The Schneider Electric LC1E1801U5 is a 3-pole (3 NO) contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, rated for AC-3 motor switching at 18 A up to 440 V, with a 240 V AC coil. It also covers AC-3e and AC-1 utilisation categories, so it handles both standard motor starts and resistive loads. The IP2X finger protection means it's safe for open-panel mounting where accidental contact is a concern.
For a BOM that needs a drop-in replacement, the buyer will need to evaluate a functionally equivalent contactor from the current TeSys range — same pole count, coil voltage, and AC-3 current rating — but pin compatibility and footprint should be verified against the panel layout.
Also meets EN/IEC 60335-1 Clause 30.2 and EN/IEC 60335-2-40 Annex JJ for appliance applications.
