Key Specifications
Parameter Category Specification
Drive Series/Model ACH550-UH-031A-4
Rated Output Current 31 A
Rated Output Power 15 kW (20 HP)
Input Supply Voltage 380 - 480 V AC (± 10%), 3-phase
Input Supply Phases 3-phase
Output Voltage 0 - Input voltage
Output Phases 3-phase
Enclosure Rating NEMA 3R / Type 3R / IP54. Suitable for indoor/outdoor use. Weather-resistant.
Cooling Method Fan-cooled
Control Method ABB's proprietary Sensorless Flux Control (Magnetizing Flux Control, MFC) for HVAC applications.
Key Standard Features • HVAC-Specific Application Macros: Pre-programmed for Air Handling Units (AHU), Cooling Towers, Pumps, etc.
• Advanced PID Control: Dual PID sets, sleep/wake function, PID freeze.
• Multi-Pump & Multi-Motor Control: Built-in logic for lead/lag/alternation of up to 4 pumps or fans.
• Built-in Building Automation Protocols: BACnet MS/TP and Metasys N2 are standard, along with Modbus RTU (RS-485).
• Energy Optimizer: Automatically minimizes motor and drive losses for maximum efficiency across the load range.
• Extended Safety Sequences: Includes Fireman’s Override and Smoke/Fire Control modes.
• LCD Keypad: Multi-language display with parameter copy function.
Protection Features • Motor thermal overload protection (I²t)
• Pump/Fan-specific protection (dry pump, anti-jam, underload)
• Comprehensive electrical protection (short circuit, ground fault, over/undervoltage)
• Heatsink overtemperature protection
• Conformal Coated PCB for protection against corrosive atmospheres (standard in -UH enclosure).
Application Focus Air Handling Units (AHUs), Cooling Towers, Chilled Water & Condenser Pumps, Exhaust Fans, Centrifugal Compressors in HVAC systems.
The ABB ACH550-UH-031A-4 is a 31 Ampere, 15 kW (20 HP) variable frequency drive from the flagship ACH550 series, specifically engineered and optimized for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications. This model is designed for demanding building automation systems, offering superior control, maximum energy savings, and comprehensive system protection for fans, pumps, and compressors.