ABB 3AXD50001109608 LV AC Drive - Type 4X IP66
Part Number: 3AXD50001109608
Quick Summary
ABB 3AXD50001109608 is a LV AC wall-mounted drive used for water and wastewater plants. Engineers often struggle with equipment that fails under wet, dirty, or coastal conditions. This drive’s Type 4X IP66 enclosure and NSF 169 certification help ensure reliability and food-compatible operation. It enables fast setup, robust protection, and predictable performance across harsh environments, lowering downtime and maintenance costs. Built to support water treatment, food & beverage, agriculture, and coastal installations, it offers straightforward configuration and dependable control. In automation environments, it complements ABB ACS580 drives for scalable control, while reducing energy waste and maintenance intervals. For procurement teams, the rugged enclosure provides long-term asset protection and lower life-cycle risk in demanding service bays.
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Extended Description
3AXD50001109608 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 ACS580 drives you can easily take full control of your processes to comprehensively manage your plant.
Feature: Rugged Type 4X/IP66 enclosure provides superior protection against dust, water spray, and harsh weather. Business Impact: Reduces unplanned outages, extends service life in challenging environments, and lowers maintenance frequency. Application: Outdoor pumps and washdown areas in water treatment and coastal facilities. Feature: Fast, intuitive setup with straightforward settings and assistants shortens commissioning time. Business Impact: Accelerates startup, lowers labor costs, and improves time-to-production metrics. Application: New installations and plant retrofits where quick ramp-up matters. Feature: NSF 169 certification supports food splash-zone compliance. Business Impact: Enables use in food and beverage environments without compromising hygiene or process continuity. Application: Dairy lines, beverage cooling, and other sanitary applications. Feature: 25 HP, 34 A, 460 V electrical specification for robust process control. Business Impact: Delivers precise speed and torque management for pumps and conveyors, improving process stability and energy efficiency. Application: Pumps, mixers, and small-to-medium drive loads in industrial facilities. Feature: Wall-mounted installation reduces cabinet footprint and simplifies wiring. Business Impact: Frees up control cabinets, simplifies maintenance, and lowers installation costs. Application: Retrofit projects and space-constrained plant layouts. Feature: Compatibility with ABB drive ecosystem supports scalable automation. Business Impact: Streamlines integration with control systems and enables phased scaling across plant sites. Application: Multi-site rollouts and modernization programs.
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FAQs
The 3AXD50001109608 is designed for 460 V three-phase systems with a 34 A continuous current rating and 25 HP power, making it a direct fit for many upgrade projects. When integrating with existing PLCs or ABB drive families, ensure the control wiring, fieldbus interfaces, and safety interlocks are aligned with the drive's I/O and protection features. Properly sizing cables, protective devices, and EMI considerations will optimize performance and reliability in harsh environments.
Choose a location that maintains the Type 4X/IP66 enclosure integrity, with adequate clearance for heat dissipation and cable entry. Use weatherproof gland seals and shielded cables as required, and route cables to minimize exposure to spray. Ensure the mounting surface is level and sturdy, and verify that upstream protection devices (fuses/ breakers) are rated for 34 A. Regularly inspect seals and cable glands during maintenance to sustain enclosure integrity.
NSF 169 certification supports suitability in food splash zones, allowing operation in hygienic environments such as dairy, beverage, and processing lines where washdown and sanitization are routine. This certification helps meet industry hygiene standards, reduces contamination risk, and simplifies regulatory compliance during audits while maintaining reliable motor control and protection in these facilities.
The Type 4X/IP66 rating protects against water ingress, dust, and corrosion in harsh environments, extending service life and reducing unplanned downtime. Maintenance is simplified since the enclosure shields critical electronics from washdowns and outdoor exposure. This translates to lower replacement costs, fewer corrective maintenance events, and steadier plant performance in coastal, industrial, or agriculturally exposed sites.
The 25 HP, 34 A drive provides precise speed control and torque management, enabling optimized pump and conveyor performance. By reducing throttling losses and enabling smoother ramping, it lowers energy consumption and mechanical wear. When integrated with a suitable PLC or SCADA system, it supports advanced control strategies that improve process stability and overall plant productivity.