ABB ACH580-VDR-022A-6 HVAC Drive - UL Type 1 E-Clipse
Part Number: 3AUA0000226953
Quick Summary
ACH580 HVAC drive with E-Clipse bypass provides precise motor control for HVAC fans and pumps. Engineers often face wiring complexity, safety concerns, and downtime when integrating bypass and disconnect hardware in field installations. The unit is UL-listed and ships in a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, integrating a bypass starter, electronic motor overload protection, and a door-mounted graphical control panel for local operation. It supports a broad horsepower range from 1 to 75 hp and operates at 230/460/575 V, making it suitable for a wide array of commercial HVAC and building automation applications. With external control connections and serial communications, it easily interfaces with modern PLCs and BMS, delivering reliable performance with straightforward commissioning.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000226953 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 → Business Impact → Application: The ACH580 incorporates an ABB E-Clipse bypass directly in a UL Type 1 enclosure, reducing wiring complexity and cabinet footprint while delivering safe, service-friendly bypass operation for HVAC equipment. This translates to faster commissioning, lower installation costs, and improved maintenance efficiency for air handling units and rooftop packages. With the integrated bypass starter and fast-acting drive fuses, facilities benefit from simplified safety interlocks and reduced downtime during service or startup. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A door-mounted control panel with a graphical display enables local control and diagnostics, cutting time to troubleshoot and adjust settings on site for fans and pumps in commercial buildings, hospitals, and data centers. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Electronic motor overload protection protects motors against thermal damage and unplanned outages, improving equipment uptime and extending motor life in demanding, continuous operation environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: External control connections and serial communications enable seamless integration with PLCs and Building Management Systems, optimizing sequencing, remote monitoring, and energy management in multi-zone HVAC networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The horsepower range of 1 to 75 hp and 230/460/575 V operation provides broad compatibility with existing HVAC motors, pumps, and fans, facilitating retrofits and new installs without costly rewiring or gear changes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The combination of safety interlocks, integrated bypass, and compact form factor supports compliance with installation standards while enabling faster retrofits in constrained equipment rooms, reducing total cost of ownership over time.
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FAQs
This ACH580 variant supports 1–75 hp motors at 230/460/575 V and is designed for commercial HVAC applications such as fans, pumps, and air handlers. Its UL Type 1 enclosure, integrated bypass, and door interlock simplify retrofit and new-build projects, reducing wiring and cabinet requirements while ensuring safe, code-compliant installations.
The E-Clipse bypass integrates the bypass starter within the drive assembly, eliminating the need for separate bypass wiring and external components. This reduces panel space, shortens wiring runs, and lowers maintenance complexity, while the interlocked door and padlockable OFF position enhance safety during servicing.
Yes. The drive includes external control connections and serial communications capability, enabling seamless integration with PLCs and Building Management Systems (BMS). This supports remote monitoring, scheduling, fault reporting, and coordinated energy management across multiple HVAC zones.
The unit is UL-listed and housed in a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, providing essential electrical safety and enclosure protection for indoor equipment rooms. It also offers a bypass starter, fast-acting drive fuses, electronic motor overload protection, and a door-mounted control panel with interlock features to meet typical facility safety standards.
The ACH580 reduces downtime through integrated bypass and safety features, lowers wiring and panel costs, and improves commissioning speed with a graphical local control panel. Its motor overload protection and remote communication capabilities help minimize motor wear and enable proactive maintenance, delivering measurable energy savings and a faster payback in HVAC commissioning and operation.