ABB 3AXD50000418237 LV AC Wall-Mounted Drive - IP21/IP55
Part Number: 3AXD50000418237
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000418237 LV AC Wall-Mounted Drive optimizes pump performance for water and wastewater applications. Engineers often face energy waste, premature wear, and downtime with generic drives; this solution delivers sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, and dry-run protection to reduce risk and extend pump life. The unit comes with an IP21 enclosure as standard, with IP55 and flange-mount options to fit compact plant layouts, and it supports Hand-Off-Auto control, Drive Composer, and an optional Bluetooth panel for field setups. By integrating this drive, facilities gain measurable energy savings, simpler commissioning, and lower maintenance costs through smarter pumping control and diagnostics.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000418237 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: Sensorless flow calculation. Business impact: Eliminates the need for external flow meters in many pump setups, reducing upfront instrumentation costs and potential leak points. Application: Water treatment plants and wastewater pumping stations where flow balance is critical. Feature: Multipump control. Business impact: Enables coordinated operation of multiple pumps to manage head, demand spikes, and redundancy, improving uptime and energy efficiency. Application: Municipal wastewater networks and industrial process water loops. Feature: Level control and dry-run protection. Business impact: Prevents dry running damage and maintains consistent system levels, lowering maintenance cycles and extending pump life. Application: Lift stations and elevation tanks. Feature: Soft pipe fill and quick ramps. Business impact: Reduces surge, minimizes mechanical stress, and lowers electrical transients, protecting piping and motors. Application: Large-scale filtration and distribution systems. Feature: Impeller cleaning solution. Business impact: Keeps impellers clean, maintaining efficiency and reducing cleaning downtime. Application: Turndown operations and variable-density flows. Feature: Hand-Off-Auto control panel, Drive Composer, and optional Bluetooth panel. Business impact: Accelerates commissioning, simplifies field tuning, and improves diagnostics remotely. Application: New installs and retrofit projects. The energy calculator visualizes savings, enabling data-driven optimization and ongoing ROI tracking. Compatibility: 230 V AC supply, 75 kW power rating, 276 A current, suited for wall-mounted installation with IP21 standard enclosure and IP55 options for harsher environments.
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FAQs
This drive is designed for wall-mounted installation with an IP21 enclosure standard option and an IP55 variant for harsher environments. It supports 230 V AC supply, up to 75 kW, and 276 A, making it suitable for standard water/wastewater pumping stations. Use Drive Composer for commissioning and consider Hand-Off-Auto for frontline operators. Ensure cabinet space and cooling are adequate for the enclosure size and ambient temperature range.
The ACQ580-01 driven system includes multipump control, allowing coordinated sequencing, sharing of load, and smooth transitions between pumps. This reduces energy use during variable demand and extends pump life by avoiding sudden start/stop cycles. For municipal and industrial pumping networks, plan for level control strategies and sensorless flow calculation to optimize pump pacing without excessive instrumentation.
Energy efficiency stems from optimized pump speed via closed-loop control, the built-in energy calculator, and soft-start ramps that minimize mechanical stress and electrical surges. In water/wastewater applications, these features translate to lower kWh consumption, reduced thermal losses, and extended motor life, enabling a favorable ROI over the system’s life cycle.
The standard IP21 enclosure is designed for wall mounting, ideal for compact plant footprints. For environments with higher protection needs, IP55 enclosure options and flange mounting units are available, offering flexible installation in basements, pump rooms, or outdoor-adjacent installations while preserving service accessibility.
Key safeguards include dry-run protection and level control to prevent pump damage, along with sensorless flow calculation that supports reliable operation when external sensors are compromised. Quick ramps reduce system stress during startups, and impeller cleaning aids long-term efficiency. Drive Composer and optional Bluetooth provide real-time diagnostics and remote tuning to sustain performance.