The Schneider Electric LC1E3801F5 is a 3-pole (3NO) contactor from the Easy TeSys Control range, rated for 38 A in AC-3/AC-3e utilisation category at ≤440 V, with a 110 V AC 50 Hz coil and one normally closed auxiliary contact. It switches motor loads under AC-3 duty (starting and stopping squirrel-cage motors) and resistive loads under AC-1, making it a direct-fit replacement for a 38 A motor circuit in a control panel.
The 38 A AC-3 rating at ≤440 V governs motor switching — this contactor handles a 38 A induction motor load on a 400 V three-phase line. The AC-3e category adds an energy-saving contactor class for IEC-rated applications. Mounts on DIN rail or plate, which means it integrates into standard 35 mm DIN-rail enclosures or panel backplates. The 56 mm width and 84 mm height fit a compact footprint alongside other Easy TeSys components. Compliant with EN/IEC 60947-4-1 (contactor standard) and GB/T 14048.4, plus fire resistance at 850 °C per IEC 60695-2-1 — relevant for panel builders needing a certified component for a UL or CE-marked assembly. The 1.5 ms non-overlap time between NC and NO contacts on energisation and de-energisation ensures break-before-make switching in safety or interlock circuits.