Key Specifications
Parameter Category Specification
Drive Series/Base Model ACH550-BCR-012A-4 (Bypass Controller Ready)
Rated Output Current 12 A
Rated Output Power 5.5 kW (7.5 HP)
Input/Output Voltage 380 - 480 V AC, 3-phase
Enclosure Rating Designed for mounting within a bypass starter panel (specific enclosure depends on the panel builder).
Control Method ABB Sensorless Flux Control (MFC) for HVAC.
Key BCR Features • Dedicated logic and terminals for interfacing with external bypass contactors.
• Automatic/manual transfer control between drive and bypass modes.
• Motor current monitoring in bypass mode (optional).
Option +C558 Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter
• Protocol: EtherNet/IP™ (Scanner/Adapter).
• Ports: 2 x RJ45.
• Function: Enables direct network integration for control and monitoring from a BMS or PLC (e.g., Allen-Bradley).
Option +N2006 Extended I/O Kit
• Function: Expands the drive's native I/O capacity to handle the complex switching logic and status monitoring of a bypass system.
Option +X1558R Relay Output Expansion Kit
• Function: Adds crucial Form C (changeover) relay outputs necessary to physically command the bypass contactors and provide isolated status signals (e.g., "Drive Running," "Bypass Active," "Fault").
Protection Features • Standard drive and motor protection.
• Bypass system interlocks to prevent shorts.
Application Focus Critical HVAC Systems with Bypass Requirements: Chilled Water Pumps, Condenser Pumps, Cooling Tower Fans, Critical Air Handling Units.
The ABB ACH550-BCR-012A-4+C558+N2006+X1558R is a highly specialized and fully configured 12 Ampere, 5.5 kW (7.5 HP) HVAC drive from the ACH550 series, specifically designed as a Bypass Controller Ready (BCR) unit. This model is pre-assembled with a comprehensive suite of options to facilitate seamless integration into a Bypass Starter System (also known as a Variable Frequency Drive with Bypass) and provide advanced networking capabilities.