ABB 3AUA0000227383 ACH580 Packaged Drive - UL Type 1
Part Number: 3AUA0000227383
Quick Summary
ACH580 Packaged Drive controls HVAC motors with integrated disconnects for reliable building automation in HVAC systems. Engineers often encounter panel-space constraints, wiring complexity, and downtime when separate drives and disconnects are wired together; this packaged solution simplifies installation and service. UL-listed and available in NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosures, the ACH580 Packaged Drive delivers safety and ruggedness for demanding environments. By combining drive, protection, display, and connectivity in a single unit, it reduces wiring, commissioning time, and maintenance costs, while enabling scalable control for building management systems and energy-efficient operation.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227383 ABB: The ACH580 Packaged Drive includes an ACH580 drive in a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with input disconnect switch or circuit breaker, both including fast acting drive fuses. 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: Integrated door-mounted input disconnect with fast-acting drive fuses and electronic motor overload protection reduces panel space, wiring complexity, and maintenance downtime, enabling safer and faster servicing in HVAC drives. This packaging supports safer, more reliable commissioning and simpler compliance audits in commercial buildings. Application: HVAC motor control in packaged drives, where quick field service and robust protection matter. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Enclosure flexibility with UL-listed NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R options minimizes the need for additional external enclosures and guards the equipment against varied environmental conditions. Result: faster installation, fewer parts, and safer operation in busy mechanical rooms. Application: Retrofit and new-build projects with strict space and safety requirements. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Voltage and power scalability from 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V enables a single drive to cover multiple HVAC loads, reducing spares and increasing procurement efficiency. Application: Multi-load HVAC installations and energy management projects. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Door-mounted graphical display and external control connections streamline local control and remote integration, cutting commissioning time and enabling rapid BMS integration. Application: On-site programming, fault diagnosis, and remote supervision. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Serial communications capability provides seamless data exchange with control networks for monitoring and energy reporting, improving reliability and reducing downtime. Application: Integrated control and monitoring within building automation systems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Electronic motor overload protection and padlockable OFF position enhance safety compliance and operator control, decreasing risk during maintenance windows. Application: Regulated environments and safety-conscious deployments in industrial HVAC.
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Yes. The ACH580 Packaged Drive is designed for ease of retrofit, featuring a door-mounted input disconnect and built-in fuses within a UL-listed, NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure. This packaging minimizes panel alterations, reduces wiring complexity, and simplifies field upgrades while maintaining safe, compliant operation in existing mechanical rooms.
The unit covers 1 to 350 hp across 230/460/575 V, with a UL-listed construction and enclosure options of Type 1, 12, or 3R. It includes electronic motor overload protection, a local graphical display, and serial communications capability for integration with control networks, delivering scalable HVAC motor control in a compact footprint.
Yes. The ACH580 Packaged Drive provides external control connections and serial communications capability, enabling straightforward data exchange with BMS platforms. This supports remote monitoring, fault reporting, and energy-management strategies while maintaining local control through the panel-mounted graphical interface.
The drive is UL-listed and offered in NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, with features like a padlockable OFF disconnect and fast-acting drive fuses. These attributes support safe operation, theft deterrence, and compliance with typical industrial building and equipment safety requirements.
A packaged solution reduces wiring, reduces panel space, and simplifies commissioning, accelerating startup and reducing labor costs. Integrated protection and a local display shorten fault diagnosis time, while compatibility with control networks improves monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency, delivering measurable ROI in HVAC applications.