ABB 3AXD50000465255 LV AC Packaged Drive - UL 30 HP 460 V
Part Number: 3AXD50000465255
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000465255 LV AC Packaged Drive optimizes pump efficiency for water and wastewater systems. Facility engineers often struggle with space, maintenance costs, and seamless integration of VFDs in compact plant layouts. This UL-listed solution combines a drive, circuit breaker, and fuse in a robust wall-mounted package, delivering sensorless flow calculation, multi-pump control, level control, and dry run protection to support reliable operation. CE-compliant safety and EMC performance further streamline regulatory compliance across markets. Built-in energy-saving features, a intuitive Hand-Off-Auto panel, and Drive Composer tooling deliver tangible business value, reducing energy use, downtime, and maintenance overhead while simplifying installation and future upgrades in wastewater and water-treatment facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000465255 ABB: The ACQ580-PC drives deliver the ACQ580 Product Series features delivering 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 packaged drive has built-in pump application functionality such as sensorless flow calculation, multi-pump 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, an optional Bluetooth=C2=AE control panel, and a UL-approved electronic motor overload. The built-in energy calculator visualizes the energy savings achieved with the use of the drive.
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The drive integrates a compact, wall-mounted design with built-in circuit protection, reducing space requirements in pump rooms and enabling quick retrofits in existing installations. This translates to lower capital costs and easier serviceability in evolving water and wastewater plants, particularly where footprint constraints are critical. The sensorless flow calculation and multi-pump control deliver precise pump sequencing, improving system efficiency and reducing energy waste in variable flow conditions. In practice, operators can manage multi-pump configurations more effectively, ensuring consistent throughput while minimizing wear on equipment. Level control and soft pipe fill support stable filling operations, minimizing surge and chemical usage. Dry run protection reduces motor burnout risk, extending motor life and lowering maintenance expenses. Quick ramps enable smoother acceleration profiles, reducing in-rush currents and extending electrical and mechanical life. The built-in energy calculator quantifies energy savings, supporting ROI discussions and ongoing optimization. Compatibility with the Hand-Off-Auto panel and Drive Composer simplifies configuration, commissioning, and diagnostics, while the optional Bluetooth control panel enhances field accessibility. Installation benefits include a compact footprint, faster commissioning, and safer wiring with integrated protection, addressing common objections about integration complexity and retrofit feasibility. Industry context shows these features delivering measurable efficiency gains in water pumping, wastewater lift stations, and process water treatment, where reliability, energy efficiency, and system visibility drive operations performance.
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FAQs
The 3AXD50000465255 is designed as a wall-mounted LV AC packaged drive with integrated protection, enabling straightforward retrofit into systems using standard 460 V three-phase wiring. It supports common field wiring configurations, integrates with existing motor overload protections, and is compatible with Drive Composer for seamless commissioning. For retrofits, verify starter configuration, MCC accessibility, and control panel clearance to ensure safe wiring, proper heat dissipation, and minimal downtime during replacement.
This drive targets pump applications up to 30 HP with a rated current of 44 A at 460 V. It includes sensorless flow calculation and multi-pump control to optimize pump sequencing and energy use. It also offers dry run protection, level control, and soft ramping, which helps protect pumps from cavitation and mechanical stress while ensuring smooth startup and stop sequences in varying load conditions.
Yes. The ACQ580-based functionality within the packaged drive is specifically designed for water and wastewater pumping, delivering pump-application features like sensorless flow calculation, level control, quick ramps, and energy-saving visualization. These capabilities help operators maintain consistent flow, reduce energy consumption, and improve overall plant reliability in challenging hydraulic environments typical of water treatment and wastewater lift stations.
The solution includes UL-listed electronic motor overload protection and CE-marked safety and EMC compliance, supporting regulatory adherence in North American and European markets. These certifications help assure safe operation, electrical compatibility, and reliable performance across diverse industrial environments, reducing risk during audits and inspections for pump-driven water and wastewater facilities.
ROI improves through reduced energy consumption via advanced pump control, sensorless flow optimization, and energy meters, paired with fewer field components due to the integrated circuit breaker and fuse. Maintenance benefits come from dry run protection, quick ramps, and robust protection features that lower motor wear, extend service intervals, and simplify troubleshooting with Drive Composer and the Hand-Off-Auto interface. Operators typically see faster commissioning, lower energy bills, and enhanced uptime in demanding pumping applications.