ABB ACH580-31 Packaged Drive - UL Type 1/460V/60HP
Part Number: 3AUD0000000681
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic Packaged Drive optimizes HVAC motor control for commercial and industrial systems. Engineers often struggle with harmonic distortion, wiring complexity, and enclosure integration when upgrading drive systems. This solution features a UL Type 1 enclosure, electronic motor overload protection, and fast-acting drive fuses to meet safety and reliability standards. By combining a packaged drive with 60 HP at 460 V and built‑in control options, it reduces installation time, energy waste, and ongoing maintenance costs. The built‑in graphical control panel enables local tuning and diagnostics, while serial communications support integration with modern building management systems. Secondary benefits include improved power quality and scalability for HVAC projects using 460 V drives and standardized ABB components.
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3AUD0000000681 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: Packaged drive in a UL Type 1 (NEMA) enclosure with an optional input disconnect switch or input circuit breaker. Business Impact: Simplifies installation, reduces panel space, and improves on-site safety with fast-acting drive fuses. Application: HVAC equipment housing, rooftop units, and packaged terminals needing compact, compliant drive integration. Feature: Electronic motor overload protection built into the drive. Business Impact: Minimizes motor burnouts and unplanned downtime, extending motor life and lowering maintenance costs. Application: Critical fan and pump motors in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Feature: Door-mounted control panel with graphical display for local control. Business Impact: Accelerates commissioning, enables quick parameter tuning, and reduces the need for external handheld tools. Application: Field installations where technicians require immediate visibility and adjustments without additional hardware. Feature: Serial communications capability and provisions for external control connections. Business Impact: Enables seamless integration with building management systems and PLCs, improving monitoring and automation efficiency. Application: Integrated HVAC control networks and remote operation scenarios. Feature: 1 to 400 hp at 460 V operating range. Business Impact: Offers scalable performance from small to large HVAC loads, protecting future-proofing and component standardization. Application: Wide range of HVAC drives from air handlers to large rooftop units, with reduced spare parts diversity. Feature: Ultra-low harmonic design for power quality. Business Impact: Reduces waveform distortion, improves electrical efficiency, and helps pass power-quality compliance audits. Application: Environments with sensitive electronics or strict grid standards where harmonic mitigation matters.
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FAQs
Installing the ACH580-31 Packaged Drive begins with selecting the UL Type 1 enclosure option (with input disconnect or circuit breaker). Mount the unit in a compliant electrical enclosure, connect the three-phase 460 V power supply, and wire the drive to the motor. Attach the door-mounted control panel, configure local parameters, and establish external control connections and serial communications as required by the facility's automation system. Proper fusing and protective devices must be used, and lockout/tagout procedures should be followed during commissioning. With these steps, commissioning time is reduced and operator safety is improved through integrated protection features.
The ACH580-31 employs an ultra-low harmonic drive design to minimize current waveform distortion, improving power quality for HVAC systems. By using advanced PWM techniques and optimized switching, it reduces total harmonic distortion (THD), helping facilities meet electrical codes and avoid nuisance trips. This results in smoother motor operation, lower electromagnetic interference, and potential energy savings over the life of the drive.
Yes. The drive features serial communications capability and provisions for external control connections, enabling straightforward integration with modern building management systems (BMS) and PLC-based HVAC control networks. This compatibility supports centralized monitoring, remote tuning, and coordinated start/stop sequences, reducing commissioning time and improving system-wide energy management and reliability.
The ACH580-31 packaged drive is built with a UL Type 1 enclosure to meet industrial installation standards. It provides electronic motor overload protection, fast-acting drive fuses, and a door-mounted control panel for local operation. These features collectively improve safety, protect equipment, and simplify compliance during installation and maintenance in HVAC environments.
Using the ACH580-31 can reduce total installed cost by consolidating drive, protection, and control into a single unit, lowering wiring, panel space, and commissioning time. The built-in protections decrease motor wear and unplanned downtime, while harmonic mitigation improves power quality and energy efficiency. Over the system life, these factors translate into faster payback and lower maintenance overhead.