The Schneider Electric LC1E120U7 is a 3-pole contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, rated 120 A in AC-3 duty and 96 A in AC-3e at ≤440 V, with a 240 V AC 50/60 Hz coil. It handles motor control and resistive loads across AC-3, AC-3e, and AC-1 utilisation categories.
The 120 A AC-3 rating is the motor-switching current — it determines the largest induction motor this contactor can start and stop under full load. For less demanding resistive loads, the AC-1 rating applies. The 96 A AC-3e figure covers enhanced motor-switching duty per EN/IEC 60947-4-1. The 240 V AC coil operates at 50/60 Hz. Coil pick-up and drop-out voltages follow the standard EN/IEC 60947-5-1 control circuit curve; the non-overlap time of 1.5 ms on both energisation and de-energisation ensures NC and NO contacts never close simultaneously during switching. Mounts on DIN rail or plate. Depth of 132 mm and width of 120 mm fit standard panel layouts; the IP2X finger-safe front cover meets IEC 60529 for basic touch protection.
Rated for operation at -5 to 55 °C ambient, storage from -60 to 80 °C, and full performance up to 3000 m altitude without derating. Mechanical robustness specs: 1.5 Gn vibration tolerance when open, 3 Gn when closed; shock survival at 6 Gn open and 7 Gn closed.