ABB 3AXD50001001629 Drive - IP66 Type 4X UV-Resistant
Part Number: 3AXD50001001629
Quick Summary
ABB ACH580 drive enables reliable LV AC motor control for outdoor cooling towers and washdown environments. Engineers and procurement teams often wrestle with rain, heat, salt spray, and dust, which drive maintenance downtime and unexpected failures. The system meets IP66 and Type 4X enclosure requirements, is UV-resistant, and UL-listed for 240 V operation, underscoring robust outdoor reliability. This combination delivers longer service life and lower total cost of ownership, while ensuring compatibility with standard 240 V plant power. For projects requiring rugged, easy-to-install drives, the ACH580 platform provides a proven path to reliable automation in harsh environments.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001001629 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.
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The IP66, Type 4X enclosure delivers a fully sealed, weatherproof housing, guarding against rain, dust, and corrosive contaminants. This reduces unplanned downtime and extends drive life in outdoor installations such as cooling towers and outdoor pumps. Application: Outdoor processes in harsh environments, where ingress protection is critical. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UV resistance protects components from sun exposure, lowering material degradation and maintenance cycles. Application: Outdoor equipment exposed to direct sunlight, conveyors in open facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL listing and 240 V compatibility ensure regulatory compliance and straightforward integration with existing plant electrical systems. Application: New builds and retrofits in industrial automation lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wall-mounted, compact form factor simplifies installation, reduces panel space, and enables quicker retrofits. Application: Retrofit projects and spaces with limited enclosure footprint. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Optional sun shield enhances performance in extreme sun, reducing thermal stress and extending uptime. Application: Exposed outdoor locations with high solar load. This rugged, installation-friendly drive is tailored to keep critical processes running with fewer maintenance interruptions while delivering measurable efficiency gains.
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The drive features IP66 / Type 4X enclosure protection, fully sealed to resist rain, dust, and salt spray. It is suitable for outdoor and washdown environments such as cooling towers and open-air pump stations.
Yes. The ACH580 family represented by model 3AXD50001001629 is UL listed for 240 V operation, with a rating of 3 HP and 10.6 A, aligning with standard industrial power distribution and panel integration.
Applications in cooling towers, outdoor pumps, conveyors, and other outdoor automation equipment benefit from the sealed housing, corrosion resistance, and UV stability, delivering higher uptime and longer service life in challenging environments.
The wall-mounted configuration provides a compact footprint, easier mounting on existing panels, and simplified wiring. With optional sun shield and a robust enclosure, it enables faster retrofits and streamlined maintenance in harsh locations.
By reducing ingress of moisture and contaminants, requiring less frequent servicing, and extending component life, the drive lowers maintenance costs and downtime, delivering a favorable return on investment for outdoor automation projects.