ABB ACH580-31 HVAC Ultra-Low Harmonic Drive - UL Enclosure
Part Number: 3AUD0000003154
Quick Summary
ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic drive from ABB provides precise motor control for HVAC systems. Engineers often contend with harmonic distortion, energy waste, and downtime caused by bypass wiring and maintenance challenges. This solution is UL-listed and available in a UL Type 1, 12 or 3R enclosure with ABB E-Clipse bypass, offering integrated safety switches and fast-acting drive fuses. Local control is simplified by a door-mounted graphical panel, while external control connections and serial communications enable easy integration with PLCs and building management systems. With a 1 to 400 hp range at 460 V, this drive scales across HVAC and industrial fans or pumps, delivering reliable performance and lower lifecycle costs.
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Extended Description
3AUD0000003154 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.
Ultra-low harmonic technology paired with ABB E-Clipse bypass reduces harmonic distortion and drive-side heating, improving power quality and energy efficiency. This translates into lower operating costs, reduced maintenance intervals, and longer motor life in demanding HVAC duty cycles. Application: HVAC fans, pumps, and air-handling units benefit from steadier torque, quieter operation, and fewer nuisance trips. The integrated bypass simplifies maintenance by allowing maintenance work without fully stopping the driven load. Business impact: reduced downtime, easier service, and greater equipment availability. Application: industrial plants with critical ventilation systems gain improved uptime and predictable performance. Enclosure and safety integration are enhanced by a UL-listed design available in Type 1, 12 or 3R configurations with a bypass starter, enabling code-compliant installations in a variety of environments. Application: data centers, manufacturing floors, and commercial buildings. The drives offer input disconnect or circuit breaker options with fast-acting fuses, providing safe isolation and rapid fault clearance during commissioning or fault events. This supports safer installations and simpler panel wiring. Application: control panels and motor starter configurations in HVAC installations. A door-mounted graphical control panel delivers local commissioning and troubleshooting, while serial communications enable seamless integration with PLCs and building management systems. Application: plant-wide automation and remote monitoring. The 1–400 hp range at 460 V supports scalable deployment, reducing SKU proliferation and ensuring a single drive family can cover multiple HVAC motors. Application: scalable HVAC projects and retrofit programs. Electronic motor overload protection guards motors against overheating and overcurrent conditions, reducing burnouts and warranty costs. Application: extended motor life and lower risk of unplanned outages.
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FAQs
To install the ACH580-31, ensure a 460 V three-phase supply, proper clearance for the UL Type 1/12/3R enclosure, and adherence to electrical codes. Mount the drive per manufacturer guidelines, connect the bypass starter, and wire the input disconnect or circuit breaker with fast-acting fuses. Use the door-mounted control panel for initial commissioning and verify external control connections to integrate with your PLC or BMS.
The ACH580-31 supports 1 to 400 horsepower across a 460 V three-phase supply. This wide range allows a single drive family to cover multiple HVAC motors, from smaller fans to larger pumps, reducing the need for multiple SKUs and simplifying spare parts management.
Yes, the ACH580-31 is designed for HVAC applications with high power demands. Its ultra-low harmonic performance, integrated bypass, and flexible enclosure options make it ideal for large fans and pumps in commercial buildings, data centers, and industrial facilities, delivering reliable control and energy efficiency.
The ACH580-31 is UL-listed and available in UL Type 1, 12, or 3R enclosures with ABB E-Clipse bypass. This configuration supports safe operation, code compliance, and suitable installation in varied environments without requiring separate protective enclosures.
The built-in bypass reduces downtime during maintenance, while electronic overload protection and fast isolation improve motor safety. Energy efficiency gains from reduced harmonic distortion, along with simplified wiring and remote monitoring through serial communications, contribute to a lower total cost of ownership and faster payback on HVAC retrofit projects.