ABB 3AUA0000227921 Packaged Drive - UL Type 1 Enclosure
Part Number: 3AUA0000227921
Quick Summary
ABB 3AUA0000227921 Packaged Drive is an HVAC drive that precisely controls fans and pumps in commercial and industrial systems. Many installers struggle with space constraints, wiring complexity, and downtime during drive upgrades; this packaged solution reduces footprint and simplifies maintenance. The ACH580 Packaged Drive is UL-listed and offered in UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, with a door-mounted input disconnect and fast-acting fuses or an input circuit breaker for safer, code-ready installations. Key certifications and enclosure options provide compliance confidence, while local control is aided by a door-mounted graphical display and flexible external control connections. Integrated serial communications and BMS-friendly interfaces translate to faster commissioning and measurable business value.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUA0000227921 ABB: The ACH580 Packaged Drive includes an ACH580 drive in a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with either an input disconnect switch and fast acting fuses or an input circuit breaker. It is available from 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V. The ACH580 Packaged Drive provides a door-mounted input disconnect switch (padlockable in the OFF position), 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: Packaged drive with a built-in input disconnect and either fast-acting fuses or an input circuit breaker. → Business Impact: Enhances safety during maintenance and simplifies field wiring, reducing installation time and risk. → Application: Ideal for HVAC retrofit projects and new commercial building systems where quick deployment matters. Feature: UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure options (Type 1, 12, or 3R). → Business Impact: Provides rugged enclosure protection and regional code compatibility, enabling installation in diverse environments. → Application: Hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities requiring resilient protection. Feature: Door-mounted input disconnect that is padlockable in OFF. → Business Impact: Improves lockout/tagout safety and prevents accidental restarts during service. → Application: Regular maintenance windows and commissioning in active systems. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection built into the drive. → Business Impact: Protects motors and drives from overloads, lowering downtime and repair costs. → Application: High-cycle HVAC fans and pumps with variable loads. Feature: Local control panel with graphical display on the door and external control connections. → Business Impact: Accelerates setup, troubleshooting, and commissioning, while enabling seamless integration with external systems. → Application: On-site commissioning, remote monitoring, and BMS integration. Feature: Serial communications capability and wide HP/Voltage range (1–350 hp, 230/460/575 V). → Business Impact: Facilitates scalable installations and smooth integration with building management systems, reducing commissioning time and enabling remote supervision. → Application: Large facilities, multi-zone HVAC networks, and retrofits requiring centralized control.
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FAQs
The ACH580 Packaged Drive is designed for plug-and-play installation in UL Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures. Begin by securing the enclosure, mounting the drive, and connecting the input disconnect with padlockable OFF. Ensure the 230/460/575 V supply is balanced and that fuses or a circuit breaker are correctly rated. Then wire external control connections and configure the graphical local control panel for commissioning. This approach minimizes field wiring, reduces wiring errors, and accelerates startup while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Key safety features include a door-mounted input disconnect padlockable in OFF, electronic motor overload protection, and the option of fast-acting fuses or an input circuit breaker integrated into the enclosure. These features protect personnel during maintenance, prevent accidental restarts, and safeguard equipment from overload and electrical faults, enabling safer, more reliable operation in variable-speed HVAC applications.
The drive provides provisions for external control connections and offers serial communications capability, supporting integration with building management systems (BMS) and remote monitoring. This enables centralized scheduling, fault diagnostics, and energy-management strategies. For installers, the integration reduces commissioning time and improves visibility into drive performance across multiple HVAC zones.
The ACH580 Packaged Drive supports 1 to 350 hp at 230/460/575 V, accommodating a wide range of motor sizes typically used in commercial and industrial HVAC systems. This broad compatibility simplifies upgrades, retrofits, and multi-motor configurations, allowing a single family of drives to serve diverse equipment while maintaining efficiency and control fidelity.
Choose the appropriate enclosure type (Type 1, 12, or 3R) based on environment; ensure proper input protection (disconnect and fuses or circuit breaker) and secure padlocks for maintenance. Leverage the local control panel for quick commissioning and use serial communications to integrate with BMS. The result is safer installations, reduced downtime, and improved energy management, delivering measurable ROI over the drive’s lifecycle.