It carries a 160 A rating in AC-3 duty (motor switching) and 100 A in AC-3e (enhanced motor switching) at up to 440 V, with a 48 V AC 50 Hz coil. The part is now classified as obsolete per the manufacturer's lifecycle status.
The AC-3 rating of 160 A at ≤440 V means this contactor is sized for direct-on-line starting of three-phase induction motors drawing up to that locked-rotor current. The AC-3e rating (100 A) accounts for the more demanding switching duty of modern energy-efficient motors with higher inrush. The 48 V AC coil is a specific control voltage — verify your control transformer or PLC output matches this before specifying. The contactor complies with EN/IEC 60947-4-1 (contactor standard) and EN/IEC 60947-5-1 (control circuit devices), plus the Chinese GB/T equivalents. The TH protective treatment (pollution degree 3) per IEC 60068-2-30 means it withstands humid, mildly corrosive environments typical of industrial enclosures. Mounting is on DIN rail or a plate, with dimensions of 158 mm height, 120 mm width, and 132 mm depth. The IP2X degree of protection means finger-safe from the front but not sealed against dust or moisture — install in a suitable enclosure for washdown or outdoor use.
Sourcing Reality for This Obsolete Part
The LC1E160E5 is officially obsolete. No direct successor order code is listed in the manufacturer's lifecycle record.