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Schneider LC3F225E7 TeSys F Star Delta Starter, 200 kW AC-3

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Schneider Electric TeSys F LC3F225E7 star delta starter, 3 x 3P, AC-3 utilisation category, 200 kW at 400 V AC, 10 Mcycles mechanical durability, IP20 front face.

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Specifications

LC3F225E7 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product / component typeStar delta starter
Series / rangeTeSys
ApplicationMotor control
LC3F225E7 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage (Ue)Power circuit <= 1000 V AC 16 Hz 2/3...200 Hz
Utilisation categoryAC-3
LC3F225E7 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Pole configuration3 x 3P
LC3F225E7 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP degree of protectionIP20 front face with shrouds IEC 60529 IP20 front face with shrouds VDE 0106
Operating altitude9842.52 ft (3000 m) without derating
Mechanical robustnessVibrations contactor open2 Gn, 5...300 Hz Shocks contactor closed15 Gn for 11 ms Vibrations contactor closed5 Gn, 5...300 Hz Shocks contactor open7 Gn for 11 ms
Protective treatment / pollution degreeTH
LC3F225E7 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN 60947-1 EN 60947-4-1 IEC 60947-4-1 JIS C8201-4-1 IEC 60947-1
LC3F225E7 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width20.7 in (525 mm)
Height4.3 in (110 mm)
Depth9.3 in (235 mm)

Product details

It handles 200 kW at 380/400 V AC and 220 kW at 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz, making it a direct fit for medium-voltage induction motor starts on conveyor, pump, or compressor loads where reduced inrush is required. The AC-3 rating means it switches motor loads at full current during starting and disconnects the motor under running conditions — so the 200 kW figure at 400 V is the real-world motor power you can commit to the BOM line. Mechanical durability is 10 Mcycles, which under a 2400 cycles/hour max operating rate at 55 °C gives years of service in a high-takt line. The closing time is 20 to 35 ms, opening 7 to 15 ms — deterministic enough for a body-shop weld cell where every cycle is timed against the PLC scan.

The rated breaking capacity is 1800 A per IEC 60947-4-1, and the rated making capacity is 2250 A. The associated fuse rating is 315 A gG or 250 A aM at ≤440 V — size the upstream protection to these values, not the motor FLA alone. Rated insulation voltage is 1000 V per IEC 60947-4-1 and 1500 V per VDE 0110 group C. This gives headroom for 690 V systems if the application requires it, though the motor power table stops at 440 V. The control circuit is 48 V AC 50/60 Hz, with operational limits of 0.85 to 1.1 Uc and dropout at 0.35 to 0.55 Uc — verify your control transformer output stays within that band. Heat dissipation is 18 to 24 W. In a sealed enclosure without forced ventilation, that adds up across multiple starters — plan for airflow or derate the ambient.

Standards compliance includes EN 60947-1, EN 60947-4-1, IEC 60947-4-1, JIS C8201-4-1, and IEC 60947-1. The IP20 front face with shrouds per IEC 60529 and VDE 0106 means it's finger-safe from the front in a panel, but the power circuit connections are bolted or lug-type — the enclosure door must be interlocked for live access.

Mounting support is plate-mounted — not DIN-rail snap-on. The footprint is 525 mm wide, 235 mm deep, and 110 mm high. That's a large assembly; verify the backplate or sub-panel has clearance for the 525 mm width plus cable bending radius on the power-side lugs (185 mm² max). The power circuit uses M10 bolts, so torque to 35 N·m. The pre-wired assembly includes 1 NC + 1 NO on the star contactor, 2 NC + 1 NO on the line contactor, and 1 NC + 2 NO on the delta contactor. That's enough auxiliary contacts for basic feedback to the PLC without adding a separate block. Control wiring is screw-clamp terminals accepting 1 to 4 mm² flexible with ferrules. Above that, the air dielectric and cooling degrade — but for most installations below 1000 m, no adjustment is needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest alternative to the LC3F225E7 in the TeSys F family?

Within the TeSys F range, the LC3F225E7 is a star delta starter with a 48 V AC control coil and 3 x 3P pole configuration. The closest functional sibling would share the same frame size and AC-3 motor power ratings but differ in control voltage or auxiliary contact composition — verify the control circuit voltage matches your panel before substituting.

What are the key dimensions of the LC3F225E7?

The LC3F225E7 measures 525 mm wide, 235 mm deep, and 110 mm high. It is plate-mounted, not DIN-rail, so plan for backplate clearance including power cable bend radius on the 185 mm² lugs.

What compliance standards does the LC3F225E7 meet?

The LC3F225E7 complies with EN 60947-1, EN 60947-4-1, IEC 60947-4-1, JIS C8201-4-1, and IEC 60947-1. The front face carries IP20 protection with shrouds per IEC 60529 and VDE 0106.

What motor power can the LC3F225E7 handle?

At 220/230 V AC it handles 100 kW; at 380/400 V AC, 200 kW; at 415 V AC, 200 kW; and at 440 V AC, 220 kW. All ratings are at 50/60 Hz under AC-3 utilisation category.

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LC3F225E7