ABB ACH580-34-505A-4 HVAC Drive - Ultra-Low Harmonic
Part Number: 3AXD50000428205
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 HVAC Drive is a dedicated ultra-low harmonic control solution for HVAC fans, pumps, and compressors. It reduces harmonic distortion and energy waste while delivering smooth operation in critical applications. The ultra-low harmonic module achieves THDi below 3%, with built-in active supply and integrated line filter to eliminate the need for external filters. The drive is CE marked and available in IP00 with an IP20 cabinet option, ensuring safe installation in a variety of environments. By combining precise HVAC control with power factor correction and reduced wiring, this solution shortens commissioning time and lowers total installed cost, while helping facilities meet energy efficiency targets and comply with evolving standards. Secondary benefits include Bluetooth commissioning and simplified maintenance in demanding installations.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000428205 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 ultra-low drive module variant provides ultimate harmonic performance, reaching even less than 3 % THDi, and exceeding the requirements set by low harmonic recommendations.
The drive includes an active supply unit and integrated low harmonic line filter, meaning there is no need for external filters, multi-pulse arrangements or special transformers. Other features include output voltage boost and power factor correction. The built-in features significantly reduce installation time, and the intuitive HVAC specific control panel and help assistants make operation easy. The optional Bluetooth=C2=AE capability enables the commissioning and monitoring of the drive from a distance. The variant comes in IP00 enclosure as standard and for cabinet installation Also, IP20 enclosure is available.
Ultra-low harmonic performance improves power quality and reduces utility penalties, with THDi <3% enabled by architecture that minimizes distortion in HVAC systems. This directly translates to more stable motor operation, less vibration, and longer equipment life for air handling units, chillers, and large fans. The business impact is lower maintenance costs and a reduced risk of electrical interference, enabling compliant operation in sensitive facilities and data centers. Application-wise, the ACH580-34-505A-4 is well-suited to retrofit projects or new builds demanding clean power and precise speed control, delivering measurable energy efficiency gains across a broad HVAC footprint.Built-in active supply and integrated low harmonic line filter streamline installation by removing the need for external filters or multi-pulse arrangements. The result is faster commissioning, simplified wiring, and a smaller BOM, which lowers capex and reduces on-site labor. This feature set is particularly valuable in OEM projects and turnkey HVAC systems where time-to-value matters, such as large-scale commercial buildings and district cooling plants. Long-term, it supports compliance with low-harmonic recommendations while minimizing total cost of ownership.Output voltage boost and power factor correction enhance motor torque and energy efficiency without additional hardware. For HVAC drives feeding fans, pumps, or compressors, this translates into improved performance at part-load and full-load conditions, with potential energy savings and smoother ramping. The capability pairs well with modern chillers and air-handling units that require stable voltage and rapid transients, helping facilities meet performance targets while reducing electrical stress on upstream converters and transformers.HVAC-specific control panel and help assistants simplify commissioning and operation, with an optional Bluetooth capability for remote monitoring and diagnostics. In practice, engineers gain faster setup, easier parameter tuning, and quicker fault isolation, which reduces downtime and maintenance visits. This aligns with modern maintenance strategies and remote service models, delivering lower maintenance labor costs and higher system availability across mid-to-large installations.IP00 standard enclosure with IP20 option provides installation flexibility for cabinet or wall-mount setups in equipment rooms or exposed locations. This supports diverse plant layouts, minimises enclosure footprint, and enables compliant installation in spaces with varying protection requirements. Compatibility with ABB’s broader portfolio and HVAC-centric controls helps ensure seamless integration with building management systems and standardization across multiple project sites.
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The ACH580-34-505A-4 is designed for HVAC systems such as fans, pumps, and compressors in air handling units, chillers, and large air handling installations. It combines ultra-low harmonic performance with built-in line filtering and power factor correction, enabling reliable operation in commercial buildings and industrial HVAC environments while meeting energy efficiency targets.
This module integrates an active supply unit and a low harmonic line filter, delivering THDi below 3% without external filters or multi-pulse configurations. The result is easier installation, reduced wiring, improved power quality, and lower total installed cost, especially in sensitive electrical environments such as data centers and hospitals.
By delivering power factor correction and voltage boosting within the drive, it improves motor efficiency and reduces reactive power losses. Built-in filters and a dedicated HVAC control panel simplify commissioning and diagnostics, lowering maintenance visits and downtime while maintaining consistent HVAC performance in demanding installations.
Yes, the drive is CE-compliant and comes standard with an IP00 enclosure, with an IP20 option available for cabinet installations. This provides installation flexibility across plant rooms, equipment enclosures, and space-constrained environments while ensuring safety and regulatory alignment.
The retrofit benefits include reduced harmonic-related energy losses, faster commissioning due to built-in controls and Bluetooth capability, and lower maintenance costs from integrated hardware. Combined, these factors shorten payback periods and improve system reliability in mid-size to large HVAC installations.