The Schneider Electric LC1E1801E5 is an EasyPact TVS contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, with 3 poles (3 NO) rated for AC-3 duty at 18 A up to 440 V and a 48 V AC coil. It is designed for motor control and resistive load switching in industrial control panels. The AC-3 rating (18 A at ≤440 V) means it handles the inrush of squirrel-cage motors during starting and breaks the running current — the rating that matters for motor contactor selection. The AC-1 rating covers resistive loads at the same current level.
Mounts on a plate or DIN rail, occupying 45 mm width, 74 mm height, and 80 mm depth — a standard footprint for this class of contactor. The IP2X degree of protection means it is finger-safe but not sealed against moisture; install inside an enclosure for washdown or outdoor environments. Operates in ambient temperatures from -5 °C to 55 °C, with storage range of -60 °C to 80 °C. No derating needed up to 3000 m altitude. The TH protective treatment (pollution degree 3) per IEC 60068-2-30 means it withstands humid, tropical conditions — suitable for non-condensing environments in global installations.