ABB 3AXD50000050481 AC Drive – Cabinet-Built IP21
Part Number: 3AXD50000050481
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000050481 AC drive cabinet-built for water and wastewater pumping applications delivers precise motor control and reliable flow management. Engineers often struggle with energy waste, uneven flow, and downtime when upgrading legacy pump systems. The unit supports CE-compliant installation with UL listings where applicable, and IP21 standard with IP42/IP54 options to meet harsher environments. Built-in energy calculator, sensorless control, and intuitive Drive Composer tooling help reduce commissioning time and total cost of ownership. These capabilities translate to lower energy bills, longer pump life, and simpler maintenance for municipal and industrial water projects.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000050481 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.
Sensorless flow calculation reduces reliance on external sensors, cutting upfront hardware costs while enabling accurate flow management and energy-efficient operation in fluctuating water demand scenarios. This translates to measurable energy savings and improved system reliability in municipal pumping stations and industrial water circuits. Multipump control coordinates multiple pumps to match demand, lowering wear and eliminating over-pumping, which reduces maintenance cycles and extends motor life in wastewater treatment plants. Level control keeps reservoirs and basins within target ranges, preventing dry run events and minimizing pump cycling, yielding smoother process control and reduced electricity spikes. Dry run protection guards motors from damage during startup and fault conditions, cutting unplanned downtime and service costs in remote facilities. Soft pipe fill minimizes water hammer and pressure transients during pump ramping, protecting piping and valves while improving system longevity. An integrated energy calculator visualizes consumption trends, supporting ROI analyses and smarter budgeting for capital projects. Hand-Off-Auto control, Drive Composer, and an optional Bluetooth control panel streamline commissioning, diagnostics, and remote adjustments, reducing field service time and accelerating project timelines. The cabinet-built design simplifies installation and enclosure planning, enabling compliant setups in constrained spaces and standardized maintenance routines for water utilities and process industries.
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FAQs
This drive is designed for LV motors up to 500 kW with standard cabinet installation. Plan for 400 V service, verify IP21 enclosure, and connect via Drive Composer for configuration. Use the Hand-Off-Auto panel for simple operability and ensure proper wiring of motor auxiliaries and braking resistors if required. If upgrading an existing system, map the new drive's control signals to your PLC and implement sensorless flow or level control features where beneficial.
Key specs include a power rating of 500 kW, current up to 880 A at 400 V, and UL rating of 700 Hp with 807 A at 480 V. The standard IP21 enclosure is available, with IP42/IP54 options for harsher environments. The drive supports sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, and dry run protection, along with an integrated energy calculator.
Yes. The ACQ580-07 family, including 3AXD50000050481, is tailored for water and wastewater pumping. It provides pump-specific features such as sensorless flow calculation, multipump management, level control, dry run protection, and energy optimization tools, all within a compact cabinet-built package for reliable municipal and industrial service.
The drive is CE-compliant, with UL-listed variants available for selected configurations. It offers IP21 standard protection, with IP42 and IP54 options for more demanding installations, ensuring safer operation in wet environments and tighter enclosures typical of water treatment facilities.
The built-in energy calculator and sensorless control help quantify energy savings and reduce sensor costs. Dry run protection and level control minimize unplanned maintenance, while Drive Composer and optional Bluetooth simplify commissioning and remote diagnostics, shortening field service time and extending pump life through smoother operation and reduced wear.