Contactors for Data Center PDU and UPS Systems: Selection Guide
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The Schneider Electric LC1D32BD is a 3-pole TeSys Deca Advanced contactor rated 32 A (AC-3) / 15 kW at 400 V, 20 hp at 480 V, with a 24 V DC coil and 1 NO + 1 NC auxiliary contacts.
The Schneider Electric LC1D32BD is a TeSys Deca series 3-pole AC power contactor rated at 32A and 480V AC, delivering reliable motor switching performance for industrial applications up to 20HP. Designed for open-style panel mounting, this LC1D contactor features a 24V DC coil and an impressive 100 kA breaking capacity, making it a robust choice for demanding motor control and load-switching environments.
Applications (manufacturer): Resistive load, Motor control
| Series | TeSys Deca Advanced |
|---|---|
| Contactor size / frame | D32 |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO |
| Utilisation categories | AC-3 AC-3e AC-1 AC-4 |
| Rated operational current Ie, AC-3, 400 V | 32 A |
|---|---|
| Rated motor power, AC-3, 400 V | 15 kW |
| Motor power at other voltages, AC-3 | 7.5 kW @ 220/230 V · 15 kW @ 415/440 V · 18.5 kW @ 500 V · 18.5 kW @ 660/690 V |
| Rated operational current, AC-1 (60 °C) | 50 A |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 50 A |
| Rated motor power, AC-4, 400 V | 7.5 kW |
| 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 technology | Built-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppressor |
| Coil holding power | 5.4 W | VA |
| Part number | LC1D32BD |
|---|---|
| Model code | D32 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Series | TeSys Deca Advanced |
| Family | Contactors |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3389110357257 |
| Catalogue number explained | LC1 = 3-pole contactor; D = TeSys Deca Advanced range; 32 = 32 A AC-3 rating; BD = coil code (24 V DC) |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts, NO | 1 |
|---|---|
| Built-in auxiliary contacts, NC | 1 |
| Auxiliary contacts | 1 NO + 1 NC |
| Mirror contact (IEC 60947-4-1 Annex F) | Yes |
| Main circuit connection | Screw terminal |
|---|---|
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail, Panel (screw) mounting |
| Width | 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 85 mm |
| Depth | 101 mm |
| Net weight | 0.535 kg |
| Ambient operating temperature | -40 … 60 °C |
|---|---|
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Mechanical durability | 30000000 cycles |
| Max. operating frequency, AC-3 | 3600 cycles/h |
| Motor rating (UL/CSA) | 10 hp @ 200/208 V · 10 hp @ 230/240 V · 20 hp @ 460/480 V · 25 hp @ 575/600 V · 2 hp @ 115 V (1-ph) · 5 hp @ 230/240 V (1-ph) |
|---|---|
| Short-circuit current rating (SCCR) | 100 kA |
| Max. operating voltage UL/CSA | 600 V |
| Certifications | CB Scheme, UL, CSA, CCC, UKCA, EAC, Marine |
|---|---|
| Conforming standards | CSA C22.2 No 14, CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, EN 60947-4-1, EN 60947-5-1, IEC 60335-1, IEC 60335-2-40, IEC 60947-4-1, IEC 60947-5-1, UL 60335-2-40, UL 60947-4-1 |
| Package dimensions (L × W × H) | 112 × 92 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 0.585 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.375 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
| Product or Component Type | Contactor |
|---|---|
| Device short name | LC1D |
| Compatibility code | LC1D |
| Protective cover | With |
| Irms rated making capacity | 140 A AC for signalling circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-1 250 A DC for signalling circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-1 550 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947 |
| Rated breaking capacity | 550 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947 |
| [Icw] rated short-time withstand current | 260 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 s for power circuit 430 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 1 s for power circuit 60 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 min for power circuit 138 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 1 min for power circuit 100 A - 1 s for signalling circuit 120 A - 500 ms for signalling circuit 140 A - 100 ms for signalling circuit |
