ABB 3AXD50001002169 Motors & Drives - IP66 Type 4X
Part Number: 3AXD50001002169
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001002169 is a rugged LV AC wall-mounted drive designed for water and wastewater applications. The unit addresses the daily challenge of operating in exposed, washdown-prone environments by delivering reliable performance in harsh locations. It features an IP66 / Type 4X enclosure and NSF 169 certification for food splash zones, while UL listing provides electrical safety assurances. This practical combination minimizes downtime, reduces maintenance cycles, and supports compliant operation in regulated facilities. In practice, installers value the straightforward settings menu and quick commissioning, while plant managers appreciate predictable performance and longer asset life. The drive’s compatibility with ABB’s ACQ580 family further streamlines procurement for coastal and mixed-use facilities, delivering tangible total cost of ownership benefits.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001002169 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 → Business Impact → Application: The IP66 Type 4X enclosure protects the drive against water spray, dirt, and chemicals, which translates to higher uptime in outdoor and washdown-heavy environments such as municipal water facilities and food processing plants. This protection also reduces the need for frequent enclosure maintenance and minimizes corrosion-related failures. Application-wise, it supports reliable operation in harsh locations while enabling compliant installation in regulated settings. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NSF 169 certification confirms suitability for food splash zones, allowing integration into beverage, dairy, and other compliant production lines with sanitation requirements. This reduces sanitation risks and supports regulatory compliance across the plant. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A versatile, user-friendly settings menu and commissioning assistants shorten deployment time, lowering labor costs and accelerating time-to-produce for retrofits and upgrades. Application spans water treatment, coastal facilities, and industrial pumps that demand quick, repeatable setups. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 15 Hp, 17 A, and 575 V capability align with common pump and blower motors in wastewater plants, enabling seamless replacement without extensive electrical rewiring. This improves project ROI and reduces non-value-added configuration work. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Rugged design for coastal areas and harsh environments enhances long-term reliability, reducing maintenance cycles and extending asset life in challenging sites such as offshore facilities and shipyard environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compatibility with the ACQ580-01 family ensures scalable integration and future-proofing, simplifying spares, firmware updates, and cross-portfolio support across a facility’s drive ecosystem.
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FAQs
For installation in water treatment environments, ensure a Type 4X / IP66 rated enclosure is sealed against moisture and particulates. Mounting should follow the manufacturer’s clearance and ventilation guidelines, with proper conduit routing for 575 V supply and 17 A current. Compatibility with the ACQ580-01 family simplifies retrofit and minimizes wiring changes while preserving motor control compatibility.
Key specs include 15 horsepower (Hp), 17 amperes (A), and a 575-volt (V) supply. The unit features IP66 / Type 4X protection, suitable for washdown and harsh environments, and NSF 169 certification for food splash zones. These parameters guide motor compatibility, enclosure choice, and compliance requirements for regulated facilities.
Yes. The drive carries NSF 169 certification, indicating suitability for food splash zones. Its rugged enclosure and corrosion-resistant design also help maintain hygiene standards in food processing lines, reducing contamination risks. When used in conjunction with proper sanitation procedures, it supports compliant operation in beverage, dairy, and other food-related applications.
Expect IP66 / Type 4X protection for harsh environments, NSF 169 certification for food safety in splash zones, and UL listing for electrical safety. These certifications collectively support operation in outdoor, washdown-prone, and food processing facilities while meeting industry and regulatory requirements.
The rugged enclosure and seals reduce enclosure maintenance and downtime, delivering higher asset uptime. Quick commissioning and straightforward configuration lower installation labor costs, while compatibility with the ACQ580-01 series enables scalable upgrades. In coastal or harsh environments, the drive’s durability translates to longer service intervals and lower total cost of ownership over the asset lifecycle.