The Schneider Electric LC1F400FE7 is a TeSys F 3-pole contactor rated for 500 A operational current in AC-3 duty at ≤440 V, with a 115 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil. It is designed for direct on-line motor starting and resistive load switching, covering motor power up to 200 kW at 380–400 V AC-3 and 75 kW at 400 V AC-4.
The 500 A AC-3 rating at ≤440 V governs motor switching duty — this contactor handles a 200 kW, 380–400 V induction motor on a conveyor or pump, or a 250 kW unit at 440 V. The 115 V AC coil draws 1075 VA inrush at 20 °C, with a hold-in range of 0.85–1.1 Uc and drop-out between 0.3–0.5 Uc — important for control transformer sizing and undervoltage release coordination. The contactor dissipates 14 W total (65 W per pole in AC-1, 42 W per pole in AC-3), which factors into enclosure thermal management. Plate mounting is specified — no DIN-rail clip, so panel layout must account for bolted-down footprint.
The LC1F400FE7 is certified to IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-4-1, EN 60947-4-1, JIS C8201-4-1, and EN 60947-1. Rated insulation voltage is 1000 V per IEC 60947-4-1 and 1500 V per VDE 0110 group C. Overvoltage category III applies. The front face achieves IP20 with shrouds fitted, per IEC 60529 and VDE 0106. Protective treatment is TH (tropicalized) for humid environments.