ABB 3AXD50000296842 Motors & Drives - HVAC Drive IP21/IP55
Part Number: 3AXD50000296842
Quick Summary
The ABB ACH580 HVAC drive is a wall-mounted LV AC drive designed to control fans, pumps, and compressors in HVAC systems. Site teams often face long startup times and complex commissioning, which can delay projects and raise lifecycle costs. With CE compliance, IP21 enclosure as standard and IP55/IP55 flange-mount options, the drive delivers reliable protection and regulatory peace of mind. Designed for HVAC OEMs and service teams, it accelerates commissioning with HVAC-focused menus and built-in assistants, enabling easier setup, faster commissioning, and smoother building automation integration, ultimately reducing energy waste and extending equipment uptime.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000296842 ABB: ACH580 HVAC drive offering has all key features built-in to control fans, pumps and compressors, and more complex equipment like air-handling units and chillers, ensuring smooth, energy-efficient operation of your HVAC systems in normal and mission-critical situations. The built-in features significantly reduce installation time and the intuitive control panel with an HVAC-specific primary settings menu and help assistants makes startup, commissioning and operation easy. The optional Bluetooth=C2=AE capability enables the commissioning and monitoring of the drive from a distance. The ACH580-01 comes in IP21 enclosure and can be installed on the wall as standard. Also, IP55 and flange mounting units are available.
Feature: Built-in HVAC control capabilities. Business Impact: Reduces commissioning time and ensures stable operation across fans, pumps, compressors, and air-handling units. Application: Commercial and industrial HVAC equipment where rapid startup and reliable control are critical. Feature: HVAC-oriented control panel with primary settings menu and help assistants. Business Impact: Decreases human error during setup and speeds up start-up, reducing on-site labor and commissioning costs. Application: Field service and commissioning teams working on new installations or retrofits. Feature: Optional Bluetooth connectivity for remote commissioning and monitoring. Business Impact: Enables off-site diagnostics and adjustments, cutting travel time and accelerating maintenance cycles. Application: Multi-site facilities and remote campuses. Feature: IP21 standard enclosure with IP55 and flange-mount variants. Business Impact: Flexible installation options for mechanical rooms, corridors, and compact spaces, improving compliance and protection. Application: Wall-mounted installations in HVAC rooms and duct environments. Feature: Energy-efficient control adapted to HVAC loads. Business Impact: Optimizes energy usage, lowers operating costs, and supports sustainability targets. Application: Fans, pumps, compressors, chillers, and air-handling unit controls in modern buildings. Feature: Broad compatibility with HVAC equipment including large fans and pumps. Business Impact: Reduces system integration risk and enables scalable upgrades within existing plant architectures. Application: Retrofit projects and new builds requiring robust, scalable drive control.
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FAQs
The ACH580 is a wall-mounted LV AC drive with an IP21 enclosure as standard and IP55 option. Plan for 208–240 V supply, proper ambient conditions, and shielded cabling. Use the HVAC primary settings menu for quick startup and consider the available flange-mount variants to fit compact mechanical rooms or wall spaces.
ACH580 optimizes motor control for fans, pumps, and compressors, enabling precise speed modulation and reduced throttling. This leads to lower energy consumption, quieter operation, and better part-load performance, helping facilities meet efficiency targets while maintaining comfort and system reliability.
Yes. The drive is designed for straightforward integration with HVAC control architectures and offers intuitive commissioning. Optional Bluetooth allows remote setup and monitoring, which complements modern building automation systems and minimizes on-site service time for multi-site deployments.
The ACH580 is CE-marked and available in standard IP21 enclosure with IP55 option, plus flange-mount variants for tougher environments. These certifications and protections help ensure regulatory compliance and reliable operation in mechanical rooms and HVAC installations.
By reducing commissioning time, enabling remote diagnostics, and delivering energy savings through optimized motor control, ACH580 lowers installation labor, maintenance trips, and energy costs. This translates to quicker project payback and improved uptime across critical HVAC equipment.