What It Is and What It Does
The Schneider Electric LC1E3201Q5 is a three-pole EasyPact TVS contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, rated for motor control and resistive loads. It switches 32 A in AC-3 duty at up to 440 V and carries a 380 V AC coil. The contactor is certified to EN/IEC 60947-4-1 for motor switching and EN/IEC 60947-5-1 for control circuit applications, with additional compliance to GB/T standards and IEC 60335-1 Clause 30.2 for fire resistance at 850 °C.
Key Ratings and What They Mean for Fit
The AC-3 rating of 32 A at ≤440 V is the motor-switching current — the contactor is sized for a motor drawing that full-load current under starting conditions. The AC-1 rating covers resistive loads at a higher current, but for motor duty, the AC-3 figure governs the selection. The 380 V AC coil matches standard European 380–400 V control circuits; verify your control voltage matches this nominal before specifying. The contactor offers a guaranteed non-overlap time of 1.5 ms on both energisation and de-energisation between NC and NO contacts, ensuring that the normally-open and normally-closed auxiliary contacts never close simultaneously during switching — critical for interlocking safety circuits. It mounts on either a DIN rail or a plate, giving flexibility for panel integration. The IP2X finger protection meets IEC 60529, meaning the live parts are protected against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm — suitable for enclosed panels but not for exposed installation. Operating altitude is 3000 m without derating, so it can be installed in high-altitude sites without reducing the rated current. The protective treatment TH conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 test Db means it withstands damp heat conditions — relevant for tropical or non-conditioned environments.