ABB 3AXD50000268429 ACQ580-01 Water/Wastewater Drive - IP21
Part Number: 3AXD50000268429
Quick Summary
The ACQ580-01 drive from ABB provides energy-efficient pump control for water and wastewater applications. This solution is designed to optimize flow, reduce energy consumption, and extend pump life in demanding environments. If you’re facing fluctuating demand, frequent start/stop cycles, or rising operational costs, this compact wall-mounted drive offers reliable, programmable control that helps you tighten process accuracy. With CE compliance and enclosure options, including IP21 as standard and IP55 flange-mounted variants, it supports robust installation in municipal and industrial facilities. In addition to sensorless flow calculation and dry run protection, the integrated energy calculator quantifies savings, while intuitive interfaces speed commissioning and maintenance. Secondary benefits include easy integration with Drive Composer and optional Bluetooth control panels, delivering measurable business value.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000268429 ABB: The ACQ580-01 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 wall-mounted 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 ACQ580-01 variant comes in IP21 enclosure as standard and can be installed on the wall. Also, IP55 and flange mounting units are available.
Feature: Built-in pump application functionality with sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, dry run protection, quick ramps, and impeller cleaning. Business Impact: Improves pump efficiency, reduces wear, and minimizes downtime, delivering lower energy use and maintenance costs. Application: Ideal for water treatment plants and wastewater pumping stations where precise flow and level control matter. Feature: Integrated energy calculator and dynamic performance visualization. Business Impact: Enables quantitative energy savings tracking, supporting better budgeting and faster ROI. Application: Continuous optimization of pump curves in municipal networks and industrial processes. Feature: Wall-mountable, compact enclosure with IP21 standard (IP55 option available). Business Impact: Saves installation space, simplifies retrofits, and provides robust protection in wet environments. Application: Space-constrained plant rooms and outdoor-rated installations when IP55 is selected. Feature: Hand-Off-Auto control panel, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth control panel. Business Impact: Accelerates commissioning, remote diagnostics, and operator training, reducing setup time and service costs. Application: Field service and control-room integrations for ongoing plant optimization. Feature: Sensorless flow control, dry-run protection, and fast ramping. Business Impact: Minimizes pump dry runs, reduces electrical faults, and shortens start-up sequences, improving reliability and energy efficiency. Application: New installations and upgrades in pumping systems with variable demand. Feature: Compatibility with 208–240 V input and wall-mount installation. Business Impact: Lowering wiring complexity and enabling rapid, cost-effective deployment across many facilities. Application: Municipal water and industrial wastewater infrastructure projects.
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FAQs
Install the wall-mounted ACQ580-01 using the standard IP21 enclosure as a base, ensuring adequate clearance for wiring and heat dissipation. Supply is 208–240 V AC, and use the Hand-Off-Auto panel or Drive Composer for commissioning. For enhanced protection in harsh environments, opt for the IP55 flange-mounted variant and follow ABB’s installation guidelines to minimize commissioning time.
The drive includes sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, dry run protection, and quick ramp capability. These features reduce wear, protect pumps from dry running, optimize start/stop sequences, and enable accurate flow management in variable-demand systems.
Yes, the ACQ580-01 is CE compliant. It is available in a standard IP21 enclosure and offers IP55 flange-mounted options for more demanding environments, enabling installation in varied municipal and industrial settings while meeting regulatory requirements.
Absolutely. The ACQ580-01 provides multipump control and level control as built-in functions, enabling coordinated operation of multiple pumps and precise water level management. This capability reduces downtime, improves process consistency, and simplifies control logic for complex pumping schemes.
Investing in the ACQ580-01 yields ROI through energy savings from efficient pump control, reduced maintenance from features like dry-run protection, and shorter commissioning cycles with Drive Composer and Hand-Off-Auto interfaces. The integrated energy calculator also helps quantify annual savings and justify the capital expenditure over time.