ABB 3AXD50001002121 LVAC drive - IP66 Type 4X rugged enclosure
Part Number: 3AXD50001002121
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD500010021021 LVAC drive is a rugged wall-mounted AC drive designed for water and wastewater processing. In harsh environments, unreliable drives threaten uptime and drive maintenance costs. Featuring a Type 4X / IP66 enclosure, NSF 169 certification for food splash zones, and CE compliance, it meets demanding industry standards while protecting crews and equipment. This combination enables food and beverage, agriculture, livestock, and coastal facilities to run more efficiently with less downtime. Fast setup and guided configuration reduce commissioning time, while the rugged design supports long service intervals in challenging locations, delivering predictable performance and lower total cost of ownership across plant automation. Engineered for easy maintenance and remote diagnostics, it helps technicians manage critical processes with confidence.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001002121 ABB: Designed for harsh locations, the ACQ580-01 Type 4X / IP66 drive can withstand unfriendly environments with ease. The drive is resistant to various weather conditions from the snows of winter to the heat of summer. Indoors, it is resistant to water spray, dirt and chemicals and is NSF 169 certified for food splash zones. This drive is ideal for food and beverage, agriculture, livestock applications and for coastal areas. Versatile and straightforward settings menu and assistants enable fast setup, commissioning, use and maintenance, while rugged and robust design makes it a good fit for various environments. With the ACQ580 drives you can easily take full control of your processes to comprehensively manage your plant.
Feature: Rugged enclosure protection → Business Impact: Protects against water spray, dirt, and chemicals in harsh environments, reducing unplanned downtime and repair costs. Application: Water/wastewater plants, coastal facilities, and food processing lines benefit from reliable operation in washdown zones. Feature: Fast setup and guided configuration → Business Impact: Shortens commissioning, lowers training requirements, and accelerates time-to-value. Application: New installations and retrofits in crowded automation spaces. Feature: UL-rated performance up to 3 HP at 575 V (3.9 A) → Business Impact: Enables compatibility with common pump and motor specs, reducing spare-part diversity and integration effort. Application: Pumping stations, aeration basins, and compliant motor control. Feature: Type 4X / IP66 protection and NSF 169 certification → Business Impact: Ensures compliance with harsh environments and food splash zone standards, mitigating contamination risk. Application: Food & beverage plants, dairies, outdoor wash zones. Feature: Space-efficient wall mounting and guided installation → Business Impact: Frees cabinet space and simplifies retrofits, cutting installation time and supporting compact plant layouts. Application: Municipal wastewater infrastructure and compact treatment facilities. Feature: Energy-efficient drive control and robust hardware → Business Impact: Lowers energy consumption, extends motor life, and reduces maintenance cycles. Application: Pumps, mixers, and blowers across process industries.
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FAQs
When installing the ABB 3AXD500010021021 LVAC drive, position the wall-mount enclosure to minimize exposure to direct washdown and chemical splashes. Utilize the Type 4X/IP66-rated housing to protect electronics, ensure proper sealing of cabling glands, and follow the manufacturer’s commissioning guide for field wiring, EMI/RFI considerations, and ventilation. The result is a stable, compliant installation with reduced risk of ingress and long-term reliability.
Key performance specs include a 3 HP (UL listed) output with 3.9 A current capability at 575 V, enabling direct control of common water/wastewater pumps. The drive supports robust motor control for variable flow, energy savings through efficient ramping, and smooth starts that reduce mechanical stress. This makes it suitable for bore pumps, booster pumps, and submersible pump controls in challenging environments.
Yes. The drive carries NSF 169 certification for food splash zones and a rugged, washable enclosure designed to tolerate washdowns, moisture, and chemical exposure without compromising control quality. In food & beverage lines, it supports hygienic maintenance cycles, reduces contamination risk, and helps maintain consistent product throughput in sanitary environments.
The ABB LVAC drive features a Type 4X / IP66 enclosure, NSF 169 certification for food splash zones, and CE compliance for European markets. These certifications address harsh environmental exposure, sanitation requirements, and regulatory conformity, enabling confident use in industrial facilities with stringent safety and hygiene standards.
ROI benefits come from reduced downtime due to the rugged enclosure, energy savings from optimized motor control, and lower maintenance costs thanks to longer service intervals and fewer field visits. The drive’s fast setup and remote diagnostics capabilities also shorten mean time to repair and improve plant-wide reliability and throughput.