ABB 3AXD50000465880 LV AC Packaged Drive - UL Listed
Part Number: 3AXD50000465880
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50000465880 LV AC Packaged Drive provides compact, energy-efficient motor control for pumping applications in water and wastewater facilities. Operators often struggle with rising energy costs, pump wear, and lengthy startups that disrupt process uptime. This drive mitigates those challenges by delivering precise speed control, built-in pump-specific features, and simplified configuration through familiar ABB tools. The solution aligns with UL safety practices and widely observed certifications such as CE conformity, with SIL and IP-rated enclosure options where required. By combining sensorless flow calculation, multi-pump control, level management, and a quick ramp profile, it supports reliable operation while reducing energy use. In practice, plant engineers gain predictable performance and faster project ROI through integrated energy accounting and intuitive local and remote monitoring.
Product Information
Extended Description
3AXD50000465880 ABB: The ACQ580-PD 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: Sensorless flow calculation and multi-pump control optimize pump sequencing, reducing wasted energy and improving reliability in dynamic water and wastewater systems. Application: municipal and industrial pumping stations where variable flow is common. The result is lower operating costs and smoother process control. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Level control, soft pipe fill, and dry-run protection safeguard pumps against cavitation and dry running, extending equipment life and reducing maintenance cycles. Application: head pressure variations and variable fill scenarios in treatment plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Quick ramps and an integrated energy calculator shorten commissioning time and provide ongoing energy visibility, supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Application: new installations and retrofits aiming for measurable energy savings and compliance reporting. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Hand-Off-Auto control panel, Drive Composer PC tool, and optional Bluetooth control panel enable remote tuning and diagnostics, lowering on-site labor costs. Application: plant floor upgrades and remote monitoring programs. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in UL-approved electronic motor overload and a compact wall-mounted design with disconnect and fuses simplify safety compliance and space-constrained installations. Application: retrofits in tight plant spaces and new builds requiring compliant, maintainable drive solutions.
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FAQs
The 3AXD50000465880 packaged drive is designed for ABB motor architectures up to 7.5 HP at 460 V and supports integrated motor protection, sensorless control, and standard ABB field devices. For best results, pair with compatible ABB motors and Drive Composer configurations to ensure seamless communication, consistent protection settings, and simplified diagnostics during commissioning and maintenance.
Sensorless flow calculation analyzes motor current and drive performance to estimate flow without external sensors. This reduces installation complexity and maintenance costs while enabling precise pump sequencing, improved energy efficiency, and better control of multi-pump configurations in water and wastewater systems, especially where sensor placement is challenging or cost-prohibitive.
Yes, the solution is UL-listed for electrical safety with the included disconnect and fuses. ABB drives typically align with CE conformity for European markets, and users should verify local regulatory requirements to confirm SIL/IP considerations or additional enclosure ratings where needed in specific installations.
Wall-mounting creates a compact, space-saving installation ideal for retrofits and new builds with limited footprint. The integrated disconnect and fuses simplify electrical safety compliance, reduce wiring complexity, and improve service access for maintenance, while the UL-motor overload protection ensures continued protection of the drive and connected pumps.
The energy calculator offers ongoing visibility into energy consumption and potential savings, enabling data-driven operational decisions. Coupled with sensorless flow, multi-pump control, and quick ramp profiles, users typically realize reduced energy use, lower wear on pumps, shorter commissioning times, and improved process reliability, contributing to faster return on investment in water and wastewater applications.