ABB ACH580-VCR-075A-2 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000227470
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580-VCR-075A-2 HVAC drive is a compact variable-frequency drive for precise HVAC motor control. Facility teams often wrestle with energy waste, motor stress, and downtime during bypass transitions or maintenance. It is UL-listed and delivered in a NEMA Type 1 enclosure with a built-in bypass starter, providing safe operation and fast isolation. The drive supports 1 to 75 hp at 230/460/575 V and offers configurable control, serial communications, and electronic overload protection—delivering reliable performance in commercial and industrial HVAC applications. In practice, this translates to improved energy efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and smoother climate control for facilities.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227470 ABB: The ACH580 with ABB E-Clipse bypass has an integrated UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure with a bypass motor starter and is available from 1 to 75 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
The integrated ABB E-Clipse bypass provides a seamless bypass path with a motor starter built into the drive, eliminating the need for separate bypass hardware and reducing wiring complexity. This translates to shorter installation times, lower upfront costs, and safer maintenance workflows in critical HVAC circuits for large office buildings and data centers. In practice, you gain rapid return-to-service during service windows and consistent belt and bearing longevity through controlled transition events. The drive is housed in a UL-listed NEMA Type 1 enclosure with a door-mounted graphical control panel, delivering straightforward commissioning and local visibility even in shared mechanical rooms. This reduces commissioning risk and supports easier troubleshooting during start-up and routine checks. Compatibility with serial communications and external control connections enables seamless integration with BAS, energy management systems, and remote diagnostics, supporting scalable control strategies for multi-zone HVAC networks. Real-world use cases include retrofit projects and new installations where centralized monitoring and edge computing improve fault detection and performance analytics.
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FAQs
Begin with verifying UL/NEMA Type 1 enclosure compliance, mount the drive in a suitable electrical cabinet, and connect the 230 V supply to the designated input. Attach the bypass starter as included, wire the control panel to the local controls, and configure protection settings. The integrated bypass reduces wiring complexity and shortens commissioning time, while the padlockable OFF switch improves lockout/tagout safety during maintenance.
The drive provides external control connections and serial communications capability, enabling BACnet/Metasys or other BAS integrations. This allows remote monitoring of motor load, fault status, and energy usage, plus easy tuning of speed profiles for HVAC loads. For retrofit projects, the integration reduces commissioning time and supports predictive maintenance through central data visibility.
Yes. The unit comes in a UL-listed enclosure with a built-in bypass starter and fast-acting drive fuses, along with electronic overload protection. Its NEMA Type 1 enclosure is designed for indoor use in commercial and industrial environments, improving operator safety and simplifying compliance with typical electrical room codes.
Expect refined motor control, reduced start-up current, and smoother acceleration/deceleration curves, which translate into energy savings and reduced mechanical wear. The 1 to 75 hp range at 230/460/575 V supports a broad spectrum of fans and pumps, enabling precise airflow or pump control and improved comfort across zones. Remote monitoring further enhances reliability and uptime.
The ACH580-VCR-075A-2 reduces energy consumption through efficient VFD control and minimizes maintenance costs by providing electronic overload protection and a robust bypass option. With the integrated enclosure and simplified wiring, installation costs drop and service windows shorten. Over the equipment lifecycle, facilities typically see lower energy bills, fewer unplanned outages, and easier diagnostics via BAS integrations.