/NEMA Type 1 enclosure, featuring a door-mounted control panel and interlocked, padlockable OFF switch. When wiring, plan for the optional input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting fuses and ensure external control connections are accessible. This setup simplifies commissioning and reduces rework during panel modernization.
The drive operates at 230/460/575 V and supports up to 25–75 HP configurations. It draws up to 27 A in typical installations and includes fast-acting drive fuses for protection. The availability of a bypass starter within the enclosure reduces downtime during maintenance and allows seamless motor control for HVAC fans and pumps.
Yes. The E-Clipse bypass integrates a bypass motor starter with a door-mounted, interlocked switch that is lockable in the OFF position. This arrangement allows safe transitions between drive operation and bypass during service, minimizing exposure to live components and enabling safer maintenance routines in demand HVAC environments.
Commercial and light-industrial HVAC applications benefit most—compressor and fan control for air handling units, chiller systems, and building automation integrations. The combination of UL Type 1 enclosure, bypass capability, and serial communications makes it ideal for systems requiring reliable, code-compliant installations with scalable remote monitoring.
The integrated bypass and circuit-protected design reduce field wiring and installation costs, while the door-mounted panel and overload protection decrease maintenance time and motor wear. Over time, this translates to lower downtime, extended motor life, improved uptime in critical HVAC processes, and a faster return on investment through energy and labor savings.