TeSys LC4D12AFE7 DOL Starter, 16 A AC-3, 48 V AC Coil

The LC4D12AFE7 is a direct-on-line (DOL) starter from the TeSys LC4 series, combining a contactor and fuse disconnector in one unit. Its 16 A rated operational current under AC-3 utilisation category tells you it's sized for squirrel-cage motor switching — AC-3 covers starting and plugging, where the current peaks at start and drops to the rated load. The coil pulls in at 48 V AC 50/60 Hz, so verify your control voltage matches before panel wiring. Motor power capability varies with line voltage: 3 kW at 220–230 V, 5.5 kW at 380–400 V / 415 V / 440 V, and 7.5 kW at 500 V. That spread means the same starter covers a 3-phase motor across common European and North American supply voltages, but the actual kW delivered depends on your local mains — size the motor to the voltage column that matches your plant. Mounting is plate-style (not DIN rail), so plan for a backplate or sub-panel with drilled holes — the 173 mm height, 86 mm width, and 98 mm depth define the footprint for enclosure layout.