ABB ACH580-31 HVAC Drive - Ultra-Low Harmonic, UL 1/12/3R
Part Number: 3AUD0000003573
Quick Summary
The ACH580-31 ultra-low harmonic drive from ABB optimizes motor control for HVAC equipment, delivering precise speed control and enhanced power quality in large facilities. Engineers often struggle with harmonic distortion, nuisance trips, and space constraints that complicate installation. This drive features UL-listed enclosures in Type 1, 12, or 3R configurations and the ABB E-Clipse bypass, providing safe, scalable protection for 1 to 400 hp at 460 V. By combining robust safety features with remote monitoring and easy integration into automation networks, it enables energy-efficient operation and faster commissioning. In industrial HVAC and process applications, it complements broader motor drive portfolios and supports ongoing maintenance programs and energy-performance goals.
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Extended Description
3AUD0000003573 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 Drive with E-Clipse Bypass provides significant harmonic mitigation, improving power quality and reducing electrical stress on motors and upstream transformers, which translates to longer motor life and fewer nuisance trips in demanding HVAC systems. This feature enables smoother operation and more stable process control, especially for large fans and pumps in commercial facilities, contributing to lower maintenance costs and improved system reliability. The integrated bypass starter simplifies installation and service, reducing downtime during maintenance and enabling seamless transitions between drive control and bypass operation in critical HVAC loops. By supporting 1 to 400 hp at 460 V, the ACH580-31 scales with project size, enabling a single platform to cover a wide range of equipment in a retrofit or new-build scenario. The enclosure options—UL-listed Type 1, 12, or 3R with a door-mounted graphical control panel—ease site wiring, commissioning, and local control, while maintaining high safety standards and compliance. Serial communications capability and external control connections ensure integration with building management systems and industrial automation networks, enabling centralized monitoring, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. Overall, ABB’s drive delivers energy efficiency gains, lower total cost of ownership, and faster, safer installations for HVAC and process-driven applications.
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The ACH580-31 is designed for 460 V systems and supports a motor range from 1 to 400 hp, making it suitable for large fans and pumps in HVAC. It includes the ABB E-Clipse bypass option for safe, rapid maintenance without fully powering down the system, improving uptime and simplifying service workflows.
Key specs include 1 to 400 hp at 460 V, UL-listed enclosure options (Type 1, 12, or 3R), integrated bypass starter, electronic motor overload protection, a door-mounted graphical control panel, external control connections, and serial communications capability to support building automation integration.
It is ideal for HVAC fans, pumps, and air handlers in commercial facilities and process industries where harmonic mitigation and precise motor control are critical. Its scalable horsepower range and enclosure options make it suitable for retrofit projects and new installations requiring compliance with safety and power-quality standards.
The product features UL-listed enclosures compatible with NEMA Type 1, 12, or 3R configurations. This provides documented compliance for safe enclosure protection, ease of integration into regulated facilities, and alignment with typical industrial safety requirements.
By reducing harmonic distortion and enabling reliable bypass during maintenance, the drive minimizes downtime and extends motor life, lowering maintenance costs. Energy efficiency improvements and easier commissioning also reduce operating expenses, delivering a favorable return on investment for HVAC and process-driven facilities.