ABB ACS580-01-12A7-4 AC Drive 5.5 kW 12.6 A

ACS580-01-12A7-4 at a glance

At 5.5 kW the drive reaches the top of frame R1, so it suits pump skids and process fans that need more power without moving to the wider R2 housing. The matching ABB part is the ACS580-01-12A7-4, a 3-phase drive for 380 to 480 V with 12.6 A nominal output current and 5.5 kW typical motor power, packed into a frame R1 body that stands 125 mm wide.

ABB aims the ACS580-01 at light industry such as food and beverage, plastics, textiles, material handling and agriculture. A DC/AC choke, EMC filter, Modbus RTU port and STO function come as standard, so a panel builder needs little extra hardware. Browse more in AC drives or read the ABB ACS580 series page.

Technical specifications

Overload, fuse and cooling data for the ACS580-01-12A7-4

Overload data decide whether ACS580-01-12A7-4 is the right size. In light-duty use the catalogue allows 12 A continuously and 110% of that, about 13.2 A, for one minute in ten at 40 degrees C. In heavy-duty use the continuous figure drops to 9.4 A, which allows 150%, about 14.1 A, for the same minute. Select by motor nominal current, not only by kilowatts.

Fit 16 A gG fuses (IEC) or 15 A Class T fuses (UL) ahead of the drive. Heat loss of 210 W and air flow of 43 m3/h set the cooling requirement, and noise peaks at 55 dBA. Keep motor cables within 100 m. If this rating is not right, compare ACS580-01-09A5-4 at 9.4 A with ACS580-01-018A-4 at 17 A.

Decoding ACS580-01-12A7-4 and adding options

Decode the code as follows: ACS580 is the product series, 01 the wall-mounted construction, 12A7 the rating designation from the catalogue table, and 4 the 380 to 480 V voltage range. Option codes follow with a plus sign: +B056 (IP55 / UL Type 12, R1 to R9), +B063 (IP66 / UL Type 4X), +F278 (integrated main switch, R1 to R5), +E223 (integrated C1 filter, R1 to R5), +C135 (flange mounting) and +P944 (conduit box removal, R5 to R9).

Frame R1 in IP55 form is 403 x 128 x 233 mm. IP66 / UL Type 4X (+B063) measures 522 x 208 x 249 mm, 11.8 kg. For communications, the catalogue shows slot-mounted adapters: PROFIBUS DP via FPBA-01, Modbus RTU via FSCA-01, EtherNet/IP via FEIP-21 and Modbus/TCP via FMBT-21, ordered by the +K codes above.

Built-in features that reduce panel hardware

• DC/AC choke as standard – reduces input current harmonics without an external line reactor in most installations.
• Integrated EMC filter – helps meet emission requirements; the +E223 option adds a C1 filter in frames R1 to R5.
• Safe Torque Off (STO) – removes torque from the motor through a hard-wired input, supporting machine safety designs without a separate output contactor where the risk assessment permits.
• Embedded Modbus RTU – connects the drive to a PLC or building management system without an additional adapter.
• Assistant control panel – primary settings and application macros let a technician commission a pump or fan in a short time.
• Coated circuit boards – protect electronics in demanding environments.

Light duty or heavy duty: how to choose

If a 5.5 kW motor drives a constant-torque load with heavy starting, the heavy-duty rating of this drive is only 4 kW, and the next size up, ACS580-01-018A-4, is normally the correct choice. Always compare the motor nameplate current with the drive current in the chosen duty.

Installation in Oman and GCC conditions

ABB catalogue ratings apply up to 40 °C ambient and 1000 m altitude. In many plant rooms, pump houses and outdoor kiosks across Oman and the GCC, summer ambient temperatures can exceed 40 °C, in which case derating according to the ABB hardware manual applies, or the panel must be cooled. Practical points:

• Design the enclosure cooling for the 210 W heat loss of each drive plus other components, using filtered fans or panel air conditioning.
• Keep the vertical clearances above and below the drive free so that the 43 m³/h cooling air can flow.
• Where the drive is wall-mounted outside a panel in dusty or wet areas, choose the IP55 (+B056) or IP66 (+B063) version instead of the standard IP21.
• Use shielded symmetrical motor cable, keep it within 100 m, and ground the shield at both ends with 360° clamps.

Typical applications

At 5.5 kW the drive is commonly used on booster and transfer pumps in water distribution, air handling unit and cooling tower fans in district cooling and buildings, small conveyors in food and packaging plants, and agricultural irrigation pumps. Pump-specific functions such as sleep and boost, and the built-in PID controller, let the drive keep pressure or flow constant without an external controller.

What to include in your RFQ

• Type code ACS580-01-12A7-4 with any + option codes.
• Motor nameplate data: power, current, voltage and speed.
• Application and duty: light or heavy.
• Required enclosure class and fieldbus adapter, if any.
• Quantity, delivery location and required date.

Source document and quotation

The linked catalogue, ABB document 3AUA0000145061, is the reference for every rating on this page. Seven Star LLC supplies the ACS580-01-12A7-4 to project and maintenance buyers on request; a quotation lists availability and lead time once we have your duty details.

Always check the type code, options, motor current and ambient conditions against your own documents before ordering, since catalogue ratings apply at 40 degrees C and altitudes up to 1000 m.