ABB 3AXD50001001612 Drive - IP66 Type 4X Certified
Part Number: 3AXD50001001612
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001001612 Drive is a low-voltage AC wall-mounted drive for general-purpose motor control in harsh outdoor environments. Maintenance in rain, heat, salt spray and dust can erode uptime and drive life. Its fully sealed design reduces environmental ingress and enables safe outdoor mounting. With Type 4X/IP66 protection, UV resistance, and an optional sun shield, it stays protected in extreme conditions. This solution is well-suited for cooling towers, outdoor pumps, and industrial fans, delivering reliability while reducing maintenance costs and extending equipment life. By aligning with ABB's ACH580-01 family compatibility, it also supports seamless integration into existing control architectures, helping procurement teams simplify spares and service planning.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001001612 ABB: Designed for operation in rain, heat, cold, salt spray, dust and other extreme environments, this drive is fully sealed, providing protection against external elements. Its design offers exceptional corrosion resistance to biocides typical for cooling tower applications. Additionally, the ACH580-01 Type 4X / IP66 is UV-resistant, and the optional sun shield makes it suitable for prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight.
This drive features a fully sealed IP66 enclosure with 4X protection that defies moisture, dust and salt spray, delivering superior corrosion resistance in challenging cooling-tower and coastal environments. Business impact: longer intervals between service events and lower maintenance costs, with improved uptime for mission-critical outdoor equipment. Application: ideal for outdoor fans, pumps and mixed-element systems where harsh conditions are common. The unit provides 2 HP at 240 V with a current rating around 7.5 A, enabling straightforward replacement in many ACH580-01-07A5-2+B066 installations, reducing the need for rewiring or additional infrastructure. Additionally, sun-shield compatibility helps maintain cooler operating temperatures, further extending drive life in direct sunlight. The compact wall-mount form simplifies installation, saves panel space, and speeds up commissioning in retrofit projects. Overall, this drive balances rugged protection with familiar ABB control interfaces, streamlining spare parts planning and service strategies.
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FAQs
The 3AXD50001001612 Drive is a general-purpose LV AC wall-mounted drive designed to integrate with ABB ACH580-01-07A5-2+B066 configurations. It supports 240 V operation, up to 2 HP, and similar mounting considerations. When substituting, verify wiring compatibility, control wiring harness availability, and confirm protection class requirements to maintain the IP66/Type 4X enclosure integrity.
This drive features IP66 enclosure protection and Type 4X corrosion-rated construction, with UV resistance for sun exposure. It is compatible with UL-listed 2 HP, 7.5 A, 240 V configurations within the ACH580 family, providing a robust option for outdoor, harsh environments while meeting common industry standards for outdoor motor control.
Ideal for cooling towers, outdoor pumps, and industrial fans where rain, salt spray, and dust are present. The sealed IP66/4X enclosure plus UV resistance ensures dependable operation in coastal or high-ambient-temperature facilities. It supports general-purpose motor control needs in harsh environments while enabling straightforward system integration with existing ABB drives.
Choose a wall-mounted mounting location with adequate clearance for cooling and access. Ensure the optional sun shield is deployed to minimize solar heating, maintain cooler drive temperatures, and preserve component life. Confirm that the mounting surface is level, wiring is correctly sized for 7.5 A at 240 V, and ingress protections remain uncompromised during maintenance or replacement.
The fully sealed IP66/Type 4X design reduces environmental ingress and biocide-related corrosion, lowering maintenance cycles and extending service intervals. Compatible with existing ABB control architectures, it simplifies spares management and can shorten downtime during replacements, delivering lower total cost of ownership in outdoor or harsh environments.