ABB ACH580-BCR-02A7-6 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000226965
Quick Summary
The ACH580 HVAC packaged drive controls motors in HVAC systems for reliable fan and pump operation. Engineers often grapple with wiring complexity, space constraints, and downtime when coordinating controls and bypass hardware. UL-listed with NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure options, this drive also includes electronic motor overload protection and serial communications to simplify safety compliance and integration. This combination delivers energy efficiency, compact installation, and scalable control within ABB's broader automation ecosystem, helping OEMs and building operators reduce lifecycle costs while maintaining performance. By consolidating drive, bypass, and disconnect functionality in a single enclosure, maintenance teams gain faster service intervals and improved uptime across mixed-brand BMS environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUA0000226965 ABB: The ACH580 with ABB E-Clipse bypass has an integrated UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with a bypass motor starter and is available from 1 to 350 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: E-Clipse bypass integrated with the ACH580 provides a bypass motor starter and fast-acting drive fuses. Business Impact: Reduces downtime during maintenance and enables safe, isolated motor control, lowering service costs for HVAC fans and pumps. Application: Ideal for retrofit or new-build HVAC projects that require quick bypass reliability and minimal wiring complexity. Long-tail keywords: HVAC drive with bypass, bypass motor starter, energy-efficient motor control, compact VFD installation.Feature: Door-mounted control panel with graphical display and padlockable OFF. Business Impact: Improves operator safety and speeds commissioning, reducing human error during startup and shutdown. Application: Critical in crowded equipment rooms where local control is essential and access must be controlled. Long-tail keywords: door-mounted control panel, local control interface, safe commissioning, fault isolation.Feature: 1 to 350 hp range at 230/460/575 V. Business Impact: Enables scalable selection from small to large HVAC equipment, maximizing component reuse and reducing part variety. Application: Fans and pumps across commercial and light-industrial buildings. Long-tail keywords: scalable horsepower ranges, 230/460/575 V motor drive, HVAC power sizing.Feature: Serial communications capability. Business Impact: Facilitates seamless integration with building management systems and energy analytics, enabling centralized monitoring and sequencing. Application: Facilities with BACnet/Modbus or similar networks seeking smarter demand response. Long-tail keywords: building automation integration, serial communication HVAC drives, remote monitoring.Feature: Electronic motor overload protection and integrated protection options. Business Impact: Enhances motor safety, reduces separate protective devices, and lowers wiring and installation costs. Application: Environments with demanding startup transients and variable loads. Long-tail keywords: electronic overload protection, integrated protection, reduced installation cost, motor safety.
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Yes. The ACH580-BCR-02A7-6 supports motors in the 230/460/575 V families and offers a scalable 1 to 350 hp range. For retrofit or new builds, the device integrates with common HVAC motors while providing built‑in bypass, drive protection, and a door‑mounted control panel for straightforward commissioning. Ensure wiring is sized for the chosen horsepower and voltage to maintain optimal start‑up performance.
The E‑Clipse bypass consolidates the bypass motor starter, drive fuses, and a fast‑acting bypass path in one unit. This arrangement reduces downtime during maintenance, simplifies fault isolation, and allows safe, quick switching between driven and bypass modes. For HVAC fans and pumps, this translates to faster service windows and higher overall system uptime.
The ACH580 offers UL/NEMA configured enclosures Type 1, 12, or 3R to suit indoor environments and weather/industrial exposure. A door-mounted control panel with a graphical display provides local control, while a padlockable OFF feature and interlocked disconnect contribute to safer operation and easier compliance with site safety standards.
Serial communications capability enables the ACH580 to connect with building management systems for centralized monitoring, sequencing, and energy analytics. This supports more efficient demand response, fault diagnostics, and remote parameter tuning, helping facilities optimize HVAC performance and reduce energy use without onsite visits.
Integrating motor overload protection, bypass, disconnect, and protective fusing within a single device reduces the number of separate components, wiring, and potential failure points. The result is lower installation costs, safer maintenance, reduced downtime, and improved equipment protection — translating to a shorter payback period and lower total cost of ownership for HVAC installations.