The LC1E3810R6 is a 3-pole contactor from Schneider Electric's Easy TeSys Control range, rated 38 A in AC-3 duty at ≤440 V — the motor-switching category that governs inductive loads like pumps, fans, and compressors. The 440 V AC 60 Hz coil means it pulls in on a line-voltage control signal, not a low-voltage DC bus, so panel wiring stays simple: one control transformer feeding the coil directly. The 1 NO auxiliary contact handles feedback or interlocking without an add-on block.
Lifecycle Reality: Obsolete — Source Against an RFQ
Schneider has marked the LC1E3810R6 as obsolete. There is no official successor order code in the record, so a direct drop-in replacement is not documented. If you are designing a new panel, the Easy TeSys Control range has been superseded by the TeSys Deca series; expect a different footprint and coil voltage options, so verify panel layout and control transformer before committing.
The AC-3 rating at 38 A is the number that decides fit for motor switching: it covers starting and stopping a squirrel-cage motor under load. The 440 V coil means the contactor is intended for 400 V class systems (common 50/60 Hz industrial mains), not 24 VDC or 110 V control schemes. The 1.5 ms non-overlap time between NC and NO contacts ensures break-before-make in safety interlock circuits — relevant if the auxiliary contact is used in a feedback loop to a safety relay.
Mounting and Environment
The IP2X protection means finger-safe against solid objects over 12 mm, but not sealed against dust or moisture; keep it inside an enclosure rated for the environment. The TH protective treatment (pollution degree 3) means it handles conductive dust and humidity cycling per IEC 60068-2-30, so it is suited for industrial control panels in non-condensing indoor environments.
The EN/IEC 60335 references cover appliance applications, so the part is certified for use in HVAC and refrigeration equipment where the standard applies.