The LC1K12103M7 is a TeSys K contactor from Schneider Electric, a 3-pole device with a 220-230 VAC coil. The 3 NO power poles handle the main circuit, and a single NO auxiliary contact is built in for feedback or interlocking.
The 12 A AC-3 rating is the motor-switching current — that's the figure that governs real use, not the higher AC-1 resistive rating. AC-3 covers starting and plugging of squirrel-cage motors, where the contactor sees inrush up to 6-8x the rated current. The 220-230 VAC coil is standard for European control circuits; verify your control transformer taps match.
Deployment Context
The IP20 finger-safe terminals (typical for this class) mean it's for dry indoor panels only — not for washdown or outdoor locations without an enclosure.
