ABB 3AXD50001001872 Motors & Drives - IP66 4X Rated
Part Number: 3AXD50001001872
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001001872 Motors & Drives is a rugged LV AC drive for controlling motors in harsh outdoor environments. Maintenance and installation teams struggle with gear exposed to rain, dust, and salt spray, leading to downtime and unpredictable performance. Its Type 4X/IP66 enclosure, UV resistance, and optional sun shield ensure long-term reliability in outdoor cooling-tower and coastal-industrial sites. Designed to integrate with ABB ACH580 control options, it delivers improved energy efficiency, reduced maintenance, and higher uptime for industrial automation and process cooling systems. This drive supports UL listed configurations at 20 HP and 575 V, making modernization projects more straightforward and cost-effective.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001001872 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 → ApplicationThe sealed Type 4X / IP66 enclosure and UV-resistant design reduce ingress of rain, dust, and salt spray, dramatically extending component life and lowering maintenance costs. This directly translates to longer service intervals and lower total cost of ownership for outdoor pump and fan systems in cooling towers and coastal facilities.The optional sun shield enhances outdoor durability by mitigating UV degradation and thermal loading in high-sun environments, enabling uninterrupted operation in exposed locations and reducing unplanned outages during peak summer months. This is especially beneficial for wastewater treatment and food & beverage processing plants with outdoor equipment.With UL-listed 20 HP at 575 V and a current rating around 22 A, the ACH580-01-022A-6+B066 based drive integrates smoothly with existing electrical infrastructure, simplifying retrofits and new installations in facility upgrades and modernization programs.Wall-mounted installation and a compact footprint streamline retrofits and new builds alike, reducing conduit runs and wiring complexity. This improves installation time, minimizes vibration-induced wear, and supports faster commissioning in batch processing lines and pumping stations.Compatibility with the broader ACH580 family provides advanced motor control features, fine-tuned speed profiles, and better energy management for industrial automation projects. The result is lower energy costs, improved process stability, and easier compliance with plant-wide maintenance strategies.
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Yes. The drive is designed for wall-mounted installation with a Type 4X / IP66 enclosure and UV-resistant construction, making it suitable for outdoor enclosures on cooling towers, water treatment, and coastal facilities. It supports typical 575 V, 22 A motor loads up to 20 HP and integrates with existing ABB automation architecture.
Key specs include 575 V operation, 22 A current, and a 20 HP rating. This drives energy-efficient motor control with adjustable speed to optimize pumps and fans, reducing inrush and aligning with variable-frequency drive best practices for long-term energy savings and reduced thermal load on equipment.
Absolutely. The drive’s Type 4X/IP66 sealing, salt spray resistance, and optional sun shield make it ideal for cooling towers and coastal facilities. The robust enclosure minimizes ingress and corrosion, supporting reliable operation in humid, saline, and dirty environments.
The unit features a Type 4X / IP66 enclosure with UV resistance and an optional sun shield to protect from harsh sunlight. It is UL-listed for the 20 HP/575 V configuration, and the rugged design supports industrial environments requiring durable, compliant motor control solutions.
The sealed, corrosion-resistant enclosure reduces maintenance intervals and extends service life in harsh environments, lowering TCO. The integration with ACH580 family enables precise motor control, improving efficiency, reducing energy spend in pumps and fans, and delivering faster commissioning for modernization projects.