The Schneider Electric LC1F115FE5 is a 3-pole contactor from the TeSys F series, rated for motor control in AC-3 duty up to 55 kW at 380–400 V AC 50/60 Hz, with a rated operational current of 200 A at ≤440 V AC-3. It's built for panel-mount (plate mounting) and carries a 115 V AC 50 Hz control coil. The 55 kW AC-3 rating means it handles standard squirrel-cage motor starting — the load that matters for conveyor drives, pumps, and compressors in industrial panels. The 200 A frame also covers resistive loads (AC-1) and plugging/inching (AC-4) applications, though the AC-4 motor power drops to 18.5 kW at 400 V.
Lifecycle reality — end-of-life status
If you're planning a new panel or a long-term spares contract, the practical move is to qualify a current-production TeSys F replacement. The mechanical and electrical ratings (200 A frame, 55 kW AC-3, 115 VAC coil) define the cross-reference target. The 10 Mcycle mechanical durability and 2400 cycles/hour maximum operating rate set the endurance floor for the replacement.
The associated fuse recommendation is 125 A aM or 200 A gG at ≤440 V. Heat dissipation runs 12–16 W total, with 5 W per pole in AC-3 and 15 W per pole in AC-1. That's the thermal load the enclosure has to shed; factor it into panel cooling calculations, especially in a sealed cabinet at 55 °C ambient. Dimensions are 162 mm high, 163.3 mm wide, 171 mm deep — a compact footprint for a 200 A frame, but it's a plate-mount part, not DIN-rail. The power terminals accept bar or busbar up to 20×3 mm, or ring lugs up to 95 mm². Control wiring uses screw clamps for 1–4 mm² solid or flexible.