ABB ACH480-04-12A2-1 LV AC Drive for HVAC - 3 kW
Part Number: 3AXD50000352456
Quick Summary
ACH480-04-12A2-1 LV AC drive module for HVAC controls fans, pumps, and compressors. Engineers and installers face lengthy commissioning, complex parameterization, and panel-space constraints when deploying drive-based HVAC solutions; this drive reduces setup time with a panel-optimized interface and an HVAC-specific primary settings menu. With CE conformity and HVAC safety standards in mind, it delivers reliable operation in normal and mission-critical environments, even under variable loads. Designed for OEMs and panel builders, it supports easy integration, Bluetooth remote commissioning, and energy-efficient control across commercial and industrial HVAC applications—standardizing on ABB's ACH480 platform for predictability and faster time-to-market.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000352456 ABB: The cabinet-optimized ACH480 drive has complete HVAC functionality to control fans, pumps, compressors, and more complex HVAC equipment like air-handling units, 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 ACH480 is especially a good fit for panel builders and OEMs.
Cabinet-optimized design enables compact panel layouts while delivering robust HVAC control, reducing installation footprint and wiring complexity; this directly translates to shorter project timelines and lower enclosure costs, making it ideal for air-handling units and packaged HVAC assemblies. The HVAC-specific primary settings menu and help assistants simplify startup, commissioning, and commissioning validation, delivering faster time-to-value and reduced on-site labor. Optional Bluetooth capability enables remote commissioning and monitoring, cutting site visits and service windows while improving maintenance responsiveness for remote or multi-site installations. With a 3 kW rating at 200 V and a current of 12.2 A, the ACH480-04-12A2-1 fits standard HVAC drives for fans, pumps, and compressors, ensuring reliable performance with familiar ABB interfaces. Its panel-builder friendly design supports OEMs seeking consistent performance across multiple assemblies, accelerating manufacturing cycles and simplifying spare-parts planning. The drive’s compatibility with ABB ecosystem tools enhances diagnostics, firmware updates, and asset management, delivering measurable energy efficiency improvements and a lower total cost of ownership over the equipment lifecycle.
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FAQs
The ACH480-04-12A2-1 is designed for cabinet installation in HVAC control panels. Connect the motor to the drive’s output terminals, supply power within the 200 V class, and configure the HVAC-specific parameters via the primary settings menu. Use the built-in diagnostics and ABB documentation to confirm wiring integrity, motor direction, and safe stall protection. For remote sites, consider the optional Bluetooth module to monitor commissioning progress and performance from a suited device.
Key specs include a 3 kW power rating, 12.2 A current, and a 200 V input. These figures align with common HVAC motors used in fans, pumps, and small compressors. The cabinet-optimized design supports efficient heat dissipation, while the HVAC-focused control features optimize fan and pump curves for energy savings. These capabilities translate to predictable startup, improved load matching, and reduced energy consumption in typical AHU and rooftop unit applications.
Yes. The ACH480-04-12A2-1 is purpose-built for HVAC duties, including air handling units, fans, pumps, and compressors. Its HVAC-centric settings ease startup, and the panel-friendly footprint simplifies integration into standard HVAC control cabinets. With energy-management features and ABB-compatible diagnostics, it supports reliable operation across varying load profiles common in commercial and light-industrial environments.
The ACH480-04-12A2-1 prioritizes CE conformity and HVAC-safety considerations to align with European regulatory expectations and industry best practices for electrical drives in building systems. While installation details vary by region, the device is designed to meet typical regulatory requirements for EMI, electrical safety, and dependable HVAC operation, ensuring safe integration into panel assemblies and control hierarchies.
The drive reduces commissioning time, minimizes on-site wiring, and enables remote monitoring via Bluetooth, which lowers labor costs and service visits. Energy-efficient control reduces running power for fans and pumps, contributing to lower utility bills. Maintenance benefits include easier diagnostics, standardized ABB tools, and predictable spare parts, improving asset uptime and overall return on investment over the equipment lifecycle.