ABB ACH580-31 Ultra-low Harmonic Drive - UL Enclosed Type 1
Part Number: 3AUD0000000738
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580-31 Ultra-low Harmonic Drive is a motor control solution for HVAC systems, delivering smooth, energy-efficient operation. Engineers often wrestle with harmonic distortion, complex bypass wiring, and safety concerns during installation and service. This drive is UL-listed and available in UL/NEMA-certified enclosures (Type 1, 12 or 3R) with an integrated bypass starter for faster commissioning. Rated for 1 to 400 hp at 460 V, it also offers external control connections and serial communications, helping building owners improve reliability while reducing operating costs and energy waste.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AUD0000000738 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 ACH580-31 includes an integrated ABB E-Clipse bypass and bypass starter, which reduces wiring complexity and eliminates the need for separate bypass hardware, delivering a smaller footprint and faster commissioning. In HVAC applications, this translates to lower installation labor, fewer potential fault points, and easier maintenance access in restricted mechanical rooms. This setup is ideal for fans, pumps, and compressors on 460 V systems where quick bypass during servicing is beneficial. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The drive ships with a door-mounted control panel and graphical display, enabling local control and rapid diagnostics without opening the control cabinet, which shortens startup time and minimizes commissioning risk. It’s particularly useful in retrofit projects where existing control schemas must be preserved while upgrading drive performance. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Safety and reliability are enhanced by the option of an input disconnect switch or circuit breaker paired with fast-acting drive fuses, ensuring safe isolation during maintenance and compliant shutdown procedures. This supports code adherence in industrial and commercial HVAC installations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Electronic motor overload protection guards motor windings and bearings from overheating and stall conditions, reducing unplanned downtime, extending motor life, and lowering service costs for air-handling units and rooftop equipment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The combination of external control connections and serial communications facilitates integration with building management systems and modern automation networks, enabling remote supervision, fault reporting, and coordinated demand-response strategies for commercial facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 1–400 hp rating at 460 V makes the ACH580-31 scalable across mid-size HVAC loads, from constant-speed fans to variable-air-volume pumps, delivering consistent performance with a clear path to energy savings and reduced total cost of ownership.
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FAQs
For ACH580-31, ensure you match the 460 V supply with the drive’s rating and select a suitable enclosure type (UL/NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R) to fit the environment. The integrated bypass requires proper wiring to the bypass starter, and the door-mounted control panel should be positioned for easy access during commissioning and maintenance. Check clearance for service and wiring routes to minimize heat buildup and ensure safe, code-compliant installations.
You can expect reduced harmonic distortion thanks to the ultra-low harmonic design, along with safer bypass operation and faster commissioning due to the integrated E-Clipse bypass. The drive supports 1–400 hp at 460 V, enabling smoother start/stop, improved motor protection, and energy savings in fans, pumps, and compressors commonly found in HVAC plants.
Yes. The ACH580-31 offers external control connections and serial communications to integrate with modern BMS and automation networks. Its 460 V, 1–400 hp range aligns with a wide array of ABB and non-ABB motors used in HVAC equipment, facilitating seamless control, monitoring, and fault reporting within centralized energy-management strategies.
The ACH580-31 is UL-listed and available in NEMA Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure options, with an integrated bypass and fast-acting drive fuses. It includes electronic motor overload protection and a door-mounted control panel for local control. While CE labeling may vary by region, the UL/NEMA configurations provide widely adopted protection and safety standards for industrial HVAC installations.
ROI improves through energy efficiency from precise motor control and reduced harmonic distortion, plus lower maintenance due to built-in protections and a simplified bypass route. Fewer field wiring points and a compact, integrated enclosure shorten commissioning and service times, reducing downtime and extending motor life in air-handling units and large HVAC arrays.