ABB ACH580-31 Motors & Drives - UL Type 1 Packaged Drive
Part Number: 3AUD0000000680
Quick Summary
ACH580-31 is an HVAC packaged drive that delivers precise motor control for variable-speed HVAC applications, improving efficiency and comfort. The design minimizes harmonic distortion and simplifies installation by combining a drive, disconnect option, and fast-acting fuses into a single enclosure. Key certifications and standards include UL-listed protection with NEMA Type 1, Type 12, or Type 3R enclosures, ensuring compliant indoor installation across facilities. It supports external control connections and serial communications for easy integration with building management systems, controllers, and automation networks. Beyond compliance, it offers energy efficiency and reliable motor protection, delivering a strong return on investment for HVAC OEMs and facility operators.
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Extended Description
3AUD0000000680 ABB: The ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic Packaged Drive includes an ACH580-31 drive in a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with either an input disconnect switch or an input circuit breaker, both including fast acting drive fuses. It is available from 1 to 400 hp at 460 V. The ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic 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: Ultra-low harmonic Packaged Drive integration reduces harmonic distortion in HVAC systems, delivering improved power quality and motor efficiency. Application: ideal for air handling units and rooftop systems that demand stable VFD-driven motors. Business Impact: higher system reliability and reduced energy costs in a compact UL-type enclosure. Feature: The packaged drive includes an input disconnect switch or circuit breaker with fast-acting fuses. Application: retrofit projects and new builds where reliability and safety matter. Business Impact: enables safe maintenance and quick isolation, supporting code-compliant installation across facilities. Feature: Door-mounted control panel with graphical display enables local operation and straightforward commissioning. Application: field service and on-site tuning during start-up and maintenance. Business Impact: shorter commissioning times and easier diagnostics, reducing downtime. Feature: Broad horsepower range from 1 to 400 hp at 460 V supports diverse HVAC loads. Application: chiller, AHU, and large rooftop systems. Business Impact: scalable sizing reduces equipment variety and inventory costs while matching exact load requirements. Feature: Serial communications and external control connections enable integration with building management systems. Application: BAS and automation networks for centralized monitoring. Business Impact: enables energy management, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. Industry context: this packaged approach minimizes wiring complexity and enclosure footprint, delivering quicker installation and lower total cost of ownership in commercial and industrial HVAC projects.
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FAQs
ACH580-31 is designed for indoor mounting in UL (NEMA) Type 1, Type 12, or Type 3R enclosures. When installing, ensure proper clearance for cooling, verify enclosure compatibility with your service clearance, connect the optional input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting fuses, and follow local electrical codes. The unit supports external control connections and serial communications for integration with BAS or building controllers, simplifying commissioning and future service.
The drive covers a horsepower range from 1 to 400 hp at 460 V, enabling scalable motor control for a wide array of HVAC loads. It supports configurations with either an input disconnect switch or an input circuit breaker, both featuring fast-acting drive fuses. Maximum current and protective features are aligned with standard UL/NEMA guidelines to support reliable operation in commercial and industrial HVAC applications.
Yes. ACH580-31 is specifically designed for HVAC applications, delivering precise variable-speed control and harmonic mitigation. It offers external control connections and serial communications to integrate with building management systems and automation networks, enabling centralized monitoring, energy management, and easier commissioning across multiple units in a facility.
The ACH580-31 packaged drive is UL-listed with a UL (NEMA) Type 1 enclosure, and options include Type 12 and Type 3R configurations. This alignment with UL standards supports indoor installation in a range of environments. The enclosure options, combined with protective features like electronic motor overload protection, help ensure compliant and reliable operation in HVAC installations.
The ACH580-31 can reduce total cost of ownership through energy efficiency, reduced harmonic distortion, and lower maintenance downtime thanks to integrated protection and faster commissioning with on-site control. The single enclosure reduces wiring, simplifies installation, and minimizes field faults, delivering a favorable ROI in mid-to-long-term HVAC projects for OEMs and facility operators.