ABB 3AXD50001004989 LV AC Drive - Type 4X IP66
Part Number: 3AXD50001004989
Quick Summary
ABB ACQ580 LV AC drive delivers robust motor control for water and wastewater plants. Maintenance teams often contend with harsh environments, frequent washdowns, and lengthy commissioning times, all of which slow project timelines. This drive features Type 4X / IP66 protection and NSF 169 certification for food splash zones, helping it endure outdoor exposure and clean-down cycles. Its rugged design pairs with a versatile settings menu and guided assistants to speed setup, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, reducing downtime. By standardizing across sites, it supports streamlined procurement and training while enabling precise process control. In short, the ABB drive delivers reliable pumping and conveying performance with a strong business case for uptime and lifecycle efficiency.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001004989 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 Type 4X / IP66 enclosure delivers proven protection against water spray, dirt, and chemicals, minimizing unplanned downtime in outdoor and washdown environments while extending component life in coastal plants and food processing facilities. This protection translates to lower maintenance costs and higher MTBF, enabling longer operation between service intervals in wastewater pumps and conveying lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NSF 169 certification for food splash zones ensures compliance with hygiene standards in food and beverage lines, reducing risk of contamination while supporting cross-site usage in processing facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Versatile settings menu and assistant-guided setup accelerate commissioning and ramp times, lowering on-site engineering hours and enabling rapid start-ups for seasonal pumping demands. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wall-mounted design optimizes panel space in constrained plant rooms and control cabinets, simplifies retrofits, and improves airflow for electrical components, which translates to easier inspection and maintenance. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Rugged ABB reliability and robust construction reduce spare part consumption and service calls, delivering lower total cost of ownership in long-running pump stations, coastal installations, and agricultural irrigation systems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Full compatibility with the ABB ACQ580 family enables standardized configuration across multiple sites, promoting uniform control strategies and centralized training for operations teams.
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FAQs
Begin by selecting a compliant wall enclosure with adequate clearance for heat dissipation. Mount the drive on a vibration-free surface, connect the 460 V three-phase supply, and apply proper ingress protection with appropriate glands. Use the built-in setup assistants to configure motor parameters, safety limits, and motor protection settings. Verify grounding and shielded cabling to minimize EMI, then perform a controlled start-up with standardization checks for pump and valve load profiles.
The ACQ580 is NSF 169 certified for food splash zones, enabling safe washdowns and sanitary operation in processing lines. Its Type 4X / IP66 enclosure provides rugged protection against moisture, chemicals, and dust, ideal for splash zones and humid environments. The drive’s straightforward commissioning flow reduces validation time, while its reliability minimizes downtime in critical conveyors and dosing systems that support sanitary manufacturing practices.
Yes. Type 4X / IP66 protection ensures ingress protection against water, wind-driven rain, and salt spray in coastal installations. The rugged housing is designed for both indoor washdowns and outdoor exposure, maintaining control integrity in variable temperatures. For best results, pair with corrosion-resistant wiring and consider sheltered installation where possible to maximize lifecycle performance.
The drive includes a versatile settings menu and guided assistants that streamline parameter configuration, motor tuning, and fault diagnostics. Built-in health checks and intuitive alarms shorten troubleshooting, while a standardized ABB interface supports rapid commissioning across multiple pumps and conveyors. Regular firmware updates and remote monitoring options further reduce site visits and maintenance cycles.
Expected ROI comes from reduced downtime due to robust protection (IP66/4X) and fewer maintenance calls, combined with faster startup and commissioning. Energy-efficient motor control reduces consumption, while standardized installation lowers training and spare parts costs. Across water/wastewater, food, and agriculture applications, these factors collectively shorten payback periods and improve overall plant reliability.