ABB 3AXD50001005368 Drive ACS580-01 - IP66 Type 4X
Part Number: 3AXD50001005368
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001005368 drive is a rugged LV AC general purpose wall-mounted drive designed for harsh locations and demanding production lines. This solution helps reduce downtime by withstanding water spray, dirt, and chemicals while delivering reliable motor control. The Type 4X / IP66 enclosure protects against extreme weather conditions, making it suitable for food and beverage, agriculture, livestock, and coastal environments. With NSF 169 certification and a compact, easy-to-navigate setup menu, it enables fast commissioning and simplified maintenance. By combining rugged protection with flexible control, this drive supports safe, compliant operations and total cost of ownership reductions across varied facilities.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001005368 ABB: Designed for harsh locations, the ACS580-01 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 ACS580 drives you can easily take full control of your processes to comprehensively manage your plant.
Feature: Rugged IP66 enclosure and Type 4X rating. Business Impact: Enables reliable operation in harsh environments, reducing unplanned downtime and extending service intervals. Application: Coastal facilities, wash-down areas, and outdoor installations. In practice, technicians gain confidence to deploy drives in challenging locations without compromising performance. Feature: Food-safe NSF 169 certified enclosure and materials. Business Impact: Supports compliance for food splash zones and sanitary processing lines, lowering facility risk and audit findings. Application: Food & beverage processing, dairy, and meat plants seeking compliant automation. Feature: Wall-mounted, space-saving form factor. Business Impact: Simplifies installation and future maintenance with accessible wiring, reduced panel footprint, and easier retrofits. Application: Modernization projects in compact or renovated plants. Feature: User-friendly setup with clear assistants. Business Impact: Fast commissioning, lower engineering time, and consistency across multiple drives. Application: Start-ups, OEM integrations, and multi-drive systems. Feature: UL listed and 6.1 Hp capability (5 A). Business Impact: Delivers adequate motor control for small to mid-size feeders while maintaining energy efficiency and protective features. Application: Pumps, conveyors, and general-purpose machinery in industrial plants. Feature: Harsh-weather suitability for coastal and agricultural zones. Business Impact: Maintains performance under temperature swings, dust, and moisture, reducing service calls in outdoor or farm environments. Application: Agricultural irrigation systems and coastal packaging lines.
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FAQs
Install the wall-mounted ACS580-01 drive in a protected enclosure that meets IP66 Type 4X requirements. Use shielded cables for motor and power connections, follow the included setup assistants for parameterization, and ensure proper grounding. Confirm ambient conditions stay within the drive’s operating range and that wash-down practices do not breach enclosure integrity. This approach minimizes contamination risk and supports long-term reliability in harsh facilities.
The drive carries NSF 169 certification and a robust enclosure designed to resist wash-downs, humidity, and chemical exposure common in food processing. Its compact footprint and straightforward configuration streamline installation near processing lines, while its protection features reduce downtime during cleaning cycles and ensure sanitary operation without compromising performance.
Key considerations include IP66 enclosure rating and Type 4X protection for harsh environments, NSF 169 certification for splash-zone compliance, and UL listing for electrical safety and performance. While CE labeling is not specified here, these certifications collectively support reliability, sanitary compliance, and safe operation in demanding industrial settings.
Yes. The ACS580-01 family is designed for standard industrial interfaces, enabling straightforward integration with common PLCs and fieldbuses. Its configurable parameters and robust protection reduce integration risk, while the wall-mounted form factor eases wiring to control cabinets. Always verify network compatibility and required proxies or adapters for your specific automation stack.
The drive supports precise motor control and energy-efficient operation, which reduces electrical consumption during variable-speed applications. Its rugged enclosure minimizes maintenance needs in dirty or wet environments, lowering cleaning downtime and service costs. Over the asset life, operators typically see fewer repairs and longer intervals between belt and bearing maintenance due to reduced mechanical stress.