ABB 3AXD50000268641 LV AC Drive - UL 60 Hp 575 V
Part Number: 3AXD50000268641
Quick Summary
The ABB 3AXD50000268641 LV AC Drive is a compact wall-mounted controller that regulates pumps in water and wastewater applications. Engineers frequently battle energy waste, pump chatter, and downtime during system starts and upgrades. This model ships with IP21 protection as standard, with IP55 and flange-mount variants available, and its capabilities align with UL-rated performance for 575 V systems. By combining sensorless flow features, an energy calculator, and intuitive configuration tools, ABB supports faster deployment, lower operating costs, and scalable reliability for growing water and wastewater fleets.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000268641 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 features including sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, dry run protection, quick ramps, and an impeller-cleaning solution. Business impact: improves pump protection, reduces energy waste, minimizes downtime, and accelerates commissioning. Application: ideal for municipal and industrial water/wastewater pumping stations needing precise, automated pump management. Feature: energy calculator and proactive energy management. Business impact: enables verifiable energy savings, lower lifecycle costs, and better budgeting for large-scale pumping networks. Application: plant-wide optimization across multiple pumps and variable-speed drives. Feature: Hand-Off-Auto control panel, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth connectivity. Business impact: simplifies field operation, remote diagnostics, and faster troubleshooting, reducing on-site maintenance visits. Application: field service and commissioning phases with remote configuration. Feature: IP21 standard enclosure with IP55 option and wall-mount capability. Business impact: installation flexibility, compliance with varying environments, and easier retrofit in existing plant rooms. Application: new builds or upgrades in compact control cabinets and confined spaces. Feature: 575 V, 60 Hp, 62 A rating with compact footprint. Business impact: space savings, reduced cable runs, and seamless integration with existing 575 V electrical infrastructure. Application: retrofit projects in municipal water treatment and industrial processing facilities.
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FAQs
When installing the ABB 3AXD50000268641 LV AC Drive, plan for a wall-mounted cabinet with adequate ventilation to suit IP21 standard (with IP55 variants available). Ensure a 575 V supply capable of delivering up to 62 A and configure the Hand-Off-Auto control panel for seamless operator handover. Use Drive Composer for setup and consider the optional Bluetooth panel for remote commissioning and diagnostics to minimize现场 visits.
Sensorless flow calculation estimates flow rates from motor data, eliminating the need for external flow meters in many installations. This improves pump matching, reduces instrumentation costs, and lowers energy consumption by optimizing pump speed. The result is steadier process control and faster response to changing head conditions in water and wastewater pumping.
Yes, the drive supports multipump control to coordinate two or more pumps in a shared system. This enables staggered starting, flow balancing, and reduced inrush. In practice, the drive monitors pump status, levels, and flow requirements, automatically sequencing pumps to meet demand while protecting components from dry running or excessive wear, which translates to longer pump life and lower maintenance costs.
This drive is designed around IP21 protection as standard with IP55 options, and supports UL-rated performance for 575 V operation, reinforcing electrical safety and reliability in critical water and wastewater infrastructure. Compliance with IP ratings helps ensure enclosure integrity in varying environments, while UL alignment supports regulatory acceptance and supplier qualification in utility and municipal projects.
Deploying the 3AXD50000268641 yields an accelerated ROI by reducing energy consumption through optimized pump control, lowering maintenance due to dry-run protection and soft-start ramps, and decreasing downtime via reliable, sensorless flow management. The built-in energy calculator provides ongoing visibility for energy-cost reductions, and the PC tooling plus optional Bluetooth streamline monitoring and preventive maintenance planning.