ABB 3AXD50001005016 AC Drive - Type 4X IP66
Part Number: 3AXD50001005016
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001005016 AC drive is a rugged LV AC wall-mounted speed controller for water and wastewater processes. In harsh plant environments, moisture, dust, or chemical exposure often accelerates drive downtime and maintenance costs. This unit delivers protection with Type 4X/IP66 enclosures and NSF 169 certification, plus CE compliance for safety, enabling reliable operation across challenging locations. Its rugged design supports coastal, agricultural and processing facilities, while a straightforward settings menu reduces commissioning time. For procurement teams, this translates to lower lifecycle costs and predictable performance, aligning with reliability targets and plant automation strategies. Combined with ABB ecosystem compatibility, technicians can leverage familiar hardware and accessories to streamline spare parts, training, and routine maintenance. In short, it supports maintenance optimization and consistent uptime within industrial automation programs.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001005016 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 Type 4X/IP66 enclosure → Business Impact: Operates reliably in washdown, rain, dust and splash-prone environments, reducing service calls and enclosure-related failures. Application: Water/wastewater pumping stations, coastal plants, and outdoor installations. Feature: NSF 169 certification → Business Impact: Safe for food splash zones, simplifying compliance in food and beverage lines while maintaining process integrity. Application: Food processing and processing-line equipment. Feature: 27 HP, 20 A at 460 V → Business Impact: Adequate motor torque and current headroom for pumps and conveyors, enabling efficient process control and reducing upgrade costs. Application: Pumping and material handling in plants. Feature: Intuitive setup and diagnostics → Business Impact: Faster commissioning, lower commissioning risk, and easier operator training. Application: New installations and brownfield upgrades in utilities and manufacturing. Feature: Harsh-environment resilience → Business Impact: Lower maintenance needs and longer mean time between failures, improving asset utilization. Application: Industries with coastal exposure, chemicals, and dirt-laden environments.
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FAQs
The 3AXD50001005016 is designed as a standard LV AC wall-mounted drive compatible with common ABB and third-party motors within its current and voltage ratings (27 HP, 20 A, 460 V). It supports typical motor control strategies and can be integrated into existing PLC/SCADA workflows with standard communications options, reducing retrofit complexity and spare parts needs.
Type 4X IP66 protection ensures resistance to water jets, dust ingress, and corrosive washdown, making it suitable for outdoor, washdown, and coastal installations. This level of protection minimizes enclosure-related failures and enables reliable operation in environments with moisture, spray, and aggressive chemicals.
Yes. NSF 169 certification confirms suitability for areas with potential food splash exposure, allowing safe use in food processing lines and related equipment. This helps manufacturers meet regulatory expectations while maintaining compliance and uptime in process environments where hygiene and sanitation are critical.
Plan for proper enclosure mounting at accessible maintenance points, ensure compliant wiring for 460 V systems, and account for washdown exposure in outdoor or yard installations. Take advantage of the drive’s Type 4X/IP66 rating and robust diagnostics to streamline fault isolation, reduce mean time to repair, and minimize system downtime.
Expect lower maintenance costs due to durable enclosure protection and reduced downtime from fast commissioning. Energy-efficient motor control, longer mean time between failures, and improved process reliability contribute to a favorable ROI, especially in continuous operations like water/wastewater treatment or coastal processing facilities.