ABB 3AXD50000429578 ACH580 HVAC Drive - THDi <3%
Part Number: 3AXD50000429578
Quick Summary
ACH580 HVAC drive delivers precise motor control for fans, pumps, and compressors in commercial HVAC systems. Many projects contend with harmonic distortion, energy waste, and lengthy commissioning that disrupt uptime. Key certifications and standards include IP21 enclosure as standard for wall-mounted installation, with IP55 and flange-mount options available to suit rooftop or equipment-room layouts. Built-in low-harmonic performance helps meet industry guidelines and reduces the need for external filters, while features like output voltage boost and power factor correction simplify commissioning. For operators and engineers, this drive translates to improved energy efficiency, faster deployment, and lower total cost of ownership across retrofit and new-build projects.
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Extended Description
3AXD50000429578 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. This ultra-low 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 IP21 enclosure as standard and can be installed on the wall. Also, IP55 and flange mounting units are available.
Ultra-low harmonic design reduces THDi to under 3%, cutting the need for external filters and minimizing harmonic-related energy losses. The built-in active supply unit and integrated line filter simplify installation and improve power quality, delivering predictable performance even in mission-critical HVAC loads. This is ideal for variable-speed fans, pumps, and compressors in city-center buildings where electrical noise and compliance costs matter. Integrated control for fans, pumps, and compressors centralizes drive management, reducing system complexity and wiring. The result is faster commissioning, fewer points of failure, and smoother startup sequences for air handling units and chillers. In retrofit projects, this simplifies integration with existing control panels and building management systems, lowering engineering time and risk. Output voltage boost and power factor correction improve motor performance and energy efficiency, enabling smaller cable sizes and reduced thermal stress. The business impact is measurable energy savings and enhanced operational reliability across varying load conditions. Applications include variable-speed drives for HVAC loads where steady torque and responsive control are essential. IP21 standard enclosure with wall mounting provides installation flexibility, while IP55 and flange variants broaden installation options for harsher environments or on-equipment mounting. The result is faster, more versatile deployments and fewer site modifications during retrofits of rooftop units or air handling modules. Built-in HVAC-specific control panel with optional Bluetooth capability enables fast commissioning and remote monitoring, cutting on-site time and enabling diagnostics without site visits. This supports seamless integration with existing controls and building management systems, delivering measurable ROI through reduced maintenance visits and improved system uptime.
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The ACH580 is designed for straightforward integration with standard HVAC controls and building management systems. It features an HVAC-specific built-in control panel that simplifies parameterization for fans, pumps and compressors, and supports easy wiring to common control interfaces. The unit’s compact form factor and wall-mount design reduce cabinetry complexity, while its integrated low-harmonic filter minimizes external hardware needs, enabling quicker retrofits and reliable ongoing operation.
The drive specifies ultra-low harmonic distortion with THDi less than 3%. This reduces harmonic currents that can stress transformers and electrical networks, lowers energy losses, and improves overall power quality. For HVAC applications with multiple variable-speed motors, this means smaller harmonic filters, simpler compliance with electrical guidelines, and smoother operation of fans, pumps, and air-handling equipment.
Yes. The ACH580 variant comes in an IP21 enclosure as standard for wall-mounted installations, and ABB offers IP55 and flange-mount variants to accommodate harsher environments or on-equipment mounting. This flexibility supports installs in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and equipment racks, while maintaining protection against dust and moisture appropriate to the installation site.
Yes. The drive includes an optional Bluetooth capability that enables commissioning and monitoring from remote locations. This feature accelerates startup, simplifies fault diagnostics, and reduces on-site visits. Coupled with the built-in HVAC control panel, it provides a convenient means to tune performance and perform periodic checks without disturbing on-site operations.
Expect measurable gains from energy efficiency, reduced harmonic distortion, and faster deployment. The integrated low-harmonic design lowers external hardware costs and simplifies compliance, while the on-board control panel and Bluetooth commissioning shorten installation and commissioning times. Across retrofit and new-build projects, these factors translate to lower total cost of ownership and improved system uptime.