ABB 3AUA0000233132 Motors & Drives - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUA0000233132
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 HVAC drive with E-Clipse bypass safely controls HVAC motors in commercial buildings. Facility teams struggle with unsafe manual starts, space constraints in electrical rooms, and the challenge of coordinating control from multiple devices. The unit is UL listed and uses a NEMA Type 1 enclosure with an integrated bypass starter, offering a padlockable OFF position and fast-acting drive fuses for enhanced safety and reliability. By combining a disconnect, bypass, and drive in one compact package, it reduces wiring complexity, shortens installation time, and lowers total cost of ownership while meeting stringent building codes. This makes commissioning easier for contractors and simplifies ongoing maintenance for owners.
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Extended Description
3AUA0000233132 ABB: The ACH580 with ABB E-Clipse bypass has an integrated UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure with a bypass motor starter and is available from 1 to 75 hp at 230/460/575 V. The ACH580 with ABB E-Clipse bypass provides an input disconnect switch or circuit breaker, both including fast acting drive fuses, 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 is integrated with the drive. Business Impact: Reduces wiring and footprint while delivering safe, reliable bypass operation for maintenance without removing power from the system. Application: Ideal for commercial HVAC units where space is at a premium and safety is non-negotiable. Feature: UL/NEMA Type 1 enclosure with a door-mounted control panel. Business Impact: Code-compliant indoor installation with local monitoring, enabling fast fault diagnosis and reduced service calls. Application: Suitable for mechanical rooms and equipment cabinets that require visible, on-panel status. Feature: Input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting drive fuses and interlocked switch. Business Impact: Immediate isolation for maintenance and enhanced protection against faults, lowering risk and downtime. Application: Critical for rooftop and packaged units operating under variable loads. Feature: Wide voltage and horsepower range (1–75 hp at 230/460/575 V). Business Impact: Flexible adoption across multiple HVAC motors and fans without replacing drives, reducing capital expenditure. Application: Retrofit projects and new builds needing scalable control. Feature: Serial communications capability and graphical local control panel. Business Impact: Easy integration with building management systems and straightforward on-site adjustments, improving commissioning speed. Application: Modern facilities with centralized monitoring.
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Installation is simplified by the ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass, which combines a bypass starter, drive, and disconnect in a single UL Type 1 enclosure. The door-mounted control panel enables local operation, while interlocked fuses and a padlockable OFF position enhance safety during commissioning and maintenance, reducing field wiring and potential misconnection.
Key electrical specifications cover a broad HVAC load range: 1 to 75 hp and current up to 62 A at 230/460/575 V. The integrated disconnect or circuit breaker, fast-acting drive fuses, and support for serial communications streamline a wide array of motors and fans, providing scalable control without swapping drives for different voltages.
The ACH580 with E-Clipse bypass uses UL listing and a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, which are critical for indoor mechanical rooms and dust-prone environments. The drive includes electronic overload protection, a door interlock, and a padlockable OFF to ensure safe, code-compliant maintenance and reduced risk of non-conforming installations.
Applications such as rooftop units, air handling units, and packaged HVAC equipment benefit most. The integrated bypass reduces surge currents and mechanical wear, while the disconnect enables safe maintenance without full system power-down. The compact footprint also eases cabinet design and service access in tight mechanical rooms.
ROI arises from energy efficiency, reduced wiring, and simplified maintenance. The integrated bypass eliminates extra starter panels, cuts installation time, and lowers spare parts. With precise motor control, overload protection, and remote communications, facilities experience lower energy use, faster fault isolation, and reduced downtime across the drive's life cycle.