ABB ACH580 3AUA0000227540 HVAC Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000227540
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 HVAC drives optimize motor control for HVAC packaged systems in commercial and industrial facilities. Engineers face downtime and safety challenges during bypass maintenance, needing a solution that minimizes disruption and meets code requirements. With UL-listed protection and flexible enclosure options (Type 1, 12, or 3R), the ACH580 offers integrated bypass, electronic overload protection, and local control via a door-mounted panel, plus serial communications for seamless integration. This combination delivers energy efficiency, reliable startup, and easier installation for HVAC projects, supporting critical business outcomes such as reduced energy waste and faster maintenance cycles.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227540 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: E-Clipse bypass integration with a bypass starter. Business Impact: Reduces maintenance downtime and simplifies safe servicing of HVAC motors. Application: Ideal for packaged HVAC systems requiring quick bypass during service without full system power disruption. Long-tail keywords: HVAC drive bypass, energy efficient motor control, ready-to-service VFD. Feature: Integrated input disconnect switch or circuit breaker with a door-mounted interlocked switch. Business Impact: Improves safety and regulatory compliance during installation and servicing. Application: Suitable for on-site control and lockout/tagout procedures in industrial facilities. Long-tail keywords: door interlock, safe maintenance, UL listed drive. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection and local control panel with graphical display. Business Impact: Protects motors from overload, reduces fault-related downtime, and accelerates diagnostics. Application: Field-installed drives for fans and pumps in HVAC plants. Long-tail keywords: motor protection, graphical display, local control. Feature: Wide voltage and horsepower range with Type 1/12/3R enclosure. Business Impact: Supports a broad set of HVAC motors (1–350 hp) across 230/460/575 V, enabling scalable installations and fewer part substitutions. Application: Large campus or plant-wide HVAC projects. Long-tail keywords: 230/460/575 V VFD, scalable motor control, EN/UL enclosure. Feature: External control connections and serial communications capability. Business Impact: Simplifies integration with plant automation, SCADA, and building management systems. Application: New-build or retrofit HVAC projects needing networked control. Long-tail keywords: serial communications, external control, automation integration.
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FAQs
The ACH580 supports a wide range of HVAC motor ratings, from 1 to 350 horsepower, across 230, 460, and 575-volt configurations. This versatility suits both small fans and large pumps, enabling a single family of drives to cover most packaged HVAC applications without multiple part numbers.
The E-Clipse bypass provides a bypass starter and an integrated bypass path, allowing motor servicing without disconnecting or re wiring the entire drive. This reduces downtime, improves safety, and speeds up troubleshooting in HVAC systems, especially during seasonal or load changes.
Yes. The ACH580 includes provisions for external control connections and serial communications, enabling easy integration with building automation systems, SCADA, and other plant networks for centralized monitoring and coordinated control.
The drive is UL-listed with enclosure options Type 1, 12, or 3R, includes a door-mounted control panel with interlocked switch, and provides electronic motor overload protection. These features support safer installations and compliance with electrical safety standards in HVAC projects.
The ACH580 delivers improved energy efficiency, reduced maintenance downtime, and streamlined installation. Its broad voltage and horsepower range, integrated bypass, and network connectivity support scalable, reliable HVAC system control with lower total cost of ownership.