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The unit carries a rated making capacity of 1850 A and a breaking capacity of 1480 A per IEC 60947-4-1. These figures govern the starter's ability to close onto and interrupt motor starting currents without contact welding or arc damage. For a 160 kW motor with a typical DOL starting current around 6x FLC (~1750 A), the making capacity provides adequate headroom. Rated insulation voltage is 1000 V per IEC 60947-4-1 and 1500 V per VDE 0110 Group C, meaning the internal clearances and creepage distances are certified for use on 690 V line-to-line systems with margin. ## Control circuit and auxiliary contact configuration The control circuit operates on 220/230 V AC 50/60 Hz with an operational range of 0.85 to 1.1 Uc and a dropout range of 0.35 to 0.55 Uc. Inrush power is 805 VA at 50 Hz and 970 VA at 60 Hz (cos φ 0.3). The auxiliary contact complement is factory-configured: KM1 star contactor carries 1 NC + 1 NO, KM2 line contactor carries 2 NC + 1 NO, and KM3 delta contactor carries 1 NC + 2 NO. Mounting is plate-mount only — no DIN-rail option. The unit is pre-wired, reducing panel assembly time. Power connections accept lugs or ring terminals up to 150 mm², or busbars with a 25 x 3 mm cross-section via M8 bolted connections. Control circuit connections use screw clamp terminals accepting 1 to 4 mm² flexible or solid wire. Tightening torque is 18 N·m for power and 1.2 N·m for control. Dimensions are 525 mm wide, 235 mm deep, and 110 mm high. The IP20 front face protection (with shrouds) per IEC 60529 and VDE 0106 is suitable for enclosed panel installation only — not for washdown or outdoor environments. Certified to IEC 60947-4-1, EN 60947-4-1, IEC 60947-1, EN 60947-1, and JIS C8201-4-1. These are the governing standards for contactors and motor-starters. The TH protective treatment indicates suitability for tropical/humid environments.","metaTitle":"Schneider TeSys F LC3F185M7A64 Star Delta Starter, 160 kW","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric TeSys F LC3F185M7A64 star delta starter. 160 kW at 400 V AC-3, 220/230 V AC coil. Certified to IEC/EN 60947. In current production.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Contactors"],"specifications":{"Depth":"9.3 in (235 mm)","Range":"TeSys","Width":"20.7 in (525 mm)","Height":"4.3 in (110 mm)","Category":"18401-WORLD SERVICE PARTS(CTR ACCESS)","Standards":"EN 60947-4-1 EN 60947-1 IEC 60947-1 IEC 60947-4-1 JIS C8201-4-1","Product name":"TeSys F","Starting time":"30 s","Motor power kW":"160 kW 380/400 V AC 50/60 Hz 160 kW 415 V AC 50/60 Hz 185 kW 440 V AC 50/60 Hz 90 kW 220/230 V AC 50/60 Hz","Operating time":"20...35 ms closing 7...15 ms opening","lifecycle_stage":"current","Heat dissipation":"18...24 W","Mounting Support":"Plate","Device short name":"LC3F","Interlocking type":"Mechanical","Poles description":"3 x 3P","Tightening torque":"Control circuit 10.6 lbf.in (1.2 N.m) Power circuit 159.3 lbf.in (18 N.m)","Inrush power in VA":"805 VA 50 Hz cos phi 0.3 (at 68 °F (20 °C)) 970 VA 60 Hz cos phi 0.3 (at 68 °F (20 °C))","Operating altitude":"9842.52 ft (3000 m) without derating","Device presentation":"Pre-wired","Control circuit type":"AC 50/60 Hz","Protective treatment":"TH","Utilisation category":"AC-3","Contactor application":"Motor control","Mechanical durability":"10 Mcycles","Mechanical robustness":"Vibrations contactor open2 Gn, 5...300 Hz Shocks contactor closed15 Gn for 11 ms Vibrations contactor closed5 Gn, 5...300 Hz Shocks contactor open7 Gn for 11 ms","Nbr. of units in pkg.":"1","Associated fuse rating":"315 A gG 200 A aM <= 440 V","Maximum operating rate":"2400 cyc/h 131 °F (55 °C)","Connections - terminals":"Power circuit: lugs-ring terminals 1 0.2 in² (150 mm²) Power circuit: connector 1 0.2 in² (150 mm²) Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 0.002...0.006 in² (1...4 mm²) - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 0.002...0.004 in² (1...2.5 mm²) - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 0.002...0.006 in² (1...4 mm²) - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 0.002...0.006 in² (1...4 mm²) - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 0.002...0.006 in² (1...4 mm²) - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 0.002...0.006 in² (1...4 mm²) - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Power circuit: bar 2 - busbar cross section: 25 x 3 mm Power circuit: bolted connection","IP degree of protection":"IP20 front face with shrouds IEC 60529 IP20 front face with shrouds VDE 0106","Rated breaking capacity":"1480 A conforming to IEC 60947-4-1","Connections Bolt Diameter":"M8","Product or Component Type":"Star delta starter","Irms rated making capacity":"1850 A IEC 60947-4-1","[Uc] control circuit voltage":"220/230 V AC 50/60 Hz","Auxiliary contact composition":"1 NC KM1 star contactor 1 NO KM1 star contactor 2 NC KM2 line contactor 1 NO KM2 line contactor 1 NC KM3 delta contactor 2 NO KM3 delta contactor","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"1000 V IEC 60947-4-1 1500 V VDE 0110 group C","Control circuit voltage limits":"Operational: 0.85...1.1 Uc at 50/60 Hz (at Drop-out: 0.35...0.55 Uc at 50/60 Hz (at <131 °F (55 °C))","Power Pole Contact Composition":"3 x 3 NO","[Ie] rated operational current":"185 A (at <131 °F (55 °C)) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuit","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"Power circuit <= 1000 V AC 16 Hz 2/3...200 Hz","Hold-in power consumption in VA":"55 VA 50 Hz cos phi 0.3 (at 68 °F (20 °C)) 66 VA 60 Hz cos phi 0.3 (at 68 °F (20 °C))","Ambient Air Temperature for Storage":"-76...176 °F (-60...80 °C)","Ambient air temperature for operation":"23...131 °F (-5...55 °C) -40...158 °F (-40...70 °C) at Uc","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"8 kV","[Icw] rated short-time withstand current":"1500 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 s 920 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 30 s 740 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 1 min 500 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 3 min 400 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 min","[Ith] conventional free air thermal current":"275 A 104 °F (40 °C)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/64f90431cb9fd12f375076cfa92c98ae.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/th/en/product/LC3F185M7A64/tesys-f-star-delta-starter-3-x-3p-3-no-185-a-220-230-v-ac-coil/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/LC3F185M7A64/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key ratings for this star delta starter?","answer":"Motor power is 160 kW at 380/400 V AC, 90 kW at 220/230 V, and 185 kW at 440 V. Control voltage is 220/230 V AC 50/60 Hz. Rated making capacity is 1850 A and breaking capacity is 1480 A per IEC 60947-4-1."},{"question":"What standards is this part certified to?","answer":"Certified to IEC 60947-4-1, EN 60947-4-1, IEC 60947-1, EN 60947-1, and JIS C8201-4-1."},{"question":"What is the physical size of the LC3F185M7A64?","answer":"Width is 525 mm, depth is 235 mm, and height is 110 mm."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/LC3F185M7A64","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/LC3F185M7A64 when reusing this data. 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