Schneider Electric LC1E1810M5 EasyPact TVS Contactor

Technical Overview

3-pole 18A AC-3 contactor with a 220V AC 50Hz coil, 1 NO auxiliary, and 7.5kW rating at 400V. Offers IP2X protection and standard DIN-rail mounting.

Key Features

3-pole power circuit configuration with 3 NO power contacts
Rated operational current of 18A (AC-3) and 32A (AC-1) up to 55°C
Delivers up to 7.5 kW motor control power at 380/400V AC
Integrated 220V AC 50Hz control coil for standard industrial electrical supplies
Equipped with 1 Normally Open (1 NO) built-in auxiliary contact for status feedback
High endurance with up to 1.2 million electrical cycles (AC-3) and 10 million mechanical cycles
Compact 45mm wide housing designed to maximize installation density within cabinets
Multi-standard certified including IEC 60947-4-1, CCC, and EAC
IP2X finger-safe protection rating conforming to IEC 60529

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Range	EasyPact
Product Name	EasyPact TVS
Device Short Name	LC1E
Contactor Application	Motor control, Resistive load
Utilisation Category	AC-1, AC-3
Poles Description	3P
Power Pole Contact Composition	3 NO
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue)	<= 690 V AC 50/60 Hz for power circuit
Rated Operational Current (Ie)	18 A (at < 55 °C) AC-3 at <= 440 V, 32 A (at < 55 °C) AC-1 at <= 415 V
Motor Power (kW)	7.5 kW at 380...400 V AC 50/60 Hz, 9 kW at 415 V, 9 kW at 440 V, 10 kW at 500 V, 4 kW at 220...230 V
Control Circuit Type	AC 50 Hz
Control Circuit Voltage (Uc)	220 V AC 50 Hz
Auxiliary Contact Composition	1 NO
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp)	6 kV conforming to IEC 60947
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)	690 V conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
Overvoltage Category	III
IP Degree of Protection	IP2X conforming to IEC 60529
Operating Altitude	3000 m without derating
Ambient Operating Temperature	-5 to 55 °C
Ambient Storage Temperature	-60 to 80 °C
Mechanical Durability	10 million cycles
Electrical Durability	1.2 million cycles (AC-3)
Physical Weight (kg)	0.3
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	8 x 4.5 x 7.4

Industrial Applications

1. Three-Phase Submersible Water Pump Starter

Used in starting and stopping 7.5 kW (10 HP) three-phase water pumps operating at 380V/400V AC in agricultural or commercial drainage networks. The 18A AC-3 rating is specifically optimized to manage inductive startup currents without contact erosion.

Problem Solved

Eliminates premature contact failure and voltage fluctuations during high-inductive start cycles of water pump motors through robust making and breaking capacities.

7.5 kW Motor ControlAC-3 Inductive SwitchingSubmersible Pumps380V-400V AC Power

2. HVAC Ventilation Fan Control System

Switches large industrial ventilation fans with power requirements up to 9 kW at 415V/440V. The contactor integrates seamlessly into HVAC control loops using its 220V AC 50Hz control coil.

Problem Solved

Enables space-optimized cabinet layouts with its compact 45mm width, while providing reliable and safe switching of high-power fan assemblies.

HVAC Ventilation45mm Panel Width220V AC CoilIP2X Protection

3. Industrial Conveyor Belt Motor Driver

Powers standard three-phase conveyor belt motors in material handling systems up to 7.5 kW. Leverages its 1.2 million cycle electrical durability to sustain repetitive, multi-shift starting and stopping operations.

Problem Solved

Minimizes industrial downtime and maintenance intervals in production facilities by offering high mechanical and electrical endurance under frequent duty cycles.

Conveyor Belt Control1.2M Cycles Electrical Durability1 NO Auxiliary FeedbackEasyPact TVS