The LC1E2510E7 is a 3-pole contactor from Schneider's Easy TeSys Control range, rated 25 A in AC-3 duty at ≤440 V — that's the motor-switching current for a typical 7.5 kW induction motor on a 400 V line. The AC-3e category adds an energy-efficiency curve for modern high-efficiency motors, while AC-1 (resistive) rating covers heater banks or lighting loads. The 1.5 ms guaranteed non-overlap time between NC and NO contacts on both energisation and de-energisation means this contactor can be used in reversing or star-delta starters where a momentary short-circuit across phases would be catastrophic. That timing is built into the contactor's mechanical interlock, not dependent on external logic.
Panel integration and environmental limits
Mounts on either a DIN rail or plate, with a 45 mm width footprint — three of these fit in a standard 145 mm wide enclosure section. IP2X finger protection means it's safe for open-panel mounting where operators reach in, but not for washdown environments. The TH protective treatment (pollution degree 3 per IEC 60068-2-30) handles humid, mildly corrosive atmospheres typical of HVAC plant rooms or agricultural buildings. No derating needed up to 3000 m altitude — useful for high-altitude installations where many contactors lose capacity above 2000 m.