ABB 3AUA0000227513 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass UL Type 1
Part Number: 3AUA0000227513
Quick Summary
The ABB ACH580 HVAC drive with E-Clipse bypass delivers precise motor control for commercial and industrial HVAC applications. Engineers often struggle with integrating bypass functionality and disconnects without increasing downtime or compromising safety. This drive is UL-listed and available in UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, providing flexible installation in a range of environments. By consolidating a bypass motor starter, fast-acting fuses, and a door-mounted control panel into a single package, it simplifies commissioning and service. The solution also offers serial communications and external control connections to fit modern automation and building-management systems, delivering improved reliability, compliance, and total-cost-of-ownership benefits.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227513 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: E-Clipse bypass integrated with bypass motor starter → Business Impact: Enables seamless bypass operation with reduced wiring and faster fault isolation, lowering maintenance time and improving system uptime in HVAC equipment. Application: Air handling units and packaged rooftop units needing safe bypass capability. Feature: UL-listed enclosure options (NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R) → Business Impact: Enhances safety and code-compliant installation across environments, simplifying procurement and commissioning. Application: Industrial plants and service shops requiring robust enclosure ratings. Feature: Input disconnect switch or circuit breaker with fast-acting drive fuses → Business Impact: Improves safety interlocks and protective coordination, reducing risk during startup and maintenance. Application: Code-compliant electrical installations in US facilities. Feature: Door-mounted control panel with graphical display → Business Impact: Improves local control and readability, cutting commissioning time and reducing operator error. Application: On-site tuning and troubleshooting in HVAC systems. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection → Business Impact: Prevents motor damage, extending motor life and reducing unplanned outages. Application: High-load HVAC fan and pump motors with dynamic duty. Feature: Serial communications and external control connections → Business Impact: Facilitates integration with building-management systems and plant-wide automation, enabling remote monitoring and control. Application: Smart facilities and energy-management initiatives. Feature: 1–350 hp range at 230/460/575 V → Business Impact: Scales across small to large HVAC equipment, consolidating parts and inventory. Application: Diverse HVAC fleets with mixed capacity requirements. Feature: Padlockable OFF position → Business Impact: Improves safety compliance and lockout-tagout readiness during maintenance. Application: Facilities with stringent safety policies. Industry context: The ACH580 family’s modular architecture and E-Clipse bypass are well-suited to retrofit projects where minimizing downtime and preserving drive integrity during bypass transitions is critical, making it a trusted choice for OEMs and service providers in industrial automation and HVAC markets.
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FAQs
The ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass is designed for flexible installation in HVAC systems, offering a door-mounted control panel and enclosure options that support integration with common control panels. Its 230/460/575 V three-phase inputs and availability in NEMA Type 1/12/3R housings help align with standard commercial installations, reducing retrofit complexity and enabling straightforward commissioning.
For the ACH580-BCR-143A-2 configuration, the drive supports 230 V three-phase input with a current rating up to 143 A, enabling up to about 50 HP operation in this voltage class. The drive also supports 460 V and 575 V options, offering scalable performance for varying motor loads in HVAC equipment.
Yes. The ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass is designed for HVAC applications such as air-handling units, rooftop units, and variable-air-volume fans. Its integrated bypass starter and protective features deliver reliable operation in commercial and industrial environments, while the device’s communications and control connections support advanced integration with building management systems.
The drive is UL-listed and available in NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, providing safety and environment-ready protection for indoor and partially outdoor installations. These features help ensure regulatory compliance, easier maintenance access, and safer operation in demanding industrial environments.
By reducing wiring complexity, enabling a safe bypass path, and offering electronic overload protection, the ACH580 minimizes downtime and maintenance time while protecting motor health. The device’s local control panel and remote-communication capabilities simplify commissioning and monitoring, contributing to lower lifecycle costs and faster return on investment in HVAC projects.