| Associated fuse rating | 10 A gG for signalling circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-1 63 A gG at <= 690 V coordination type 1 for power circuit 63 A gG at <= 690 V coordination type 2 for power circuit |
| Average impedance | 2 mOhm - Ith 50 A 50 Hz for power circuit |
| Power dissipation per pole | 2 W AC-3 5 W AC-1 2 W AC-3e |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Safety reliability level | B10d = 1369863 cycles contactor with nominal load EN/ISO 13849-1 B10d = 20000000 cycles contactor with mechanical load EN/ISO 13849-1 |
| Electrical durability | 1.65 Mcycles 32 A AC-3 <= 440 V 1.4 Mcycles 50 A AC-1 <= 440 V 1.65 Mcycles 32 A AC-3e <= 440 V |
| Control circuit type | DC standard |
| Control circuit voltage limits | 0.1...0.25 Uc (-40...158 °F (-40...70 °C)):drop-out DC 0.7...1.25 Uc (-40...140 °F (-40...60 °C)):operational DC 1...1.25 Uc (140...158 °F (60...70 °C)):operational DC |
| Inrush power in W | 5.4 W 68 °F (20 °C)) |
| Operating time | 63 ±15 % ms closing 20 ±20 % ms opening |
| Time constant | 28 ms |
| Tightening torque | Control circuit 15.05 lbf.in (1.7 N.m) screw clamp terminals flat Ø 6 mm Control circuit 15.05 lbf.in (1.7 N.m) screw clamp terminals Philips No 2 Power circuit 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) screw clamp terminals flat Ø 6 mm Power circuit 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) screw clamp terminals Philips No 2 Control circuit 15.05 lbf.in (1.7 N.m) screw clamp terminals pozidriv No 2 Power circuit 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) screw clamp terminals pozidriv No 2 |
| Signalling circuit frequency | 25...400 Hz |
| Minimum switching voltage | 17 V for signalling circuit |
| Minimum switching current | 5 mA for signalling circuit |
| Insulation resistance | > 10 MOhm for signalling circuit |
| Non-overlap time | 1.5 ms on de-energisation between NC and NO contact 1.5 ms on energisation between NC and NO contact |
| Protective treatment | THIEC 60068-2-30 |
| Climatic withstand | IACS E10 exposure to damp heat IEC 60947-1 Annex Q category D exposure to damp heat |
| Operating altitude | 0...9842.52 ft (0...3000 m) |
| Fire resistance | 1562 °F (850 °C) IEC 60695-2-1 |
| Flame retardance | V1 conforming to UL 94 |
| Mechanical robustness | Vibrations contactor open 2 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Vibrations contactor closed 4 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor closed 15 Gn for 11 ms) Shocks contactor open 8 Gn for 11 ms) |
| Category | US1CTR121254 |
| Discount Schedule | CTR1 |
| Returnability | Yes |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
| Nbr. of units in pkg. | 1 |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S02 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 15 |
| Package 2 Height | 5.906 in (15.000 cm) |
| Package 2 Width | 11.811 in (30.000 cm) |
| Package 2 Length | 15.748 in (40.000 cm) |
| Package 2 Weight | 19.963 lb(US) (9.055 kg) |
| Unit Type of Package 3 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 3 | 240 |
| Package 3 Height | 29.528 in (75.000 cm) |
| Package 3 Width | 23.622 in (60.000 cm) |
| Package 3 Length | 31.496 in (80.000 cm) |
| Package 3 Weight | 340.614 lb(US) (154.500 kg) |
| Total lifecycle Carbon footprint | 45 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the manufacturing phase [A1 to A3] | 3 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the distribution phase [A4] | 0.2 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the installation phase [A5] | 0 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon footprint of the use phase [B2, B3, B4, B6] | 40 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 | 50ae7612-fd2e-41e4-a369-50d0dea6e592 |
| California proposition 65 | WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including: Antimony oxide & Antimony trioxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
| PVC free | Yes |
| Repair | No |
| Recyclability potential, in % | 75 |
| Circularity Profile | 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 LC1D32BD is 32 A (AC-3, 400 V).
The rated operational voltage of LC1D32BD is 690 V AC.
The rated motor power of LC1D32BD is 15 kW (AC-3, 400 V).
The control voltage range of LC1D32BD is 24 V DC.
The EAN (GTIN) of LC1D32BD is 3389110357257.
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