ABB 3AUA0000227321 Packaged HVAC Drive - UL Type 1
Part Number: 3AUA0000227321
Quick Summary
ABB 3AUA0000227321 Packaged HVAC drive delivers precise motor control for HVAC systems. For engineers pressed to shorten commissioning time and reduce wiring, integration with existing controls can be a bottleneck. UL-listed with a NEMA Type 1 enclosure provides safe indoor installation and straightforward compliance; the solution includes electronic motor overload protection and a door-mounted control panel. Built to cover 1 to 350 hp and 230/460/575 V, it integrates seamlessly with ABB ACH580 control options and supports external control connections and serial communications. This packaged approach reduces wiring, speeds installation, and delivers predictable performance across commercial and light industrial HVAC applications.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227321 ABB: The ACH580 Packaged Drive includes an ACH580 drive in a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with either an input disconnect switch and fast acting fuses or an input circuit breaker. It is available from 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V. The ACH580 Packaged Drive provides a door-mounted input disconnect switch (padlockable in the OFF position), 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: Packaged design with a door-mounted input disconnect and optional fuses or a circuit breaker simplifies field wiring, enhances safety, and accelerates startup in new builds or retrofit projects for HVAC systems. Application: Commercial buildings, data centers, and manufacturing facilities seeking faster commissioning and reduced install costs. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Electronic motor overload protection provides motor protection with reduced nuisance tripping, lowering unplanned downtime and extending motor life in variable-torque HVAC applications. Application: Air handling units and fan drives in climate control systems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Door-mounted control panel with graphical display enables local control and quick commissioning, decreasing commissioning time by enabling on-site troubleshooting and parameter tuning. Application: Mechanical rooms and centralized control zones. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Serial communications capability and external control connections enable seamless integration with building management systems and PLCs, improving monitoring, diagnostics, and energy optimization. Application: Modern intelligent facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Voltage range 230/460/575 V and 1–350 hp support a broad set of motors and fans, reducing inventory needs and enabling standardized procurement across projects. Application: Both new installations and retrofits. Feature → Business Impact → Application: ACH580 compatibility ensures a familiar ecosystem with proven performance, lowering training requirements and speeding up deployment. Application: Utilities, process HVAC, and industrial plants.
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FAQs
Begin by verifying supply voltage and horsepower range (230/460/575 V, 1–350 hp) to ensure compatibility with the ACH580 family. Mount the unit in a UL Type 1 enclosure, connect the door-mounted input disconnect, and wire the external control connections as per the included schematic. Use the door-mounted graphical control panel for local setup and enable serial communications for integration with the building management system. This configuration minimizes wiring complexity and streamlines commissioning.
Key specs include a 1–350 hp range and operating voltages of 230/460/575 V. The package features a door-mounted input disconnect (padlockable OFF), electronic motor overload protection, a graphical local control panel, and serial communications capability for external control. It is designed for UL Type 1 indoor installations and supports broad HVAC motor control needs.
Yes. The 1–350 hp range and 230/460/575 V compatibility fit many existing HVAC motors. The built-in disconnect simplifies safety compliance in retrofits, while the door-mounted control panel accelerates commissioning. Its serial communications enable integration with current building management systems, making it a practical upgrade path for improving efficiency and control without extensive panel rewiring.
The packaged drive is UL-listed and housed in a UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure, designed for indoor environments. The combination of UL safety certification and a Type 1 enclosure supports compliant installation in commercial and industrial settings, while facilitating safer maintenance practices through a padlockable disconnect and integrated protection features.
The integrated disconnect, motor overload protection, and door-mounted control panel reduce wiring complexity and commissioning time, lowering labor costs. Compatibility with ACH580 and serial communications enable remote monitoring and diagnostics, supporting predictive maintenance. Overall, you gain energy efficiency, improved system reliability, and a faster payback on HVAC projects.