ABB 3AUA0000227516 ACH580 Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000227516
Quick Summary
The ACH580 HVAC drive provides precise motor speed control for packaged HVAC units. Engineers often struggle with integrating reliable protection, safe bypass, and compact cabinet layouts in tight spaces. This ABB solution combines a bypass starter and an input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting fuses, all within a UL-listed NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure. It also features a door-mounted control panel with a graphical display and generous external control connections for seamless integration. By delivering scalable power from 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V, the ACH580 reduces commissioning time, improves safety, and supports remote monitoring through built-in serial communications. In short, with ABB ACH580, you gain energy-efficient motor control that aligns with modern HVAC system requirements and maintenance workflows.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227516 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 starter and input disconnect or circuit breaker, plus fast-acting drive fuses. Business impact: simplifies wiring and cabinet layout while improving safety and serviceability. Application: ideal for compact HVAC control panels in retrofits and new installations. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection and a door-mounted control panel with graphical display. Business impact: protects motors against overload, enables quick fault diagnosis, and accelerates commissioning. Application: critical for reliable operation in commercial HVAC plants and process cooling. Feature: Compatibility with 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V and UL-listed NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure. Business impact: scalable power options, standard protection, and code-compliant installations. Application: supports expansions of HVAC drives across multiple zones and retrofit projects. Feature: Serial communications capability and external control connections. Business impact: enables integration with building management systems, remote monitoring, and centralized control. Application: streamlines control architecture for larger facilities and multi-drive deployments. Feature: Local control via a door-mounted panel and remote control integration. Business impact: reduced downtime, faster set-up, and safer field operation. Application: service technicians and control engineers working in crowded electrical rooms.
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FAQs
The ACH580 supports 1–350 hp across 230/460/575 V supplies and is designed for seamless integration in packaged HVAC systems. It includes a bypass starter, a selectable input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting fuses, and a door-mounted control panel for local or remote operation. This makes retrofits and new builds straightforward while preserving safety and compliance.
Key specs include horsepower range from 1 to 350 hp, voltage options of 230/460/575 V, an integrated E-Clipse bypass with bypass starter, a UL-listed NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure, electronic motor overload protection, and serial communications capability for external control connections. These features support reliable motor control, protection, and system integration.
Yes. The ACH580 is purpose-built for HVAC applications, offering scalable motor control for fans and pumps in packaged units. Its integrated bypass, robust protection, and local/remote control options help reduce commissioning time, improve safety, and enhance energy efficiency in commercial and light industrial facilities.
The drive comes UL-listed and is housed in a UL (NEMA) Type 1/12/3R enclosure. It includes an input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting drive fuses and electronic motor overload protection, all designed to meet common safety and installation standards for HVAC equipment.
By combining bypass capability with a compact, integrated control panel, the ACH580 reduces wiring, cabinet depth, and downtime during maintenance. Remote monitoring via serial communications supports proactive maintenance, while energy-efficient motor control lowers operating costs over the system’s life cycle.