{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"LC1E40BD","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"LC1E40BD","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/LC1E40BD","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/LC1E40BD","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric Easy TeSys Control, LC1E40BD, 3P(3NO) contactor, 40 A AC-3/AC-3e at ≤440 V, 24 V DC coil, obsolete.","salesMarkdown":"## Part identity and key ratings The Schneider Electric LC1E40BD is a 3-pole (3NO) contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, rated 40 A in AC-3 and AC-3e utilisation categories at ≤440 V, with a 24 V DC coil. The AC-3 rating means it is sized for starting and stopping squirrel-cage motors under load — the duty that governs contactor selection for most conveyor, pump, and fan applications. The AC-1 rating covers resistive loads, so the same contactor can switch heater banks or lighting circuits at a higher current, but the AC-3 figure is the one that decides fit for motor control. Designed to EN/IEC 60947-1, 60947-4-1, and 60947-5-1, plus the Chinese GB/T equivalents — so it is accepted across European and Asian panel builds. IP20 finger-safe terminals suit enclosed panel mounting on a DIN rail or plate. The LC1E40BD is marked obsolete by the manufacturer. No official successor order code is listed in the lifecycle record. The mechanical and electrical ratings (40 A AC-3, 24 V DC coil, 3P frame) define the form-fit-function envelope if a cross-reference is needed, but no direct pin-compatible replacement is confirmed from the manufacturer. ## Mechanical and mounting details The non-overlap time between NC and NO contacts is guaranteed at 1.5 ms on both energisation and de-energisation — relevant for interlocking circuits where contact overlap could cause a short. Mechanical robustness tested to 5 Gn shocks (contactor open) and 7 Gn (closed), with vibration resistance up to 3 Gn at 5–300 Hz when closed. Operating altitude is 3000 m without derating.","metaTitle":"Schneider LC1E40BD Easy TeSys Contactor, 40A AC-3, 24V DC Co","metaDescription":"Obsolete Schneider LC1E40BD Easy TeSys contactor, 3P(3NO), 40A AC-3 at ≤440V, 24V DC coil. Sourced to order against RFQ. Standards EN/IEC 60947.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Contactors"],"specifications":{"Depth":"126 mm","Range":"Easy TeSys","Width":"75 mm","Height":"171 mm","Standards":"EN/IEC 60947-1 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 EN/IEC 60947-5-1 GB/T 14048.1 GB/T 14048.4 GB/T 14048.5","Fire resistance":"850 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Mounting support":"Plate DIN rail","Non-overlap time":"1.5 ms on energisation guaranteed between NC and NO contact 1.5 ms on de-energisation guaranteed between NC and NO contact","Range of product":"Easy TeSys Control","Device short name":"LC1E","Poles description":"3P","Operating altitude":"3000 m without derating","Protective treatment":"TH conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 test Db","Utilisation category":"AC-3 AC-3e AC-1","Contactor application":"Motor control Resistive load","Mechanical robustness":"Shocks contactor open (5 Gn for 11 ms) conforming to IEC 60068-2-7 Shocks contactor closed (7 Gn for 11 ms) conforming to IEC 60068-2-7 Vibrations contactor open (1.5 Gn, 5...300 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 Vibrations contactor closed (3 Gn, 5...300 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6","IP degree of protection":"IP20 conforming to IEC 60529","Product or component type":"Contactor","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"Power circuit: 10 MOhm for signalling circuit","Permissible ambient air temperature around the device":"-20...70 °C at Uc -60...80 °C storage -5...55 °C operation"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/25501a5852ae279ad1e797036d172a66.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ae/en/product/LC1E40BD/contactoreasy-tesys-controllc1e3p3noac3-ac3e440v40a24v-dc-coil/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/LC1E40BD/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key ratings of the LC1E40BD?","answer":"It is a 3-pole (3NO) contactor rated 40 A in AC-3/AC-3e at ≤440 V, with a 24 V DC coil. It also carries an AC-1 rating for resistive loads. The utilisation category AC-3 is the one that governs motor-switching fit."},{"question":"What standards does the LC1E40BD comply with?","answer":"It complies with EN/IEC 60947-1, 60947-4-1, and 60947-5-1, plus GB/T 14048.1, 14048.4, and 14048.5. It also meets IEC 60695-2-1 for fire resistance at 850 °C and IEC 60068-2-30 for tropical humidity protection (TH treatment)."},{"question":"How is the LC1E40BD mounted?","answer":"It supports both plate and DIN rail mounting. Dimensions are 171 mm height, 75 mm width, and 126 mm depth. The IP20 protection rating means it is intended for enclosed panel installation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/LC1E40BD","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/LC1E40BD 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}}