Overview
The LC1E2510U5 is a Schneider Easy TeSys Control contactor, part of the Easy TeSys range, with 3 poles (3NO), rated at 25 A for AC-3 and AC-3e utilization categories up to 440 V. It is fitted with a 240 V AC coil at 50 Hz and includes one normally open auxiliary contact. This unit is designed for motor control and resistive load switching, with an IP2X finger-safe enclosure and mounting options for both plate and DIN rail.
Function & operation
The 25 A rating under AC-3 and AC-3e categories defines the maximum inductive load this contactor can switch. The AC-1 rating covers resistive loads at the same current. A non-overlap time of 1.5 ms on both energisation and de-energisation is guaranteed between NC and NO contacts, preventing momentary bridging during coil transitions — critical for safety circuits where a held auxiliary must not overlap.
Applications
This contactor class is used across industrial and commercial motor control — conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, and HVAC equipment — as well as resistive loads like electric heaters and lighting contactors. It fits inside panel boards, motor control centres, and OEM machinery enclosures.
Lifecycle & availability
The LC1E2510U5 is officially discontinued by Schneider. No official successor is listed; evaluate same-series peers with matching coil voltage and frequency as drop-in candidates.