Description

Schneider LC1D38BD Contactor | TeSys D – 3P(3 NO) – AC-3 – <= 440 V 38 A – 24 V DC standard coil

Schneider LC1D38BD Contactor

Schneider LC1D38BD | TeSys D Contactor – 3P (3 NO) – 38A – 24V DC Coil

1. General Description

The Schneider LC1D38BD is a TeSys D series contactor designed for efficient motor control and power switching. It features three normally open (3 NO) poles, making it suitable for AC-3 applications up to 38A at ≤ 440V. The contactor operates with a 24V DC standard coil, ensuring reliable performance in industrial and automation environments.

2. Technical Specifications

  • Product Series: TeSys D

  • Contactor Type: 3-pole (3 NO)

  • Utilization Category: AC-3

  • Rated Operational Voltage: ≤ 440V

  • Rated Current (AC-3): 38A

  • Coil Voltage: 24V DC standard

  • Electrical Durability: Up to 1 million operations

  • Mechanical Durability: Up to 10 million operations

  • Mounting Type: DIN rail or panel mounting

  • Operating Temperature Range: -5°C to +60°C

  • Certifications: CE, UL, IEC

3. Key Features

  • Reliable Motor Control: Designed for switching and protecting three-phase motors in industrial applications.

  • High Switching Capacity: Handles 38A in AC-3 applications, ensuring stable operation.

  • 24V DC Standard Coil: Ensures efficient and noise-free operation, ideal for automation and control panels.

  • Compact and Modular Design: Allows easy integration into electrical control panels.

  • Durability: Long lifespan with up to 10 million mechanical operations.

  • Versatile Mounting: Supports DIN rail and panel mounting for flexible installation.

4. Applications

  • Three-phase motor control

  • Industrial automation and robotics

  • HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

  • Pumps, compressors, and conveyors

  • General power switching applications

5. Compliance and Standards

  • IEC 60947-4-1 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear)

  • CE Certified

  • UL Listed

  • RoHS Compliant

6. Conclusion

The Schneider LC1D38BD TeSys D Contactor is an efficient and durable solution for motor control and power switching applications. With a 24V DC coil, 38A current rating, and three normally open contacts, it provides high reliability, long lifespan, and easy integration into electrical and automation systems.

