ABB ACH580-BCR-041A-6 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000226974
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580-BCR-041A-6 HVAC drive is a motor controller for HVAC systems. Integrators and maintenance teams often struggle with safely integrating bypass starters and isolation in a single package; this drive combines a bypass motor starter, fast-acting fuses, and a door-interlocked disconnect to simplify commissioning. UL-listed with selectable NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, it supports 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V and provides electronic motor overload protection for reliable operation. This solution reduces wiring complexity and shortens installation timelines, delivering improved serviceability and safer, more predictable HVAC system performance. Secondary benefits include robust serial communications and external control connection capabilities for scalable automation projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUA0000226974 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 → Business Impact → Application: The ACH580-BCR-041A-6 integrates ABB E-Clipse bypass with a bypass motor starter, enabling a single, clean bypass path that reduces downtime during maintenance and startup. This translates to lower labor costs and faster service windows on commercial HVAC equipment, especially for rooftop units and packaged systems. Application: HVAC units requiring reliable bypass operation with minimal wiring and rapid fault isolation. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A door-mounted, interlocked switch with padlockable OFF position enhances safety compliance and prevents unauthorized resets, improving worker protection and reducing accidental restarts. Application: Any critical HVAC fan or pump circuit where safety and compliance are priorities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The unit offers fast-acting drive fuses and an input disconnect or circuit breaker, delivering quick protection and predictable fault response, decreasing risk of motor damage and extending motor life. Application: High-humidity or dusty environments where protection margins are essential. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Electronic motor overload protection and a graphical local control panel streamline commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting, shortening commissioning cycles and simplifying ongoing maintenance. Application: Retrofit or new-build HVAC installations requiring straightforward commissioning. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 230/460/575 V support with a wide hp range (1–350 hp) reduces the need for multiple SKUs, simplifying procurement and inventory management. Application: Large commercial buildings, data centers, and industrial climate control networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: External control connection provisions and serial communications capability enable easy integration into existing automation architectures (SCADA/PLC), enhancing visibility and remote diagnostics. Application: Modern HVAC systems demanding scalable, interoperable motor control.
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FAQs
The ACH580-BCR-041A-6 is designed for UL-listed compatibility with UL/NEMA enclosure options that include Type 1, Type 12, or Type 3R configurations. This provides flexible protection against dust and moisture in HVAC environments, simplifies door wiring, and supports safe access for maintenance. For retrofit projects, these enclosure options help align with existing plant standards and minimize enclosure fabrication.
The drive supports a range up to 350 hp across 230/460/575 V and includes an integrated E-Clipse bypass with a bypass motor starter, delivering a direct-by-pass path for safe maintenance. This arrangement reduces downtime during service, preserves motor protection via electronic overload protection, and maintains controlled startup sequences even when bypass is engaged.
Yes. The ACH580-BCR-041A-6 is purpose-built for HVAC applications, offering a packaged drive with bypass, isolation, and control features tailored for fans, pumps, and compressors in commercial and light industrial systems. Its 1–350 hp range and 575 V capability support rooftop units and central air-handling systems, enabling precise speed control and energy efficiency.
The device is UL-listed and designed for UL (NEMA) enclosures, with options for Type 1, 12, or 3R protection. These attributes support compliance with common North American safety standards for motor controllers in HVAC installations, helping to meet maintenance and reliability requirements in commercial buildings.
Maintenance benefits include reduced wiring complexity, faster commissioning through a door-mounted graphical panel, and safer isolation via the interlocked disconnect. ROI advantages come from lower downtime during maintenance, longer motor life due to precise overload protection, and easier integration into existing automation with serial communications, enabling remote diagnostics and proactive asset management.