ABB 3AUA0000227931 HVAC Drive UL Type 1 Certified
Part Number: 3AUA0000227931
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 HVAC drive provides precise motor control for packaged HVAC systems. Engineers often struggle with space constraints, wiring complexity, and difficult serviceability in control panels. It offers UL Type 1 packaged enclosure with a door-mounted input disconnect and fast-acting fuses or an input circuit breaker, plus electronic motor overload protection and serial communications. This configuration supports CE-ready processes and IP-rated options for harsher environments, enabling smoother procurement and broader market applicability. The compact, door-mounted controls simplify wiring, reduce installation time, and improve serviceability, while onboard protections help meet safety standards and extend motor life. In practice, facilities gain consistent performance, energy efficiency, and lower maintenance costs.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000227931 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
The ACH580 Packaged Drive uses a UL Type 1 packaged enclosure that integrates a door-mounted input disconnect and essential protection. This consolidation reduces panel footprint, simplifies wiring, and speeds installation by letting the drive sit close to the motor with a single, serviceable unit. For HVAC teams, the result is easier commissioning, cleaner cable management, and fewer field connectors to miswire in fan, pump, or air handling unit (AHU) applications. Electronic motor overload protection is built in, safeguarding motors during start-ups and transient overloads. This reduces unscheduled downtime and extends motor life in high-load HVAC cycles. The ACH580 also offers serial communications for remote monitoring and control, improving maintenance planning and enabling proactive fault diagnosis when integrated with BAS or DCS systems. Serial communications and external control connections are designed for seamless integration with building management, EMS/BMS, and industrial networks. Operators can observe real-time voltage, current, torque, and speed, enabling energy management and quick fault isolation. The drive supports scalable architectures, simplifying retrofit projects or new installations in data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The local control panel provides a graphical display for fast commissioning and on-site tuning, reducing the need for external programming tools. This capability shortens project timelines and minimizes specialist dependencies. In addition, the packaging approach supports standardized procurement and maintenance routines, delivering consistent performance across multiple sites and reducing total cost of ownership. With a horsepower range from 1 to 350 hp and voltages of 230, 460, or 575 V, the ACH580 Packaged Drive covers a broad spectrum of HVAC needs—from small air handlers to large pumps. Its compact, packaged design saves space, accelerates procurement, and enhances reliability in mechanical rooms, helping facilities meet energy targets and uptime requirements.
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ABB 3AUA0000227931 ACH580 packaged HVAC drive requires planning for a UL Type 1 enclosure, a door-mounted input disconnect, and appropriate fusing or an input circuit breaker. Plan adequate clearance for cooling and maintenance, route control and power wiring separately, and ensure the unit can be accessed for the graphical control panel. Commissioning is streamlined by built-in communications and local control features.
The ACH580 Packaged Drive supports a broad horsepower range from 1 to 350 hp and operates at three common voltages: 230, 460, and 575 V. This flexibility enables direct replacement in existing systems without major rewiring, and supports both light commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. The wide voltage options also improve compatibility with regional power standards.
Yes, the ACH580 Packaged Drive is well suited for air handling units, pumps, and belt-driven fans often found in commercial buildings and process facilities. Its built-in motor overload protection and control panel simplify start-up and monitoring, while the external control connections and serial communications enable integration with building management systems for coordinated control and energy optimization.
This ABB HVAC drive ships in a UL Type 1 (NEMA) packaged enclosure, with input disconnect and optional circuit protection. The design supports CE-ready configurations for international installation and offers enclosure options that align with common IP protection requirements in harsh environments. These certifications and standards simplify compliance during audits and reduce commissioning risk.
Deploying the ACH580 Packaged Drive can shorten installation time and reduce wiring complexity, cutting labor costs. Its energy-efficient speed control reduces HVAC system demand, while built-in diagnostics and motor overload protection minimize downtime and maintenance visits. The result is improved uptime, lower energy bills, and faster payback, especially in retrofit projects where space is tight and service access matters.