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Schneider Electric LC1E3801E5 — Contactors

Schneider Electric LC1E3801E5 Easy TeSys Contactor, 38A, 48V

MPNLC1E3801E5
Obsolete

Schneider Electric Easy TeSys Control contactor, LC1E3801E5, 3P(3NO), AC-3/AC-3e ≤440V 38A, 48V AC 50Hz coil, 1NC auxiliary contact.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

LC1E3801E5 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product / component typeContactor
Series / rangeEasy TeSys
ApplicationMotor control Resistive load
LC1E3801E5 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage (Ue)Power circuit: 10 MOhm for control circuit
Utilisation categoryAC-3 AC-3e AC-1
LC1E3801E5 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Pole configuration3P
LC1E3801E5 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP degree of protectionIP2X conforming to IEC 60529
Operating altitude3000 m without derating
Mechanical robustnessVibrations contactor open (1.5 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Vibrations contactor closed (3 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor closed (10 Gn for 11 ms) Shocks contactor open (6 Gn for 11 ms)
Protective treatment / pollution degreeTH (pollution degree 3) conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 test Db
Fire resistance850 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-1
LC1E3801E5 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-1 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 EN/IEC 60947-5-1 GB/T 14048.1 GB/T 14048.4 GB/T 14048.5 EN/IEC 60335-1:Clause 30.2 EN/IEC 60335-2-40:Annex JJ
LC1E3801E5 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width56 mm
Height84 mm
Depth86 mm

Product details

It switches 38 A in AC-3 duty (≤440 V) and carries a 48 V AC 50 Hz coil with one normally-closed auxiliary contact. Rated for utilisation categories AC-3, AC-3e, and AC-1, it covers standard induction motor starting and resistive heating loads. The contactor mounts on DIN rail or plate, with an IP2X finger-safe enclosure.

No official successor order code is listed in the lifecycle record. When requalifying a BOM line, a parametric search for a 3-pole, 38 A AC-3, 48 V 50 Hz coil contactor from the same family is the practical path.

It also meets EN/IEC 60335-1 Clause 30.2 and EN/IEC 60335-2-40 Annex JJ for appliance applications. Fire resistance is tested to 850 °C per IEC 60695-2-1. Protective treatment is TH (pollution degree 3) per IEC 60068-2-30, suitable for humid environments. Operating altitude is 3000 m without derating.

Integration notes

Dimensions are 86 mm deep, 56 mm wide, and 84 mm high — a compact footprint for DIN-rail or plate mounting in a control panel. The non-overlap time between NC and NO contacts is 1.5 ms on both energisation and de-energisation, which matters when interlocking contactors in reversing or star-delta starters. Mechanical robustness: the contactor withstands vibrations of 1.5 Gn (5–300 Hz) when open and 3 Gn when closed, plus shocks of 10 Gn for 11 ms (closed) and 6 Gn (open).

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings of the LC1E3801E5?

It is a 3-pole contactor rated 38 A in AC-3 duty at ≤440 V, with a 48 V AC 50 Hz coil and one NC auxiliary contact. It also covers AC-3e and AC-1 utilisation categories.

What standards does the LC1E3801E5 comply with?

It complies with EN/IEC 60947-1, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-1, and the corresponding GB/T standards, plus EN/IEC 60335-1 and EN/IEC 60335-2-40 for appliance safety. Fire resistance is 850 °C per IEC 60695-2-1.

How do I source the LC1E3801E5?

Since it is obsolete, it is sourced to order against an RFQ through surplus and independent distributor channels. No standard lead time applies.

MPN
LC1E3801E5