ABB ACH580 Packaged Drive - UL Type 1 Enclosed US Install
Part Number: 3AUA0000227929
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 Packaged Drive provides precise HVAC motor control for packaged systems. Installers often struggle with safe, code-compliant integration when adding drives to equipment with door-mounted disconnects. The drive is UL-listed for NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, supporting reliable field installation. With electronic motor overload protection, a door-mounted control panel with graphical display, and built-in serial communications, it reduces wiring errors, speeds commissioning, and simplifies external control integration. For manufacturers and service teams, this translates to lower installed cost, improved reliability, and faster time-to-value in commercial and industrial HVAC applications. This packaged solution supports scalable performance across 230/460/575 V networks, delivering dependable operation in evolving facilities.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227929 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: Door-mounted input disconnect switch with padlockable OFF position → Business Impact: Improves safety and lockout/tagout compliance, reducing risk during maintenance and service windows. Application: Ideal for packaged HVAC controls in rooftop units and air handlers where safe access is required. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection → Business Impact: Protects critical HVAC motors from overload conditions, lowering accidental failures and downtime. Application: Essential for fans, pumps, and compressors in commercial buildings and industrial plants. Feature: Local control panel with graphical display → Business Impact: Speeds commissioning and on-site diagnostics, decreasing commissioning costs and enabling rapid fault isolation. Application: Field service and on-site tuning for retrofit projects. Feature: Serial communications capability → Business Impact: Enables seamless integration with building automation systems and SCADA for remote monitoring and control. Application: Centralized energy management and fault reporting in large facilities. Feature: 1–350 hp, 230/460/575 V compatibility → Business Impact: Scales with project size and supply, reducing the need for multiple drives and simplifying procurement. Application: HVAC applications ranging from small to large commercial systems. Feature: UL/NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure options → Business Impact: Supports compliant, durable installations with appropriate protection in various environments. Application: Deployments requiring enclosure-specific protection and code compliance. Feature: Compact packaged drive design → Business Impact: Saves panel space and reduces installation time, enabling tighter electrical rooms. Application: Retrofit and new builds where space is at a premium.
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FAQs
The ACH580 Packaged Drive ships as a UL-listed unit in a NEMA Type enclosure (Type 1, 12, or 3R) with a door-mounted input disconnect switch. The disconnect can be padlocked in the OFF position to support lockout/tagout during maintenance, and it provides a straightforward, code-compliant method to isolate power to the drive before servicing.
The drive supports a wide range of horsepower from 1 to 350 hp and input voltages of 230/460/575 V three-phase. This flexibility allows a single solution to cover diverse HVAC applications while minimizing the need for multiple drive catalog entries.
Yes, it is designed for HVAC use, including a door-mounted control panel with graphical display for local control, electronic motor overload protection, and built-in serial communications for external control and building automation integration. It supports straightforward commissioning and on-site troubleshooting for HVAC equipment like rooftop units and air handlers.
The ACH580 Packaged Drive is UL-listed and offered in NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures, aligning with common US safety and protection standards. This configuration supports code-compliant installations in a variety of indoor environments typical for commercial and light industrial HVAC applications.
Expect reduced wiring and commissioning time due to integrated control features, improved motor protection lowering downtime, and space savings from a compact packaged design. The combination of safety locks, local and remote control options, and robust protection translates to faster service, lower total installed cost, and more predictable maintenance.