{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3AUD0000000720","brand":"ABB","brandSlug":"abb","productSlug":"3AUD0000000720","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/abb/3AUD0000000720","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3AUD0000000720","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"ABB 3AUD0000000720, HVAC Enclosed ultra-low harmonic drive with circuit breaker, 3-phase, 440...480 V, 50/60 Hz, R6 frame, NEMA Type 1, IP21, 50 Hp light-overload output at 65 A.","salesMarkdown":"The ABB 3AUD0000000720 is an HVAC enclosed ultra-low harmonic drive that ships with an integrated circuit breaker — one less component to wire into the panel. Rated for 50 Hp light-overload (65 A) at 460 V on a 3-phase supply, it handles the typical fan and pump curves you see in commercial HVAC retrofits. The R6 frame keeps the enclosure compact enough for a mechanical room wall mount, and the NEMA Type 1 / IP21 rating means it's fine for indoor installs where you don't need a washdown seal. The 50 Hp light-overload figure (65 A output) is the UL-listed continuous rating for variable-torque loads like centrifugal fans and pumps — that's the number to match against your motor nameplate. Don't confuse it with a heavy-duty rating; this drive is sized for the HVAC duty cycle where the motor rarely pulls full load for extended periods. The 440...480 V input covers the standard North American 460 V distribution, and the 50/60 Hz acceptance means it's happy on either grid frequency without derating. ## Deployment context This is an enclosed drive — it arrives in its own NEMA Type 1 enclosure with the circuit breaker pre-wired. Mount it to a wall or unistrut in the mechanical room, run your line and load conduit into the bottom gland plate, and land the control wiring on the terminal strip. The IP21 protection keeps dust and dripping water out, but it's not rated for outdoor or washdown environments. For a rooftop unit with weather exposure, you'd need a separate weather hood or a higher-rated enclosure.","metaTitle":"ABB 3AUD0000000720 HVAC Drive, 50 HP, 65 A, R6 Frame","metaDescription":"ABB 3AUD0000000720 HVAC enclosed ultra-low harmonic drive, 50 HP light-overload, 65 A output, 460 V, R6 frame, active production. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"Frame Size":"R6","Frequency (f)":"50/60 Hz","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Number of Phases":"3-phase","Enclosure Type NEMA":"Type1","Input Voltage (Uin)":"440 ... 480 V","Degree of Protection":"IP21","Technical UL/Output Power, Light-Overload Use (UL)":"50 Hp","Technical UL/Output Current, Light-Overload Use (UL)":"65 A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.abb.com/global/en/products/3aud0000000720","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3AUD0000000720/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the frame size of 3AUD0000000720?","answer":"The frame size is R6, which is the mechanical envelope for this power level in ABB's ACH580 family."},{"question":"What output power does 3AUD0000000720 deliver?","answer":"It delivers 50 Hp light-overload at 65 A output current on 460 V, UL-listed. That's the continuous rating for variable-torque HVAC loads."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3AUD0000000720 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This drive is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/abb/3AUD0000000720","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/abb/3AUD0000000720 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}