Novel cabling box speeds access to 315 and 355kW wall-mounting drives
4 March 2026 
ABB has extended its ACS580-01, ACQ580-01 and ACH580-01 family of drives to include 315kW and 355kW wall-mounting versions, which it says are among the smallest in this power class. It adds that the new frame size is a response to a growing demand for higher output powers, combined with smaller installation spaces.
The compact design of the new drives will help to reduce cabinet sizes, panel footprints and system complexity, cutting integration costs across a range of applications, including cooling and refrigeration, water and wastewater, heat pump systems, and industrial processes.
Installation, commissioning and servicing have been simplified using an optimised wiring terminal section, and a patented tilting cabling box, that provides fast access to internal components and improves accessibility during installation and maintenance.
The drives can be skid-mounted directly onto an application or installed inside cabinets, including flange mounting and under-unit horizontal mounting options. This allows efficient integration into machine and system structures, supporting compact layouts, optimised thermal management, and modular designs.
All variants of the drives are available in IP21 and IP55 enclosures, making them suitable for installation either in cabinets, or in more demanding environments. The drives will operate in ambient temperatures up to 55°C (40°C without derating) and meet C3 (IP21) and C4 (IP55) environmental classifications for long-term reliability.
Offline configuration allows parameters to be set up and the drives to be commissioned without needing the physical drive, thus helping to cut commissioning times.
For cooling and refrigeration applications, there are dedicated compressor functions with support for standard refrigerant tables and Antoine coefficients for custom refrigerants, allowing easy integration and redundancy in both new and existing systems. A2L and A3 refrigeration conformity documentation is included to support compliance with modern refrigerants, where applicable.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are available, helping manufacturers and systems integrators to assess environmental impact and achieve sustainability goals.
“The demand for higher-output systems continues to grow, while available installation space is becoming increasingly limited,” says Andy Organ, ABB’s global product manager for HVACR drives. “By extending the ACS580, ACQ580 and ACH580 families up to 355kW in a wall-mounted design, we are helping our customers to build more compact, cost-effective and reliable solutions across multiple industries.”
