schneider LC1F500

Selling Points

  • 1Built to withstand demanding industrial environments with a robust construction.
  • 2Suitable for motor control applications up to 500A with a compact design.
  • 3Meets IEC, UL, CSA, CCC, EAC, and Marine standards for global compatibility.
  • 4Available with LX1/LX9 coil for AC applications and LX4 coil for DC applications.
  • 5DIN rail mounting or screw fixing options for efficient installation in control cabinets.
Product Details
LC1F500
schneider

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Range
TeSys
Product name
TeSys F
Product or Component Type
Contactor
Device short name
LC1F
Contactor application
Resistive load<br />Motor control
Utilisation category
AC-4<br />AC-1<br />AC-3
Poles description
3P
power pole contact composition
3 NO
[Ue] rated operational voltage
<= 1000 V AC 50/60 Hz<br /> <= 460 V DC
[Ie] rated operational current
700 A 104 °F (40 °C)) <= 440 V AC AC-1<br />500 A 131 °F (55 °C)) <= 440 V AC AC-3
Motor power kW
250 kW at 380...400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />280 kW at 415 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />295 kW at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />335 kW at 1000 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />355 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />147 kW at 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />335 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)<br />80 kW at 400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-4)
[Uc] control circuit voltage
48...1000 V AC 40...400 Hz with LX1/LX9 coil<br />48...440 V DC with LX4 coil
[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage
8 kV
Overvoltage category
III
[Ith] conventional free air thermal current
700 A (at 104 °F (40 °C))
Irms rated making capacity
5000 A AC conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
Rated breaking capacity
4000 A conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
[Icw] rated short-time withstand current
4200 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 s<br />3200 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 30 s<br />2400 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 1 min<br />1500 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 3 min<br />1200 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 min
Associated fuse rating
500 A aM at <= 440 V<br />800 A gG at <= 440 V
Average impedance
0.18 mOhm - Ith 700 A 50 Hz
[Ui] rated insulation voltage
1000 V IEC 60947-4-1<br /> 1500 V VDE 0110 group C
Power dissipation per pole
88 W AC-1<br />45 W AC-3
Control circuit voltage limits
Operational: 0.85...1.1 Uc AC 40...400 Hz with LX1/LX9 coil<br />Drop-out: 0.3...0.5 Uc AC 40...400 Hz with LX1/LX9 coil<br />Operational: 0.85...1.1 Uc DC with LX4 coil<br />Drop-out: 0.2...0.35 Uc DC with LX4 coil
Heat dissipation
18 W
Operating time
40...75 ms closing with LX1/LX9 coil<br />100...170 ms opening with LX1/LX9 coil<br />50...60 ms closing with LX4 coil<br />45...60 ms opening with LX4 coil
Mounting Support
Plate
Standards
JIS C8201-4-1<br />EN 60947-1<br />IEC 60947-1<br />EN 60947-4-1<br />IEC 60947-4-1
Product Certifications
CSA<br />LROS (Lloyds register of shipping)<br />DNV<br />BV<br />ABS<br />CB<br />RMRoS<br />RINA<br />UL<br />UKCA
Connections - terminals
Power circuit lugs-ring terminals 2 0.4 in² (240 mm²)<br />Power circuit bar 2 40 x 5 mm<br />Power circuit bolted connection<br />Control circuit screw clamp terminals 1 0.002…0.006 in² (1…4 mm²)flexible without cable end<br />Control circuit screw clamp terminals 2 0.002…0.006 in² (1…4 mm²)flexible with cable end<br />Control circuit screw clamp terminals 1 0.002…0.006 in² (1…4 mm²)flexible with cable end<br />Control circuit screw clamp terminals 2 0.002…0.004 in² (1…2.5 mm²)solid without cable end<br />Control circuit screw clamp terminals 1 0.002…0.006 in² (1…4 mm²)<br />Control circuit screw clamp terminals 2 0.002…0.006 in² (1…4 mm²)
Tightening torque
Power circuit 309.8 lbf.in (35 N.m)<br />Control circuit 10.6 lbf.in (1.2 N.m)
Mechanical durability
10 Mcycles
Inrush power in VA
1050…1150 VA, 40...400 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 68 °F (20 °C))with LX1/LX9 coil<br />990…1220 VA (at 68 °F (20 °C))with LX4 coil
Hold-in power consumption in VA
16…20 VA, 40...400 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 68 °F (20 °C))with LX1/LX9 coil<br />4.54…8 VA (at 68 °F (20 °C))with LX4 coil
Maximum operating rate
2400 cyc/h 131 °F (55 °C)
compatibility code
LC1F
IP degree of protection
IP20 front face with shrouds IEC 60529<br />IP20 front face with shrouds VDE 0106
Protective treatment
TH
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
23…131 °F (-5…55 °C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
-76…176 °F (-60…80 °C)
Permissible ambient air temperature around the device
-40…158 °F (-40…70 °C)
Operating altitude
9842.52 ft (3000 m) without derating
Mechanical robustness
Vibrations contactor open2 Gn, 5...300 Hz<br />Vibrations contactor closed4 Gn, 5...300 Hz<br />Shocks contactor open9 Gn for 1/2 sine wave (11 ms)<br />Shocks contactor closed15 Gn for 1/2 sine wave (11 ms)
Height
9.4 in (238 mm)
Width
9.2 in (233 mm)
Depth
9.1 in (232 mm)
Net Weight
21.50 lb(US) (9.75 kg)

Specifications may be subject to change without notice