Contactors for Data Center PDU and UPS Systems: Selection Guide
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The Schneider Electric LC1E2501BD is a 3-pole Easy TeSys Control contactor rated 25 A (AC-3) / 11 kW at 400 V, with a 24 V DC coil and 1 NC auxiliary contacts.
The Schneider Electric LC1E2501BD is an Easy TeSys 3-pole (3NO) contactor rated 25 A AC-3 at up to 440 V, switching 11 kW motors at 400 V with a 24 V DC coil and 1 NC built-in auxiliary contact. Power and control circuits both terminate on screw-clamp terminals, and the contactor carries a rated breaking capacity of 212.5 A at 440 V. It is rated for -5 to 55 degrees Celsius operation without derating up to 3000 m altitude.
Size the LC1E2501BD to motors up to 11 kW at 400 V where the 25 A AC-3 rating applies continuously; the 32 A AC-1 figure is for resistive switching only and should not be used to size a motor branch. The built-in 1 NC auxiliary contact covers basic status or interlock wiring without a separate add-on block; where the opposite contact logic is needed, the sibling built with the mirrored NO/NC arrangement keeps the same frame and terminal layout. For loads above 11 kW at 400 V, the next current rating in the Easy TeSys line keeps the same screw-clamp wiring style.
Applications (manufacturer): Motor control, Resistive load
| Series | Easy TeSys Control |
|---|---|
| Contactor size / frame | E25 |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO |
| Utilisation categories | AC-3 AC-3e AC-1 |
| Rated operational current Ie, AC-3, 400 V | 25 A |
|---|---|
| Rated motor power, AC-3, 400 V | 11 kW |
| Motor power at other voltages, AC-3 | 5.5 kW @ 220/230 V · 11 kW @ 415/440 V · 11 kW @ 500 V · 11 kW @ 660/690 V · 15 kW @ 660...690 V |
| Rated operational current, AC-1 (60 °C) | 32 A |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 32 A |
| Max. rated operational voltage Ue | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV |
| Rated control supply voltage Uc | 24 V |
|---|---|
| Coil type | DC |
| Coil holding power | 6 W | VA |
| Part number | LC1E2501BD |
|---|---|
| Model code | E25 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Series | Easy TeSys Control |
| Family | Contactors |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| Catalogue number explained | LC1 = 3-pole contactor; E = Easy TeSys Control range; 25 = 25 A AC-3 rating; 01 = built-in auxiliary contact (1 NC); BD = coil code (24 V DC) |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts, NO | 0 |
|---|---|
| Built-in auxiliary contacts, NC | 1 |
| Auxiliary contacts | 1 NC |
| Mirror contact (IEC 60947-4-1 Annex F) | No |
| Main circuit connection | Screw terminal |
|---|---|
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail, Panel (screw) mounting |
| Width | 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 77 mm |
| Depth | 93 mm |
| Net weight | 0.48 kg |
| Ambient operating temperature | -5 … 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Mechanical durability | 10000000 cycles |
| Max. operating frequency, AC-3 | 1800 cycles/h |
| Certifications | CB Scheme, CCC, CE, EAC |
|---|---|
| Conforming standards | EN/IEC 60947-1, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-1, GB/T 14048.1, GB/T 14048.4, GB/T 14048.5 |
| Package dimensions (L × W × H) | 113 × 94 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 0.49 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.48 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
| Range | Easy TeSys |
|---|---|
| Product or component type | Contactor |
| Device short name | LC1E |
| Irms rated making capacity | 325 A at 440 V AC for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Rated breaking capacity | 212.5 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947 |
| [Icw] rated short-time withstand current | 240 A 40 °C - 10 s for power circuit 120 A 40 °C - 60 s for power circuit 50 A 40 °C - 600 s for power circuit |
| Associated fuse rating | 40 A gG at <= 690 V coordination type 1 for power circuit 10 A gG at <= 690 V for auxiliary contact circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-1 |
| Average impedance | 2.5 mOhm - Ith 32 A 50 Hz for power circuit |
| Power dissipation per pole | 1.6 W AC-3 3.2 W AC-1 |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Electrical durability | 1400000 cycles AC-3 at Ue <= 440 V 350000 cycles AC-1 at Ue <= 440 V |
| Control circuit type | DC |
| Control circuit voltage limits | 0.85...1.1 Uc (-5...55 °C):operational DC 0.1...0.25 Uc (-5...55 °C):drop-out DC |
| Inrush power in W | 6 W (at 20 °C) |
| Operating time | 53...72 ms on closing 16...24 ms on opening |
| Time constant | 28 ms |
| Tightening torque | Power circuit: 1.7 N.m Control circuit: 1.7 N.m |
| Minimum switching voltage | 17 V for auxiliary contact circuit |
| Minimum switching current | 5 mA for auxiliary contact circuit |
| Insulation resistance | > 10 MOhm for auxiliary contact circuit |
| Protective treatment | TH conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 test Db |
| Operating altitude | 3000 m without derating |
| Fire resistance | 850 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-1 |
| Mechanical robustness | Shocks contactor open (5 Gn for 11 ms) conforming to IEC 60068-2-7 Shocks contactor closed (10 Gn for 11 ms) conforming to IEC 60068-2-7 Vibrations contactor open (1.5 Gn, 5...300 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 Vibrations contactor closed (3 Gn, 5...300 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S02 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 15 |
| Package 2 Height | 15.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 7.648 kg |
| Total lifecycle Carbon footprint | 555 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the manufacturing phase [A1 to A3] | 3 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the distribution phase [A4] | 0.1 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the installation phase [A5] | 0 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the use phase [B2, B3, B4, B6] | 551 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the end-of-life phase [C1 to C4] | 1 kg CO2 eq. |
| Environmental Disclosure | Product Environmental Profile |
| Packaging made with recycled cardboard | Yes |
| Packaging without single use plastic | Yes |
| SCIP Number | 66d8b16b-4ee4-4193-a748-b691b2425131 |
| Recyclability potential, in % | 73 |
| End of life manual availability | End of Life Information |
| Take-back | No |
| WEEE Label | The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 03 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of LC1E2501BD is 25 A (AC-3, 400 V).
The rated operational voltage of LC1E2501BD is 690 V AC.
The rated motor power of LC1E2501BD is 11 kW (AC-3, 400 V).
The control voltage range of LC1E2501BD is 24 V DC.
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