Additional information

brands

Schneider Electric

Specifications

Main
Range TeSys TeSys Deca
Range of product TeSys Deca
Product or component type Contactor
Device short name LC1D
Contactor application Resistive load Motor control
Utilisation category AC-4 AC-1 AC-3 AC-3e
Poles description 3P
[Ue] rated operational voltage Power circuit: <= 690 V AC 25...400 Hz Power circuit: <= 300 V DC
[Ie] rated operational current 50 A (at <60 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-1 for power circuit 38 A (at <60 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuit 38 A (at <60 °C) at <= 440 V AC AC-3e for power circuit
[Uc] control circuit voltage 24 V DC
Complementary
Motor power kW 18.5 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3) 18.5 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3) 7.5 kW at 400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-4) 18.5 kW at 380...400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3) 9 kW at 220...230 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3) 18.5 kW at 415...440 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3) 18.5 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e) 18.5 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e) 18.5 kW at 380...400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e) 9 kW at 220...230 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e) 18.5 kW at 415...440 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e)
Motor power hp 10 hp at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phases motors 10 hp at 200/208 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phases motors 5 hp at 240 V AC 50/60 Hz for 1 phase motors 20 hp at 480 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phases motors 25 hp at 600 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phases motors
Compatibility code LC1D
Pole contact composition 3 NO
Protective cover With
[Ith] conventional free air thermal current 10 A (at 60 °C) for signalling circuit 50 A (at 60 °C) for power circuit
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 60 A 40 °C - 10 min for power circuit 430 A 40 °C - 1 s for power circuit 150 A 40 °C - 1 min for power circuit 310 A 40 °C - 10 s 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 5 W AC-1 3 W AC-3 3 W AC-3e
[Ui] rated insulation voltage Power circuit: 600 V CSA certified Power circuit: 600 V UL certified Signalling circuit: 690 V conforming to IEC 60947-1 Signalling circuit: 600 V CSA certified Signalling circuit: 600 V UL certified Power circuit: 690 V conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
Overvoltage category III
Pollution degree 3
[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage 6 kV conforming to IEC 60947
Safety reliability level B10d = 1369863 cycles contactor with nominal load conforming to EN/ISO 13849-1 B10d = 20000000 cycles contactor with mechanical load conforming to EN/ISO 13849-1
Mechanical durability 30 Mcycles
Electrical durability 1.4 Mcycles 50 A AC-1 at Ue <= 440 V 1.4 Mcycles 38 A AC-3 at Ue <= 440 V 1.4 Mcycles 38 A AC-3e at Ue <= 440 V
Control circuit type DC standard
Coil technology Built-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppressor
Control circuit voltage limits 0.1...0.25 Uc (-40…70 °C):drop-out DC 0.7...1.25 Uc (-40…60 °C):operational DC 1...1.25 Uc (60…70 °C):operational DC
Inrush power in W 5.4 W (at 20 °C)
Hold-in power consumption in W 5.4 W at 20 °C
Operating time 20 ±20 % ms opening 63 ±15 % ms closing
Time constant 28 ms
Maximum operating rate 3600 cyc/h 60 °C
Maximum operating rate 3600 cyc/h at 60 °C
Connections - terminals Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1…2.5 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end 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 1 1…4 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1…4 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Control circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1…4 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 2.5…10 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 2.5…10 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1…10 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 1.5…6 mm² - cable stiffness: flexible with cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 1 1.5…10 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminals 2 2.5…10 mm² - cable stiffness: solid without cable end
Tightening torque Control circuit: 1.7 N.m - on screw clamp terminals - with screwdriver flat Ø 6 mm Control circuit: 1.7 N.m - on screw clamp terminals - with screwdriver Philips No 2 Power circuit: 2.5 N.m - on screw clamp terminals - with screwdriver flat Ø 6 mm Power circuit: 2.5 N.m - on screw clamp terminals - with screwdriver Philips No 2 Control circuit: 1.7 N.m - on screw clamp terminals - with screwdriver pozidriv No 2 Power circuit: 2.5 N.m - on screw clamp terminals - with screwdriver pozidriv No 2
Auxiliary contact composition 1 NO + 1 NC
Auxiliary contacts type type mechanically linked 1 NO + 1 NC conforming to IEC 60947-5-1 type mirror contact 1 NC conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
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
Mounting support Plate Rail
Environment
Standards CSA C22.2 No 14 EN 60947-4-1 EN 60947-5-1 IEC 60947-4-1 IEC 60947-5-1 UL 60947-4-1 IEC 60335-1:Clause 30.2 IEC 60335-2-40:Annex JJ UL 60335-2-40:Annex JJ CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1
Product certifications UL CCC CSA Marine UKCA EAC CB Scheme
IP degree of protection IP20 front face conforming to IEC 60529
Protective treatment TH conforming to IEC 60068-2-30
Climatic withstand conforming to IACS E10 exposure to damp heat conforming to IEC 60947-1 Annex Q category D exposure to damp heat
Permissible ambient air temperature around the device -40…60 °C 60…70 °C with derating
Operating altitude 0...3000 m
Fire resistance 850 °C conforming to 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)
Height 85 mm
Width 45 mm
Depth 101 mm
Net weight 0.54 kg
Packing Units
Unit Type of Package 1 PCE
Number of Units in Package 1 1
Package 1 Height 5.000 cm
Package 1 Width 9.000 cm
Package 1 Length 11.000 cm
Package 1 Weight 590.000 g
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 8.959 kg
Unit Type of Package 3 P06
Number of Units in Package 3 240
Package 3 Height 75.000 cm
Package 3 Width 60.000 cm
Package 3 Length 80.000 cm
Package 3 Weight 153.296 kg
Contractual warranty
Warranty 18 months

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Product datasheet LC1D38BD 
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Environmental disclosure Download

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