ABB ACH580-31 Ultra-Low Harmonic Drive - E-Clipse Bypass
Part Number: 3AUD0000003153
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic drive provides precise HVAC motor control for commercial buildings and industrial climate systems. Engineers often battle harmonic distortion, unexpected downtime, and wiring complexity when upgrading legacy HVAC drives. Key certifications include UL-listed protection and NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosure with E-Clipse bypass. This drive helps firms realize energy savings, steadfast reliability, and easier installation in HVAC and building automation, while simplifying spare-part strategies. Designed for 460 V systems up to 400 hp, it supports seamless integration with existing ABB or third-party control networks and offers local GUI control for faster commissioning. This architecture also supports scalable deployment across multi-building campuses, ensuring rapid ROI.
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Extended Description
3AUD0000003153 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.
The ACH580-31 uses an ultra-low harmonic architecture to minimize total harmonic distortion in three-phase HVAC motors, improving power quality and reducing electrical noise in air-handling and rooftop units. This yields smoother speed control, reduced wear, and a more stable building environment. In practice, users report measurable energy savings and lower transformer loading in larger climate-control installations. Integrated ABB E-Clipse bypass with a bypass starter and fast-acting fuses simplifies commissioning and maintenance. A door-mounted interlock with padlockable OFF enhances safety during service. UL-listed protection and NEMA Type 1/12/3R enclosures support flexible installation across mechanical rooms and outdoor-rated spaces. Local control is enhanced by a door-mounted graphical display that provides at-a-glance diagnostics and tune-up capability. External control connections and serial communications make it easy to integrate with building-management systems, PLCs, or energy-management platforms. This connectivity supports remote monitoring, fault alarms, and coordinated HVAC optimization across campuses. Electronic motor overload protection guards motors against overload and stall conditions, helping prevent costly downtime. The drive's interlocked door switch and padlockable OFF position promote safe maintenance procedures, while fast-acting fuses protect the drive and the motor from short-circuit events. These features reduce preventive-maintenance cycles and extend drive life. Power range and installation flexibility enable broad HVAC applications from 1 to 400 hp at 460 V. The enclosure options and compatibility with ABB or third-party controls reduce integration risk and simplify future upgrades. The design also supports straightforward wiring, terminal access, and plug-in installation to accelerate commissioning. Overall, the ACH580-31 provides a compelling ROI through energy efficiency, reliability, and simplified control architecture aligned with modern building automation strategies. The combination of harmonics reduction, integrated bypass, and robust protection helps facilities meet regulatory expectations while delivering predictable performance in variable-load HVAC scenarios. This drive is well-suited for retrofit projects and new installations in commercial and industrial settings.
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FAQs
The ACH580-31 supports 460 V three-phase systems and is compatible with ABB and third-party control networks. It includes a door-mounted graphical display for local tuning, external control connections for BAS/PLC integration, and serial communications for remote monitoring. For installation, use the UL-listed enclosure variants (Type 1/12/3R) where appropriate, connect the bypass starter option, and ensure the door interlock is secured for safe maintenance.
The drive is designed for ultra-low harmonic performance, reducing total harmonic distortion (THD) and improving power quality. This leads to smoother motor operation, reduced electrical noise, and potential energy savings in air handlers and chillers. In practice, these benefits translate to longer motor life, lower maintenance costs, and more predictable energy performance in variable-load HVAC applications.
Yes. The ACH580-31 is rated for 1 to 400 hp at 460 V and is intended for HVAC applications, including air handling units, rooftops, and building automation projects. Its integrated bypass, robust enclosure options, and flexible communications make it well-suited for retrofit and new-install scenarios in commercial buildings and multi-building campuses.
The solution supports UL-listed protection with NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosure variants, plus ABB E-Clipse bypass. This combination provides compliance for diverse installation environments—from equipment rooms to outdoor-rated spaces—while maintaining safe bypass operation and compliant maintenance access.
Expect reduced downtime due to electronic motor overload protection, safe bypass options, and enhanced fault diagnostics via the door-mounted panel and serial communications. Energy efficiency improvements from harmonic reduction, along with easier commissioning and potential spare-part consolidation, contribute to lower lifecycle costs and faster payback in retrofit and new-install HVAC projects.