The Schneider Electric LC2K1601F7 is a TeSys K reversing contactor, 3P, rated for AC-3 duty up to 440 V at 16 A, with a 110 V AC coil and one NC auxiliary contact. The contactor is used for motor control, switching three-phase induction motors in forward/reverse applications — common on conveyors, hoists, and pump stations where direction reversal is needed.
If a direct drop-in replacement is required, a parametric search across TeSys K contactors with the same coil voltage and pole configuration is the practical next step.
The AC-3 rating of 16 A at 440 V means it can switch a standard 7.5 kW (10 HP) three-phase motor in category AC-3 — starting and stopping the motor under load, but not plugging or inching. The AC-3e and AC-4 categories extend the capability to higher-stress switching cycles if the application demands it. The 110 V AC coil is a common control voltage in North American and some European panels. Coil dropout typically occurs around 0.8 × Uc (approx. 88 V AC), so verify control supply stability if the line is subject to brownouts. Mechanical shock and vibration ratings are specified per IEC 60068-2-27 and IEC 60068-2-6: the contactor holds closed under 10 Gn shocks on Y and Z axes, and withstands 4 Gn vibration (closed) across 5–300 Hz. That is robust enough for most industrial machinery, including conveyors and compressors.
Deployment context
The contactor snaps onto a DIN rail (standard 35 mm) inside a control panel. Its 90 mm width and 57 mm depth fit a compact enclosure footprint, leaving room for upstream protection and downstream overload relays. Storage range of -50 to 80 °C allows for warehouse or container storage between seasons.