ACQ580 drives

All-compatible drive solutions for water and wastewater applications.

Always flowing. Never still.

Water utilities require reliable solutions to secure the flow of water and wastewater.

 

The ACQ580 drive for water is part of ABB's all-compatible drives portfolio. This robust drive is designed to secure the optimal operation of water and wastewater pumps while ensuring low energy consumption.

Technical data

No matter the frame size or power range, all ACQ580 drives bring you ease of use, scalability, and quality.

Up to 500 kW

wide power range all the way from 0.37 kW

Up to 480 V

wide voltage range all the way from 200 V

Presenting as standard IP00, IP20, IP21, IP42, IP54 & IP55

enclosure classes

Less than 3%

harmonic content with ultra-low harmonic drives

Key benefits

The ACQ580 is designed to meet your requirements, ensuring your overall water system is more resilient to downtime and malfunction.

Integrated safety

Safe Torque Off (STO) is built-in as standard and the ATEX-certified thermistor protection module provides enhanced process safety and easy, simplified installation.

Ultra-low harmonic solution

ACQ580-31 and ACQ580-34 variants minimize harmonic distortion in the electrical system, leading to a cleaner and more stable network.

Wide compatibility with fieldbus protocols

Supports a broad range of fieldbus protocols, enhancing reliable communication with various automation systems.

Compliance with EMC standards

The ACQ580 complies with the EMC product standard (EN 61800-3), ensuring it meets the specific electromagnetic compatibility requirements for industrial and domestic environments.

Anti-cavitation

Extend the pump lifetime and secure the process by detecting cavitation and ensuring optimal pump speed.

Multi-pump control

Ensure continuous and efficient operations by controlling multiple pumps simultaneously, balancing usage to minimize wear and energy costs, and reducing the need for frequent maintenance.

Extended lifetime

Ensure longer operational life for your drive and pump systems with features like soft pipe filling and quick ramps.

Reduced maintenance

Achieve substantial cost savings through features like auto-change, sensorless flow calculation, flow, pressure protection, and pump cleaning.

Comprehensive pump management

The software provides extensive functionalities for efficient pump management, including multi-pump control, sensorless flow calculation, and robust protection features like anti-cavitation and dry-run protection.

Save energy

ACQ580's built-in energy optimizer and efficiency calculators offers exceptional energy savings.

User-friendly interface

Enjoy clear and intuitive control panel with easy navigation and Bluetooth connectivity for quick access.

Pump protection

Extend pump life and safeguard your pumps with dry-run protection and pump cleaning features, while also benefiting from ACQ580's anti-cavitation functions.

Digital tools and connectivity

ABB offers several software tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. Especially when straightforward routines cannot be applied, these tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the selection, commissioning and use of ABB drives.

Software tools

ABB offers several software tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. Especially when straightforward routines cannot be applied, these tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the selection, commissioning and use of ABB drives.

Mobile tools

ABB offers several mobile tools to ease and enhance the use of ABB drives. These tools provide a user-friendly and easy-to-use approach for the commissioning, servicing and use of ABB drives.

Connectivity

ABB drives offer connectivity to your systems and personnel extending the basic functionality and data transfer capabilities of our drives. From fieldbus adapters to safety functions modules, human-machine interfaces and peripheral options, our broad range of connectivity products is designed to offer you the optimal solution.

User interface options

A variety of different panels is available for ABB low voltage AC drives. Some of the drives come with a control panel as standard and in some cases a panel can be ordered as an option. All panels can also be bought as a spare part.

Drive options

ABB provides Drive options with features that ensure equipment availability, reliability, and easy maintenance.

 

The remote monitoring options deliver real-time insights into drive events, combining remote connectivity, diagnostic tools, and technical support. ABB drives also come with a wide range of installation accessories that streamline the setup process, reduce engineering time, and minimize errors.

 

Additionally, the drives offer flexible I/O modules and adapters, enhancing their functionality to meet specific application needs. Various braking options, including built-in flux braking, resistor braking, and energy-efficient regenerative braking, further optimize performance while ensuring reliable operation in diverse environments.