Rated AC-3 duty at 12 A up to 440 V, it handles the forward/reverse direction switching typical of conveyor drives, pump sets, and small hoists. The 48 V DC coil draws from a control transformer or DC supply; the 1 NC auxiliary contact provides a feedback path for the safety circuit or PLC input.
The AC-3 rating at 12 A is the motor-switching current — the value that governs real-world contactor life when starting and stopping induction motors under load. AC-4 (inching/plugging) and AC-1 (resistive) are also listed, so the same part covers heater banks or frequent jogging if derated appropriately. The 48 V DC coil is a specific control voltage; verify your panel's DC supply matches before committing the BOM line. IP20 finger-safe protection (per VDE 0106) means the contactor is safe for open-panel mounting but not for washdown environments.
Schneider has marked the LP2K12013ED as obsolete. No official successor order code appears, so a direct drop-in replacement from the same series is not confirmed. For a B.
Altitude derating kicks in above 2000 m. Vibration resistance is 4 Gn closed (5–300 Hz) and 2 Gn open; shock ratings are 15 Gn closed on Z axis. These numbers matter if the panel is mounted on a moving platform or near heavy rotating machinery.