ABB 3AUD0000000718 HVAC Drive - UL Listed 30 HP 460 V
Part Number: 3AUD0000000718
Quick Summary
The 3AUD0000000718 ABB HVAC enclosed ultra-low harmonic drive is a motor-control solution designed for commercial HVAC systems. Engineers often wrestle with harmonic distortion, downtime, and complex wiring as they upgrade fans and pumps. This drive comes in UL-listed NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosures and offers ABB E-Clipse bypass, a bypass starter, and integrated protections to simplify compliance and maintenance. CE-compliant and IP-rated variants are available to meet facility standards. With 1 to 400 hp capability at 460 V and a door-mounted control panel, it supports fast local setup and scalable remote control via serial communications. In addition, it reduces power quality issues and energy waste in automated HVAC processes, supporting industrial automation goals and overall cost-of-ownership improvements.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUD0000000718 ABB: The ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic drive with ABB E-Clipse bypass has an integrated UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with a bypass motor starter and is available from 1 to 400 hp at 460 V. The ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic drive 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 → Business Impact → Application: The enclosure integrates a UL (NEMA) Type 1, 12 or 3R housing with a bypass starter, enabling safe, compliant installation in HVAC rooms while reducing external wiring and panel footprint; this simplifies retrofits and new installations in data centers and commercial buildings. By including a bypass motor starter and fast-acting drive fuses, the solution delivers enhanced fault isolation and rapid recovery after a fault, which minimizes downtime during maintenance and commissioning. The ABB E-Clipse bypass is a key differentiator, allowing a safe bypass path for motor maintenance without full drive power down, improving maintenance windows for critical HVAC fans and pumps. Local control through a door-mounted graphical display panel plus external connections and serial communications provides flexible integration with industrial automation systems, SCADA, and remote monitoring. Electronic motor overload protection protects critical motors, reducing unplanned outages and extending motor life, with measurable reductions in maintenance costs. The drive supports a wide horsepower range (1–400 hp) at 460 V, enabling scalable solutions for multiple HVAC motor sizes in a single platform, while reducing spares and training requirements. The ultra-low harmonic design minimizes harmonic distortion and improves power quality, helping facilities meet electrical standards and reduce transformer and utility penalties. Compatibility with 460 V systems, along with 1–400 hp availability, offers a future-proof path for modernization projects, aligning with energy-performance targets and total cost of ownership improvements.
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FAQs
Install in a UL-listed NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure with the integrated bypass starter. Use the door-mounted control panel for local setup and connect external control wiring and serial communications for remote monitoring. Ensure 460 V system compatibility and the appropriate HP range (1–400 HP) to match your fan or pump motor.
Yes. The drive supports 460 V systems and is available from 1 to 400 HP, including a 30 HP option with 44 A current rating in the UL-configured package. This broad range covers most HVAC motor sizes, reducing the need for multiple drive variants on site.
The E-Clipse bypass offers a safe bypass path for motor maintenance without powering down the drive, reducing downtime. It simplifies service work on fans and pumps and keeps critical HVAC equipment running during routine maintenance, improving system uptime and service efficiency.
The solution uses a UL-listed enclosure (NEMA Type 1/12/3R), integrated fast-acting drive fuses, and a door-mounted control panel with protective features. It also supports external control connections and serial communications for secure integration with plant safety systems and monitoring, helping meet regulatory and facility standards.
By reducing harmonic distortion, improving power quality, and streamlining installation with an integrated bypass and control panel, the drive lowers energy waste and maintenance downtime. Its wide HP range and enclosure options also reduce spares, training, and retrofit complexity, delivering a favorable total cost of ownership for HVAC modernization projects.