ABB 3AUA0000227518 ACH580 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000227518
Quick Summary
ACH580 HVAC drive from ABB provides robust, efficient motor control for commercial HVAC systems. Engineers often face downtime during maintenance and fluctuating performance under variable loads, leading to wasted energy and disrupted processes. UL-listed and designed for safe installation inside NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosures, this model features an integrated bypass to keep equipment running during service. The intelligent protections, door-mounted graphical control panel, and external control connections simplify commissioning, while enabling serial communications with building management systems. By combining precise speed control with reliability and easy diagnostics, ABB ACH580 supports lower lifecycle costs, improved energy efficiency, and faster project deployment for industrial and facility automation teams.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227518 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 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
Integrated E-Clipse bypass enables maintenance without stopping the driven load, reducing unplanned downtime in HVAC fans and pumps and delivering faster service windows. This feature directly translates to lower downtime costs and improved system availability in commercial buildings, data centers, and manufacturing facilities. The drive supports 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V, making it adaptable to a wide range of motor sizes and load profiles while supporting scalable HVAC projects and retrofit programs. UL-listed components and a built-in NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure ensure safer installation in mechanical rooms and outdoor-ready slots, enabling compliant deployments with minimal protective hardware. A door-mounted control panel with a graphical display simplifies local operation and debugging, reducing commissioning time and technician travel. Electronic motor overload protection, external control connections, and serial communications capability deliver robust protection and easy integration with building management systems, improving fault diagnosis and automation reliability. This combination of features supports energy-efficiency targets, regulatory compliance, and a faster return on investment for facility operators and system integrators.
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FAQs
The ACH580 supports 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V and is designed for straightforward integration with common HVAC equipment. Its UL-listed components and NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure simplify site approvals, while the door-mounted control panel and external control connections reduce commissioning time and field wiring complexity. This makes retrofit projects and new builds faster to deploy, with predictable performance across variable loads.
E-Clipse bypass allows the motor to operate while bypassing the drive hardware during maintenance, minimizing downtime and speeding service interventions. In HVAC applications, this means fans and pumps can continue running during motor or drive service, reducing process interruption and facilitating safe, lockout-tagout procedures. The result is increased system availability and lower maintenance costs over the life of the installation.
This ABB ACH580 drive is UL-listed and designed for safe installation inside a NEMA Type 1, Type 12, or Type 3R enclosure. These protections help ensure environmental resilience in mechanical rooms and exterior installations, supporting reliable operation in diverse facilities and simplifying compliance with safety and electrical standards.
Yes. The ACH580 is engineered for HVAC packaged drives, including fans, pumps, and compressors, with a control panel that supports local operation and external connections. Its serial communications capability enables integration with building management systems (BMS), enabling centralized monitoring, energy reporting, and coordinated demand response within facility automation architectures.
The drive reduces downtime during maintenance, improves energy efficiency through precise speed control, and simplifies diagnostics with a graphical display. Integrated protection and straightforward commissioning lower maintenance labor, while easy integration with automation networks accelerates project timelines. Collectively, these factors contribute to a faster payback period and lower total cost of ownership for HVAC modernization projects.