ABB 3AXD50000268597 LV AC wall-mounted drive - IP21 enclosure
Part Number: 3AXD50000268597
Quick Summary
ABB LV AC wall-mounted drive provides precise pump motor control for water and wastewater applications. Facility operators often battle energy waste, pump wear, and unplanned downtime from suboptimal control, driving costs skyward. This drive family features IP21 enclosure by default with optional IP55 and flange mounting variants, plus CE safety standards to support reliable operation in harsh environments. By combining the built-in energy calculator with intuitive Hand-Off-Auto control and Drive Composer PC tools, you gain measurable efficiency, reduced maintenance, and a faster time-to-value for municipal water utilities and wastewater facilities. This combination also supports retrofit projects and evolving pumping standards in a practical, scalable way.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000268597 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 sensorless flow calculation enables accurate pump speed control without external sensors. Benefit: Reduces instrumentation costs and improves process accuracy, lowering energy use in real-time. Application: Municipal water and wastewater pumping where sensor installation is challenging or cost-prohibitive. Feature: Energy calculator and quick ramps simplify optimization and ramp planning. Benefit: Demonstrates ROI through verifiable energy savings and smoother start/stop cycles. Application: Stations with variable-demand profiles and tight duty-cycle management. Feature: Hand-Off-Auto control panel, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth panel. Benefit: Streamlines commissioning, remote monitoring, and maintenance scheduling. Application: Field retrofits and plant-wide modernization with minimal downtime. Feature: Dry run protection, level control, and soft pipe fill. Benefit: Protects pumps from damage, maintains steady flow, and prolongs equipment life. Application: Pumps handling variable water levels and leak-prone environments. Feature: IP21 enclosure standard, with IP55 and flange mounting options. Benefit: Flexible installation in constrained spaces and harsher environments. Application: Wall-mounted installations in plant rooms or outbuildings.
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FAQs
The ABB ACQ580-01 drive is designed to replace traditional VFDs in water and wastewater pumping. It installs on a wall, connects to standard field wiring, and supports Hand-Off-Auto operation, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth panel for remote monitoring. Sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, and level management integrate with common PLCs and SCADA systems to simplify retrofits and upgrades.
Key features include sensorless flow calculation, an integrated energy calculator, soft pipe fill, dry run protection, quick ramps, and multipump control. These reduce pump wear, prevent dry-running damage, and optimize speed to match demand, delivering energy savings and extended equipment life, especially in variable-duty cycles typical of municipal pumping stations.
Yes. The drive is designed for water and wastewater pumping, enabling wall-mounted installation with IP21 standard enclosure and optional IP55 for tougher environments. It supports up to 600 V operation and integrates with standard control systems, making it suitable for municipal treatment plants, distribution networks, and industrial water systems requiring reliable, scalable control.
The product features an IP21 enclosure by default, with IP55 and flange-mount options for rugged environments. It is designed to meet CE safety standards, supporting safe operation in typical industrial settings. These certifications/ratings help ensure compliance in utility and plant environments where pumps operate under demanding conditions.
The built-in energy calculator helps project energy savings, supporting ROI justification. Dry-run protection reduces unexpected pump failures, while remote monitoring via Drive Composer and Bluetooth options lowers maintenance visits. The compact wall-mount design and scalable multi-pump control simplify retrofits and ongoing maintenance, delivering lower lifecycle costs in duty-cycle-intensive pumping deployments.