ABB ACH580 3AUA0000227531 - UL/NEMA Type 1/12/3R Enclosure
Part Number: 3AUA0000227531
Quick Summary
ACH580 is a variable speed drive for industrial motors used in pumps, fans, and conveyors. This ABB solution helps you optimize motor control while reducing energy use and wear. Many maintenance teams struggle with rugged environments, limited space, and the need for reliable local control and protection. The drive ships with a door-mounted control panel, electronic motor overload protection, and an integrated bypass starter, helping you simplify start-up and maintenance. Key certifications and ratings include UL-listed protection and NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosure options, ensuring safe operation across harsh facilities. By combining external control connections and serial communications capability, the ACH580 supports modern plant automation while delivering predictable uptime and a solid return on investment. The design aligns with industrial needs for safety, compliance, and scalable performance.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227531 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
Feature: Integrated ABB E-Clipse bypass with bypass motor starter. Business Impact: Reduces wiring complexity and installation time, lowers on-site labor costs, and minimizes electrical disturbance during start-up. Application: Suitable for OEM panels and retrofit projects where quick, reliable bypass operation is required in pumps, fans, and conveyors. Feature: Door-mounted input disconnect switch or circuit breaker with interlocked, padlockable OFF. Business Impact: Enhances operator safety and compliance with lock-out/tag-out practices, while simplifying maintenance work. Application: Ideal for harsh plant floors where safety and secure shutdown are critical. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection and graphical door-mounted control panel. Business Impact: Protects motor windings from thermal damage, lowers maintenance cycles, and improves fault diagnosis in real time. Application: Industrial drives in process lines requiring clear local control and quick troubleshooting. Feature: External control connections and serial communications capability. Business Impact: Enables seamless integration with PLCs, SCADA, and MES systems, reducing integration risk and enabling remote monitoring. Application: Modern factories adopting Industry 4.0 practices. Feature: Wide voltage support 230/460/575 V and 1–350 hp range. Business Impact: Maximizes installation flexibility across legacy and new equipment, minimizing stock and spare parts. Application: Suitable for a broad set of motor-driven equipment in manufacturing and infrastructure. Industry context: ABB ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass delivers a dependable, compliant, and scalable drive platform that aligns with maintenance strategies, energy efficiency goals, and automation roadmaps.
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FAQs
The ACH580 is designed for straightforward integration with 230/460/575 V motors and can be mounted within UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures. Its door-mounted control panel and interlocked, padlockable OFF switch simplify retrofit in existing MCCs, reducing wiring changes and downtime during commissioning.
The drive supports from 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V and includes electronic motor overload protection. It also provides a bypass starter, integrated protection features, and serial communications, enabling reliable motor control and diagnostic visibility for preventative maintenance.
Yes. The ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass is designed for general-purpose industrial motor control, with a bypass option that minimizes motor disruption during maintenance. Its enclosure options and protective features make it well-suited for pumps, fans, and conveyor systems in manufacturing and process industries.
Key certifications/ratings include UL-listed protection and NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosure compatibility. These standards support safe operation in varied industrial environments and facilitate compliance with common safety regulations.
The integrated bypass starter and local control panel streamline commissioning and on-site troubleshooting. Electronic overload protection reduces motor wear, while external control connections and serial communications enable seamless integration with PLCs and SCADA, delivering lower maintenance costs and faster project ROI.