Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Drive Series & Model ABB ACH550 HVAC Drive
Product Code ACH550-UH-157A-4
Rated Output Power 90 kW (125 HP)
Rated Output Current 157 A
Input Supply Voltage 3-phase, 380 – 500 V AC (±10%), 50/60 Hz
(UH = Universal Voltage High Range)
Output Frequency Range 0 – 590 Hz
Control Method Sensorless Vector Control (DTC Platform) with flux optimization.
Enclosure Class IP21 / UL Type 1 (Chassis Type). Requires installation in a suitable enclosure (e.g., IP54 cabinet).
Built-in EMC Filter Class A (Standard for industrial/HVAC environments).
Standard Communication Protocols BACnet MS/TP, Metasys N2, Modbus RTU (RS-485).
Optional Communication LonWorks, Profibus DP, DeviceNet, Johnson Controls N2.
Digital/Analog I/O 3 Digital Inputs (DI)
2 Digital Outputs (DO) (1 Relay, 1 Transistor)
1 Analog Input (AI) (0/4–20 mA or 0–10 V)
2 Analog Outputs (AO) (0/4–20 mA)
Key HVAC Application Features • Dual PID Controllers (with feedback and feedforward)
• Pump & Fan Specific Curves (Affinity Laws)
• Sleep/Wake Function
• Fire/Smoke Control Override Mode
• Automatic Energy Optimization (AEO)
• Lead/Lag Pump Control Logic
Overload Capacity 110% of rated current for 60 seconds (standard for HVAC loads).
Braking Chopper Not internally integrated. Supports connection of an external brake resistor.
Cooling Method Forced Air Cooling (temperature-controlled fan).
Protection Features Motor thermal overload, short circuit, ground fault, over/under voltage, phase loss, drive overheating, frost protection, freeze protection.
Operating Temperature -15°C to +50°C (without derating, suitable for most mechanical rooms).
Relative Humidity 5–95% (non-condensing).
Mounting Wall mounting (vertical orientation recommended).
Approvals & Standards CE, cULus, RoHS, IEC 61800-5-1, EN 61800-3, BACnet BTL listed.
The ABB ACH550-UH-157A-4 is a High-Performance, HVAC-Specific AC Drive (Variable Frequency Drive) from ABB's ACH550 series, delivering 90 kW (125 HP) output power. This drive is exclusively engineered for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and building automation applications, featuring a Universal Voltage (UH) Input for flexible installation across varying global power grids