ABB 3AXD50001001636 Drive - IP66 4X UV-Resistant
Part Number: 3AXD50001001636
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001001636 drive is a rugged LV AC general purpose wall-mounted drive for outdoor and harsh-environment applications. Many installations struggle with seal failures and weather exposure, which can lead to downtime and costly repairs; this unit is fully sealed to resist rain, heat, salt spray, and dust, helping maintain uptime. It features IP66 protection and 4X corrosion resistance with UV-resistant housing, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding environments. With UL-rated performance for up to 5 HP at 240 V, this drive delivers dependable motor control while minimizing maintenance. In addition, its robust enclosure supports biocide resistance and cooling-tower compatibility, making it a practical choice for outdoor plant floors and equipment outdoors.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001001636 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.
Sealed enclosure for harsh environments → Reduces ingress of water and dust, extending drive life and reducing maintenance needs; ideal for outdoor pump and fan applications in cooling towers. Application-ready IP66 / Type 4X protection → Ensures dependable operation in rain, dust, and corrosive surroundings, lowering risk of unplanned downtime in industrial facilities. UV-resistant housing with optional sun shield → Enables prolonged exposure to sunlight without performance degradation, safeguarding control performance in outdoor installations; beneficial for HVAC, water treatment, and power generation projects. Corrosion-resistant design against biocides → Supports cooling-tower chemistry exposure, improving service intervals and lowering total cost of ownership for outdoor processing plants. 5 HP, 17 A, 240 V capability → Delivers robust motor control for mid-size fans, pumps, and conveyors, reducing the need for larger drives and simplifying spare-part inventories. Easy installation and compatibility → Wall-mounting and compact form factor simplify retrofits in existing panels and new builds, accelerating project timelines. Industry-ready reliability metrics → Meets stringent industrial requirements, enabling compliant operation in temperature variations and demanding environments while delivering predictable performance and energy efficiency.
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FAQs
This wall-mounted LV AC drive is designed for straightforward retrofits and new installations. It supports standard 240 V single-phase inputs for up to 5 HP and offers a compact footprint suitable for tight control panels. Ensure panel ingress protection and proper gland sealing to maintain IP66 integrity during replacement.
The ACH580-01-based design provides full enclosure protection (IP66, Type 4X) and UV resistance, which combat rain, salt spray, and biocide exposure typical in cooling towers. Its corrosion-resistant housing minimizes maintenance downtime and extends service life in challenging cooling-tower chemistry environments.
IP66 / Type 4X ratings protect against powerful water jets and corrosion from environmental exposure, including dust and biocides. In practice, this means fewer surface-related faults, lower protection-related warranty claims, and improved reliability for outdoor pumps, fans, and conveyors in harsh plants.
Yes. The unit is UV-resistant with an optional sun shield available, enabling prolonged outdoor operation without material degradation. This reduces the need for shield replacements and external enclosures, lowering total cost of ownership for outdoor motor control systems.
The sealed, corrosion-resistant design minimizes weather-related faults, reducing maintenance frequency. By enabling reliable 5 HP motor control at 240 V in outdoor environments, it lowers downtime, extends equipment life, and supports predictable maintenance budgeting, delivering favorable total cost of ownership for industrial drive implementations.