The LC2K1601P72 is a TeSys K reversing contactor from Schneider Electric — a 3-pole unit rated for AC-3 duty at 16 A up to 440 V, with a 230 V AC coil and one normally closed auxiliary contact. It is a reversing contactor, meaning it integrates two contactors mechanically interlocked and pre-assembled with a reversing power busbar, so it can reverse a three-phase motor without the risk of both contactors closing simultaneously. The IP20 finger-safe enclosure (VDE 0106) suits it for panel-mount installations where the contactor is inside a cabinet.
The AC-4 utilisation category (also listed) covers plugging and inching duty — reversing under load — which is exactly what a reversing contactor sees. The coil is 230 V AC, so it pulls in reliably on a standard single-phase control supply. The single NC auxiliary contact is the only built-in feedback; if you need more auxiliary contacts or a different coil voltage, this variant is locked in.
Mechanical and environmental specs
It operates from -25 to 50 °C and stores from -50 to 80 °C. The flame retardance meets V1 per UL 94 and also passes NF F 16-101 and NF F 16-102 (railway fire-smoke-toxicity requirements). Shock and vibration ratings are given for both closed and open contactor states, so it holds in on a vibrating machine and does not chatter.