Easy TeSys Control
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CONTACTOR
Easy TeSys contactor 3P(3 NO) - AC-3 - <= 440 V 160A - 220 V AC coil
SKU LC1E160M5Schneider Electric LC1E160M5 is a contactor in the Easy TeSys Control range. Key specifications include operational current: 160 A (at <55 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuit; contact configuration: 3 NO; control voltage: 220 V AC 50 Hz.
160 A (at <55 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuitOperational current
3 NOContact configuration
220 V AC 50 HzControl voltage
PRODUCT DATA
Technical specifications
Source: Schneider Electric product catalog.
Verified September 17, 2026.
| Product reference | LC1E160M5 |
|---|---|
| Range | Easy TeSys |
| 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 | 160 A (at <55 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuit 100 A (at <55 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3e for power circuit 200 A (at <40 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-1 for power circuit |
| [Uc] control circuit voltage | 220 V AC 50 Hz |
| Motor power kW | 45 kW at 220/230 V AC 50/60 Hz 75 kW at 380/400 V AC 80 kW at 415/440 V AC 90 kW at 500 V AC 100 kW at 660/690 V AC 100 kW at 660...690 V |
| Pole contact composition | 3 NO |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal current | 200 A (at 40 °C) for power circuit |
| Irms rated making capacity | 1600 A at 440 V AC for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Rated breaking capacity | 1280 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947 |
| [Icw] rated short-time withstand current | 1400 A 40 °C - 10 s for power circuit |
| Associated fuse rating | 315 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 | 0.6 mOhm - Ith 200 A 50 Hz for power circuit |
| Power dissipation per pole | 24 W AC-1 15 W AC-3 |
| [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 | 800000 cycles AC-3 250000 cycles AC-1 |
| Control circuit type | AC at 50 Hz |
| Control circuit voltage limits | 0.85...1.1 Uc (-5…55 °C):operational 50 Hz 0.35...0.55 Uc (-5…55 °C):drop-out 50 Hz |
| Inrush power in VA | 300 VA 50 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) 300 VA 60 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) |
| Hold-in power consumption in VA | 22 VA 50 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) 22 VA 60 Hz cos phi 0.9 (at 20 °C) |
| Heat dissipation | 3…8 W for control circuit |
| Operating time | 20...50 ms on closing 6...20 ms on opening |
| Maximum operating rate | 1200 cyc/h 55 °C |
| Connections - terminals | Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 10…120 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 10…120 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 10…120 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1…2.5 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1…2.5 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1…2.5 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible with 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: solid without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1…2.5 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 10…120 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end |
| Tightening torque | Power circuit: 12 N.m Control circuit: 1.2 N.m |
| Auxiliary contact composition | 1 NO + 1 NC |
| 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 |
| Non-overlap time | 1.5 ms on energisation guaranteed between NC and NO contact 1.5 ms on de-energisation guaranteed between NC and NO contact |
| Mounting support | Plate DIN rail |
| 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 |
| Product certifications | CB Scheme CCC CE EAC |
| IP degree of protection | IP2X conforming to IEC 60529 |
| Protective treatment | TH (pollution degree 3) conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 test Db |
| 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) Vibrations contactor closed (3 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor open (6 Gn for 11 ms) Shocks contactor closed (7 Gn for 11 ms) |
| Height | 158 mm |
| Width | 120 mm |
| Depth | 132 mm |
| Net weight | 2.3 kg |
For complete electrical ratings, applicable standards, connection requirements and installation instructions, consult the official Schneider Electric reference ↗.