ABB 3AXD50000465453 LV AC Packaged Drive - UL 15 Hp 460 V
Part Number: 3AXD50000465453
Quick Summary
LV AC packaged drive with built-in pump control enables efficient water and wastewater pumping systems. Operators often face energy waste and downtime when pump systems aren’t tuned for flow variability. Key certifications include UL-listed electronics, UL-approved motor overload protection, and CE considerations for European installations. With integrated energy calculation, a hands-on Hand-Off-Auto control panel, and the Drive Composer PC tool (plus optional Bluetooth), this solution delivers measurable business value through improved efficiency, easier commissioning, and reduced total cost of ownership. In short, it combines reliability with advanced pump-management features that help engineers meet regulatory expectations while lowering operating costs.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000465453 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.
The ABB ACQ580-PC-046A-2+B056 packaged drive combines sensorless flow calculation with multi-pump control, enabling precise flow management and level control that directly reduce energy consumption and wear on pumps in water and wastewater systems. This feature set translates to lower energy bills, fewer unscheduled maintenance events, and extended pump life, especially in facilities with variable demand. The integrated soft pipe fill and dry-run protection minimize mechanical stress during start-up and operation, while quick ramps optimize acceleration profiles, delivering smoother system dynamics and less vibration in aging infrastructure. Energy calculator visualization provides real-time and historical insight into savings, supporting data-driven optimization and regulatory reporting. The Hand-Off-Auto panel, PC tool Drive Composer, and optional Bluetooth panel streamline commissioning, troubleshooting, and remote tuning, reducing downtime during upgrades and retrofits. The wall-mounted, compact enclosure design saves valuable plant space and simplifies installation in constrained electrical rooms, allowing faster project timelines and easier compliance with site wiring standards. Compatibility with standard 460 V three-phase power and UL-listed electronics reduces integration risk with existing electrical architectures, and built-in motor overload protection adds a robust safety margin. Industry-specific use cases, such as municipal water networks and wastewater lift stations, benefit from sensorless control and multi-pump sequencing to balance duty cycles, improve response to demand spikes, and maintain service continuity under varying loading conditions. The drive’s pump-centric features address common objections about retrofit costs by delivering measurable energy savings, lower maintenance costs, and a shorter return on investment window. Overall, the solution supports proactive asset management, smoother control of pumping solutions, and a clear path to compliant, reliable operation in demanding environments.
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The unit is a wall-mounted LV AC packaged drive (ACQ580-PC-046A-2+B056) designed for 460 V three-phase power, featuring sensorless flow calculation, multi-pump sequencing, level control, and dry-run protection. It integrates with standard pump configurations, reduces energy consumption, and supports retrofit projects with minimal wiring changes and a straightforward commissioning workflow using Drive Composer.
The drive carries UL-listed electronics and UL-approved electronic motor overload protection, providing a solid safety and reliability baseline. For European installations, CE considerations are noted to support regulatory alignment. These certifications help meet industry safety standards while enabling safer operation of pumping systems in demanding environments.
Commissioning is streamlined with the Hand-Off-Auto control panel, the Drive Composer PC tool, and an optional Bluetooth control panel. These tools provide parameter templates, troubleshooting guidance, and remote tuning capabilities, reducing on-site commissioning time and enabling faster startup of water and wastewater pumping projects.
Key ROI drivers include built-in energy calculation for verifiable savings, sensorless flow control that optimizes duty cycles, and dry-run protection that minimizes pump and pipe wear. The compact, space-saving enclosure and streamlined commissioning further reduce installation costs, shorten project timelines, and lower maintenance expenses over the system’s life cycle.
Municipal water networks, wastewater lift stations, and industrial pumping solutions with variable demand are ideal. The drive’s multi-pump control, level management, and energy optimization features help maintain stable flows, prevent dry running, and improve overall system reliability in environments with fluctuating loads.