ABB ACQ580-04 Drive - IP00/IP20 Enclosures for Pumps
Part Number: 3AXD50000049030
Quick Summary
The ACQ580-04 drive is a sensorless pump control solution for water and wastewater applications. This compact drive module delivers energy-efficient, reliable pumping with built-in features tailored to fluid handling and plant demands. Engineers often face rising energy costs, variable flow, and complex pump management; this drive addresses those challenges by optimizing speed, protecting against dry run, and supporting easy impeller maintenance. Highlights include IP00 enclosure by default with IP20 as an option, enabling safe cabinet integration in typical plant rooms or skid assemblies. Beyond protection, the device pairs with intuitive control interfaces and offers measurable energy savings, helping teams justify investments and stay compliant with industry expectations while improving overall process stability.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000049030 ABB: The ACQ580-04 drives deliver innovative pump features for the water and wastewater industry, securing energy efficient flow of water and wastewater in your pumping solutions. This robust and compact drive module has built-in pump application functionality such as sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, dry run protection, quick ramps and a solution for keeping the impeller of the pump clean. Usability is further enhanced with the intuitive Hand-Off-Auto control panel, the PC tool Drive composer and an optional Bluetooth=C2=AE control panel. The built-in energy calculator visualizes the energy savings achieved with the use of the drive. The ACQ580-04 drive module comes in IP00 enclosure as standard for cabinet installation. Also, IP20 enclosure is available
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Sensorless flow calculation and multipump control enable precise flow tracking without a dedicated sensor, reducing energy use and enabling coordinated pumping across multiple wells or stations. The result is a lower operating cost and improved system reliability for municipal networks and industrial water treatment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Level control, soft pipe fill, and quick ramps minimize pump surge, protecting pipelines and extending pump life while reducing maintenance cycles in lift stations and wastewater facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Dry run protection and impeller cleaning provide continuous operation in fluctuating demand scenarios, decreasing unscheduled downtime in pumping stations and remote treatment plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in energy calculator visualizes savings, supporting ROI analyses and budget approvals for system upgrades across utility networks and industrial processes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Intuitive Hand-Off-Auto control panel, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth panel shorten commissioning time and enable remote diagnostics, lowering on-site labor costs during installation and updates. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP00 enclosure with IP20 option ensures safe cabinet installation in varied environments, enabling plug-and-play integration with existing control systems and simplifying enclosure planning for new builds and upgrades.
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FAQs
The ACQ580-04 is designed to complement standard IEC-driven pump installations. Start with matching motor ratings and verify the pump curves align with the drive’s sensorless control. Use the Hand-Off-Auto panel for commissioning with existing PLCs, while Drive Composer simplifies parameter import. The IP00 base enclosure supports cabinet mounting, with IP20 available for harsher environments, ensuring straightforward integration in most municipal or industrial pump plants.
Sensorless flow calculation derives pump performance from motor data and drive feedback, eliminating external flow sensors and reducing installation costs. This capability improves start/stop control, prevents over- or under-pumping, and optimizes energy use by matching pump speed to demand. In water and wastewater applications, this translates to measurable electrical savings, gentler pump transients, and more consistent process control without additional instrumentation.
Yes. The ACQ580-04 is purpose-built for pump-centric applications such as lift stations, water distribution, and wastewater treatment. Its built-in features—multipump coordination, level control, dry run protection, and quick ramps—address common municipal challenges: variable demand, energy optimization, and reliability. The availability of IP00 and IP20 enclosures supports installation in standard utility cabinets and plant rooms alike.
The drive ships with an IP00 enclosure as standard for cabinet installations, with an IP20 enclosure option available for higher protection needs. This configuration supports safe operation in typical plant environments and aligns with common industry protection requirements for electrical equipment in water and wastewater facilities.
Expect reduced maintenance costs due to dry run protection, fewer pump breakdowns, and extended impeller life from smoother startup and run regimes. The built-in energy calculator helps visualize energy savings, supporting faster ROI calculations for utility upgrades or plant modernization projects. Remote diagnostics via the PC tool and optional Bluetooth panel further minimize on-site visits and optimize lifecycle support.