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Schneider Electric LP4K1201SW3 — Contactors

Schneider TeSys K LP4K1201SW3 Contactor, 3P, 12A AC-3, 72V D

MPNLP4K1201SW3
Obsolete

Schneider Electric TeSys K contactor, LP4K1201SW3, 3-pole, AC-3 rated 12 A at ≤440 V, 72 V DC coil with built-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppressor.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

LP4K1201SW3 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product / component typeContactor
Series / rangeTeSys
LP4K1201SW3 — Ratings & Performance
ParameterValue
Utilisation categoryAC-4 AC-3 AC-1
LP4K1201SW3 — Contacts & Poles
ParameterValue
Pole configuration3P
LP4K1201SW3 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Flame retardanceV1 conforming to UL 94 Requirement 2 conforming to NF F 16-101 Requirement 2 conforming to NF F 16-102
LP4K1201SW3 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width45 mm
Height58 mm
Depth57 mm
LP4K1201SW3 — Other specifications
ParameterValue
Coil technologyBuilt-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppressor
Range of productTeSys K
Device short nameLP4K
Inrush power in1.8 W (at 20 °C)
Compatibility codeLP4K
Pole contact composition3 NO
Hold-in power consumption in1.8 W at 20 °C
[Ie] rated operational current20 A (at 12 A at 16 A (at 10 MOhm for signalling circuit

Product details

The Schneider Electric LP4K1201SW3 is a TeSys K contactor — a 3-pole, 3-NO device rated for motor switching in AC-3 duty at 12 A up to 440 V, and also listed for AC-4 and AC-1 utilisation categories. The 72 V DC coil includes a built-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppressor, so no external flyback diode is needed across the coil terminals.

Sourcing reality — obsolete part

This contactor is marked obsolete by the manufacturer. If you are freezing a new design, look at the current TeSys K or TeSys Deca range for a parametric match on coil voltage, pole count, and AC-3 rating.

The same contactor also carries an AC-1 rating (resistive load) and AC-4 (plugging/inching), so it covers a wider duty range than a pure AC-3 part. The 72 V DC coil draws 1.8 W inrush and 1.8 W hold-in at 20 °C; the built-in diode suppression means the coil driver sees a clean turn-off transient, which matters for PLC or solid-state output modules driving the coil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest alternative to the LP4K1201SW3?

No official successor order code is published. For a new design, look at the current TeSys K or TeSys Deca range for a 3-pole contactor with a 72 V DC coil and a 12 A AC-3 rating. The built-in coil suppression is a feature to match.

What are the key ratings of the LP4K1201SW3?

It is a 3-pole contactor rated 12 A in AC-3 duty at ≤440 V, with a 72 V DC coil. It also covers AC-4 and AC-1 utilisation categories. The coil draws 1.8 W at 20 °C and includes built-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppression.

What compliance documentation is available for the LP4K1201SW3?

The contactor carries a V1 flame retardance rating per UL 94, and also complies with NF F 16-101 and NF F 16-102 for railway applications. Standard Schneider documentation for the TeSys K range applies.

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LP4K1201SW3