Contactors for Data Center PDU and UPS Systems: Selection Guide
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The Schneider Electric LC1E400M7 is a TeSys E series 3-pole AC contactor rated at 400A and 440V, engineered for heavy-duty motor control and industrial power switching applications. Designed for demanding environments, the LC1E400M7 delivers reliable performance in AC-3 and AC-1 utilization categories, making it a trusted choice for motor starter panels, distribution boards, and large-load switching circuits.
| Range | Easy TeSys |
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| Range of product | Easy TeSys Control |
| Product or component type | Contactor |
| Device short name | LC1E |
| Contactor application | Motor control Resistive load |
| Utilisation category | AC-3 AC-3e AC-1 |
| Poles description | 3P |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | Power circuit: <= 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| [Ie] rated operational current | 400 A (at <55 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuit 330 A (at <55 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3e for power circuit 500 A (at <40 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-1 for power circuit |
| [Uc] control circuit voltage | 220 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Motor power kW | 110 kW at 220/230 V AC 50/60 Hz 200 kW at 380/400 V AC 220 kW at 415 V AC 250 kW at 440 V AC 257 kW at 500 V AC 280 kW at 660/690 V AC |
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| Pole contact composition | 3 NO |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal current | 500 A (at 40 °C) for power circuit |
| Irms rated making capacity | 4000 A at 440 V AC for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Rated breaking capacity | 3200 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947 |
| [Icw] rated short-time withstand current | 3600 A 40 °C - 10 s for power circuit |
| Associated fuse rating | 630 A gG at <= 690 V coordination type 1 for power circuit |
| Average impedance | 0.26 mOhm - Ith 500 A 50 Hz for power circuit |
| Power dissipation per pole | 42 W AC-3 65 W AC-1 |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 690 V conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV coil not connected to the power circuit conforming to IEC 60947 |
| Mechanical durability | 4000000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 250000 cycles AC-1 600000 cycles AC-3 |
| Control circuit type | AC at 50/60 Hz |
| Control circuit voltage limits | 0.85...1.1 Uc (-5...55 °C):operational 50/60 Hz 0.35...0.5 Uc (-5...55 °C):drop-out 50/60 Hz |
| Inrush power in VA | 1075 VA 50 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) 1075 VA 60 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) |
| Hold-in power consumption in VA | 15 VA 50 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) 15 VA 60 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) |
| Heat dissipation | 14 W for control circuit |
| Operating time | 100...170 ms on opening 40...75 ms on closing |
| Maximum operating rate | 2400 cyc/h 55 °C |
| Connections - terminals | Power circuit: cable with lug 2 1...4 mm2 - external diameter: 150 mm - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Power circuit: bars 2 1...4 mm2 - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end - busbar cross section: 30 x 5 mm Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1...4 mm2 - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1...4 mm2 - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1...2.5 mm2 - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1...2.5 mm2 - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1...4 mm2 - external diameter: 150 mm - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1...4 mm2 - cable stiffness: solid without cable end - busbar cross section: 30 x 5 mm |
| Tightening torque | Control circuit: 1.2 N.m Power circuit: 35 N.m |
| Auxiliary contact composition | Without |
| Mounting support | Plate |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-1 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 GB/T 14048.1 GB/T 14048.4 |
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| Product certifications | CB Scheme CCC CE EAC |
| IP degree of protection | IP00 conforming to IEC 60529 |
| Permissible ambient air temperature around the device | -20...70 °C at Uc -60...80 °C storage -5...55 °C operation |
| Operating altitude | 3000 m without derating |
| Fire resistance | 850 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-1 |
| Mechanical robustness | Vibrations contactor open (1.5 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor open (6 Gn for 11 ms) Vibrations contactor closed (5 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor closed (15 Gn for 11 ms) |
| Height | 375 mm |
| Width | 213 mm |
| Depth | 219 mm |
| Net weight | 9.1 kg |
| Part number | LC1E400M7 |
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| Type designation | LC1E |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
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| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 26.000 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 24.000 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 32.000 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 9.329 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S06 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 10 |
| Package 2 Height | 75.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 60.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 80.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 106.290 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.98 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 29 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of LC1E is 400 A.
The rated operational voltage of LC1E is 440 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for LC1E is 85365080.
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