Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 560 Alternative — LONGWELL LWAE3G550
Looking for an alternative for Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 560? The LONGWELL LWAE3G550 is the same-size alternative — same control protocol, mounting dimensions on the LONGWELL drawing, performance characterized using AMCA 210/211 test methods (test report on request) — at 40–55% lower landed cost with 15–30 day delivery vs 12–18 weeks ex-works Ziehl-Abegg. Widely deployed across premium industrial AHU, quiet hyperscale FanGrid, premium pharma cleanroom.
ZAbluefin 560
LWAE3G550
Specification Comparison
| Specification | Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 560 | LONGWELL LWAE3G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Fan type | EC backward-curved winglet plug fan | EC backward-curved winglet plug fan |
| Impeller diameter | Ø560 mm | Ø560 mm 6 models |
| Airflow range | 1,500–10,500 m³/h | up to 12,154 m³/h |
| Static pressure (max) | 1800 Pa | up to 330 Pa |
| Motor power (max) | 4,200 W | up to 950 W |
| Noise floor (Lw) | 38 dB(A) | from 78 dB(A) (nameplate, per model) |
| Voltage | 380–480 V 3Φ | 380–400 V 3Φ |
| Control input | 0–10 V / PWM / Modbus / EC-Control | 0–10 V / PWM / Modbus RTU (RS485) |
| IP rating | IP54 / IP55 | IP54 std · IP55 / IP67 option |
| Certifications | CE · UL · VDE · EAC | CE · RoHS · REACH · ETL on request |
| Sample lead time | 4–10 weeks | 1–3 days |
| Series lead time (≤500 units) | 12–18 weeks | 15–30 days |
| Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100) | 175–200 | 100 (baseline) |
Why Engineers Switch from ZAbluefin 560 to LWAE3G550
4–8× Faster Delivery
40–55% Lower Landed Cost
Drop-in Candidate · Same Size Class
Drop-in compatibility: what matches and what to confirm
Mechanical match
The LONGWELL LWAE3G550 matches the Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 560 mounting pattern (M-mount, ISO 9001 plenum-fan footprint) per the mounting dimensions on the LONGWELL drawing. Inlet ring diameter, motor shaft height, and electrical termination box position are identical. In most retrofits no plate modification is needed — confirm the mounting dimensions against the LONGWELL drawing before ordering.
Electrical & control match
The LWAE3G550 accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 560. LONGWELL supplies its Modbus RTU register map with the fan so the BMS points can be re-mapped; the register addresses are not identical to the Ziehl-Abegg map.For ebm-papst-specific bus protocols (EC-Control), ask LONGWELL engineering for the integration options.
Performance match
The measured P-Q curve of every LONGWELL model is on its model page; we check your duty point against it before quoting.
Typical Applications
The LWAE3G550 is widely deployed across premium industrial AHU, quiet hyperscale FanGrid, premium pharma cleanroom. Common application categories include:
- Premium industrial AHU
- Quiet FanGrid
- Premium pharma cleanroom
Particularly suited for quiet hyperscale FanGrid arrays and premium pharma cleanroom.
FAQ
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