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Schneider Electric LC1E160U7 — Contactors

Schneider LC1E160U7 Easy TeSys Contactor, 160A AC-3, 240V Co

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Schneider Electric Easy TeSys Control, LC1E160U7, 3P(3NO) contactor, AC-3/AC-3e <=440V 160A, 240V AC 50/60Hz coil.

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Specifications

Identification

LC1E160U7 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product / component typeContactor
Series / rangeEasy TeSys
ApplicationMotor control Resistive load

Ratings & Performance

LC1E160U7 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage (Ue)Power circuit: 10 MOhm for control circuit
Utilisation categoryAC-3 AC-3e AC-1

Contacts & Poles

LC1E160U7 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Pole configuration3P

Environmental

LC1E160U7 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP degree of protectionIP2X conforming to IEC 60529
Operating altitude3000 m without derating
Mechanical robustnessVibrations contactor open (1.5 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Vibrations contactor closed (3 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor open (6 Gn for 11 ms) Shocks contactor closed (7 Gn for 11 ms)
Protective treatment / pollution degreeTH (pollution degree 3) conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 test Db
Fire resistance850 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-1

Approvals

LC1E160U7 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/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

Mechanical

LC1E160U7 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width120 mm
Height158 mm
Depth132 mm

Product details

The LC1E160U7 is a 3-pole contactor from Schneider Electric's Easy TeSys Control range, rated 160 A in AC-3 duty at 440 V — that's the motor-switching current for squirrel-cage induction motors, so it handles a 160 A locked-rotor make and break without welding contacts. The same pole set carries 100 A in AC-3e (enhanced motor switching) and the full 160 A in AC-1 resistive load duty, which covers heater banks or lighting panels where inrush is minimal. The coil is 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, with a guaranteed non-overlap time of 1.5 ms between NC and NO contacts on both energisation and de-energisation — that matters when you're interlocking a reversing starter or a bypass circuit where both contactors must never close simultaneously.

Depth is 132 mm, which leaves room for front-facing auxiliary blocks or a mechanical interlock.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for the LC1E160U7?

It is a 3-pole contactor rated 160 A in AC-3 (motor switching) at 440 V, 100 A in AC-3e, and 160 A in AC-1 (resistive). The coil is 240 V AC 50/60 Hz. It mounts on DIN rail or plate, measures 120 x 158 x 132 mm, and operates from -5 to 55 °C.

What standards does the LC1E160U7 comply with?

It complies with EN/IEC 60947-1, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-1, and the Chinese GB/T 14048.1, 14048.4, and 14048.5. Fire resistance is 850 °C per IEC 60695-2-1, and protective treatment is TH (pollution degree 3) per IEC 60068-2-30.

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LC1E160U7