Product overview and lifecycle status
The Schneider Electric LE4K065P7 is a TeSys LE enclosed direct-on-line (DOL) starter rated for 6 A conventional free-air thermal current (Ith) with a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil. It is designed to start and protect three-phase motors in standard industrial environments, with motor power ratings of 3 kW at 440 V AC, 2.2 kW at 380/400 V AC, and 1.5 kW at 220/230 V AC. This part is classified as obsolete per the manufacturer's lifecycle status. Sourcing is available through independent channels against an RFQ.
The 6 A Ith rating governs the continuous current the main contacts can carry in free air; for motor applications, the actual trip current is set by the separately ordered thermal overload relay. The IP65 enclosure (conforming to IEC 60529) makes this unit suitable for washdown or dusty environments — common in food-and-beverage, water treatment, and material handling lines where hose-down cleaning is routine. The polycarbonate housing carries an IK09 impact rating, so it withstands 10 J of mechanical shock without cracking.
Sourcing and compliance considerations
Because the LE4K065P7 is obsolete, any procurement decision should account for limited availability through surplus and broker channels. The associated fuse rating is 10 A aM (10 x 38 mm), and the unit accepts cable entries via ISO20 knockouts and Pg 13/Pg 16 glands — verify gland compatibility with your existing conduit before committing the BOM line.