ABB 3AXD50001001858 LV AC drive - IP66 Type 4X
Part Number: 3AXD50001001858
Quick Summary
3AXD50001001858 is a LV AC general purpose wall-mounted drive designed for rugged outdoor and harsh environments. This approach addresses the frequent maintenance headaches caused by moisture, dust, and temperature swings that can degrade drive performance and uptime. The ACH580-01 family brings IP66 / Type 4X sealing, UV resistance, and an optional sun shield to protect both the drive and its electronics in demanding outdoor settings. By offering robust protection and precise speed control, it helps buyers reduce maintenance costs while boosting energy efficiency and process reliability. This solution integrates well with common plant motors at 575 V and 11 A, delivering tangible business value in industrial automation and HVAC applications.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001001858 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 drive’s fully sealed enclosure protects against rain, heat, cold, salt spray, and dust, reducing unplanned outages and extending service life in outdoor installations such as cooling towers and outdoor pumps. This translates to lower maintenance frequency and higher equipment availability for critical processes. Feature → Corrosion resistance to biocides in cooling tower environments enhances component longevity, lowering total cost of ownership and mitigating replacement cycles in chemical processing facilities and wastewater treatment plants. Feature → UV-resistance with an optional sun shield ensures dependable operation under prolonged sunlight exposure, supporting outdoor HVAC terminals and remote pump stations without enclosure degradation. Feature → Type 4X / IP66 protection combined with a compact wall-mounted footprint simplifies installation and reduces enclosure stack-up costs in retrofit projects and new outdoor plant builds. Feature → 10 HP at 575 V with 11 A rating aligns with common plant motor fleets, enabling smooth integration with existing electrical infrastructure and minimizing rerating or transformers. Feature → ABB ACH580 family compatibility provides advanced motor control capabilities, diagnostics, and seamless integration with ABB automation ecosystems, boosting reliability and facilitating maintenance planning. Feature → Industry-context insight: in harsh environments, a sealed, UV-resistant wall-mounted drive improves uptime, reduces spare part inventories, and supports predictive maintenance programs with richer telemetry.
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The 3AXD50001001858 is designed for 575 V systems with up to 11 A, aligning with common motor loads in outdoor HVAC and cooling tower applications. Its wall-mounted, sealed enclosure (IP66, Type 4X) allows straightforward mounting on brick, metal, or concrete structures. It integrates with ABB controls and can be wired to standard motor starters, minimizing retrofit complexity. When pairing with third-party sensors or PLCs, leverage the drive's built-in diagnostics and standard communication interfaces to ensure reliable data exchange and fault detection while preserving safety margins in outdoor environments.
The ACH580-01 drive provides robust protection against rain, salt spray, dust, and temperature variations, thanks to IP66 / Type 4X sealing and UV resistance. This reduces ingress-related faults, extends drive life, and lowers maintenance costs. For cooling towers, this means more reliable motor control, smoother starting/stopping, and better energy efficiency without frequent enclosure upgrades. The compact wall-mount design also simplifies installation near the motor, reducing wiring length and potential signal loss.
Yes, the drive is UV-resistant and designed for prolonged outdoor exposure. For additional protection in direct sun or high-UV environments, ABB offers an optional sun shield that reduces thermal buildup and protects surface components, helping maintain performance in outdoor pump stations, cooling towers, and other exposed equipment. The sealed enclosure already mitigates weather-related ingress, while the sun shield adds a layer of thermal management for extended uptime.
Installation benefits include a wall-mounted footprint that simplifies mounting near the motor and reduces enclosure space requirements. With 575 V and 10 HP ratings, the drive matches many standard motor fleets, reducing the need for transformer or voltage changes. It offers seamless compatibility with ABB automation ecosystems and clear integration points for control wiring, sensors, and protection circuits. When planning replacements, verify enclosure integrity at the mounting site and confirm a proper protective earth connection to maintain the drive's IP66 rating.
The drive reduces downtime through its rugged, sealed design, lowering maintenance and replacement costs in challenging environments. Energy efficiency gains from optimized motor control translate to lower operating costs and improved process stability. In outdoor facilities such as cooling towers or outdoor pumps, the combined protection (IP66 Type 4X, UV resistance) and simplified installation lower capital and operating expenditures. Predictive maintenance gains are enhanced by built-in diagnostics, enabling better asset management and longer service life.