Schneider Electric LC1K1610E7 TeSys K Contactor, 3P, 16 A AC

Specifications

Identification

LC1K1610E7 — Identification
Parameter	Value
Product / component type	Contactor
Series / range	TeSys
Application	Motor control

Ratings & Performance

LC1K1610E7 — Ratings & Performance
Parameter	Value
Rated operational voltage (Ue)	Power circuit: Signalling circuit: 10 MOhm for signalling circuit
Utilisation category	AC-3 AC-3e

Contacts & Poles

LC1K1610E7 — Contacts & Poles
Parameter	Value
Pole configuration	3P

Environmental

LC1K1610E7 — Environmental
Parameter	Value
IP degree of protection	IP2X conforming to VDE 0106
Operating altitude	2000 m without derating
Mechanical robustness	Shocks contactor closed, on X axis: 10 Gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 Shocks contactor closed, on Y axis: 15 Gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 Shocks contactor closed, on Z axis: 15 Gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 Shocks contactor opened, on X axis: 6 Gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 Shocks contactor opened, on Y axis: 10 Gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 Shocks contactor opened, on Z axis: 10 Gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 Vibrations contactor closed: 4 Gn, 5...300 Hz conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 Vibrations contactor opened: 2 Gn, 5...300 Hz conforming to IEC 60068-2-6
Protective treatment / pollution degree	TC conforming to IEC 60068 TC conforming to DIN 50016
Flame retardance	V1 conforming to UL 94

Approvals

LC1K1610E7 — Approvals
Parameter	Value
Standards	EN/IEC 60947-4-1 GB/T 14048.4 UL 60947-4-1 CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 JIS C8201-4-1 IEC 60335-1:Clause 30.2 IEC 60335-2-40:Annex JJ UL 60335-2-40:Annex JJ

Mechanical

LC1K1610E7 — Mechanical
Parameter	Value
Width	45 mm
Height	58 mm
Depth	57 mm

Product details

The Schneider Electric LC1K1610E7 is a TeSys K contactor — a 3-pole, 16 A AC-3 device rated for motor control at up to 440 V. The AC-3 category means it's designed to switch squirrel-cage motors: making and breaking stalled-rotor currents during starting, then carrying the running load. The 16 A AC-3 rating is the real-world motor current it handles, not a resistive-heater figure. It carries a single normally-open instantaneous auxiliary contact (1 NO) for feedback or interlocking. The coil is 48 VAC, 50/60 Hz, drawing 30 VA inrush and 4.5 VA holding at 20 °C.

Sizing and fit for the panel

The LC1K1610E7 mounts to either a DIN rail or a plate (screw-fixed). The screw-clamp terminals accept one or two conductors: 1.5 to 4 mm² solid, or 0.75 to 4 mm² flexible without ferrule, or 0.34 to 2.5 mm² flexible with ferrule. Tightening torque is 0.8 to 1.3 N·m (Phillips No 2, flat 6 mm, or Pozidriv No 2). The protective treatment is TC per IEC 60068 and DIN 50016, meaning it's suitable for tropical climates with condensation risk. For washdown or outdoor exposure, note the IP2X rating is finger-safe only — not water-sealed.

Durability and switching performance

Mechanical durability is 10 million cycles. Electrical durability at 16 A AC-3/AC-3e at ≤440 V is 1.3 million cycles — that's the contact wear life under motor-switching duty. Maximum operating rate is 3600 cycles per hour, so it can keep pace with a fast-cycling machine. Coil operating time is 10 to 20 ms for both closing and opening. The coil drops out at ≥0.20 Uc (below 9.6 V for a 48 V coil), which gives reliable dropout on undervoltage. For safety circuit integration, the B10d value is 1,369,863 cycles with nominal load per EN/ISO 13849-1, and 20,000,000 cycles with mechanical load only. Minimum switching capability is 5 mA at 17 V for signalling circuits — important to verify if you're using low-power PLC inputs through the aux contact. The coil has no built-in suppressor module; you'll need an external RC snubber or varistor if driving from a PLC output or if the coil is in a sensitive circuit.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for the LC1K1610E7?

It is a 3-pole contactor rated 16 A in AC-3 (motor switching) at ≤440 V, with a 48 VAC 50/60 Hz coil. It includes one normally-open auxiliary contact. Mechanical durability is 10 million cycles; electrical durability at rated AC-3 current is 1.3 million cycles.

What standards does the LC1K1610E7 comply with?

It complies with EN/IEC 60947-4-1, GB/T 14048.4, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, and JIS C8201-4-1. The housing is UL 94 V-1 flame retardant, and terminals are IP2X finger-safe per VDE 0106.

What is the closest alternative to the LC1K1610E7 in the TeSys K family?

Within the TeSys K range, the closest alternative would be a variant with a different coil voltage (e.g., 24 VAC, 110 VAC, or 230 VAC) or a different auxiliary contact configuration (e.g., 1 NC instead of 1 NO). The power pole rating (16 A AC-3, 3 NO) and physical footprint are identical across the LC1K16xxE7 family; only the coil voltage and aux contact count change.