ABB ACH580-01-09A0-6+B066 Motor Drive - IP66 Type 4X
Part Number: 3AXD50001001841
Quick Summary
The ACH580-01-09A0-6+B066 is a rugged LV AC wall-mounted drive designed for precise motor control in outdoor and harsh environments. This drive excels in challenging conditions, reducing downtime through a fully sealed enclosure that resists rain, heat, cold, salt spray, and dust. It carries critical protections such as IP66 and a Type 4X enclosure, with UV resistance and an optional sun shield to extend service life in direct sunlight. UL-listed performance and corrosion resistance support long-term reliability in cooling towers and outdoor HVAC applications. With compact installation and intelligent control features, it delivers energy efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership for outdoor industrial equipment.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001001841 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 provides superior protection against water, dust, and corrosive biocides, reducing maintenance intervals and equipment wear in outdoor cooling tower and water treatment environments. This translates to lower downtime and safer operations, especially in coastal or industrial settings where exposure is persistent. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The wall-mounted, compact design simplifies installation in tight plant spaces and on exterior walls, enabling quicker commissioning and easier retrofits for legacy pump and fan systems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Built-in corrosion resistance addresses biocide-rich cooling tower atmospheres, extending drive life and stabilizing motor control performance under aggressive conditions. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UV resistance plus an optional sun shield minimizes degradation from sunlight, increasing reliability for outdoor conveyors and process cooling equipment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Rated at 7.5 HP, 9.0 A, 575 V, the ACH580 delivers robust power with energy-efficient vector control, delivering measurable reductions in energy use for circulating pumps and fans in HVAC and water treatment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL-listed construction and proven ruggedness support compliant installation in regulated facilities, reducing risk during audits and warranties while enabling maintenance teams to rely on predictable performance.
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FAQs
Yes. The ACH580 is a general-purpose LV AC drive designed for wall-mounted installations, supporting common motor types used in outdoor cooling towers. Its 575 V rating and 7.5 HP output match many standard motor specifications, enabling straightforward retrofits or upgrades without extensive inverter controls changes.
The drive features IP66 protection and a Type 4X enclosure for water and dust sealing, plus UV resistance and an optional sun shield. These protections ensure reliable operation in rain, heat, salt spray, and prolonged sun exposure, reducing maintenance frequency and extending drive life in harsh outdoor environments.
IP66 Type 4X means the enclosure resists fine dust ingress and powerful water jets, with corrosion-resistant properties. This reduces corrosion-related failures and enclosure maintenance, enabling longer intervals between upkeep and higher uptime for pumps, fans, and conveyors in outdoor processes.
Yes. The ACH580-01-09A0-6+B066 is described with UL as part of its ratings, indicating compliance with recognized safety standards. Its outdoor-ready features—IP66, Type 4X enclosure, UV resistance, and optional sun shield—make it suitable for exterior installations with harsh environmental exposure.
The drive delivers energy-efficient motor control, reduced maintenance due to sealed IP66/4X protection, and longer service life in corrosive atmospheres. These factors collectively lower energy costs, minimize unscheduled downtime, and extend asset life, resulting in a favorable return on investment in cooling tower and outdoor process cooling applications.