ABB ACS580-01-046A-4 AC Drive 22 kW 45 A

What the ACS580-01-046A-4 is built for

ACS580-01-046A-4 is a wall-mounted ABB ACS580 general purpose drive for three-phase 380 to 480 V supplies. The catalogue gives it a nominal rating of 22 kW and 45 A in no-overload use, built on frame R3, a housing 203 mm wide and 229 mm deep. 22 kW closes frame R3. It is often chosen for larger pump duty, bigger fans and heavier conveyors where the nameplate current is around 42 A.

The ACS580 platform is described by ABB as rugged and robust for varied environments, with IP21 as standard and IP55 or flange-mounted versions as options. Standard equipment covers the choke, EMC filter, Modbus RTU and STO. More models are listed under AC drives, and the general description is on the ABB ACS580 page.

Technical specifications

Choosing and installing the ACS580-01-046A-4

Continuous current without overload is 45 A. Add a 110% reserve and light duty gives 42.8 A with 47.1 A for a minute; ask for 150% and the continuous figure becomes 37.7 A with 56.6 A for a minute. On a 480 V supply the catalogue lists 44 A, 34 A and a 61.2 A maximum, so verify the supply voltage first.

For protection the catalogue recommends 63 A gG fuses (60 A UL Class T). Plan for roughly 680 W of heat loss and 179 m3/h of cooling air at a maximum noise level of 76 dBA. The recommended motor cable length is 300 m. Neighbouring catalogue types are ACS580-01-039A-4 (18.5 kW, 38 A) below and ACS580-01-062A-4 (30 kW, 62 A) above.

Ordering code and enclosure options

Each part of ACS580-01-046A-4 carries meaning: series ACS580, construction 01 (wall-mounted), rating 046A, voltage 4 (380 to 480 V). The catalogue adds options by plus code: +B056 for IP55 / UL Type 12 on R1 to R9, +B063 for IP66 / UL Type 4X, +F278 and +F316 for main switch variants, +E223 for the integrated C1 filter, +C135 for flange mounting and +P944 for conduit box removal.

The IP55 version of this frame measures 490 (733 with options +F287, +F316 or +E223) x 206 x 237 mm. IP66 / UL Type 4X (+B063) measures 647 x 277 x 260 mm, 26.4 kg. Fieldbus options include PROFIBUS DP (+K454, FPBA-01), Modbus RTU (+K458, FSCA-01), Two-port EtherNet/IP (+K490, FEIP-21) and Two-port Modbus/TCP (+K491, FMBT-21). Order the exact type code shown above and add options only where the project needs them.

Key features of the ACS580 at 22 kW

• Built-in DC or AC choke for harmonic reduction, so many installations do not need an external line reactor.
• Integrated EMC filter as standard, with the C1 filter available through option +E223 where stricter limits apply.
• Modbus RTU on board and Safe Torque Off as standard, with plug-in adapters for other fieldbuses.
• Assistant control panel with primary settings menus that guide the user through motor data, start and stop control and speed references.
• Energy optimizer and energy calculators that show the kWh and CO2 saved compared with direct-on-line operation, useful for reporting on pump and fan retrofits.
• Application functions for pumps and fans such as PID control, flying start, sleep and boost, and soft pipe fill on many firmware versions.

Duty selection for pumps, fans and conveyors

If the motor nameplate current falls between two of these values, choose the next larger drive rather than relying on the overload margin for continuous operation.

Installation and maintenance

• Mount the drive vertically with the free space above and below that the hardware manual specifies, so the 179 m³/h of cooling air can flow freely.
• Use symmetrical shielded motor cable and earth the shield at both ends to keep emissions low and protect motor bearings.
• Check that the supply earthing system matches the EMC filter and varistor configuration; IT and corner-grounded networks require the screws to be removed as described in the manual.
• Inspect and clean the heatsink and cooling fan at intervals set by the dust level of the site; the fan is a wear part with a replacement interval in the manual.
• Back up parameters to the control panel or a PC tool after commissioning, so a replacement unit can be configured quickly.

Operating conditions in Oman and the GCC

The ratings above apply at 40 °C and up to 1000 m. Summer temperatures inside pump houses and plant rooms in the region often go higher, and the hardware manual gives derating factors for ambient temperatures above 40 °C. For a 22 kW motor in a hot plant room, check the derated current against the motor current, or select the next frame. Fine desert dust is another concern: the standard IP21 version is intended for clean electrical rooms, while the IP55 (+B056) version is the better choice for dusty pump stations, workshop areas and locations exposed to washdown.

Typical uses in the region include booster sets in buildings, chilled-water pumps in district cooling, cooling tower fans, irrigation pumping and supply or extract fans in industrial buildings.

What to include in an RFQ

• Type code ACS580-01-046A-4 with any plus codes required.
• Motor rated power, current, voltage and the type of load.
• Supply voltage and earthing system.
• Enclosure class (IP21, IP55 or IP66) and the site ambient temperature.
• Fieldbus adapter and any I/O extension modules.
• Motor cable length and any EMC category requirement.

Documents and quotation

For a quotation on the ACS580-01-046A-4, contact Seven Star LLC with the motor nameplate and the supply details. Ratings, dimensions, fuses and options above were taken from ABB catalogue 3AUA0000145061, available through the document link.

Confirm before ordering: type code with plus options, motor rated current, enclosure class and the installation temperature and altitude, as the quoted figures are for 40 degrees C up to 1000 m.