Specifications Parameter Category Details Manufacturer & Series Schneider Electric, TeSys D (TeSys Deca) Complete Model Number LC1D18E7C Device Type 3-Pole Electromechanical Contactor Rated Operational Current (Ie) at AC-3 18 A (for switching squirrel-cage motors up to 7.5 kW / 10 HP at 400V AC) Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) Up to 690V AC Utilization Categories • AC-3: Squirrel-cage motor: Starting, switching off during running. (18A @ 400V) • AC-1: Non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. (25A @ 400V) • AC-2: Slip-ring motors. Rated Thermal Current (Ith) 25 A Motor Power at 400V AC (AC-3) 7.5 kW (approximately 10 HP) Coil Voltage & Frequency 230V AC, 50/60 Hz (as denoted by code E7C) Coil Power Consumption • Pick-up (inrush): Approx. 65 VA • Holding (sealed): Approx. 8 VA Standard Auxiliary Contacts 1 NO (Normally Open) + 1 NC (Normally Closed) - Convertible (can be wired as either NO or NC). Auxiliary Contact Rating Up to 10A resistive (AC-15: 2A @ 230V AC) Mechanical Life 30 million operations Electrical Life (AC-3) 2 million operations at rated load Terminal Type Cage-clamp terminals (suitable for rigid or stranded wires with ferrule). Connection Capacity (Main Circuit) • Solid wire: 1 to 10 mm² • Stranded wire with ferrule: 1 to 10 mm² • Fine-stranded wire with ferrule: 1 to 6 mm² Screwdriver Torque 2.0 N·m Mounting DIN rail (35mm) or panel mounting (with screws) Operating Ambient Temperature -25°C to +60°C (with derating above 55°C) Storage Temperature -50°C to +80°C Pollution Degree 3 Protection Rating IP20 (for installation inside an enclosure) Standards & Certifications IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, CE marked. Modular Accessories Compatible with TeSys D-line auxiliary contact blocks (side-mounting), pneumatic timer blocks, and mechanical interlocks for easy expansion. Typical Applications Motor control centers (MCCs), pump control, fan control, compressor starters, conveyor systems, and general power switching in industrial and commercial panels.