ABB 3AXD50000049038 Motors & Drives - IP21 Cabinet
Part Number: 3AXD50000049038
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000049038 drives regulate pump motors for water and wastewater applications. This cabinet-built LV AC drive is engineered to deliver precise, reliable control in demanding pumping environments. Many pumps waste energy or suffer dry-run damage due to imperfect control, so robust protection and smart features matter. IP21 housing is standard, with IP42 and IP54 variants available, and UL-rated configurations for additional assurance. By combining powerful pump-specific functions with easy commissioning, this solution helps reduce energy costs and downtime while meeting strict industry requirements. The system integrates seamlessly with Drive Composer and offers optional Bluetooth control, reinforcing value for operators and OEMs alike.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000049038 ABB: The ACQ580-07 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 cabinet-built drive 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 ready-made standalone cabinet-built ACQ580-07 variant comes in IP21 as standard. Also, IP42 and IP54 units are available.
Feature: Built-in pump application functionality including sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, and dry run protection. Business Impact: Optimizes pump efficiency, reduces wear, and minimizes wasteful starts/stops, delivering measurable energy savings and lower maintenance costs. Application: Water and wastewater pumping stations needing precise level and flow management. Feature: Intuitive control tools such as Hand-Off-Auto panel, PC Drive Composer, and optional Bluetooth panel. Business Impact: Accelerates commissioning, simplifies troubleshooting, and speeds deployment across multiple sites. Application: OEMs and service teams implementing remote monitoring and quick-change installations. Feature: Energy calculator visualization and reporting. Business Impact: Enables data-driven decisions that improve process efficiency and return on investment. Application: Utilities and industrial facilities pursuing reduced operating expenditures. Feature: Cabinet-built design with IP21 default and IP42/IP54 options. Business Impact: Provides environmental protection for harsh locations, easing installation and compliance. Application: Wet and dusty environments where robust enclosure ratings matter. Feature: Compact robustness with integrated protection features like dry run and impeller-cleaning assistance. Business Impact: Extends pump life, reduces unscheduled downtime, and lowers total cost of ownership. Application: Pumps in challenging service conditions requiring reliable protection and long-term performance. Feature: 110 kW, 206 A, 400 V electrical ratings with UL-listed configurations. Business Impact: Ensures compatibility with standard industrial power systems and regulatory expectations, supporting scalable plant growth. Application: Medium- to high-power pumping systems in utilities and industrial facilities.
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FAQs
Install the cabinet-built drive within IP21 housing as standard, with IP42/IP54 options for harsher environments. Provide a 3-phase 400 V supply capable of 206 A and ensure proper cooling, ventilation, and ambient temperature within the manufacturer’s specifications. Use Drive Composer for configuration and ensure Hand-Off-Auto control is wired for local operation and supervision.
Sensorless flow calculation reduces sensor costs and simplifies installation while delivering accurate flow estimation for pump optimization. Multipump control enables sequencing and coordination between parallel pumps, improving system reliability and energy efficiency. Together, these features minimize throttling losses and extend equipment life in water and wastewater applications.
Yes. The drive supports standard ABB tooling, including Drive Composer, and provides familiar control interfaces for integration with PLCs and plant-wide control systems. An optional Bluetooth control panel further assists commissioning and field diagnostics, making it easier to incorporate into existing control architectures and OEM equipment.
The standard configuration offers IP21 enclosure protection, with IP42 and IP54 options available for harsher environments. UL-listed variants are available for added electrical compliance and reliability in North American facilities. These protections support safer installations in wet, dusty, or damp conditions typical of water and wastewater sites.
ROI improves through reduced energy consumption via optimized pump control, lower maintenance costs due to protective features, and reduced downtime from dry-run protection and reliable level control. The energy calculator and sensorless control enable data-driven tuning, helping facilities realize faster payback and longer asset life across utility-scale pumping operations.