ABB 3AXD50000268788 Motors & Drives - IP21/IP55
Part Number: 3AXD50000268788
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000268788 is a LV AC wall-mounted drive designed for water and wastewater pumping applications. It helps operators cut energy waste, optimize pump sequencing, and reduce downtime with advanced, pump-focused features in a compact enclosure. The drive offers IP21 protection as standard, with IP55 and flange-mount options to meet more challenging environments. Featuring sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, and dry-run protection, plus quick ramps and an integrated energy calculator, it delivers measurable value for utilities and industrial facilities while simplifying installation and service.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000268788 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.
Sensorless flow calculation enables precise pump performance without external flow meters, reducing installation costs and potential leak points. The business impact is lower capital expenditure and simpler maintenance, particularly in remote pump stations. This capability supports accurate flow regulation in municipal water networks and wastewater lift stations, improving overall system reliability. Multipump control coordinates multiple pumps to optimize sequencing, minimize peak loads, and extend pump life, yielding tangible energy savings and reduced maintenance overhead in large treatment facilities. Level control maintains consistent tank levels, preventing overflows and dry running, while soft pipe fill and dry-run protection minimize mechanical stress and water hammer during startup. Quick ramps shorten acceleration periods, diminishing electrical stress on drives and piping while delivering smoother transitions. The built-in energy calculator quantifies savings to support ROI discussions and budget approvals. Hand-Off-Auto operation, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth control panel enhance commissioning, monitoring, and field service efficiency, especially for remote sites. Compatible wall-mount installation and available IP55 variants provide installation flexibility for indoor and outdoor environments.
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FAQs
The ABB ACQ580-01 family is designed for 208–240 V AC supplies and wall-mounted installation in water and wastewater pumping applications. It supports standard IP21 enclosure in its base configuration, with IP55 and flange-mount variants available for harsher environments. The unit pairs with the Drive Composer PC tool and optional Bluetooth panel for easier wiring, commissioning, and remote diagnostics, reducing install time and field labor.
Sensorless flow calculation enables accurate flow profiling without external meters, reducing hardware costs and potential leak points. This capability lets the drive optimize pump speed to match demand, delivering energy savings, reduced wear, and quieter operation. In wastewater and water networks, it translates to better head management and more reliable flow control across varying load conditions.
Yes. The drive includes multipump control to sequence and coordinate multiple pumps, optimizing start-stop cycles and reducing peak electrical demand. This improves system reliability, minimizes energy waste during transients, and extends pump life by avoiding unnecessary starts. It is well-suited for lift stations, treatment tanks, and shared-pump configurations common in wastewater facilities.
The standard configuration uses an IP21 enclosure suitable for indoor wall-mount installations. For harsher environments or outdoor placements, IP55 variants and flange mounting kits are available. These options expand installation flexibility, enable outdoor or dusty environments, and help meet site-specific protection requirements without compromising performance or service access.
The built-in energy calculator provides visibility into potential energy savings from optimized pump operation, enabling more accurate ROI assessments during project justification. By reducing unnecessary speed changes and startup spikes, maintenance needs decrease due to lower electrical stress on drives and motors, while predictive insights support proactive service scheduling and longer equipment life.