ABB 3AXD50000050476 AC Drive - IP21 Cabinet for Water
Part Number: 3AXD50000050476
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000050476 AC Drive is a cabinet-built motor controller designed for water and wastewater pumping applications. It delivers precise, energy-efficient pump control to optimize flows, reduce energy waste, and lower operating costs in municipal and industrial plants. The solution combines robust protection, sensorless pump features, and a compact enclosure to simplify integration into existing or new plant infrastructure. With UL listing and IP-rated variants, the drive meets reliability and safety standards for demanding environments. Key benefits come from the energy calculator, intuitive Hand-Off-Auto interface, and optional Drive Composer PC tool or Bluetooth panel, enabling faster commissioning and easier ongoing maintenance.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000050476 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 → Business Impact → Application: Sensorless flow calculation enables accurate flow matching without external sensing, reducing pump run-time while maintaining target head and pressure, which translates to energy savings and lower total cost of ownership in water systems. Application: municipal lift stations and wastewater treatment pumps; long-term savings and improved process stability. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Multipump control coordinates several pumps to meet demand with minimal start/stop cycles, reducing wear and electricity spikes; improves reliability in variable flow scenarios. Application: concurrent pumping in distribution networks and large treatment lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Level and dry-run protection prevent pump damage and unscheduled downtime, protecting assets and ensuring continuous service during fluctuating demand. Application: lift stations and basin control where vertical levels dictate pump sequencing. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Soft pipe fill and quick ramps reduce water hammer and mechanical stress during start-up; lowers maintenance costs and extends seal life. Application: high-rise booster stations and flood-control pumps. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in energy calculator visualizes savings opportunities, supporting ongoing optimization and facilitating ROI justification. Application: energy audits and performance reviews for city projects. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Comprehensive interfaces including Hand-Off-Auto, Drive Composer, and Bluetooth control enable rapid commissioning, remote diagnostics, and streamlined maintenance. Application: field service and remote operation scenarios in water utilities.
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FAQs
Installers should plan for proper ventilation and clearance, ensure a 400 V supply is available, and mount the unit in a suitable enclosure. Consider the Hand-Off-Auto interface, optional Drive Composer PC tool, and Bluetooth control panel for commissioning. Match the IP rating to the environment (IP21 standard with IP42/IP54 options) and route cables to minimize interference.
Sensorless flow calculation estimates flow without external sensors, enabling precise speed modulation to maintain target head and flow. This reduces energy consumption, lowers wear from oversized starts, and improves process stability in varying demand conditions typical of water treatment and wastewater systems.
Yes. The drive supports multipump control, allowing coordinated sequencing to match demand while minimizing start-stop cycling. This approach reduces electrical spikes, extends pump life, and improves overall efficiency in multi-pump configurations such as lift stations and aeration systems.
The drive is UL-listed and available in IP21 standard housing, with IP42 and IP54 variants as options. These ratings support safe operation in typical water and wastewater environments and help meet regulatory and safety requirements for municipal and industrial installations.
ROI is driven by energy savings from optimized pump control and reduced downtime from protective features. The built-in energy calculator helps quantify savings, while features like dry run protection and level control extend pump life. Payback will vary by load profile, but municipal installations often realize meaningful ROI within months.