ABB ACH580-BCR-144A-6+B056 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000226996
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580-BCR-144A-6+B056 is an HVAC packaged drive that provides precise motor control for building HVAC equipment. The primary challenge it addresses is downtime caused by bypass reconfiguration and complex wiring during maintenance or retrofit projects. The unit is UL-listed and offered with UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, ensuring safe operation across indoor and harsher spaces. Its integrated E-Clipse bypass, door-mounted control, and interlocked disconnect streamline service while preserving safety and regulatory compliance. With external control connections and serial communications, it integrates smoothly with building management systems, delivering faster commissioning, easier diagnostics, and scalable, energy-efficient HVAC performance for a wide range of applications.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000226996 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 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 integration with a bypass starter provides a seamless bypass path during service and testing. This reduces downtime and limits exposure to live-wiring changes, improving maintenance safety and productivity. Application: HVAC packs in commercial buildings, chillers, and air handling units benefit from faster service and reduced commissioning time. Feature: Input disconnect switch or circuit breaker with a door interlock, padlockable in OFF position enhances safety compliance and prevents accidental energization. Application: Electrical rooms and equipment enclosures in manufacturing facilities and data centers require robust lockout-tagout. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection and a door-mounted graphical control panel minimize nuisance trips while enabling rapid local adjustments. Application: Fans and pumps in AHUs and cooling towers benefit from safer, more reliable operation. Feature: 1 to 350 hp range and 230/460/575 V availability supports scalable deployment across equipment families. Application: Retrofit projects and new HVAC installs can consolidate on a single drive platform. Feature: Built-in communications and external control connections simplify integration with building management systems and remote monitoring. Application: Data centers, hospitals, and industrial plants benefit from easy commissioning and predictable maintenance schedules.
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FAQs
The ACH580-BCR-144A-6+B056 combines precise motor control with an integrated E-Clipse bypass and a bypass starter, enabling safe maintenance without full system power-downs. It supports 150 HP at 230/460/575 V and provides a UL-listed, NEMA-rated enclosure for reliable operation in typical HVAC environments, including AHUs, chillers, and rooftop units.
The E-Clipse bypass allows service personnel to bypass the drive without disconnecting the entire system, reducing downtime and complexity during maintenance. This translates to faster service windows, safer bypass trials, and fewer interruptions to demand for conditioned air in critical facilities such as data centers and hospitals.
Yes. The ACH580-BCR-144A-6+B056 includes external control connections and serial communications capability, enabling straightforward integration with most BMS platforms. This supports remote monitoring, fault diagnostics, and coordinated demand response, helping facilities optimize energy use and achieve better asset utilization.
It uses UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosures for versatile indoor and outdoor suitability and includes a door-mounted control panel with interlocked, padlockable disconnect. These features enhance operator safety, simplify LOTO compliance, and reduce risk during commissioning and routine maintenance.
Upgrading delivers improved motor protection with electronic overload protection, faster commissioning through a graphical local display, and robust bypass options that minimize downtime. The broad horsepower and voltage range reduces SKU fragmentation, enabling a single drive platform for a wide range of HVAC motors, resulting in lower total cost of ownership and more predictable maintenance.