IN Brief:
- ABB has added 315 kW and 355 kW wall-mounted frames to its ACS580-01, ACQ580-01, and ACH580-01 ranges.
- The new format targets higher-output duties where cabinet space is limited, with IP21 and IP55 options and operation up to 55°C.
- The added ratings widen compact drive selection for refrigeration, compressor, pumping, ventilation, and other process applications.
ABB has expanded its low-voltage drive portfolio with new 315 kW and 355 kW wall-mounted frames for the ACS580-01, ACQ580-01, and ACH580-01 ranges, pushing higher output into a format aimed at applications where installation space is limited and full cabinet solutions are not always desirable.
The new frame takes wall-mounted output to 355 kW across ABB’s general-purpose, water, and HVACR families. In the ACS580 line, that is a notable extension: ABB’s listed wall-mounted ACS580-01 offer previously ran up to 250 kW, with higher-power options available as modules or cabinet-built units. The added ratings give machine builders and plant integrators a larger wall-mounted envelope for heavier-duty motor control.
That matters in food plants where refrigeration skids, compressor packages, pumps, conveyors, and ventilation systems are often fitted into crowded utility areas or integrated machine structures. ABB says the new drives can be skid-mounted directly to the application or installed in cabinets, including flange mounting and under-unit horizontal mounting, giving more flexibility over layout, access, and thermal management.
All three ranges are offered in IP21 and IP55 enclosures. ABB says the units are designed for ambient temperatures up to 55°C, with operation up to 40°C without derating, and meet C3 environmental classification in IP21 and C4 in IP55. The company has also revised access around the wiring section, using a patented tilting cabling box to improve installation and maintenance access, while offline configuration allows parameters to be set before the physical drive is on site.
The launch also carries process-specific relevance for cooling and refrigeration duties. ABB says the families include dedicated compressor functionality, support for standard refrigerant tables, and Antoine coefficients for custom refrigerants, helping integration in both new and retrofit systems. Documentation covering A2L and A3 refrigeration conformity is also available. ABB has previously stated that ACH580, ACS580, and ACQ580 drives were tested against IEC/UL 60335-2-40 requirements for use near A2L and A3 refrigerants under normal operating conditions.
Beyond refrigeration, ABB’s ACS580 general-purpose drives are positioned for compressors, conveyors, mixers, pumps, centrifuges, and fans, while the company’s food and beverage application material covers meat, poultry, and seafood processes including cutting, grinding, mixing, cooling, freezing, and packaging. The new frame therefore broadens the wall-mounted options for higher-load duties without changing platform familiarity across the wider all-compatible range.
Andy Organ, global product manager – HVACR drives at ABB, said: “The demand for higher-output systems continues to grow, while available installation space is becoming increasingly limited. By extending the ACS580, ACQ580 and ACH580 families up to 355 kW in a wall-mounted design, we help our customers build more compact, cost-effective and reliable solutions across multiple industries.”
